Game Time
Ghostface Killah Lyrics


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(feat. Trife Da God & Tommy Whispers)

[Intro: Trife Da Good]
Mmm-hmm... Yo we going in, nigga

[Chorus 2X: Trife Da God]
It's game time, gear the lacing of your kicks
When I bang mine, ain't no escaping out this bitch
And your chain's mine, kidnap the bracelet off your wrist
Heard it through the grapevine, that you was hating on the click

[Trife Da God]
I'm not Chris Tuck', but I'll tuck them ratchets
When I was young, I used to beat off, and fuck the mattress
And I promise you, step out of line, see what that llama do
Demolish you, rip through your chest, hit your abdominal
My hammer hold twelve like a dozen of eggs
And your man'll get bodied over something he said
I'm not a blood, but I rock nothing but red
He got his button on, I heard son fuck with the feds
Why niggaz wanna fuck with my bread, like I ain't starving
When I reign, I leave niggaz in Payne, but I ain't Martin
If I ain't gone, I'm gonna move the weight by the carton
On the plate carving, find me out of sight like a martian
And I'm bobbing and weaving, dodging the precint
Hit I-95, blowing cigars on the Decon
Even when I'm fucked up, you know the God'll be eating
It's all good, my hood is like the Garden of Eden

[Chorus 2X]

[Tommy Whispers]
We make hits, classical shit, spit acid
Turn bodies into ashes, T. M. F., we the masters
Father to your style, so you can't be called a bastard
Held fast in close casket, on the verge of collapsion
Demolition derby, car crashing, heart smashed in
Brutaly, I beast on beats, Broadstreet, Staten
Usually I creep black heat, in dusty clothes




Then drift from rusty 'fro's
Communicate

Overall Meaning

The song Game Time, featuring Ghostface Killah, Trife Da God and Tommy Whispers, is a lyrical masterpiece that delves into the themes of gangster lifestyle, surviving in hard times, maintaining strength and power, and protecting oneself, family and friends. The song is divided into two choruses and two verses, each of which powerfully articulates the rapper's thoughts and emotions.


The first verse is delivered by Trife Da God, where he establishes his prowess and bares his soul. He talks about his violent tendencies and how he will not hesitate to use his gun to protect himself and his loved ones. He talks about a range of topics, from sex and mattresses to gang affiliations and food cravings, all of which paint a vivid picture of his life and struggles. His wordplay is enigmatic and thought-provoking, as he raps about his ability to leave enemies in “Payne but I ain't Martin,” referring to the TV sitcom actor Martin Lawrence.


Tommy Whispers takes over the second verse and speaks to his ability to create timeless music that inspires and motivates people. He speaks to his dominance in the hip-hop scene and how his style has fathered a generation of rappers who look up to him. He talks about his experience in surviving violence and how it has left him with a heart full of pain that he releases through his music. The end of the verse describes his ability to hunt down and destroy all who cross him without hesitation.


Overall, Game Time is an engaging song that showcases the impressive lyrical abilities of its collaborators. It speaks to the realities of a lifestyle that is not always kind, but that is navigated with strength, grit, and determination.




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