Gang Starr, Inspectah Deck - Above The Clouds(1998)

[00:01.56] It has come to our attention that a mysterious force is lose somewhere in outer space
[00:07.03] The mysteries of creation is there
[00:09.06] Up in the sky, up in the sky
[00:12.72] The moon and the planets are there
[00:14.85] And new hopes for knowledge and peace are there
[00:16.15] And therefore as we set sail; we ask God's blessing
[00:22.98] On the most hazardous, and dangerous, and greatest adventure
[00:27.37] Of which man has ever embarked
[00:39.96] Prepared for liftoff
[00:41.17] I Self Lord And Master, shall bring disaster to evil factors
[00:44.76] Demonic chapters, shall be captured by Kings
[00:47.62] Through the storms of days after
[00:50.11] Unto the Earth from the Sun through triple darkness to blast ya
[00:53.15] With a force that can't be compared
[00:55.64] To any firepower, for it's mindpower shared
[00:58.98] The brainwake, causes vessels to circulate
[01:01.15] Like constellations reflect at night off the lake
[01:04.69] Word to the father and mother earth
[01:06.73] Seeking everlasting life through this Hell for what it's worth
[01:10.29] Look listen and observe
[01:12.24] And watch another c-cypher pullin my peeps to the curb
[01:15.58] Heed the words; it's like ghetto style proverbs
[01:18.25] The righteous pay a sacrifice to get what they deserve
[01:20.94] Cannot afford to be confined to a cell
[01:23.37] Brainwaves swell, turnin a desert to a well
[01:26.67] Experience the best teacher; thoughts will spray
[01:29.65] Like street sweepers little daddy street preacher
[01:32.16] Illustrious feature, narrator you select
[01:34.66] Accompanied by deck plus the DJ you respect
[01:37.75] The seven and a half combine, over the frontline
[01:40.46] The ten percenters, promotin slander in the airtime
[01:43.32] Bear in mind jewels be the tools of the trade
[01:45.89] Sharp veins heavenly praise and dues are paid
[01:48.73] Above the crowds, above the clouds where the sounds are original
[01:52.15] Infinite skills create miracles
[01:54.14] Warrior spiritual, above the clouds
[01:57.18] Reigning down, holdin it down
[01:59.13] Yeah, I leave scientists mentally scarred, triple extra large
[02:03.12] Wild like rock stars who smash guitars
[02:05.24] Poison bars from the gods bust holes in your mirage
[02:08.20] And catch a charge shake 'em down like the riot squad
[02:11.08] Invade your zone, ruin like ancient Rome
[02:13.57] I span the universe and return to earth to claim my throne
[02:16.72] The maker, owner, plus soul controller
[02:19.33] Ayatollah rest in the sky, the cloud's my sofa
[02:22.32] Stand like Collossus, regardless to whom or what
[02:25.11] Numerous attempts at my life, so who to trust
[02:27.89] Who but us, to supply you with the fire
[02:29.81] The burning truth, 150 Absolut proof
[02:33.33] On the mic like Moses spoke in golden scribe
[02:36.17] Survivor of the oldest tribe whose soldiers died
[02:37.85] I notified families, we shed tears and more
[02:41.43] But our hands are the ammo cause the battle's still on
[02:44.22] Sound the horn; we come rumblin through the function
[02:47.28] Precise laser beam technique to touch somethin
[02:49.89] When we die hard, to build the monument to honor us with
[02:52.70] Humungous effect in the world, we could have conquered it
[02:56.64] Above the crowds, above the clouds where the sounds are original
[02:59.47] Infinite skills create miracles
[03:01.47] Warrior spiritual, above the clouds
[03:03.69] Reigning down, holdin' it down
[03:07.63] Above the crowds, above the clouds where the sounds are original
[03:10.39] Infinite skills create miracles
[03:12.78] Warrior spiritual, above the clouds
[03:14.96] Reigning down, holdin' it down
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