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
Ghost Showers
Ghostface Killah Lyrics
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He made up his mind
That every little thing he does
Be designed to entertain you (yeah)
Oh (yeah), his whole life through (that's right)
He's been walking through the rain (rain)
Until that day he run for you (uh huh, uh huh)
And the sun came pouring down (tell 'em girl)
Hey yo, my rolls be Liberace
And my bedroom is off the hook all day, designed by Versace
Y'all just watch me, this is how I blow up
Right when y'all finna leave the joint then I show up
Star-spangled up and my chain got cuts
Mr. T looked, saw my shit and went nuts
Starks stays in luck, truck
There's a new gangster in town and he's coming up
Staten Island's cap on hoes with most info
Crown Royal bottles in the back, blowing Indo
Fly shit like Curtis Mayfield and his intro
Throw this in your whip, convent, your tens blow
Yo' I kick the ill rhymes like this
Y'all niggas really never wrote rhymes like this
See'mon, stop fronting at a time like this
Pretty Tone in the house, you better hide your bitch
Ghost showers, just a sign of the power
You feel in you, oh baby
Ghost showers, got you by the hour
You're dancing, too, oh baby
Behind the wall action
Barely spaghetti jewels, machetes for y'all
Little Debbie say "I bet he do"
Big bellies to big tellies, Jim Kelly's, we flip Shelly's
It's Lils, dusted out heavy in the big Chevy
Kicked the ill rhyme, nah, nah, I said it before
I keep the club moist, ladies throw they panties on the floor
Action, Atlantic City lights, main attraction
Slick talk, jiggy at the door, got the gat and
(Yeah, see'mon)
Oh, you know that rhyme won't end
(We 'bout to slow this down right about know and)
Makes your day worthwhile
(You know, wait for the drop to come back in and all that and uh)
It takes your day that's sad and blue
(C'mon baby girl, sing that, uh, see'mon, didn't why'all like that?)
On a ride to far and move
[C'mon, didn't why'all like that? Yeah, say what, say what, say what]
On that dark and troubled sea
[Uh, ma', that's right now]
Ghost showed you the light
(Tell y'all, didn't I tell y'all, didn't I tell y'all, didn't I tell y'all?)
And now you're dancing so fast and so free
(Uh huh, hey yo, hold on, I got you baby)
They're leaving stormy skies behind
(Check it, I run it back people, let's go, here we go now)
Yo, who got the biggest burner?
Ask the Terminator, Wes Snipes shit plus Ghost meets Vegas
Stage show magician, dip with with a bunch of candy
I got a lot of babies, y'all ain't family
If y'all don't hear me, y'all don't feel me
My album is bulletproof, y'all can't kill me
In 2003 the lease is up
We on the block now, no need for y'all re'in up
Pop your seat up, chop the weed up, excuse me if I'm horny
No doubt, I might knock the beat up
Florence style, all up on the set freezed up
All player haters get swiss cheesed up
Motherfucker if you with me, throw your hands up
Look, money at the bar, pick your man up
Me and Reese Piece is like diamonds in the rough
I need buying-car money, but rhyming ain't enough
Ghost showers, just a sign of the power
You feel in you, oh baby
Ghost showers, got you by the hour
You're dancing, too, oh baby
Yo, Starks Enterprise, yeah, see'mon
That's right, you heard, party motherfucking people, yeah
It's like that, straight up, nothing but the top, bitch
Yeah, that's right, that's my shit
This shit make you want to go, yo'
Feel-ghost, feel Ghost, feel Ghost, now flow it, now back
Hop, hop, hop, word
(Talking to fade)
Where do we go, where do we go, where do we go, go now from here?
Ghost showers got you by the hour, holding you, taking you, blessing you
Baby, the showers
The opening lines of Ghostface Killah's song "Ghost Showers" speak about a man who has decided that every little thing he does in life should be designed to entertain others. This mindset propels him forward even when things are tough, and he keeps walking through the rain, waiting for the day he can run for his audience. The deep metaphor of walking in the rain seems to represent how he has slogged through difficult times, and music has been the one solace that has helped him keep going. When the sun finally comes out, it signifies that his efforts have finally paid off, and he has made a splash in the entertainment industry. The chorus is about the power and energy of his music, noting the impact it has on the listener, and the way it lifts them up and gets them to dance.
The song's verses are filled with bravado, as Ghostface Killah boasts about his luxurious lifestyle and his unique musical style. He speaks about his expensive car and jewelry, referencing Mr. T's famous love of heavy chains. He also mentions his ability to make an entrance and get the crowd going at the last minute. The verses transition into a rap battle, where other rappers try to one-up him, and he responds by saying that his album is "bulletproof" and that he cannot be stopped. He ends by declaring that although rhyming is not enough to make him rich, he is still dedicated to his craft.
Overall, "Ghost Showers" is a song about the power of music to inspire and entertain people. It speaks to the struggles of the artist, who has battled through difficult circumstances to make something of himself. The track is deeply metaphorical, using rain as a symbol of hardship and difficulty while the sun represents the coming of success and joy. Ultimately, the song speaks to the ability of music to uplift and energize people, spreading its message far and wide.
Line by Line Meaning
One goes through this rhyme that you
I have written this rhyme for you
He made up his mind
I have decided
That every little thing he does
All my actions
Be designed to entertain you (yeah)
Are meant to amuse you
Oh (yeah), his whole life through (that's right)
Since birth, till now
He's been walking through the rain (rain)
I have struggled
Until that day he run for you (uh huh, uh huh)
And then ran towards you
And the sun came pouring down (tell 'em girl)
And then the light shone through
Hey yo, my rolls be Liberace
My car is extravagant
And my bedroom is off the hook all day, designed by Versace
My bedroom is stylish, designed by Versace
Y'all just watch me, this is how I blow up
You all just wait and see, this is how I become successful
Right when y'all finna leave the joint then I show up
As soon as you plan to leave the place, I make my entrance
Star-spangled up and my chain got cuts
My jewelry is glittering
Mr. T looked, saw my shit and went nuts
Even the famous Mr. T was impressed
Starks stays in luck, truck
I am fortunate
There's a new gangster in town and he's coming up
I am the new, rising gangster
Staten Island's cap on hoes with most info
I am well-informed about the ladies on Staten Island
Crown Royal bottles in the back, blowing Indo
Drinking Crown Royal and smoking Marijuana in the back of the car
Fly shit like Curtis Mayfield and his intro
My style is as cool as Curtis Mayfield's music when he is introducing the song
Throw this in your whip, convent, your tens blow
Play this in your car and feel the bass
Yo' I kick the ill rhymes like this
I rap with great skill like this
Y'all n****s really never wrote rhymes like this
None of you have written rap lyrics like me
See'mon, stop fronting at a time like this
Stop pretending at this moment
Pretty Tone in the house, you better hide your bitch
I am Pretty Tone, and you better protect your lady
Ghost showers, just a sign of the power
My success is signified by ghostly showers
You feel in you, oh baby
You can feel the power within yourself
Ghost showers, got you by the hour
These showers are constantly blessing and attracting you
You're dancing, too, oh baby
You cannot help but dance
Behind the wall action
Secretive actions
Barely spaghetti jewels, machetes for y'all
My jewels are spectacular and I am armed with machetes
Little Debbie say "I bet he do"
Famous cake brand "Little Debbie" is impressed
Big bellies to big tellies, Jim Kelly's, we flip Shelly's
We enjoy life with big bellies and TVs, played by Jim Kelly, we 'flip' (sell) the cars
It's Lils, dusted out heavy in the big Chevy
I am Lil, in the heavily modified Chevy
Kicked the ill rhyme, nah, nah, I said it before
I rapped with great skill, but I've said it already
I keep the club moist, ladies throw they panties on the floor
I make the club energetic and the ladies adore me
Action, Atlantic City lights, main attraction
The Atlantic City lights become eventful attraction
Slick talk, jiggy at the door, got the gat and
I am smooth and jiggy at the door, armed with a gun
Oh, you know that rhyme won't end
You know my rap will not conclude yet
(We 'bout to slow this down right about know and)
We are about to make this slower
Makes your day worthwhile
My lyrics make your day better
It takes your day that's sad and blue
It makes your gloomy day much better
On a ride to far and move
You are on an exciting and adventurous journey
On that dark and troubled sea
The sea of problems and deep emotions
Ghost showed you the light
I showed you the path to follow, and lightened up the darkness
And now you're dancing so fast and so free
Now you are dancing without any inhibitions
They're leaving stormy skies behind
They are leaving behind the problems
Yo, who got the biggest burner?
Who has the most powerful gun?
Ask the Terminator, Wes Snipes shit plus Ghost meets Vegas
Go ask Terminator, and you'll get the answer, it's like a blend of Wes Snipes, Ghostface and Las Vegas
Stage show magician, dip with with a bunch of candy
I perform like a magician on stage, and have a lot of flashy jewelry
I got a lot of babies, y'all ain't family
I have a lot of children, but you are not related to me
If y'all don't hear me, y'all don't feel me
If you do not listen to my words, you do not understand me
My album is bulletproof, y'all can't kill me
My music is protected from criticism, you cannot destroy me
In 2003 the lease is up
The contract ends in 2003
We on the block now, no need for y'all re'in up
We are on the street now, no need for weapons
Pop your seat up, chop the weed up, excuse me if I'm horny
Adjust your seat, and let's smoke weed, pardon me if I'm feeling aroused
No doubt, I might knock the beat up
Certainly, I might destroy the rhythm
Florence style, all up on the set freezed up
I am dressed elegantly and relaxed on the set
All player haters get swiss cheesed up
All the people who try to hate me are easily dealt with
Motherfucker if you with me, throw your hands up
If you are with me, raise your hands in the air
Look, money at the bar, pick your man up
There is cash at the bar, get your man's attention
Me and Reese Piece is like diamonds in the rough
My collaboration with Reese Piece is like diamond nuggets
I need buying-car money, but rhyming ain't enough
I need money to buy cars, but my music alone is not enough
Yo, Starks Enterprise, yeah, see'mon
I am Starks Enterprise
That's right, you heard, party motherfucking people, yeah
Party people, you heard me right
It's like that, straight up, nothing but the top, bitch
This is the best, and don't call me anything else
Yeah, that's right, that's my shit
Yes, this is my music
This shit make you want to go, yo'
This music makes you dance
Feel-ghost, feel Ghost, feel Ghost, now flow it, now back
Feel the power of Ghostface, move to the rhythm and come back
Hop, hop, hop, word
Let's hop and continue rapping
Lyrics © CAK MUSIC PUBLISHING, INC, BMG Rights Management, Spirit Music Group
Written by: August Darnell, Chris cl Liggio, Dennis Coles, Kenyatta Galbreth, Marcel Hall, Marlon Williams, Stony Browder
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