Murder To Excellence lyrics Meaning

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By Michael B. Valentin

Murder To Excellence song by JAY-Z & Kanye West from Primary Album Watch-the-throne. The music is composed and produced by Joel. Genre is Rap, Boom Bap, Hip-Hop music. The Record company is Def Jam Recordings, Roc-A-Fella Records & Roc Nation. Released on August 8, 2011.

Murder to Excellence
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Murder To Excellence Meaning

[[Produced by S1 and Swizz Beatz]

[Part I: Murder]

[Intro: Jay Z]
Uh, bloody murder, murder, murder
Bloody murder, murder, murder, murder
Bloody murder, murder, murder, murder
Bloody murder, murder, murder

[Chorus: Kanye West & Jay Z]
Paper read, “Murder, Black-on-Black murder”
Paper read, “Murder, Black-on-Black murder” again (Uh)

[Verse 1: Jay Z]
This is to the memory of Danroy Henry
Too much enemy fire to catch a friendly
Strays from the same shade, nigga, we on the same team
Giving you respect, I expect the same thing, uh
All-black everything, nigga, you know my fresh code
I’m out here fighting for you, don’t increase my stress load
Niggas watching the throne, very happy to be you
Power to the people, when you see me, see you

[Verse 2: Kanye West]
And I’m from the murder capital where they murder for capital
Heard about at least three killings this afternoon
Looking at the news like, “Damn, I was just with him after school”
No shop class, but half the school got a tool
And a “I could die any day”-type attitude
Plus his little brother got shot reppin’ his avenue
It’s time for us to stop and redefine Black power
Forty-one souls murdered in fifty hours
, [Chorus: Kanye West]
The paper read, “Murder, Black-on-Black murder”
The paper read, “Murder, Black-on-Black murder” again
“Murder” again

[Verse 3: Kanye West]
Is it genocide?
‘Cause I can still hear his mama cries
Know the family traumatized
Shots left holes in his face about piranha-sized
The old pastor closed the cold casket
And said the church ain’t got enough room for all the tombs
It’s a war going on outside we ain’t safe from
I feel the pain in my city wherever I go
314 soldiers died in Iraq, 509 died in Chicago

[Verse 4: Jay Z]
I arrived on the day Fred Hampton died, uh
Real niggas just multiply
And they say by 21, I was supposed to die
So I’m out here celebrating my post-demise
If you put crabs in a barrel to ensure your survival
You gon’ end up pulling down niggas that look just like you
What up, Blood? Uh, what up, cuz? Uh, it’s all Black, uh, I love us

[Chorus: Kanye West]
The paper read, “Murder, Black-on-Black murder”
The paper read, “Murder, Black-on-Black murder” again
“Black-on-Black murder” again
“Black-on-Black murder” again
, [Part II: Excellence]
[Intro: Jay Z]
It’s a celebration of Black excellence, black tie, black Maybachs
Huh, yeah, uh
[Verse 1: Jay Z]
Black excellence, opulence, decadence
Tuxes next to the president, I’m present
I dress in Dries, and other boutique stores in Paris
In sheepskin coats, I silence the lambs
Do you know who I am, Clarice?
No cheap cologne whenever I “shh-shh”
Success never smelled so sweet
I stink of success, the new Black elite
They say my Black Card bear the mark of the beast
I repeat, my religion is the beat
My verse is like church, my Jesus piece
Now please, domino, domino
Only spot a few Blacks the higher I go, uh
What’s up to Will? Uh, shout out to O, uh
That ain’t enough, we gonna need a million more, uh
Kick in the door, uh, Biggie flow
I’m all dressed up with nowhere to go, uh

[Verse 2: Kanye West]
Yeah, it’s all messed up when it’s nowhere to go
So we won’t take the time out ’til we reach the T-O-P
From parolees that hold G’s, sold keys, low keys
We like the promised land of the OG’s
In the past if you picture events like a black tie
What the last thing you expect to see? Black guys
What’s the life expectancy for Black guys?
The system’s working effectively, that’s why
I’ll be a real man, take care of your son
Every problem you had before this day is now done
New crib, watch a movie
‘Cause there ain’t nothin’ on the news but the blues
Hit the mall, pick up some Gucci
Now ain’t nothing new but your shoes
Sunday morning, praise the Lord
You the girl that Jesus had been saving me for
So let’s savor this moment and take it to the floor
Black excellence, truly yours]

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Commonly asked questions

  1. Who is the person responsible for producing the lyrics of Murder To Excellence?

    This lirics prodiucer by S1 & Swizz Beatz.

  2. What is the name of the person who wrote this song? Murder To Excellence

    Murder To Excellence song is written by JAY-Z, Kanye West, Swizz Beatz, Mihaela Modorcea, Gabriela Modorcea, Kid Cudi, S1, Joel Rosenbaum, Quincy Tones, Caiphus Semenya, Bill Summers & Harvey Mason Jr.

  3. What is the name of the Mixing Engineer for this song

    Murder To Excellence song lyrics mixing Engineer by Anthony Kilhoffer

  4. Can you provide the name of the recording engineer for the music?

    Murder To Excellence lyrics recording Engineer is Noah Goldstein

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Hello there! I'm Michael B. Valentin, a Canadian professional focused on the translation and adaptation of song lyrics into English. Explore my published work in the M Section on this site.

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