Lethal Weapon

Ice-T

About Lethal Weapon

"Lethal Weapon" is a song by American recording artist Ice-T. It was released on September 21, 1989 as a single from the rapper's third studio album The Iceberg/Freedom of Speech... Just Watch What You Say through Sire Records. The song was written and produced by Ice-T and Afrika Islam, who used a sample from Little Royal and The Swingmasters' "Razor Blade". The single peaked at number 22 in New Zealand and number 98 in the UK.


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1989
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E-V-I-L E and Ice-T are on a jack move
Layin down the dope groove, smokin those who disapprove
Wreckin the deck, you'll regret if you cross punk
Rollin like a Mack truck, waxin those who talk junk
Violent your end, I got your face in my crosshairs
Wanna see your dome bust sucker cause I don't care
Nuttin bout you, your crew, because you talk shit
I'm the Lethal Weapon boy, ridin the apocalypse
If you're in my way, then lay beneath the ground soon
Violence is my business fool, the microphone of doom
Mission that's to cure all punks as I bust caps
Peelin your back, my ammunition hollow-point raps
You try to run, that makes it even more fun
I just cold lamp and vamp you with the shotgun
Cops try to flex.. but guns they'll never find..
My Lethal Weapon's my mind!

A lethal weapon..
A lethal weapon..
A lethal weapon..
An assassinator, if the people ain't steppin

A lethal weapon..
A lethal weapon..
A lethal weapon..
An assassinator

You hit the deck, as rap busts from my lips
You think I'm finished - I load another clip
Look in my face, I crack an evil grin
Lyrics bring death from the microphone Mac-10
Sucker MC's, you ain't down with the Syndicate
Try to kick game, but end up talkin weak shit, yo
You're weak, you're wack, you need to quit you lil punk bitch
Go and freak your mother, go dig a damn ditch
Get out my face, I'm tired of the press too
You write about me, I write about you
You think I'm violent, but listen and you will find..
My Lethal Weapon's my mind!

A lethal weapon..
A lethal weapon..
A lethal weapon..
An assassinator, if the people ain't steppin

A lethal weapon..
A lethal weapon..
A lethal weapon..
An assassinator

Up against the wall - it's Valentine's Day
The Massacre's about due for a replay
I'm about to explode - like a hand grenade
Evil E do damage on the crossfade
Cuts like a battleaxe
You try to bite, get iced, my raps are boobytraps
Claim of mine, designed by the Ice himself
You beg for mercy as you read the hand you're dealt
Ah ahh ahh AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!"
Cause there's no let up, you walked into a set up
It's suckin you down and now you can't get up
Why because you froze the moment we met up
And I never run punk, I go head up
I ain't no fool and new jack poppin fake rap
I rap from the heart and soul, where only facts are kept
Many rappers sell-out pop and other MC's slept
I ain't in no playin mood, so nigga watch your step
Cause if you cross the boss, you go to bed quick
Know my situation boy, don't diss the Syndicate
cause when we chose to move, you're gone
and no remains they'll find..
My Lethal Weapon's my mind!

A lethal weapon..
A lethal weapon..
A lethal weapon..
An assassinator, if the people ain't steppin

A lethal weapon..
A lethal weapon..
A lethal weapon..
An assassinator

More bodies than John Gotti, the Lethal Weapon is slaying
Just open any book, that's ammo to the brain
What really matters, is how well is your weapon trained
Some would say genius, while others would say insane
The Weapon power has been witnessed upon my page
From Martin Luther's "dream", to Hitler's psycho rage
What's more powerful - the brain or a twelve gauge?
The words I speak have scared many people to this stage
But promote violence, I really have to disagree
It's entertainment, like "Terminator" on TV
But some'll never see, you're stupid ignorant and blind
The Lethal Weapon's the mind!

A lethal weapon..
A lethal weapon..
A lethal weapon..
An assassinator, if the people ain't steppin

A lethal weapon..
A lethal weapon..
A lethal weapon..
An assassinator

The mind..
Think!

The mind..
YouknowhatI'msayin?
I got my jammy with me at all times, youknowhatI'msayin?
They can't take this one thing away from me
that's got more power, than any gun in the world, youknowhatI'msayin?
I'm talkin bout brain power homeboy
They can't mess with me cause I'm too smart for them out there
youknowhatI'msayin?  Fully strapped, always packed
Go to the library and get some more ammo, youknowhatI'msayin?

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Ice-T

Tracy Marrow (born February 16, 1958), better known by his stage name Ice-T, is an American rapper and actor. He was born in Newark, New Jersey, and moved to the Crenshaw district of Los Angeles when he was in the 7th grade. After graduating from high school, he served in the United States Army for four years. He began his career as a rapper in the 1980s and was signed to Sire Records in 1987, when he released his debut album Rhyme Pays, the first hip-hop album to carry an explicit content sticker. The next year, he founded the record label Rhyme Syndicate Records (named after his collective of fellow hip-hop artists called the Rhyme Syndicate) and released another album, Power. more »

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Written by: CHARLES ANDRE GLENN, ICE T

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Lethal Weapon" is sung by Ice-T, an influential American rapper, songwriter, actor, and record producer. He is often regarded as one of the pioneers of gangsta rap.
Album Information
The song "Lethal Weapon" is from Ice-T's 1989 album "The Iceberg/Freedom of Speech... Just Watch What You Say".
Song Content
The song uses metaphors to compare Ice-T's lyrics and influence as a rapper to a lethal weapon, emphasizing the power of art and expression in societal commentary.
Controversy
The album carrying the song sparked controversy due to Ice-T's explicit criticism of the American government and censorship in the music industry.
Popular Song
Despite controversy surrounding the album, "Lethal Weapon" is considered one of Ice-T's most popular songs.
Genre Classification
"Lethal Weapon" falls into the category of political rap, a genre in which the lyrics are chiefly concerned with social issues and political commentary.
Song Production
The song was produced by Ice-T and Afrika Islam, a well-known DJ and producer associated with the Universal Zulu Nation.
Influence
Ice-T and his songs like "Lethal Weapon" have greatly influenced the genre of gangsta rap and had a significant impact on hip-hop as a cultural movement.
Music Video
The music video for "Lethal Weapon" carried the same political and social commentary as the lyrics, adding a visual layer to Ice-T's societal critique.
Musical Legacy
"Lethal Weapon" continues to be influential in the music industry and has been sampled in several other songs by various artists, showcasing the lasting impact of Ice-T's music.

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