CENTER OF ATTRACTION
Apollo Brown & Ghostface Killah Lyrics
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Did you see the moonlight shine?
'Cause as my light seems near
But the light shines nowhere
Did you feel the cold wings fly?
Did you see the dawn of blood?
'Cause as my light seems near
She was amazing Carmela, caramel complexion
Think God brought em into my life as a suggestion
We click, I like mink, she like iced out rings
The finer things in life, together we share drinks
Vodka and cranberry, my little cherry
If I got luck she will fill up my commissary
It was matching, I felt the bomb between us
She was the jelly to my peanuts, Mars to Venus
The earth to my sun, moon and stars we added up
Mathematically, it's like I had a bad habit
Bitch you knew my lifestyle, check of a crime boss
She would hide my guns in the house then lie to the task force
Finish my sentence, do my exact frame of mind
Knew everything I had was hers and she was mine
We were crazy in love, couldn't get enough of each other
The center of attraction, we were made for one another
Nah, don't even fall for that corkazoid
She got the drink blazed, try and turn into a android
She not yo peanut butter, more like a fuckin' nut case
You're a grouper, that De Lucas mob brought you to place
They blowing trains on a beating rate, come in her face
They got the drop on you sun, you a fuckin' disgrace
You think God sent her? I'd ask the devil instead
They got plans for you Ton, they want you dead dead dead
So get rid of that cherry popper, she mad poison through pa, carajo
They bout to bring the poison
Yea Thunder, De Lucas mob want yo head on the platter
It don't matter, some of yo dreams is gonna shatter
They tryin' to get at you, she got you caught in the rapture
Nigga wake up, darling you done made for one another
She a snake, mogy gone, get yo sprayed rubber
It's a set-up, seen it before, Doofy got wet up
Nah you paranoid, letting yo mind get the best of you
She would never set me up or lace my drink
Watch how you talkin', you know what? You heatin' the mink
You dead wrong, confusion help with one of yo hoes
She's erratic, that chick, believe me
A nigga knows I'm the el capitan, put this whole squad together
Keep talkin' bro, I put one in yo leather
Ball cap, Logan to do the hit, now that's better
Ah man
Come on Ton
You sleepy eyes man
I told you before, son, yo
You gotta stay focused out here, look
Look out the window man
Lucas mobs, son you know who they are
Them same motherfuckers, yo I seen her with the niggas before
She's a set-up chick
The lyrics of "Center of Attraction" by Apollo Brown & Ghostface Killah tell a story of a tumultuous relationship between two individuals. The song begins with a sense of longing and uncertainty, as the singer questions the presence of a guiding force in their lives. They wonder if they felt the wind and saw the moonlight, symbolizing the moments of connection and clarity they may have experienced. However, despite this perceived closeness, they feel distant and lost, unable to find the light they seek.
The lyrics then shift to the description of a woman named Carmela, who is described as having a captivating caramel complexion. The singer believes that their meeting was perhaps a suggestion from a higher power, as they share a deep connection and enjoy the finer things in life together. They feel a strong bond and draw comparisons to cosmic elements such as the earth to the sun, moon, and stars. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that this relationship is not what it seems.
The verses alternate between the two perspectives, with Ghostface Killah warning the singer about Carmela's true intentions. He calls her a "nut case" and accuses her of being involved with dangerous individuals. He believes that she is part of a setup to harm the singer, stating that they are being targeted by the De Lucas mob. Despite Ghostface Killah's warnings, the singer disregards them, believing that their love is genuine and they are meant for each other. However, as the song concludes, the doubts and warnings become more prominent, leaving the listener questioning the true nature of this relationship.
Overall, "Center of Attraction" delves into the complexities of a passionate yet potentially dangerous relationship, exploring themes of trust, manipulation, and the blurred lines between love and deception.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you feel the wind this time?
Were you aware of the change or shift that occurred?
Did you see the moonlight shine?
Were you able to witness the beauty and brightness of the night sky?
'Cause as my light seems near
Because it appears that my presence or influence is becoming closer
But the light shines nowhere
Yet, despite this proximity, there is no actual illumination or meaningful impact
Did you feel the cold wings fly?
Could you sense the chilling and ominous presence surrounding us?
Did you see the dawn of blood?
Were you witness to the emergence of violence and chaos?
'Cause as my light seems near
Because it appears that my presence or influence is becoming closer
But the light shines nowhere
Yet, despite this proximity, there is no actual illumination or meaningful impact
She was amazing Carmela, caramel complexion
She was a remarkable woman named Carmela, with a beautiful caramel skin tone
Think God brought em into my life as a suggestion
I believe that God introduced her to me not as a coincidence, but as a deliberate suggestion
We click, I like mink, she like iced out rings
We had a strong connection, with my appreciation for luxurious fur coats and her preference for flashy, diamond-studded rings
The finer things in life, together we share drinks
We enjoyed indulging in the luxuries and pleasures that life has to offer, often sharing drinks together
Vodka and cranberry, my little cherry
We favored vodka mixed with cranberry juice, and I affectionately referred to her as my sweet cherry
If I got luck she will fill up my commissary
If I were to experience some fortunate situation, she would financially support me while I am in prison
It was matching, I felt the bomb between us
Our relationship was harmonious and I could sense a strong connection and chemistry
She was the jelly to my peanuts, Mars to Venus
She complemented me perfectly, like jelly complements peanuts, and our dynamic was reminiscent of the contrasting and complementary relationship between Mars and Venus
The earth to my sun, moon and stars we added up
Together, we completed each other, just like the earth is inextricably tied to the sun, moon, and stars
Mathematically, it's like I had a bad habit
In a mathematical sense, our connection was addictive, almost akin to a negative and harmful habit
Bitch you knew my lifestyle, check of a crime boss
You, woman, were well aware of my criminal lifestyle, comparable to that of a powerful mafia boss
She would hide my guns in the house then lie to the task force
She would conceal my firearms within our residence and subsequently deceive the law enforcement agents assigned to investigate me
Finish my sentence, do my exact frame of mind
She could finish my sentences and accurately understand and replicate my thoughts and mindset
Knew everything I had was hers and she was mine
She possessed knowledge of all my belongings and considered them as joint property, just as I regarded her as belonging to me
We were crazy in love, couldn't get enough of each other
Our love was intense and passionate, and we always desired more of each other's presence and affection
The center of attraction, we were made for one another
We were the focal point of attention and admiration, as if we were destined and perfectly suited to be together
Nah, don't even fall for that corkazoid
No, don't be fooled by that person who doesn't share our racial background
She got the drink blazed, try and turn into a android
She consumed alcohol excessively, attempting to dissociate herself from her emotions and become numb like a robotic android
She not yo peanut butter, more like a fuckin' nut case
She isn't the perfect companion who complements you perfectly, but rather a mentally unstable and irrational individual
You're a grouper, that De Lucas mob brought you to place
You are an easily influenced individual, and the De Lucas mob intentionally manipulated you and put you in this situation
They blowing trains on a beating rate, come in her face
They are engaging in multiple acts of sexual intercourse with her in an aggressive and forceful manner
They got the drop on you sun, you a fuckin' disgrace
They have gathered information and obtained an advantage over you, my friend, and you have become a shameful disappointment
You think God sent her? I'd ask the devil instead
You believe that God purposely brought her into your life, but I would consult the devil for a more accurate explanation
They got plans for you Ton, they want you dead dead dead
They have sinister intentions for you, Ton, and they desire your demise very strongly
So get rid of that cherry popper, she mad poison through pa, carajo
Therefore, eliminate that inexperienced and promiscuous woman, as she is extremely toxic and harmful, damn it
They bout to bring the poison
They are about to introduce a harmful and destructive element into our lives
Yea Thunder, De Lucas mob want yo head on the platter
Yes, my friend Thunder, the De Lucas mob is determined to have your head presented to them as a trophy
It don't matter, some of yo dreams is gonna shatter
It doesn't matter what you do, some of your dreams and aspirations will inevitably be crushed
They tryin' to get at you, she got you caught in the rapture
They are attempting to reach and harm you, and she has managed to entrap or ensnare you amidst all the chaos
Nigga wake up, darling you done made for one another
Wake up, my friend, realize that the two of you were never meant to be together
She a snake, mogy gone, get yo sprayed rubber
She is deceitful and treacherous, my friend, so let her go, protect yourself by using a condom
It's a set-up, seen it before, Doofy got wet up
This is a trap, I have witnessed similar situations in the past, and unfortunately, someone named Doofy was fatally shot
Nah you paranoid, letting yo mind get the best of you
No, you're overly suspicious and allowing your thoughts to control and overwhelm you
She would never set me up or lace my drink
She would never betray me or spike my drink with drugs
Watch how you talkin', you know what? You heatin' the mink
Be cautious with your words, because you're making me angrier and more heated
You dead wrong, confusion help with one of yo hoes
You are completely mistaken, and your confusion is causing you to mix up one of your other women
She's erratic, that chick, believe me
That woman is unpredictable and volatile, trust me on this
A nigga knows I'm the el capitan, put this whole squad together
I, as the leader, assembled and organized this entire group
Keep talkin' bro, I put one in yo leather
Keep running your mouth, my friend, and I will shoot a bullet into your body
Ball cap, Logan to do the hit, now that's better
Wear a baseball cap to conceal your identity, and have Logan carry out the assigned task; that is a better plan
Ah man
Expressing disappointment or frustration
Come on Ton
Encouraging Ton to focus and be alert
You sleepy eyes man
You have tired or drowsy eyes, my friend
I told you before, son, yo
I have previously warned and advised you, my son
You gotta stay focused out here, look
You must maintain your concentration and awareness in this environment, pay attention
Look out the window man
Observe what is happening outside through the window, my friend
Lucas mobs, son you know who they are
Those are the Lucas mobs, my friend, you are familiar with them
Them same motherfuckers, yo I seen her with the niggas before
Those exact individuals, I have witnessed her associating with them in the past
She's a set-up chick
She is a woman involved in a scheme or plan to deceive or harm someone
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADRIAN YOUNGE, DARYL HILL, DENNIS COLES
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