Big Girl
Ghostface Killah Lyrics


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Yea, it was them cute pretty bitches that was smelling like coke
They kept going like they had shit in they throats
They had stacks on the tables, cables
I had to say it was like early May a few days 'til my birthday date, baby date
I'll play to the sucker DJ, lookin' like Enrique
Told him to throw in that Supreme Cliee-ente
He said just gave a nod with a thumbs up wink
I just put down my dollar bill, took off my mink
Bartenders know me big spenders, gave us those monster drinks
Sent us lobsters and cigars that stink
Playing them oldie but goodie classics, them hoonies had fat asses
Noses runnin' from the raw, they hid behind they glasses
Toney with the Montana, I came to play
With my long fingernail, yo honey you should pass that yea
Let me see what color you got boo, I got that beige
I see y'all from the peripherals? Ladies far right from the stage
I'm thirty-three, I look twenty-six with big furs on
What y'all inherent the Santa Maria? Y'all money that long?
Your father must have fell back when y'all started fucking
You asked me what I think about dude? I say fuck him
And this one bitch called me Fat Albert
The way my pockets had the mumps you know that Ghost is 'bout it
Then I asked these young ladies do they buff helmets
They said fuck you, took a sniff and then they didn't tell me
Just because you left home, this is Tone, yo you see I flip stones
Birthstone, you ain't grown fuck around and get boned
Peerage pretty young ladies lost at six, Gucci kicks
And they picky when it come to they dick
If y'all ladies was all mine I'd teach you well
Free tales, sweet smells, sleep well hear bells
Before you sleep read your books like it was mah fanmail
And when you wake you're being you woman the whole world can tell
Word life, put you to school when the clubs'll stop
College girl, pay for your books at 200 a pop
And all I ask in life's for you to be careful
Stay focused, take care of your health
Have kids and marry a prince
Good luck and happiness
And no longer shut yourself in, taste the pain, the sorrow
The sun'll shine and still come out tomorrow
And maybe be a secretary, business woman, 5th Ave., or run a library
You got the right conversation, education, and looks
With the right intelligence to stay away from them crooks
Baby get on your feet, be an accountant, doctor, lawyer or nurses's aid
Computer wizard, you about to get paid

Yeah
You know I just met y'all
And I love y'all already and all that
But I gotta get off that nose candy
To make it in life and all that shit
That's why I'm here
I'm like a father figure and all that shit
I let y'all get high, and that's all you're going to do but
Ya know what I'm saying?
'Cause I drop jewels all over the place
Y'all too pretty for that
Some of y'all nose hairs is burnt




I just want you to snap out of it
You know why, cause you'se a

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ghostface Killah's "Big Girl" revolve around the rapper's experience with a group of attractive but cocaine-snorting women in a club. Ghostface observes the club's atmosphere, noticing that the women are taking large amounts of the drug, leading to runny noses and hiding behind sunglasses. He also notes that the women have money to spare, evident from the stacks of money and cables on their table. As the song progresses, Ghostface talks about his fortune, big spending and influence over the club's staff. He urges the young women to stay away from drugs and seek meaningful professions, such as doctors or lawyers, instead of being involved with criminals.


The song offers a glimpse into the hedonistic lifestyle that Ghostface Killah lived at the height of his success in the rap industry. Through his lyrics, he talks about his lavish spending habits, nightlife, drug use and sexual encounters. He also highlights the negative impact that drugs can have on young people.


The song can be interpreted as a cautionary tale to young women who may be blinded by the allure of the club lifestyle. Ghostface emphasizes the importance of staying focused, avoiding drugs, and pursuing education and meaningful professions that will lead to a successful life.


Line by Line Meaning

Yea, it was them cute pretty bitches that was smelling like coke
Referring to the women present who were attractive, but also strongly smelled of cocaine.


They kept going like they had shit in they throats
The women spoke with hoarse voices, possibly from throat irritation caused by cocaine use.


They had stacks on the tables, cables
The women had large sums of money and electronic devices present on the tables.


I had to say it was like early May a few days 'til my birthday date, baby date
Describing the timeframe of the encounter as being close to Ghostface Killah's birthday.


I'll play to the sucker DJ, lookin' like Enrique
Ghostface Killah played a song request to the unskilled DJ who resembled Enrique Iglesias.


Told him to throw in that Supreme Cliee-ente
Ghostface Killah asked the DJ to play a specific song by a particular artist.


He said just gave a nod with a thumbs up wink
The DJ agreed and acknowledged the request with a nonverbal gesture.


I just put down my dollar bill, took off my mink
Describing actions taken by Ghostface Killah in the club.


Bartenders know me big spenders, gave us those monster drinks
The bartenders recognized Ghostface Killah as a generous spender and provided large, expensive drinks.


Sent us lobsters and cigars that stink
The club staff provided food and cigars, but the cigars had a bad smell.


Playing them oldie but goodie classics, them hoonies had fat asses
The club played classic songs and the women present had curvy figures.


Noses runnin' from the raw, they hid behind they glasses
The women's noses were running from cocaine use and they tried to conceal it with sunglasses.


Toney with the Montana, I came to play
Ghostface Killah was prepared for a night of partying and enjoying himself.


With my long fingernail, yo honey you should pass that yea
Ghostface Killah used his long acrylic nails to ask a woman to share her cocaine.


Let me see what color you got boo, I got that beige
Ghostface Killah asked the woman to show him the type of cocaine she had, and offered to share his own cocaine.


I see y'all from the peripherals? Ladies far right from the stage
Ghostface Killah noticed the presence of the women from the side of the club.


I'm thirty-three, I look twenty-six with big furs on
Describing Ghostface Killah's age and appearance.


What y'all inherent the Santa Maria? Y'all money that long?
Ghostface Killah questioned the women about their family wealth and assets.


Your father must have fell back when y'all started fucking
Ghostface Killah made a crude, sexual remark directed towards the women and their father.


You asked me what I think about dude? I say fuck him
Ghostface Killah expressed his disinterest in another male at the club.


And this one bitch called me Fat Albert
A woman at the club insulted Ghostface Killah's appearance by calling him Fat Albert.


The way my pockets had the mumps you know that Ghost is 'bout it
Describing Ghostface Killah's wealth and spending habits.


Then I asked these young ladies do they buff helmets
Ghostface Killah asked the women if they performed oral sex on men who wore condoms.


They said fuck you, took a sniff and then they didn't tell me
The women declined the question and instead resumed drug use.


Just because you left home, this is Tone, yo you see I flip stones
Ghostface Killah implied he had a criminal background and was able to make money by selling illegal drugs.


Birthstone, you ain't grown fuck around and get boned
Using wordplay, Ghostface Killah warned younger women to be careful with their decisions or face negative consequences.


Peerage pretty young ladies lost at six, Gucci kicks
Describing the young and attractive women present who were wearing high-end designer shoes.


And they picky when it come to they dick
The women were selective about the men they engaged with sexually.


If y'all ladies was all mine I'd teach you well
Ghostface Killah expressed a desire to educate the women and improve their lives.


Free tales, sweet smells, sleep well hear bells
Promising good fortune and happiness to the women.


Before you sleep read your books like it was mah fanmail
Encouraging the women to read books before sleeping, comparing it to the act of reading fan mail sent to himself.


And when you wake you're being you woman the whole world can tell
Encouraging the women to be true to themselves and their identity, and to be confident in their individuality.


Word life, put you to school when the clubs'll stop
Ghostface Killah promised to educate and improve the women's lives when the partying and clubbing stopped.


College girl, pay for your books at 200 a pop
Encouraging the women to pursue higher education, with the added statement that textbooks can be expensive.


And all I ask in life's for you to be careful
Ghostface Killah encourages the women to make wise decisions and avoid danger.


Stay focused, take care of your health
Advice given to the women to prioritize their health and maintain focus on their goals.


Have kids and marry a prince
A traditional and stereotypical notion of success for women is presented.


Good luck and happiness
Wishing the women good fortune and joy.


And no longer shut yourself in, taste the pain, the sorrow
Encouraging the women to open up emotionally and not bottle up their feelings of pain and sadness.


The sun'll shine and still come out tomorrow
Reminding the women that even in tough times, there is always hope for a brighter future.


And maybe be a secretary, business woman, 5th Ave., or run a library
Encouraging the women to pursue a variety of careers, from administrative work and business to running a library.


You got the right conversation, education, and looks
Acknowledging the women's intelligence, education, and physical appearance as assets.


With the right intelligence to stay away from them crooks
Encouraging the women to make wise decisions and avoid dangerous or criminal individuals.


Baby get on your feet, be an accountant, doctor, lawyer or nurses's aid
Suggesting various careers for the women to pursue, including healthcare and legal professions.


Computer wizard, you about to get paid
Encouraging the women to pursue a career in technology and suggesting it can be lucrative.


Yeah
An interjection used to punctuate the end of the song.


You know I just met y'all
Acknowledging that he has just met the women he is addressing in the song.


And I love y'all already and all that
Expressing a positive sentiment towards the women he has met.


But I gotta get off that nose candy
Admitting he needs to stop using cocaine.


To make it in life and all that shit
Suggesting that quitting substance use is necessary to succeed in life.


That's why I'm here
Implying that he is present to guide and mentor the women.


I'm like a father figure and all that shit
Describing his role as a mentor and caretaker towards the women.


I let y'all get high, and that's all you're going to do but
Allowing the women to use drugs for recreational purposes, but not encouraging addiction or harm.


Ya know what I'm saying?
A rhetorical question or way of checking for comprehension from his audience.


'Cause I drop jewels all over the place
Boasting of his ability to offer valuable guidance and insights to the women he has met.


Y'all too pretty for that
Suggesting that the women he has addressed are too attractive and valuable to squander their potential on drug use.


Some of y'all nose hairs is burnt
Observing the physical effects of cocaine use on some of the women present.


I just want you to snap out of it
Expressing a desire for the women to quit using drugs and face reality more clearly.




Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Spirit Music Group
Written by: Dennis Coles, Lamar Bryant, Robert Douglas

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