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
Black Tequila
Ghostface Killah Lyrics
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Throw me in a mosh pit, I'm live, will start shit
Melt the place then break out like an arsonist
Classified to get it for a classic killing
If I turn my back and walk, that means I'm chilling
Got bitches in mi casa, boiling fresh lobsters
But I don't do the shellfish, I'mma just eat pasta
Doing hits from home, like an elite mobster
Love my onions diced up, real little, wifed up
Gotti trench men is real brittle, Poconos is where I go with the capos
Eleven Sammy the Bulls, ready to wack those
I'm half black, yo, half oregano
That's half Ital', yo, who he, I'm from that Island, yo
Staten, crushing niggas like aspirins
Commissioner Kelly, ya'll kill ya captain
That's word to my bitch that's laid off
That little patch in the pussy, word, I ate it off
Team move with hands in the air like Adolf
Hand me a big joint, bet I spray it off
Toma, toma, mira, big kid
Poppy Wardrobe, Poppy Wardrobe, right here, Poppy Wardrobe!
Maricon! Yeah
La Costra Nostra, La Familia
What, violate my family ties and I'mma kill ya'll
Mi amor, dami un beso, El Capitan, I'm ghettio
Hot sauce, on my Spaghetti-O's
Poppy Wardrobe, Mexican, handle a hose
All my gutter gang crew, got border patrol
Lights on when I come through, black Soprano, what
Two in the holster, my code name Darryl
Ride off in the sunset, sparking the barrel
Long boots on, my horse named White Boy John
Ride that side of that bitch, straight Mexican song
Ash hanging off the blunt, don't ever look at me wrong
In my heart piece stolen, Julio, I'm dirty
Up in the Arizona desert, where the shit get ugly
All my Staten Island riders, ride or die honchos
Get CREAM all day, leave our poncho
We bull fighting niggas, wrestle with broncos
And my team stay tight like Silver and Tonto
Carry a long whip, ya'll whip ya ass
Hard head Mexican dope, mixed with hash
Machete behind dough, with a rip in the slash
Desperado kids, me and Ghost, back at last
Toma, toma, Poppy Wardrobe
Poppy Wardrobe, Poppy Wardrobe
Bring it
Yeah, Cinco de Mayo, imported guns from Cairo
Got bagged with the toaster, beat the charge like rhinos
This bitch who's Albino, I met her out in Chi-Town
While I was out in Greek town, ordering gyros
The bad bitch keep a tool and a bible, quick to murder her rivals
And her pops was a gangsta disciple
He killed about a thousand vice lords, guns and knife wars
The feds came for him, so slick to the night ward
Down in the N.O., and right before he left
He wrote his daughter a memo, left stacks in the Benzo
It got hot, niggas selling, giving out the info
He paranoid, every 20 seconds out the window
Blow it in the limbo, he spazzed on Lorenzo
And smashed him in the head with his own son's Nintendo
About a week later, the boys came and rushed him
Kicked down his door, while he sleeping and cuffed him
The opening lines of Ghostface Killah's "Black Tequila" are an exclamation of excitement, requesting horns to commence with the track. The rest of the song is a display of the Wu-Tang Clan member's masterful lyrical abilities, jumping from topic to topic with ease. The first verse sees Ghostface bragging about his ability to start a mosh pit and cause mayhem before retreating as if nothing happened. The following lines speak of his women, food preferences, and his heritage, announcing that he's half-black and half-Italian.
In the second verse, Ghostface Killah raps about his gang affiliations, referring to La Cosa Nostra and La Familia, warning anyone who violates his "family ties" that they will be killed. He then raps about his love for Mexican culture, sharing snippets of his experiences in Arizona and his interactions with Mexican people. Ghostface raps about his sharpness with weapons, narrating a story about an Albino woman he met in Chicago who carries a gun and a bible, quick to murder those who oppose her. The song ends with a tale of a gangster's downfall at the hands of the police.
"Black Tequila" is a track from Ghostface Killah's tenth studio album, "Ghostdini Wizard of Poetry in Emerald City," which features collaborations from several R&B and soul singers, such as John Legend, Estelle, and Raheem DeVaughn. The album was released in 2009 and showcases Ghostface's versatility as a rapper.
Line by Line Meaning
Throw me in a mosh pit, I'm live, will start shit
I'm ready to take on anyone in a brawl with my aggressive attitude
Melt the place then break out like an arsonist
I can destroy the scene with my music and leave like I'm guilty of burning something
Classified to get it for a classic killing
I am trained and skilled enough to carry out an expert-level assassination
If I turn my back and walk, that means I'm chilling
If I act like I don't care anymore, it's because I need a break from all the chaos
Got bitches in mi casa, boiling fresh lobsters
I have women over at my house, cooking up fresh seafood dishes
But I don't do the shellfish, I'mma just eat pasta
I don't eat shellfish, I stick to eating pasta instead
Turkey, Italian sausage, chopped up kielbasa
I like to mix different types of meat in my dishes, such as turkey, Italian sausage, and kielbasa
Doing hits from home, like an elite mobster
I am able to be a hitman from the comfort of my own home, like a top-level mafia boss
Love my onions diced up, real little, wifed up
I prefer my onions to be diced into small pieces and cooked with my meals
Gotti trench men is real brittle, Poconos is where I go with the capos
The trench-coat wearing men in Gotti's gang are weak and vulnerable, so I go to the Poconos with my fellow mafia leaders
Eleven Sammy the Bulls, ready to wack those
I have an army of hitmen, similar to Sammy the Bull, ready to take out anyone who crosses us
I'm half black, yo, half oregano
I am half African American and half Italian
That's half Ital', yo, who he, I'm from that Island, yo
That's half Italian, because I'm from the island of Staten where many Italian Americans reside
Staten, crushing niggas like aspirins
I'm from Staten Island, and I'm powerful enough to take out my enemies with ease
Commissioner Kelly, ya'll kill ya captain
I'm warning everyone that if they cross the line, they may end up dead - similar to NYPD Commissioner Kelly firing officers who don't follow the rules
That's word to my bitch that's laid off
I swear on my girlfriend who is currently unemployed
That little patch in the pussy, word, I ate it off
I made sure to pay close attention to the small patch of pubic hair on my girlfriend and pleased her orally
Team move with hands in the air like Adolf
My team moves together in unison, with our hands up in the air like Adolf Hitler
Hand me a big joint, bet I spray it off
Pass me a large joint and watch me enjoy it to the fullest
La Costra Nostra, La Familia
The Italian mafia is like a family and operates under the name 'La Costa Nostra'
What, violate my family ties and I'mma kill ya'll
If anyone tries to mess with my mafia family, I'll have them killed
Mi amor, dami un beso, El Capitan, I'm ghettio
My love, give me a kiss - I'm the leader of the ghetto
Hot sauce, on my Spaghetti-O's
I like to add hot sauce to my cans of Spaghetti-O's for some extra flavor
Poppy Wardrobe, Mexican, handle a hose
My friend, Poppy Wardrobe, is Mexican and knows how to handle a hose (potentially a reference to firefighting)
All my gutter gang crew, got border patrol
My gang members are able to navigate through any obstacle, including the border patrol
Lights on when I come through, black Soprano, what
Everyone pays attention to me when I enter the scene, and I represent the Black Soprano Family
Two in the holster, my code name Darryl
I carry two guns in my holster, and my undercover code name is Darryl
Ride off in the sunset, sparking the barrel
I'll ride away into the sunset, firing my gun as an act of bravado
Long boots on, my horse named White Boy John
I wear long boots while riding my horse, which I've named White Boy John
Ride that side of that bitch, straight Mexican song
I'll ride my horse along the side of the road, listening to Mexican music
Ash hanging off the blunt, don't ever look at me wrong
The ash from my blunt is hanging precariously, and I'll act out if anyone gives me the wrong look
In my heart piece stolen, Julio, I'm dirty
Someone has stolen a piece of my heart, and I'm feeling defeated and hurt
Up in the Arizona desert, where the shit get ugly
Things get dangerous and violent up in the Arizona desert
All my Staten Island riders, ride or die honchos
My loyal group of friends from Staten Island are willing to ride or die for me
Get CREAM all day, leave our poncho
We make money all day, and we'll leave our rain ponchos at home
We bull fighting niggas, wrestle with broncos
We are tough and ready to take on anyone, whether it's in a bull fight or wrestling with a wild bronco
And my team stay tight like Silver and Tonto
My team is always loyal and connected, like the Lone Ranger and his friend, Tonto
Carry a long whip, ya'll whip ya ass
I carry a long whip, and I'll use it to lash out at anyone who crosses me
Hard head Mexican dope, mixed with hash
I'm resilient and tough like hard-headed Mexican dope mixed with hash
Machete behind dough, with a rip in the slash
I've got a machete hidden behind the money, and I'm not afraid to use it
Desperado kids, me and Ghost, back at last
Ghostface Killah and I are back and ready to unleash our wild and dangerous personalities
Yeah, Cinco de Mayo, imported guns from Cairo
On the day of Cinco de Mayo, I can get my hands on guns imported from Cairo
Got bagged with the toaster, beat the charge like rhinos
I was caught with a gun and managed to beat the charges against me
This bitch who's Albino, I met her out in Chi-Town
I met a woman who has albinism when I was in Chicago
While I was out in Greek town, ordering gyros
I was in the Greek town neighborhood of Chicago, ordering some gyros
The bad bitch keep a tool and a bible, quick to murder her rivals
This woman is tough and always carrying a weapon and her Bible, and she's not afraid to kill her enemies
And her pops was a gangsta disciple
Her father was a member of the Gangster Disciples gang
He killed about a thousand vice lords, guns and knife wars
He was responsible for the death of many members of the Vice Lords gang, using both guns and knives
The feds came for him, so slick to the night ward
The FBI came after him, so he had to flee to the psych ward for cover
Down in the N.O., and right before he left
He was in New Orleans when he realized he had to leave
He wrote his daughter a memo, left stacks in the Benzo
Before he left, he wrote a memo to his daughter and left a lot of money in his car
It got hot, niggas selling, giving out the info
Things got heated, and people started selling each other out and giving out information to the authorities
He paranoid, every 20 seconds out the window
He was paranoid and constantly checking out the window for any signs of danger
Blow it in the limbo, he spazzed on Lorenzo
He did a bunch of drugs and freaked out on someone named Lorenzo
And smashed him in the head with his own son's Nintendo
He attacked Lorenzo and hit him in the head with his child's game console
About a week later, the boys came and rushed him
A week later, law enforcement officers showed up to arrest him
Kicked down his door, while he sleeping and cuffed him
They kicked his door down while he was sleeping and arrested him
Lyrics ยฉ THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: ANAND BAKSHI, DENNIS COLES, PYARELAL LAXMIKANT, Adam Feeney, Darryl Hill, Theodore Bailey
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Anthony Zaino
this should have 3 million views
saken
@Deepak Pandit bhai 55k h lol
Deepak Pandit
lol why so specific?
Janurary Bloodsport
This the illest joint in the world ๐ช๐พ๐ช๐พ๐ช๐พ๐ช๐พ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ
Hector Alva
Can't imagine having that much talent
William Cooper
โHalf black yo half oreganoโ
Talk to em slow Ghost
DrGreenThumbin
hahahah was that cappa tryin to make a horse noise in the beginning, funny shit
Patrick Petiprin
"I'm half black yo, half oregano.
That's half Italian yo, whoever he? I'm from that Island yo"
Dragonslayer
FAAAYA!
corey kudlik
hypeee