Ghostface Killah is critically acclaimed for his loud, fast-paced flow, and his stream-of-consciousness narratives containing cryptic slang and non-sequiturs.
Ghostface Killah was raised in the Stapleton housing projects in Staten Island, New York. In his autobiographical song "All That I Got Is You", Ghost tells the story of his childhood. He raps about how he grew up in a three bedroom apartment without his father, who left him at the age of six. Apparently, his mother had nine children.
His stage name was taken from one of the characters in the 1979 kung fu film Mystery of Chessboxing.
He was also a close friend of the three founding members of Wu-tang clan
Alex
Ghostface Killah Lyrics
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Hardy Boys shit...uh huh
Smoke a Winston to this shit nigga
Word up bout to fuckin' throw ya head up, Yea
Yo, yo he got his stones from Greece
In mouth he had like thirty plus karats
Big ratchets, smoke cigars like a Bogart classic
Parents died when he was five years old
Made his way inside the US with Columbian Gold
A fake name and a passport
Benetton luggage, one sister, pretty thing, light skin
Niggaz will body over her like fuck it
With a scar by her left eye
Her brother Alex was extremely close, he sold coats and minks
Had trays put in toilets and sinks
Loved to roller skate, ninety nine did time up in Rahway
Came home blown, the thorough kings and soldiers
Never gave a fuck about that MC beef in Queens
Alex, he was a rich nigga
He had close to ten bodies under his belt
His man did the last one and got murdered himself
Took him a while to get his head together
Alex one day out in LA, made a call in New York
Told his man Oc, God it's goin' down, fly the whole team in for support
Remember that Ray shit that Jamie Foxx played? That was my shit
I never got paid, they got rich off a stolen script
In ninety eight I seen Charles on the Cali strip
Showed him the copyrights, his life in the real flick
In Braille, he read it in no time
Hit me with his math, said I'll give you some more lines
Real talk, stand up dude
Said how you like Jamie Foxx to replay you? He said yea that's cool
But under one circumstance, you think he can bow my walk, flip my talk and my hands?
I said sure why not, he can imitate anything trust me this young boy hot
Shook his hand then I bounced in the limo
Grabbed my cell, bit my cigar and then rolled down the window
Contacted Stony Brook and Roberts
Told them we got it in tenΒ ?, yo Ray Ray signed it
Now we can move on and shoot this live shit
With mad options, Paramount and DreamWorks we shop it
Or Mandalay and New Line cop it
I go and get ten mil' and blow it on the independent market
But anyway down in PF Chains, I had a meeting with this rich investor
Said they'll throw twenty million on the kid's film only if he chose the cast
He was drunk, he was talkin' real fast
So I test his mouth, laid back then I put him on blast
Where exactly we gon' get this cash?
I gotta ill Gotti Gigante connect
Wise guys that kill Bulotti, catching bodies, earnin' respect
The waiter came in a dropped off the shrimp fried rice he ordered
I said thanks as he poured my water
Then out came the veggie rolls, sesame chicken and mint tea
Rice wine had me wanting to pee
Said excuse me I'll be right back, pardon me
Grabbed his glass and he nodded to me
Skated off to take a piss, the shit felt like a nut
Got back the dude vanished, briefcase, script, and all
Ask the waiter where he go, the motherfucker spoke Spanish
In Ghostface Killah's song Alex, the rapper tells a story about a man named Alex and his illicit dealings. The lyrics describe Alex as a man who came to America from Greece with Columbian Gold, a fake name, and a passport. Alex quickly rose to social and criminal success, collecting stones from Greece, smoking cigars like Bogart's classic, and having a sister that many would fight over. Ghostface raps about Alex's close relationship with his brother, who sold coats and minks and previously did time in Rahway. While people respected Alex, he had a dark side, with close to ten murders under his belt. He contacts a friend out in LA and tells him that they need support: "it's goin' down, fly the whole team in for support." With his vast connections and his connection to film, Alex explains how he has secured funding for a film but that a wealthy investor is demanding control over casting. They suspect he wants a favor in return for the $20 million he's offering. Still, when Ghostface turns to ask him where the money is coming from, the man vanishes with the script, leaving Ghostface and his team empty-handed.
The lyrics of Alex rap blend vivid details, crime story blueprint, and dramatic twists. Ghostface builds a complex character in Alex, a successful and resourceful man who ultimately proves untrustworthy. The lyrics' narrative arc adds depth and twists to murder, drug trafficking, high-level fraud, film financing, and mob connections, making Alex a fascinating and engaging character. Ghostface's intense lyricism draws the listener into a cinematic experience, painting a detailed world that feels both real and imaginative.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, yo he got his stones from Greece
He has some jewelry that he got from Greece
In mouth he had like thirty plus karats
His dental work contains over 30 carats of gemstones
Big ratchets, smoke cigars like a Bogart classic
He carries large guns and smokes like Humphrey Bogart
Told niggaz if he dies he want a glass casket
He wants a glass coffin if he dies
Parents died when he was five years old
His parents passed away when he was five years old
Made his way inside the US with Columbian Gold
He emigrated to the US with Colombian gold
A fake name and a passport
He used a fake name and passport to enter the US
Benetton luggage, one sister, pretty thing, light skin
He had Benetton luggage, one light-skinned sister who was attractive
Niggaz will body over her like fuck it
People would kill over her without any hesitation
With a scar by her left eye
She has a scar by her left eye
Her brother Alex was extremely close, he sold coats and minks
Her brother Alex was a close associate who sold fur coats and minks
Had trays put in toilets and sinks
He had hidden compartments installed in toilets and sinks
Loved to roller skate, ninety nine did time up in Rahway
He enjoyed roller skating, and in 1999 he served time in Rahway prison
Came home blown, the thorough kings and soldiers
When he was released from prison, he was greeted by his loyal associates
Never gave a fuck about that MC beef in Queens
He didn't care about the conflict between MCs in Queens
Alex, he was a rich nigga
Alex was a wealthy person
He had close to ten bodies under his belt
He had killed close to 10 people
His man did the last one and got murdered himself
His associate killed the most recent victim but was subsequently killed himself
Took him a while to get his head together
It took some time for him to process everything
Alex one day out in LA, made a call in New York
Alex was in LA and contacted someone in New York
Told his man Oc, God it's goin' down, fly the whole team in for support
He told his associate Oc that something was going down and to fly the entire team in for support
Remember that Ray shit that Jamie Foxx played? That was my shit
He remembers that movie Ray that Jamie Foxx starred in and enjoyed it
I never got paid, they got rich off a stolen script
He claims his script was stolen and Jamie Foxx's movie made more money than he did
In ninety eight I seen Charles on the Cali strip
In 1998 he saw Charles on the strip in California
Showed him the copyrights, his life in the real flick
He showed Charles the copyrights and how it reflected his life in the real movie
In Braille, he read it in no time
Charles quickly read the material in Braille
Hit me with his math, said I'll give you some more lines
Charles gave him some additional ideas after reviewing the material
Real talk, stand up dude
Charles is an honest and trustworthy person
Said how you like Jamie Foxx to replay you? He said yea that's cool
Charles asked how he would like Jamie Foxx to play him, and he agreed to it
But under one circumstance, you think he can bow my walk, flip my talk and my hands?
The only condition is if Jamie Foxx can also mimic his mannerisms like his walk, talk, and gestures
I said sure why not, he can imitate anything trust me this young boy hot
He believes Jamie Foxx is a talented enough actor to mimic him
Shook his hand then I bounced in the limo
He shook Charles' hand and then left in a limo
Grabbed my cell, bit my cigar and then rolled down the window
He took out his phone, bit his cigar, and rolled down the car window
Contacted Stony Brook and Roberts
He contacted Stony Brook and Roberts
Told them we got it in tenΒ ?, yo Ray Ray signed it
He told them they secured the deal, and Ray Ray signed it
Now we can move on and shoot this live shit
They can now move forward with filming
With mad options, Paramount and DreamWorks we shop it
They are considering selling the rights to Paramount or DreamWorks
Or Mandalay and New Line cop it
They are also considering Mandalay and New Line as potential buyers
I go and get ten mil' and blow it on the independent market
He plans to spend ten million on the independent film market
But anyway down in PF Chains, I had a meeting with this rich investor
He met with a wealthy investor at PF Chang's
Said they'll throw twenty million on the kid's film only if he chose the cast
The investor offered twenty million for the film, but only if he chose the cast
He was drunk, he was talkin' real fast
The investor was drunk and speaking quickly
So I test his mouth, laid back then I put him on blast
He challenged the investor and then exposed his flaws
Where exactly we gon' get this cash?
He questioned where the investor would get the money
I gotta ill Gotti Gigante connect
He has a connection to the Gotti Gigante crime family
Wise guys that kill Bulotti, catching bodies, earnin' respect
These wise guys kill people and earn respect as a result
The waiter came in a dropped off the shrimp fried rice he ordered
The waiter brought the shrimp fried rice he ordered
I said thanks as he poured my water
He thanked the waiter for pouring his water
Then out came the veggie rolls, sesame chicken and mint tea
The vegetable rolls, sesame chicken, and mint tea were then served
Rice wine had me wanting to pee
The rice wine made him want to use the bathroom
Said excuse me I'll be right back, pardon me
He excused himself to use the bathroom
Grabbed his glass and he nodded to me
He took his glass and nodded to him
Skated off to take a piss, the shit felt like a nut
He walked off to use the bathroom, and it felt relieving like an orgasm
Got back the dude vanished, briefcase, script, and all
He returned to the table and the investor was gone, along with the briefcase and script
Ask the waiter where he go, the motherfucker spoke Spanish
He asked the waiter where the investor went, but the waiter only spoke Spanish
Contributed by Lucas B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@telepathy90
this is a gem. you dont find this in your average record store.
@Altermathy
this song is the track of my life these days
@kautious18
the best story-teller---and 1 of many highly underated artist-----ghost is n my top 5
@camplo777
Slick rick 1st then him
@nuclearpistachio
ghostface underwater another one painting pictures to DOOM
@ronaldkalinowski1828
β@CampLo7777 Both of you are wrong! Best story teller is the 1 an only The DonMega Ice Cube!!! π―πͺ
@wavenstein
RIP Doom...
@dipsetworld12
Props for Doom for making such a ill beat. We all no Ghost is ill no point of even saying it
@nuclearpistachio
this song comes into my head every now and then, ghost is legendary
@sfknns
Ghostface has 1 of the best discographies in hip hop. the only albums hes had that I wasn't feeling all the way thru so far is pretty toney & wizard of poetry.