9mm
Ghostface Killah Lyrics


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[Intro: (RZA)] Bob Digi, you G.O.D, Raekwon the Chef, the Inspektah Deck
M.E.T.H.O.D. (Man), the B.O.B.B., straight up, Masta Killa, the Gza, the Genius..
It's the Ol' D-d-dza-za-za Diiiirty Bastard! [music starts]

[ODB] Straight Up..turn it up, the headphones, turn it up..yo you here me?
[Cappadonna] Wutup Toney?
[Ghostface] Wsup don' don'..
[ODB] All the way up..
[Ghost]You know how we do..
[Cappa] Let's get this paper together..
[Ghost]You motherfuckin' right Pa, uh huh.
[Cappa] That's right, c'mon nigga..
[ODB]That's as far as it goes?
[Ghost] Sound about to go off on some real live Wu-shit, uh huh
[Cappa] W-T-see
[RZA] Ghost-FACE!
[Ghost] Lemme give y'all the bullshit hook for y'all niggas, check it out...

[Hook: Ghostface Killah]
The burners in the stash, we about the cash
We got females that got it like that
The golden childs that bone the crowd
See niggas in the place that bit my style

Well I'm a singer, dancer, we bulletproof brothers
Wu-Tang got the answerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.....
'cause if I had a chance, to do it again
I will still keep the heat in my pants, uh

[Ghostface Killah]
Y'all be nice to the crackheads, everybody listen up
I shot one of my bitches, the hoe ain't trick enough
Word life to big screen Don, tapping dustbones out
With starwriters like I fucked Celine Dion
Stuck everything that's the god's honest beyond
We airin' niggas out that's the type shit that we on
Official Wu-Tang headbanger
Flood your space with big waves like you didn't set an anchor

[Raekwon the Chef]
Yo, I drink heavy gallons of Crew, play the big part
Niggas got squid on the grill, selling kids Clarks
Finesse notes, yo, the Guess on with the best pose
Yellow swede one matching hat with the grey gun
Niggas be rhymin' for nothing, then my team pull up
We all throw down y'all broke niggas stay frontin'
Lines come digital stupid, plus my team got
'nuff jury on, bet I'm still live and I'm coopin'
Two of my silverbacks run through a pack of your wolves
Front on react and sippin' Cog-I-nac so relax dude
Know I'm with these cracks dude

[ODB] Yo, 1, 2...Dirt McGirt!
Solid tone smith with 5th shots, lick shots
Leave your head like a Shaolin monk with 6 dots
Brooklyn, Zoo, Zoo (Yo)
Brooooklynnnnnnn....ZOO! (Yo!)

[Cappadonna]
It's the return of Bin Laden, grab your armor
Smash pretty boy niggas, crush they karma
Eat bones with alligators, roll deep, with my entourage
My whole crew's fresh out the bars
Diggler, AKA the Cab Driver
Drop him off in the middle of fire
Dirty Island, drag bodies to the murderland
Knock niggas out hurtin' my hand

[Method Man]
I remember in the elevators when we was playin' corners
Now we play the corners and the cops is stayin' on us, (uh)
Staten's where the war is
Where the court system's running out of warrants
Where TNT be jumping out the Taurus
For real I can't call it
You see I love Lucy 'cause she Lawless
Exactly like that 1-0-3-0-4 is
Snitch niggas swallow your tongue
Already know the island I'm from
And y'all don't want no problems with them

[Genius/GZA]
We got a history, full of lightning victories
Conceptual breakthrough it ain't no mystery
Long vision, from giants in every way
Rap czars, magnificent flows for every day
From the East to the ville, from the West to the hills
Incredible rhymes, encouraging skill
From rat packs, the smallest crews were enormous
They hit 'em fast, with an effortless performance
MCs start fleeing in flocks
Especially those that's more sensitive to heat and shock

[Inspektah Deck]
We grindin', down to the bone
My name grounded in stone
I'm Mr. Violence we loungin' with Chrome
Mr. Violence we lounge in his home, hit the housing on Rome
Shining like a hundred thousand in stones
Move mountains with poems, got a jones for dinero
1-6-zero my songs we throwin' elbows
The hoes cling, sho thing, we know kings
Only dime dikes, with minds right, we choose Queens

[Masta Killa]
Yeah we wild like rockstars who smash guitars
Yo son split his face with the toast, he ain't Ghost
It's no joke iron coat rife him with the stroke
One toke brains float, shot to the throat
Before the smoke hit, witness the killing
On the crime scene
Body on the block
Eyes open from the shock
Of being popped in the neck
Yet he still had a lit cigarette between his fingertips
Danger when you step into the chamber with the master
Disaster, gotta blast ya, 'cause I hafta

[U-God]
The rat pack is back from the island of Stat'
Leave you cursed off, 'cause you worship the gat
The first one to snap drunk off the Smirnoff
Blow the bouncer's ear off, let him floss he the boss
Handcuffed, to the turntables like, Wizard Theodore
See it's pure, let iy rain curly ounces
Bang him with the thing that hang from the trousers
You don't want no drama, I'm flaming fast
That nigga jumped up and did the Damon Dash (Dash..)





[GUNSHOT]

Overall Meaning

The song "9mm" is performed by Ghostface Killah and features verses from various other members of the Wu-Tang Clan. The song is packed with violent and grimy lyrics that depict the rugged lifestyle of the Wu-Tang Clan. In the intro, RZA calls out the names of each member who appears on the track, adding to the sense of camaraderie and the closeness of the group.


The hook goes, "The burners in the stash, we about the cash, we got females that got it like that, the golden childs that bone the crowd, see niggas in the place that bit my style." The Wu-Tang Clan has always been about their hustle and their reputation for being fearless. The lyrics of the hook speak to this as they describe their lifestyle of keeping guns tucked away while chasing money and women, all while establishing themselves as the originators of their style.


The verses themselves are dominated by violent language, as the rappers describe shootings, robberies, and their thirst for revenge. They also touch on their history of grinding for money and respect, showing how their hard work and dedication have led them to the top of their game. The chorus repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of their hustle and the violence that can accompany it.


Line by Line Meaning

"The burners in the stash, we about the cash"
We keep our guns hidden and ready to use to protect our money.


"We got females that got it like that"
We have women who are wealthy and successful.


"The golden childs that bone the crowd"
We are the beloved ones who captivate the audience.


"See niggas in the place that bit my style"
I recognize those who are copying my unique style.


"Well I'm a singer, dancer, we bulletproof brothers"
I am a versatile artist and part of a group that is invincible.


"Wu-Tang got the answerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr....."
Wu-Tang Clan has the solution to everything.


"'cause if I had a chance, to do it again I will still keep the heat in my pants, uh"
If given another opportunity, I would still carry a gun with me.


"Y'all be nice to the crackheads, everybody listen up I shot one of my bitches, the hoe ain't trick enough"
Treat drug addicts with respect, and I once shot a woman who didn't meet my standards.


"Word life to big screen Don, tapping dustbones out With starwriters like I fucked Celine Dion"
I am a skilled fighter and rapper, and I am so successful that I could have slept with Celine Dion.


"Stuck everything that's the god's honest beyond We airin' niggas out that's the type shit that we on"
I am brutally honest, and our gang intimidates those who oppose us.


"Official Wu-Tang headbanger Flood your space with big waves like you didn't set an anchor"
I belong to the Wu-Tang Clan and our music is powerful enough to overwhelm you.


"Yo, I drink heavy gallons of Crew, play the big part Niggas got squid on the grill, selling kids Clarks"
I drink a lot and I am an important part of the group. Other people sell their shoes and cook unusual animals on a grill.


"Finesse notes, yo, the Guess on with the best pose Yellow swede one matching hat with the grey gun"
I am a smooth lyricist who strikes an impressive pose while wearing matching clothing and carrying a gun.


"Niggas be rhymin' for nothing, then my team pull up We all throw down y'all broke niggas stay frontin'"
Other rappers are unimportant, but my crew is always ready to rap and we show up to perform together.


"Lines come digital stupid, plus my team got 'nuff jury on, bet I'm still live and I'm coopin'"
My rhymes are technologically advanced and my crew wears a lot of jewelry. I am still alive and doing well.


"Two of my silverbacks run through a pack of your wolves Front on react and sippin' Cog-I-nac so relax dude"
Two of my strong friends can easily beat a larger group of enemies. Don't mess with me or I will attack while drinking cognac.


"Know I'm with these cracks dude"
I am associated with drugs.


"Yo, 1, 2...Dirt McGirt! Solid tone smith with 5th shots, lick shots Leave your head like a Shaolin monk with 6 dots"
My name is Dirt McGirt and I am a skilled shooter who can damage you like a deadly martial artist.


"It's the return of Bin Laden, grab your armor Smash pretty boy niggas, crush they karma"
I am back and ready for battle. I will defeat anyone who tries to be too pretty or cool.


"Eat bones with alligators, roll deep, with my entourage My whole crew's fresh out the bars"
I am willing to eat tough food and hang out with my loyal friends who were recently released from jail.


"Diggler, AKA the Cab Driver Drop him off in the middle of fire"
My nickname is Diggler and I am a skilled driver who can take you anywhere - even if it's dangerous.


"Dirty Island, drag bodies to the murderland Knock niggas out hurtin' my hand"
I am from a dangerous place where we kill people and I am strong enough to knock someone out.


"I remember in the elevators when we was playin' corners Now we play the corners and the cops is stayin' on us, (uh)"
I recall playing games in a small space, but now we are dealing drugs on the street and the police are watching us.


"Staten's where the war is Where the court system's running out of warrants Where TNT be jumping out the Taurus"
There is conflict in Staten Island, and the legal system can't keep up. Criminals use TNT explosives and drive Ford Tauruses.


"For real I can't call it You see I love Lucy 'cause she Lawless Exactly like that 1-0-3-0-4 is"
I can't explain what is happening, but I like when women break the rules. I feel the same way about my zip code.


"Snitch niggas swallow your tongue Already know the island I'm from And y'all don't want no problems with them"
Don't talk too much or you will regret it. People know where I'm from and it's best not to start a fight with us.


"We got a history, full of lightning victories Conceptual breakthrough it ain't no mystery"
We have a lot of successful accomplishments and innovative ideas.


"Long vision, from giants in every way Rap czars, magnificent flows for every day"
We have important long-term goals and are influential in every aspect. Our rap skills are top-notch.


"From the East to the ville, from the West to the hills Incredible rhymes, encouraging skill"
Our music is popular all over, and we inspire people to be better.


"From rat packs, the smallest crews were enormous They hit 'em fast, with an effortless performance"
Even small groups of us can be powerful. We succeed without even trying.


"MCs start fleeing in flocks Especially those that's more sensitive to heat and shock"
When we start performing, other rappers run away - especially if they are easily overwhelmed.


"We grindin', down to the bone My name grounded in stone I'm Mr. Violence we loungin' with Chrome Mr. Violence we lounge in his home, hit the housing on Rome"
We work hard and are dedicated. I have made a name for myself and I am known for being violent. We hang out with guns and we go to Rome.


"Shining like a hundred thousand in stones Move mountains with poems, got a jones for dinero 1-6-zero my songs we throwin' elbows"
I am wealthy and my words are powerful. I am always seeking more money. I am from 160th street and my rhymes are aggressive.


"The hoes cling, sho thing, we know kings Only dime dikes, with minds right, we choose Queens"
Women like to be with us, and we only choose beautiful, intelligent women.


"Yeah we wild like rockstars who smash guitars Yo son split his face with the toast, he ain't Ghost"
We are wild like rockstars and we destroy musical instruments. I shot someone in the face with a weapon and he couldn't compete with me.


"It's no joke iron coat rife him with the stroke One toke brains float, shot to the throat"
I am not kidding when I attack others with bullets. One hit to the head can make you feel high and another shot can kill you.


"Before the smoke hit, witness the killing On the crime scene Body on the block Eyes open from the shock Of being popped in the neck Yet he still had a lit cigarette between his fingertips"
We are so fast that our victims don't even have time to react before they are killed. A dead body is on the street with open eyes and a cigarette in his hand.


"The rat pack is back from the island of Stat' Leave you cursed off, 'cause you worship the gat"
Our gang is back from Staten Island and we are so powerful that we can leave you cursed. Don't idolize guns too much.


"The first one to snap drunk off the Smirnoff Blow the bouncer's ear off, let him floss he the boss"
I am the first one to respond when I've had too much to drink. I might even shoot the bouncer, but he is trying to show off his power.


"Handcuffed, to the turntables like, Wizard Theodore See it's pure, let iy rain curly ounces Bang him with the thing that hang from the trousers"
I am handcuffed to the DJ table, like legendary Wizard Theodore. We are letting marijuana rain down on us. We are threatening to hit someone with the gun that is in our pants.


"You don't want no drama, I'm flaming fast That nigga jumped up and did the Damon Dash (Dash..)"
You don't want trouble with me. I am quick to act. That person got up suddenly and tried to move like Damon Dash.


"[GUNSHOT]"
The sound of a gunshot.




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