Be Easy
Ghostface Killah Lyrics


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Yeah, what's happening New York City?
It's ya boy Ghost in the motherfuckin ' house tonight
Know what I mean? We about to get it popping, let's go!
Yo! Yo!

Tell your crew to be easy, niggas run around
With them fake frowns, sell 'em on eBay
Get word to the DJ, tell 'em Staten Island's
In the house, put the record on replay

Get your nose blowned off by the fifth, uh
You wanna be there, layin' all stiff, uh
Every time you go uptown, you get jipped, uh
That's karma, boy, running your lip, uh
You be fronting like you got a bunch of chicks, uh
You be at home, nigga, beating your dick, uh
I'm in the club with the chipped up wrist, uh
You at the bar, whoadie, drinkin' my piss, uh
The yellow shit, and the bottle ain't Crys', son
You turned your mothafuckin' head, nigga, we switched 'em
You just mad cause I'm hittin' your sister
You in the other room, huh, you couldn't sleep, uh
Pop a lotta shit without that liquor, yup
We mind seat up, so take our picture
I'm like the boogeyman, nigga, I'll get ya
Whether now or later, afterlife, or switcher

Yeah, oh shit, hey yo Tone hurry up and get 'em, nigga
You know what I mean, it's about to pop off!
Y'all niggas clear the fucking floor
Get the fuck out the way, come on!

Tell your crew to be easy, niggas run around
With them fake frowns, sell 'em on eBay
Get word to the DJ, tell 'em Staten Island's
In the house, put the record on replay

Yo, it's Tone in the building (the teams in the building)
Niggas wanna beef what up, what up, what up
We packed to the ceiling (we constantly chilling)
We can cause we could, we shoot, we slice, we cut

Shimmy shimmy ya, shimmy yam, shimmy yea, now
Yes, my birthday, landed in May, now
Peace to Dirt Dog, I'm back like Deja Vu
Leave your girl around me, I will bag your boo
You bitch niggaz better listen up
Anybody front, paramedics gonna pick 'em up
They try to save you, sware to God, I hit the nurse up
Like "Nah, doc, he look better in a Herse truck"
I tried to ignore it, his people saw it
I ain't the type of dude you go to war with
My polo gun yo, will crack the floor shit
When the heat's on, you know I draw it
I had his number down, Toney just called it

Yo, ayo, Pete Rock, good looking nigga!
Staten Island, yo Theodore! What's the deal
Slap me one of the ratchets, I'm about to go in! Yo!

Tell your crew to be easy, niggas run around
With them fake frowns, sell 'em on eBay
Get word to the DJ, tell 'em Staten Island's
In the house, put the record on replay

Gotta get that cheese, gotta pimp that V
Gotta burn those leaves, and uh
Pretty Tone make the girls say please
Daddy work that D, put it in and be eas' and uh
So what, come on, now some of y'all people
Might know me from my wallabies
Pretty bitches got my number, y'all can dial me
I stick it up like an iced cake robbery
And when I'm done, y'all can finger nail file me
Floss the ill robes since Criminology
Supreme Clientele, put the world on top of me
Yo babe, hurry up, with those collard greens
I represent S.I., ain't as wild as me
They lousy, I'm phat like a pound of cheeba weed brownies
Tone got the powder squeeze, don't surround me
Quick to pick a honey up, shit, the flow's Bounty
Ya'll can just crown me!

Yeah, that's right
I like to thank y'all for coming out tonight
How y'all like that shit? You know what I mean?




You really run New York
This is that Theodore shit, motherfucker!

Overall Meaning

"Be Easy" by Ghostface Killah featuring Trife Da God is a rap song that highlights the gritty streets of New York City. The lyrics revolve around cautioning one's crew to be careful and avoid fake confrontations with people on the streets. It stresses the importance of not showing off because that could lead to possible danger.


The lyrics are characterized by harsh language and intense imagery, and they present a unique perspective on the city's streets. The lines "pop a lotta shit without that liquor" and "I'm like the boogeyman, nigga, I'll get ya" showcase the author's confidence and readiness to handle anyone who crosses their path.


Overall, the song paints a vivid picture of the dangers on the streets of New York City and warns people to be careful about their actions and words when they are there.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, what's happening New York City?
Ghostface Killah is getting ready to put on a show for the people of New York City.


It's ya boy Ghost in the motherfuckin' house tonight
Ghostface Killah is here and ready to perform.


Tell your crew to be easy, niggas run around with them fake frowns, sell 'em on eBay
Ghostface is warning people with fake attitudes and bad energy to back off before they get sold on eBay.


Get word to the DJ, tell 'em Staten Island's in the house, put the record on replay
Ghostface is representing Staten Island and wants the DJ to play his music over and over again.


Get your nose blowned off by the fifth, uh
Ghostface is threatening anyone who disrupts the peace with violence.


You wanna be there, layin' all stiff, uh
Those who provoke Ghostface will end up dead.


Every time you go uptown, you get jipped, uh
Ghostface believes in karma, and if you talk too much, you'll be punished for it.


You be fronting like you got a bunch of chicks, uh
Ghostface knows that some people pretend to have many women in their lives, but in reality, they are alone.


You be at home, nigga, beating your dick, uh
Ghostface thinks that some people are so lonely that they have to masturbate at home.


I'm in the club with the chipped up wrist, uh
Ghostface is at the club with expensive jewelry on his wrist.


You at the bar, whoadie, drinkin' my piss, uh
Ghostface thinks that people who drink cheap alcohol are pathetic.


The yellow shit, and the bottle ain't Crys', son
Ghostface is referring to low-quality liquor that he believes is not worth drinking.


You turned your mothafuckin' head, nigga, we switched 'em
Ghostface is calling out anyone who tries to test him, saying that they will lose.


You just mad cause I'm hittin' your sister
Ghostface suggests that someone is upset because he is with their sister.


You in the other room, huh, you couldn't sleep, uh
Ghostface is taunting someone who is unable to sleep because he is causing so much trouble.


Pop a lotta shit without that liquor, yup
People act tougher than they really are when they're drunk, according to Ghostface.


We mind seat up, so take our picture
Ghostface is saying that he's a boss and wants people to take his picture.


I'm like the boogeyman, nigga, I'll get ya
Ghostface is warning people that he is like a boogeyman, and he will get them if they don't back off.


Whether now or later, afterlife, or switcher
Ghostface is saying that he doesn't care when, where, or how he will get revenge, but he will get it.


Tell your crew to be easy, niggas run around with them fake frowns, sell 'em on eBay
Repeating the hook.


Yo, it's Tone in the building (the teams in the building)
This is a callout to Pretty Tone and his crew.


Niggas wanna beef what up, what up, what up
They are ready for anyone who wants to start something.


We packed to the ceiling (we constantly chilling)
Tone and his crew are always prepared and relaxed.


Shimmy shimmy ya, shimmy yam, shimmy yea, now
This is a reference to an Ol' Dirty Bastard song and is part of Ghostface's style.


Yes, my birthday, landed in May, now
This line is a personal reference to Ghostface's life.


Peace to Dirt Dog, I'm back like Deja Vu
Ghostface is paying respects to fellow Wu-Tang Clan member Dirt Dog and is back in the spotlight like a Deja Vu.


Leave your girl around me, I will bag your boo
Ghostface is saying that he will flirt with someone's girlfriend and steal her away.


You bitch niggaz better listen up
Ghostface is warning anyone who tries to stop him from doing what he wants.


Anybody front, paramedics gonna pick 'em up
Ghostface is threatening anyone who tries to act tough with violence.


They try to save you, sware to God, I hit the nurse up
Ghostface is so violent that even paramedics won't be able to save someone he's hurt.


Like 'Nah, doc, he look better in a Herse truck'
Ghostface would rather see someone dead in a hearse than alive and breathing after crossing him.


I tried to ignore it, his people saw it
Ghostface is referring to someone who tried to ignore him but was caught by his friends.


I ain't the type of dude you go to war with
Ghostface is saying that he is too dangerous to mess with.


My polo gun yo, will crack the floor shit
Ghostface's gun is so powerful that it can damage the floor when fired.


When the heat's on, you know I draw it
Ghostface has no problem using his weapon when things get heated.


I had his number down, Toney just called it
Ghostface has his enemies' phone numbers and is ready to take them down.


Yo, ayo, Pete Rock, good looking nigga!
Ghostface is thanking Pete Rock for working with him.


Staten Island, yo Theodore! What's the deal
Ghostface is representing his neighborhood and crew.


Slap me one of the ratchets, I'm about to go in! Yo!
Ghostface is asking someone to give him a gun because he is about to cause trouble.


Gotta get that cheese, gotta pimp that V
Ghostface is talking about making money and driving a nice car.


Gotta burn those leaves, and uh
This is a reference to smoking marijuana.


Pretty Tone make the girls say please
Pretty Tone is very attractive to women.


Daddy work that D, put it in and be eas' and uh
Pretty Tone is good in bed and satisfying to women.


So what, come on, now some of y'all people
Ghostface is asking why people are acting like they're better than others.


Might know me from my wallabies
Wallabies are a type of shoe, and Ghostface is referencing his hip-hop style.


Pretty bitches got my number, y'all can dial me
Ghostface is very popular with attractive women.


I stick it up like an iced cake robbery
Ghostface is confident in his ability to steal anything he wants.


And when I'm done, y'all can finger nail file me
Ghostface is so confident that nobody can stop him that people can try to catch him after he's finished and they will still fail.


Floss the ill robes since Criminology
Ghostface has been dressing well and flossing his fashion sense since his hit song 'Criminology'.


Supreme Clientele, put the world on top of me
'Supreme Clientele' is one of Ghostface's successful albums, and he believes that it made him a superstar.


Yo babe, hurry up, with those collard greens
Ghostface is asking someone to bring him his food.


I represent S.I., ain't as wild as me
Ghostface is proud to represent his neighborhood and is making a statement about his personality compared to others.


They lousy, I'm phat like a pound of cheeba weed brownies
Others are unimpressive compared to Ghostface, who is like a delicious pound of marijuana brownies.


Tone got the powder squeeze, don't surround me
Pretty Tone is' packing heat', and Ghostface doesn't want anyone around him who might cause trouble.


Quick to pick a honey up, shit, the flow's Bounty
Ghostface is quick to flirt with women, and he has a flow that is as good as Bounty paper towels to clean it up.


Ya'll can just crown me!
Ghostface thinks he is the king and deserves to be crowned.


Yeah, that's right
Ghostface is confident that he put on an amazing show.


I like to thank y'all for coming out tonight
Ghostface is thanking his fans for attending the concert.


How y'all like that shit? You know what I mean?
Ghostface is asking the crowd how they liked his performance.


You really run New York
Ghostface believes that he has a lot of power in the New York hip-hop scene.


This is that Theodore shit, motherfucker!
Ghostface is representing his crew, the Theodore.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aldrin Davis, Clifford Joseph Harris, Gary St. Clair, Tim O'brien

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