'Black Out'
Ghostface Killah M.O.P. & Pharoahe Monch Lyrics


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Yo, Kane, let's get 'em
I'm talking blackout
Put lives to a name, fuck a tapout
All in together, we gon' wipe 'em
Wax in revenge mode, time for some action

Yeah, relentless, murderous intentions
The henchmen's garments is all black, [?] pimp this
Caught up in my spell, smell exotic, blunt from different trees
Black gloves, bullet's will fly when the 9's squeezed
Ghost and [?] these, robbing the whole globe
Black polo, hooded, with Gucci wheels with a nice grip
So when the blood hit the floor, I won't slip
Dynamic with my dial-up, you faggots is hog meat
Crack your cranium like crab does if you cross me
Raging bulllet of the bull, Mr. Kane is so raunchy

Death Row shit, fuck the lethal injection
Execute him and chop up his body in sections
Clean cut butcher knives
X they're eyes out
Nail 'em to a billboard
Let 'em dry out

Let me a show you a crime about 'em blowing your minds out
If you ain't ready to throat a nigga then sign out
Nickel plated 40's are blowing your spine out
Old school Caddies with coke, come take a line out
Stingin' niggas for they're jewels in they're stash house
Snatch a nigga up by his butterfly, sing him a lullaby
Closed casket, make sure his mother cry
You fuckin' woth grimy guys, tunes are suicidal
And now we ain't homies, they call us the homicidal
Get ready for the mayhem, just call it my arrival

Bash him with a disco ball, it's the 70's
Drop a set of the Daily News so they remember these
Black bastards, ruthless killers

Watch me thrill ya
Party killers, we won't die
Hard body bitch made cats is gonna fry
Solidify we're champions, youngens we're bonafide
Wanna swim with the sharks, be my guest, go take a dive
The name of the game is Blood Sport
You won't make it out alive




I see what you trying for so give it up
We terrorize shit, Kane and Ghost, lit it up

Overall Meaning

The song 'Black Out' by Ghostface Killah, M.O.P and Pharoahe Monch is a hard-hitting rap song that revolves around the theme of revenge and violence. The lyrics are gritty and violent as they talk about killing, chopping bodies into pieces, executing, and nailing people to billboards. The song is a show of power and dominance over those who wronged them or those they perceive as enemies. The artists demonstrate their strength and prowess as they rap about being relentless and unstoppable.


The lyrics are a reflection of the gangsta rap culture that glorifies violence, revenge and power. The artists are painting a picture of themselves as tough guys who are not afraid to take matters into their own hands even if it means getting their hands dirty. The use of violent imagery and expletives is intended to shock and awe the listener while also demonstrating the artists' lyrical ability.


Overall, 'Black Out' is a song that portrays the gangsta rap culture that emerged from the streets of America in the 1980s and 1990s. It showcases the harsh realities of life in these neighborhoods and the mindset of those who inhabit them.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo, Kane, let's get 'em
Ghostface Killah is urging Kane to join him in taking down the opposition.


I'm talking blackout
Ghostface Killah declares that he is determined to crush the opposition completely.


Put lives to a name, fuck a tapout
Ghostface Killah is determined to make sure that the opposition is known for the people they've killed and he won't let them quit.


All in together, we gon' wipe 'em
Ghostface Killah and Kane are working together to get rid of the opposition completely.


Wax in revenge mode, time for some action
Ghostface Killah is fueled by thirst for revenge and is eager to act against the opposition.


Yeah, relentless, murderous intentions
Ghostface Killah is driven by an unwavering desire to kill the opposition.


The henchmen's garments is all black, [?] pimp this
The henchmen of Ghostface Killah and Kane are dressed in black and look intimidating.


Caught up in my spell, smell exotic, blunt from different trees
The opposition is under the sway of Ghostface Killah and Kane, as they indulge in exotic cannabis.


Black gloves, bullet's will fly when the 9's squeezed
The black gloves indicate the deadly intentions of Ghostface Killah and Kane, as they use their guns against the opposition.


Ghost and [?] these, robbing the whole globe
Ghostface Killah and his crew are notorious criminals who have committed crimes all over the world.


Black polo, hooded, with Gucci wheels with a nice grip
Ghostface Killah's car is black, with a hood and has Gucci wheels that have excellent grip.


So when the blood hit the floor, I won't slip
Ghostface Killah is confident that he won't slip in the blood that will be spilled due to his actions.


Dynamic with my dial-up, you faggots is hog meat
Ghostface Killah is highly skilled in his use of weapons and will easily overpower his enemies.


Crack your cranium like crab does if you cross me
Ghostface Killah will crush the skull of anyone who crosses him and his crew.


Raging bullet of the bull, Mr. Kane is so raunchy
Kane is a formidable member of Ghostface Killah's crew and has a reputation for being crude and violent.


Death Row shit, fuck the lethal injection
They would rather inflict pain and violence on their targets than have them killed via lethal injection.


Execute him and chop up his body in sections
Ghostface Killah and Kane are willing to go to great lengths including dismembering their victims.


Clean cut butcher knives
They have specific knives they use in order to be precise when dismembering their victims.


X they're eyes out
Ghostface Killah and Kane will poke out their victim's eyes to ensure they are completely dead.


Nail 'em to a billboard
They are suggesting public acts of violence for all to see and to instill fear into the community.


Let 'em dry out
They will leave the victim's remains out on display until they are dried out and have garnered the public's attention.


Let me a show you a crime about 'em blowing your minds out
Ghostface Killah is about to reveal a horrific crime that he and his crew will commit against the opposition.


If you ain't ready to throat a nigga then sign out
Ghostface Killah is warning the people that they cannot be a part of his crew if they're not ready to harm others.


Nickel plated 40's are blowing your spine out
Ghostface Killah and Kane are using nickel plated guns to kill their targets.


Old school Caddies with coke, come take a line out
They drive classic Caddies and do cocaine to get high.


Stingin' niggas for they're jewels in they're stash house
Ghostface Killah and Kane rob people of their valuables while they sleep in their homes.


Snatch a nigga up by his butterfly, sing him a lullaby
Ghostface Killah and Kane will kidnap their victim and hold them hostage while singing them a song, and then killing them.


Closed casket, make sure his mother cry
Ghostface Killah and Kane will ensure that their victim's family sees the damage they've done during the funeral.


You fuckin' woth grimy guys, tunes are suicidal
If you choose to mess with Ghostface Killah and Kane, then it's essentially committing suicide.


And now we ain't homies, they call us the homicidal
Ghostface Killah and Kane are considered dangerous individuals who are feared by many.


Get ready for the mayhem, just call it my arrival
Ghostface Killah is announcing his arrival and the chaos that will ensue once he starts taking action.


Bash him with a disco ball, it's the 70's
Ghostface Killah and Kane will use a disco ball as a weapon, referencing the 70's era of disco music.


Drop a set of the Daily News so they remember these
They're going to leave a newspaper at the scene of the crime to leave their calling card.


Black bastards, ruthless killers
They are not afraid to commit acts of violence and kill people without remorse.


Watch me thrill ya
Ghostface Killah is warning his targets to brace themselves for the thrill ride.


Party killers, we won't die
Ghostface Killah and his crew are partying while killing, and are not afraid to die.


Hard body bitch made cats is gonna fry
Those who are weak will not survive against Ghostface Killah and Kane.


Solidify we're champions, youngens we're bonafide
They will seal their reputations as champions and prove themselves to be the real deal.


Wanna swim with the sharks, be my guest, go take a dive
Ghostface Killah is warning anyone who wants to cross him that they will be entering a dangerous game.


The name of the game is Blood Sport
Ghostface Killah views what they're doing as a dangerous and deadly game.


You won't make it out alive
Ghostface Killah and Kane have no mercy and will kill anyone who crosses them.


I see what you trying for so give it up
Ghostface Killah has already seen through the schemes of his opponents, so they should give up now.


We terrorize shit, Kane and Ghost, lit it up
Ghostface Killah and Kane are wreaking havoc and causing fear wherever they go.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ERICK S. SERMON, DENNIS DAVID COLES, ROBERT F. DIGGS, GARY E. GRICE, LAMONT HAWKINS, JASON HUNTER, RUSSELL T. JONES, CLIFFORD SMITH, COREY WOODS, MELVIN DUNLOP, RAY JACKSON, BILL WITHERS, CHUCK HENDY, DANZIO REDFORD, JOHN RICHARD AUSTIN, LIDELL WHITTAKER,

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