Ill-M-I, Ill-M-I, Ill-M-I, Ill-M-I and you
Illuminati comin' thru
Ill-M-I, Ill-M-I, Ill-M-I, Ill-M-I and you
Illuminati comin' thru

Flow like the Cassius, swing like the Clay
One day, I'm'a make the whole world pay
With k.o.'s and okay we bash clots-n-dot-dash
You got that right, I'm'a rock the Morse code tonight
Transmit 'n throwin' fits 'n paparazzi like zits
Get flipped out and squeezed fresh like juicy sun kissed
And if I miss with my missles you're still gonna sizzle
'Cause I frizzle fry radiation style worldwide

You got your pipeline clogged man get that puppy routed
You got the style down and since you don't know about it
Who's the loser (I am) because we come in numb love
And choicer and did I mention looser (no you didn't)
Then I do sir, producer, hit me with the juice
Much obliged got the head of a moose
So mount me on the wall of your livin' room
Sure to bring the boom
Speakin' like a zoom deep into your tomb

And if you feel the vibe glide true it's on you
And if you need to drive right through it's on you
And if your screamin' "moi non plus" it's like
What you tryin' to do when you can't fade the true one

Eruption type volcanics I got the vocal spurtmatic
Suction cup hands upside the slammin' daily planet
I do windows (on school days) spill Jim Jones (type kool-aid)
All these primrose (style bouquets) I clip those (for doomsday)
Got succulent flavor, the uprisen Savior
Manifestin' thru these mics, blastin' out your graveyard
Savor every bite that TOBYMAC gave ya
Turn and tell your neighbor this ball-o-dirt is goin' into labor


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    I finally found the meaning behind this song on Toby Mac's official website, and I've just copy/pasted it here for all of you:

    What is the meaning behind the song Ill-M-I?

    Its basically hip-hop on the art tip. The lyrics of the song are almost whimsical, like word pictures all throughout. The real thought behind the song is its sort of poking at the Pharisees, poking at those who "have it all together." Of course, its basically ILL M I, and you, Illuminati shining through you. Illuminati, people are confused by what that means, but one of the dictionary definitions is 'a person or persons claiming superior spiritual enlightenment.' So, that to me is a Pharisee anyone who claims to be an all-knowing spiritual person. So, it's sort of saying, "Ill am I. I'm all ill down here, and you, Illuminati, shining through."

    shevygirlon April 14, 2009   Link
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    It's deep you have understand the illuminati before you can begin to understand this song. It's bigger then any of you will ever realize

    Chick4gon October 27, 2009   Link
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    I don't want to freak anyone out, but at the same time I do. Search Illuminati and New World Order in google and youtube. This song has more information in it than most christians could possibly realize. Unfortunately a lot of people are sheltered to what is really going on. Being sheltered is not bad for the most part...but gaining knowledge of the world around you to see the signs of the age we are in is certainly important. I would tell you, but I think it's better to do your own research. A suggested series to look at is on youtube from "TheWatchersReptilian2" called The Labyrinth of Truth. Also search for Mike Hoggard. Both of these are seminars/videos created by men of God that are watchmen warning people of things going on. Another fellow with a lot of knowledge that is definitely Godly is TheForeRunner777 again found on youtube. My two best friends met him at his camp this past year. Research to open your eyes, but FIRST go to God's WORD and everything you learn filter it through the Bible.

    denmotheron April 19, 2010   Link
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    i really don't know what this song means I wish i did though.

    jamesylynnon June 18, 2007   Link
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    I think this song is about how many things in the world are so messed up. Like papparazzi everywhere wars (And if I miss with my missles you're still gonna sizzle) and anger (One day, I'm'a make the whole world pay) and evolution (Turn and tell your neighbor this ball-o-dirt is goin' into labor)

    And how with God we can fix it (spill Jim Jones (type kool-aid))

    rkfanatic101on August 29, 2008   Link
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    i get it now. it took i while though. toby mac is awesome, don't u think?

    girl14on September 05, 2009   Link
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    This is a cover of a Soul-Junk song, from their "1956" album. Sadly, none of their lyrics are posted here, but they're pretty great.

    endcrashon November 15, 2010   Link
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    Ill-M-I is a TobyMac song that makes little sense to the first time listener. After searching the web you will find that there is very little information regarding the meaning of the lyrics. Mac has said in interviews that the song is about the Pharisees, and draws from Jesus’ scathing remarks (in Matthew 23) about people who act like they are righteous, but are actually hypocrites. In this article, I will attempt to explain the meaning of the song line by line. Enjoy! Feel free to add your comments about the meaning of the song below. (The lyrics to the song will be italicized for clarity.)

    continue here : merobinson2.hubpages.com/hub/TobyMacs-Ill-M-I-Song-Meaning

    heirloomsifyon February 18, 2012   Link

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