Fish
Ghostface Killah Lyrics


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These are the men who lead the crime families of America
I control 26,000 men, except for dope, we operate in all aspects
Of organized crime, and if there's one thing I'm sure of
It's that drugs destroy your mind and destroy your home
In the end it'll only lead our country into ruin

We eat fish, toss salads and make rap ballads
The biochemical slanglord'll throw the Arabs
In the dope fiend, vocal chords switch laser beams
My triple sevens broke the slot machines out in Queens
Grey Poupon is Revlon rap, smack pawns, swing like batons
Most my niggas smoke like Hillshire Farms
Check the gummy sole, underneath my shoe lies the tap
That attract bow-legged bitches with wide horse gaps
In steel mills Iron he'll smoke the blow on duns
You run errands, Primatene Mist is afraid of my lungs
Turn my channel, it'll blow your whole bench off the panel
Like eighty roman candles that backfired then slammed you
Every day is like a video shoot, check this shit
I take it back to Playboy, stash guns in whips
Picture afro picks, shish kabobs and dashikis
Thousands civil marched, raised their fists in early sixties

Now check this one, you must have been stupid to miss this one
Donna shogun-ing flip a ton of fashion
Destination be the cash one, I step past one
Don't make me blast one, I'm cold like eskimo flow
Cappa villain stay chillin' take shots of penicillin
Clean out and let the steam out, she fiend to blow out
But I'm equipped with mad white, Morris The Rap got nine lives
I'll take a few hundred thousand dollar dives
And then I still never go down
Until the last round I shine
When RZA do his thing motherfucker, I'ma do mine

Now, where I come from cats be carrying, marrying drug money
Fuck up your wife, get four to life
Cream we handling, Midtown niggas scrambling
Move and examine the fly shit, plus quick to buy shit
Chef, yeah, you know the whole gods astral
Fidel Castro suits plus depositing cash rule
Big time, play it like Canadian wine
RZA's divine now, the sacredness of one's true mind
Now let's get colorful like money green
High roller coaster, Sosa, million dollar nigga roaster
Yeah God, be having my whole steez laced
Now let's rap a taste, connect dots, aim Glocks, train stop
Figaro fly jewelin', tri-color Cubans
Swerving we'll pow with Germans in Suburbans
Twenty-four niggas with vests on, my own restaurant
Dons sending my sons membership forms
And still getting this paper scraper
Fake gators from Jamaica, wizards be passing like Lakers




And it be coming from Lex Louis Rich Liberace
Fetus style and blocking goals like hockey

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of the song Fish by Ghostface Killah Feat. Cappadonna & Raekwon are a spoken-word intro that sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer talks about the crime families of America and how they control everything except drugs. However, he warns that drugs will only lead to the country's downfall. The rest of the song is filled with boastful rhymes and wordplay from the three rappers.


The lyrics are full of clever wordplay and cultural references that rap fans will appreciate. The opening lines about fish and salads are a nod to the slang terms for sex acts. The rappers then go on to brag about their musical prowess and street smarts, boasting about their drug connections, wealth, and reputation in the hip-hop community. The song also touches on political and social issues, with references to civil rights protests in the 1960s and the dangers of drug addiction.


Overall, Fish is a catchy and upbeat track that showcases the lyrical talent of three of the Wu-Tang Clan's most talented members. The song's mixture of streetwise swagger, cultural references, and social commentary makes it a classic example of East Coast rap from the 1990s.


Line by Line Meaning

We eat fish, toss salads and make rap ballads
We engage in various activities, such as eating fish and making music.


The biochemical slanglord'll throw the Arabs
I use my mastered language to outsmart my opponents.


In the dope fiend, vocal chords switch laser beams
Drug addiction can have detrimental effects on one’s health.


My triple sevens broke the slot machines out in Queens
I had good luck gambling in Queens.


Grey Poupon is Revlon rap, smack pawns, swing like batons
I have a sophisticated taste and style.


Most my niggas smoke like Hillshire Farms
Many of my friends are avid smokers.


Check the gummy sole, underneath my shoe lies the tap
I have a hidden weapon in my shoe.


That attract bow-legged bitches with wide horse gaps
This weapon attracts women who walk with a wide stance.


In steel mills Iron he'll smoke the blow on duns
Drug use is a common occurrence in steel mills.


You run errands, Primatene Mist is afraid of my lungs
My lungs are so strong that even this medicine is not necessary for me.


Turn my channel, it'll blow your whole bench off the panel
My music is so powerful that it can cause damage.


Like eighty roman candles that backfired then slammed you
My music can be intense and overwhelming.


Every day is like a video shoot, check this shit
My life is full of action and excitement.


I take it back to Playboy, stash guns in whips
I enjoy luxury and also like to carry weapons.


Picture afro picks, shish kabobs and dashikis
I have an appreciation for African culture and style.


Now check this one, you must have been stupid to miss this one
This upcoming verse is not to be missed.


Donna shogun-ing flip a ton of fashion
Cappadonna is skillful in fashion flipping.


Destination be the cash one, I step past one
My goal is to make money and I am not easily deterred.


I'm cold like eskimo flow
My rap style is cool and calculated.


Cappa villain stay chillin' take shots of penicillin
Cappadonna remains calm and collected even in difficult situations.


Clean out and let the steam out, she fiend to blow out
I need to cleanse my system and relax.


But I'm equipped with mad white, Morris The Rap got nine lives
I have an ample amount of cocaine and am resilient.


I'll take a few hundred thousand dollar dives
I am willing to take significant risks for financial gain.


And then I still never go down
Even if I fall, I am able to get back up.


Until the last round I shine
I will continue to succeed until the very end.


When RZA do his thing motherfucker, I'mma do mine
I will continue to pursue my own goals in a separate but related manner alongside RZA.


Now, where I come from cats be carrying, marrying drug money
In my hometown, people often carry and marry for drug money.


Fuck up your wife, get four to life
If you commit domestic violence, you can face serious jail time.


Cream we handling, Midtown niggas scrambling
We are involved in the drug trade, causing others to scramble.


Move and examine the fly shit, plus quick to buy shit
We quickly purchase and engage with luxurious items.


Chef, yeah, you know the whole gods astral
Raekwon is knowledgeable and connected to spiritual beings.


Fidel Castro suits plus depositing cash rule
We wear suits and keep large sums of money.


Big time, play it like Canadian wine
We play our game in a sophisticated yet cunning way.


RZA's divine now, the sacredness of one's true mind
RZA is seen as divine, especially in regards to spiritual consciousness.


Now let's get colorful like money green
Let us be flashy and luxurious.


High roller coaster, Sosa, million dollar nigga roaster
We enjoy luxurious and expensive experiences.


Yeah God, be having my whole steez laced
I present myself in a stylish and refined manner.


Now let's rap a taste, connect dots, aim Glocks, train stop
Let us rap together and discuss our experiences.


Figaro fly jewelin', tri-color Cubans
We are wearing expensive jewelry, including multicolored Cuban chains.


Swerving we'll pow with Germans in Suburbans
We drive in safe and reliable German SUVs.


Twenty-four niggas with vests on, my own restaurant
I own a restaurant where armed men guard and protect it.


Dons sending my sons membership forms
I am part of a Mafia organization, and my sons are being initiated as well.


And still getting this paper scraper
I continue to make money and succeed.


Fake gators from Jamaica, wizards be passing like Lakers
People are wearing fake gator skin shoes from Jamaica, and there are many talented basketball players.


And it be coming from Lex Louis Rich Liberace
The luxury items we have are coming from high-end designers.


Fetus style and blocking goals like hockey
My style is unique and impenetrable, just like hockey goalie blocking goals.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: Corey Woods, Darryl Hill, Dennis Coles, T Master

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Comments from YouTube:

@City2x

One of the best songs ever. That beat is outta control.

@J_Ris28

dam son Ghostface is definitely my favorite MC of all time. my dude is on another planet with his lyrics, weak minded ppl cant understand him. every time i hear him spit on a dope beat its like a perfect harmony just the way he flows on the beat and his abtract rhymes are so dope. He's so unique he's not like these other fake ass rappers who just spit what other ppl want to hear, he spits what he feels in his own way. much respect to ghostface 1 of the most underrated rappers of this generation

@PodRealoaded

He reminds me a lot of MF DOOM

@frontliner2

@SXUTH that's it!

@tonystarke9820

He do say a lot of shit that don’t make sense but he make it sound good

@MMK86

@@tonystarke9820 lol

@jamescloud4424

I'm glad I still have all my 90's CDs, ppl don't know how classic this shit still is

@shottashabazz6721

It has aged well. We will never see this again in Hip-Hop/Rap. Back when people actually made full albums not full of filler or flash in the pan singles.

@georgedennis9319

FACTS

@arcticwater3206

The word play in this song is too deep for the
"hurry up and give it to me now" type of
generation that's around NOW, when it comes to music!

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