Lyrics GZA – Groundbreaking
Text:
I’m in the school yard, rhyming with my brother Jamal and Ra’ Allah
Vibing to the beat, and imagining how far
The sound could travel if we turned up the volume
It even shacked the gravel before we heard the loud boom
Shattered a few windshields, set off a sparking shot
The local UPS cat worried and stressed that, he had a slow link, front tire almost flat
I got a cousin who think’s he’s slicker than the oil on a chain
But I live in an arcade surrounded by gang
He used to pass me bucks, tryin’ to gas me up
He was a fast talker and he kept a flashy cut
From spot that was on Malcom X boulevard
With this magician, wishing I would pull a card
An optical illusionist who’s hands was quick
But wasn’t fast enough not to reveal his trick
Ay yo, who be the first to set it off has just begun
Turn up the heat until the track is done
And we roll together as one
Yes I call my brother son ’cause he shines like one
Who be the first to set it off has just begun
Turn up the heat until the track is done
And we roll together as one
Yes I call my brother son ’cause he shines like one
Mass hysteria inside the cafeteria
Not a full fight but the news might reach your area
Whether by word of mouth or if you read about it
Extra, extra, extra they feel the need to shout it
The drummer played the beat on the table
His boy kicked the verse like he was the first
And I wasn’t able at all prepared to let of anything substantial
Picture that before you give your bag and expose it
Couldn’t develop the colour, wonder why he chose it
Seemed less than the worst competition to the point
I only use one ear to listen
Was there something I’m missing?
The food was getting cold, the corners about to flake as soon as I flipped the bowl
See the rhyme ain’t worth than less a ticket
Wasted time of mine plus the temp kicked it
Who be the first to set it off has just begun
Turn up the heat until the track is done
And we roll together as one
Yes I call my brother son ’cause he shines like one
Who be the first to set it off has just begun
Turn up the heat until the track is done
And we roll together as one
Yes I call my brother son ’cause he shines like one
