Camay (Feat Raekwon and Cappad
Ghostface Killah Lyrics


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Intro: Ghostface (sample is Teddy Pendergrass)

What's happening [love was never born to say, goodbye] what's happenin
[love was never born to say, goodbye] Yo, yeah!
(Smoking?) Yeah.
[just another helpless] We gotta come smoking
[fool in love is what I am] This is it
(We smoke baby) [just another helpless] another chamber baby
[fool in love is what I am] slide y'all in

*Cappadon* You know how we do!

Verse One: Raekwon the Chef

Yo, what's the deal Goldielochs?
Ain't butting I'm just hibernating love that watch
Pour me some Scotch and cold Courvesoir out
No doubt, have a chair Boo lets get to prolly in
Who you wit? Me and Molly and some trick from Yugoslavia
What fabric is that? It's only woolen Rayon
Lipstick crayon fly, Vere on ice spray on
I'm getting tipsy, I hope she read cocks like a gypsy
and transport bricks steal in many fifties
Fuck negotiating is you wit me is you waiting
Sweet as carrot cake, faking plus you don't eat turkey bacon
I don't get down like that, I don't get down neither
Cuban Linx skeezer, why you acting like a rap teaser
I'm like the jury exchanged plus arranged
Nigga you small change I only fuck with Figaro chains
Analysing Miss Clairol, Fendi down mascara on
Assistant manager in Paragon

Chorus: Teddy Pendergrass

Say goodbye...
Love was never born to say, goodbye
Love was never born...

Verse Two: Cappadonna

Socializing, vibing with my eyes on dot
She this book cover lady that be blowing up the spot
While my heart was racing, like the hands on the clock
I step live I think she see me putting out the pot
Peace Dot, I'm so happy to see you at the rendezvous
How's life today your hands are softer than Camay
too your hairdo way more class than Halle Berry
Caught visions of me and you riding on the ferry
Plus your daughter Kiki talk to my man Merry
I order me a Sex on the Beach with the cherry
I order her a Vermidi on ice, sounds nice
She elegant, pretty eyes, glasses, intelligent

Whispered in my ear that she's celibate
Whispered back to her ear we don't have to go there
As I grab the hand set her politely in the chair
As we stopped to stare at one another
Black sister, the brother
I'm thinking all the time how she could be my lover

Chorus: Teddy Pendergrass

Just another helpless
Fool in love is what I am
Love was never born to say, goodbye
Love was never born to say, goodbye
Just another helpless
Fool in love is what I...

Verse Three: Ghostface Killah

What's happening brown sugar? Say you look so good today
Ankle bracelet rapt around your leg
Here have a seat, complementary drinks is on me
Bartender Chevalier châteaux at table three
Luxurious rings, eyes sparkling
What's your name sugar? Juanita Cash Hawkins
Your complexion gives a reflection of
sometime a black woman just need to be loved
Quiet and shy, baby girl my gift got you high
Made you wanna hit me with the keys to that file
Just joking baby, I have a sharp sense of humour
Wish I would of bumped into your frame a lot sooner
What's your physical degree, thirty one, thirty three
Half Hawaiian with a slight touch of Chinese
Seen you working at a law firm, on Fifth Avenue
Three blocks from the Gucci spot is where I trapped you
Yo, I'm all into older woman, who's happy living
Love kids and, keep all up and this in the crib and
not afraid to doubt need a God on your side
We holding hands til death do us apart and then we slide
Earring in the left side of your nose love my combo
Should have left wiz a thousand times maybe tonight though
But you sexy motherfucker damn what's the recipe?
You make a nigga wanna GOD DAMN
Can you cook darling, at the stove you're revolving
Bake macaroni, turkey wings, a nigga starving
Here take my number let me pull the chair from under
I had fun plus your backyard speak with thunder

Chorus: Teddy Pendergrass





Love was never born to say, goodbye (5x)
Just another helpless fool in love is what I am (repeat to fade)

Overall Meaning

The song "Camay" by Ghostface Killah features verses from Raekwon and Cappadonna, and is an ode to love and romance. The song begins with a sample from Teddy Pendergrass's "Love T.K.O." and sets the tone for the rest of the song. Raekwon's verse is full of witty wordplay and braggadocio as he talks about his exploits with Molly and a woman from Yugoslavia. He also touches upon his love for expensive clothing and accessories. Cappadonna's verse is comparatively more romantic as he describes his feelings for a woman he meets at a rendezvous. He talks about her class and intelligence, and how he imagines a future with her. Ghostface Killah's verse is another display of his smooth talking persona as he charms a woman named Juanita Cash Hawkins. He asks about her life and job, and expresses his love for older women. The chorus by Teddy Pendergrass ties it all together, reminding us that love is never meant to say goodbye.


Overall, "Camay" is a song that celebrates love, lust, and romance. The three rappers rap about their experiences with women and how love makes them feel. The song also showcases the different styles and personalities of each rapper, with Raekwon being brash and boisterous, Cappadonna being charming and suave, and Ghostface Killah being smooth and confident.


Line by Line Meaning

What's happening love was never born to say goodbye what's happenin
Ghostface is asking how everyone is doing and commenting that love is not meant to end


love was never born to say goodbye Yo, yeah!
Reemphasizing that love is not meant to end


(Smoking?) Yeah.
Smoking a cigarette or similar substance


We gotta come smoking
They need to smoke some more


another chamber baby
Referring to smoking another chamber in a pipe or similar device


slide y'all in
Get ready to smoke again


You know how we do!
Cappadonna is saying that they are familiar with each other and how they act


Yo, what's the deal Goldielochs?
Raekwon is asking what's up


Ain't butting I'm just hibernating love that watch
Raekwon is not arguing, just relaxing and admiring his fancy watch


Pour me some Scotch and cold Courvesoir out
Raekwon is asking for some alcohol


No doubt, have a chair Boo lets get to prolly in
Raekwon is telling someone to sit down and relax so they can have a conversation


Who you wit? Me and Molly and some trick from Yugoslavia
Raekwon is asking who else is there and telling them who he is with


What fabric is that? It's only woolen Rayon
Raekwon is asking about the fabric of someone's clothing


Lipstick crayon fly, Vere on ice spray on
Raekwon is admiring someone's makeup and scent


I'm getting tipsy, I hope she read cocks like a gypsy and transport bricks steal in many fifties
Raekwon is getting drunk and hoping the woman can tell fortunes and help him transport drugs


Fuck negotiating is you wit me is you waiting
Raekwon is asking if the person is willing to do business without negotiating


Sweet as carrot cake, faking plus you don't eat turkey bacon
Raekwon is calling someone fake and doesn't like their food preferences


I don't get down like that, I don't get down neither
Raekwon is stating that he does not engage in certain activities


Cuban Linx skeezer, why you acting like a rap teaser
Raekwon is calling someone out for acting like a tease in a relationship


I'm like the jury exchanged plus arranged Nigga you small change I only fuck with Figaro chains
Raekwon is comparing himself to a judge and saying that only certain people are worth his time


Analysing Miss Clairol, Fendi down mascara on Assistant manager in Paragon
Raekwon is describing someone's appearance and their job


Just another helpless Fool in love is what I am Love was never born to say goodbye Love was never born...
The chorus is saying that love should never end


Socializing, vibing with my eyes on dot She this book cover lady that be blowing up the spot
Cappadonna is describing a woman he's attracted to


While my heart was racing, like the hands on the clock I step live I think she see me putting out the pot
Cappadonna is getting excited and thinks the woman is noticing him smoking


Peace Dot, I'm so happy to see you at the rendezvous How's life today your hands are softer than Camay too
Cappadonna is greeting the woman and complimenting her appearance


your hairdo way more class than Halle Berry Caught visions of me and you riding on the ferry
Cappadonna is admiring the woman's hairstyle and imagining a future together


Plus your daughter Kiki talk to my man Merry I order me a Sex on the Beach with the cherry
Cappadonna is making small talk about the woman's child and ordering drinks


I order her a Vermidi on ice, sounds nice
Cappadonna is ordering a drink for the woman


She elegant, pretty eyes, glasses, intelligent
Cappadonna is complimenting the woman's appearance and intelligence


Whispered in my ear that she's celibate Whispered back to her ear we don't have to go there
The woman is telling Cappadonna she's not interested in sex, and he's telling her he's okay with that


As I grab the hand set her politely in the chair As we stopped to stare at one another Black sister, the brother
Cappadonna is helping the woman to a chair and they are admiring each other's appearance


I'm thinking all the time how she could be my lover
Cappadonna is imagining a future with the woman


Love was never born to say goodbye Just another helpless Fool in love is what I am Love was never born to say goodbye Love was never born to say goodbye Just another helpless Fool in love is what I...
The chorus is reiterating that love should never end


What's happening brown sugar? Say you look so good today Ankle bracelet rapt around your leg Here have a seat, complementary drinks is on me
Ghostface is greeting a woman and complimenting her appearance, offering her a seat and free drinks


Bartender Chevalier châteaux at table three
Ghostface is telling the woman the name of the bartender


Luxurious rings, eyes sparkling What's your name sugar? Juanita Cash Hawkins
Ghostface is complimenting the woman's jewelry and asking for her name


Your complexion gives a reflection of sometime a black woman just need to be loved
Ghostface is admiring the woman's skin and saying that black women need to be loved


Quiet and shy, baby girl my gift got you high Made you wanna hit me with the keys to that file Just joking baby, I have a sharp sense of humour
Ghostface is saying that his personality has made the woman open up to him, but he's not actually trying to get her to give away any secrets


Wish I would of bumped into your frame a lot sooner What's your physical degree, thirty one, thirty three Half Hawaiian with a slight touch of Chinese
Ghostface is saying he wishes he met her earlier and asking about her ancestry


Seen you working at a law firm, on Fifth Avenue Three blocks from the Gucci spot is where I trapped you
Ghostface is saying he saw her working at a certain location and decided to pursue her


Yo, I'm all into older woman, who's happy living Love kids and, keep all up and this in the crib and not afraid to doubt need a God on your side We holding hands til death do us apart and then we slide
Ghostface is saying he likes older women who are happy, have children, and keep their home in order, and who are not afraid to have faith. He wants to be with someone until they die


Earring in the left side of your nose love my combo Should have left wiz a thousand times maybe tonight though
Ghostface likes the woman's nose piercing and is saying he should have left something behind earlier


But you sexy motherfucker damn what's the recipe? You make a nigga wanna GOD DAMN Can you cook darling, at the stove you're revolving Bake macaroni, turkey wings, a nigga starving
Ghostface is saying the woman is sexy and asking what her secret is. He's also asking if she can cook and describes his hunger


Here take my number let me pull the chair from under I had fun plus your backyard speak with thunder
Ghostface gives the woman his number and compliments her home




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@SLRModShop

It's good but not in the top 20.
Above the clouds,
Full clip,
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Bang your head (underdog remix),
1-800 suicide,
Furious anger,
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The worst,
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24 heures à vivre

See? not in the top 20 :)



All comments from YouTube:

@nanoseTT

If you're listening to this in 2020 - congratulations, you have a great music taste.

@batteryman3393

Only the finest

@SudosSideTv-SSTv

💯😎 26 April 20

@southsideofhawthorne6507

I’m 35 so yea I have too lol

@albertomoreno3042

nanoseTT ur welcome

@joeyhiii6326

So if someone listened to this all their life but didnt in 2020 they dont?

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@terrificfrogg8377

Method Man could have an entire master class on how to make a classic hook

@BrianBoru5523

On a side note, none of Raekwons new posts are popping up in the 'video' section of the channel, you have to go snooping in the 'home' section to find new stuff. Somebody is messin' up.

@HovaNirvana

One of the greatest hooks I’ve heard in any genre. He bodied that shit.

@Trumpaveli

Cappadonna’s verse is nuts.

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