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
Goner
Ghostface Killah Lyrics
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Yeah baby, let's do it
Oh shit, look at miss thing, you done grew into a stallion
Girl, and still don't got no ring?
Back then, you was a lot younger, now you older
Broke my heart, on what you had in the stroller
On the low, that could of been me, Huggie down
With little Barkley's, little car seat
Two years later, here comes little Sharneese
I'm saying, are you involved, what's up with you?
And where homeboy at? Oh word, ya'll through?
Eff him, you know how I do, when I come through
Shut the whole block down like I got something to prove
But um, besides the lane, you look the same
Still blowing beauty marks, sitting under your bang
Ankle bracelets, that Donna Kay shit
I saw one rope for your throat, yo, it cost about 8 chips
Hoodrats, they be wearing that fake shit
Like her, she wear the same bag, like it ain't shit
Pardon me, excuse my French
Just read my lips, girl, everything's me
He's a goner, hey, you just say the word
Baby girl, I'm on that, hey, anything you need
Anything you want, want, hey, hey
'Cause he don't know I gotcha
Anything you need, I gotcha
Ooh, baby girl, I gotcha
He's a goner, hey, you just say the word
Baby girl, I'm on that, hey, anything you need
Anything you want, want, hey, hey
'Cause he don't know I gotcha
Anything you need, I gotcha
Ooh, baby girl, I gotcha
Yo, look around, everybody sipping on Rosette
All in our business, they wanna be nosy
He's with her, gonna be all in the streets, like a Jeep, tomorrow
Don't worry, let's breeze the bar
And in case I ain't tell you, those jeans is hard
And those is the snitches, mean mugging, can't fight
Run into the police, fuck them niggas
I pull out, like a tooth, when the back is rotten
Finish 'em off, like your menstrual, after you spotting
Ghost can't complain, 5'6", swinging those hips
And my miss got me wanting to sing
Walking down the street, watching ladies
I got by watching you, watching you
I want you, like if I ain't got nothing to do
He's a goner, hey, you just say the word
Baby girl, I'm on that, hey, anything you need
Anything you want, want, hey, hey
'Cause he don't know I gotcha
Anything you need, I gotcha
Ooh, baby girl, I gotcha
He's a goner, hey, you just say the word
Baby girl, I'm on that, hey, anything you need
Anything you want, want, hey, hey
'Cause he don't know I gotcha
Anything you need, I gotcha
Ooh, baby girl, I gotcha
Somebody better call the cops
'Cause if that thing cock back, it's gon' pop
Once me stop moving, it ain't gon' stop
Whatever that girl wants, you know she got shopping
Somebody better check the swag
We rack up and never check the tags
We just stuffed it all in the bag
Oh, you mad? Well, too bad
He's a goner, hey, you just say the word
Baby girl, I'm on that, hey, anything you need
Anything you want, want, hey, hey
'Cause he don't know I gotcha
Anything you need, I gotcha
Ooh, baby girl, I gotcha
He's a goner, hey, you just say the word
Baby girl, I'm on that, hey, anything you need
Anything you want, want, hey, hey
'Cause he don't know I gotcha
Anything you need, I gotcha
Ooh, baby girl, I gotcha
The lyrics of Ghostface Killah's "Goner" featuring Lloyd depict Ghostface's obsession with a woman from his past who has grown into a beautiful and desirable woman. He reminisces about how he could have been in a relationship with her and how he is still interested in her despite her not having any ring on her finger. Ghostface is curious about whether or not she is involved with someone, but when he finds out that she is single, he shuts down the block to prove himself to her. He acknowledges that he is willing to do anything for her because he knows that her current partner doesn't have her best interests at heart. Ghostface sees himself as her protector, who will step in whenever she needs him.
However, there is a sense that Ghostface is not entirely truthful to this woman. He flaunts his wealth and power while simultaneously criticizing her for wearing "fake shit." He seems to be patronizing her as if she needs him to provide her with a comfortable life. Additionally, Ghostface boasts about his violent tendencies and threatens anyone who gets in his way, which is not an admirable trait. Overall, the lyrics show Ghostface's infatuation with a woman from his past, but they also reflect the toxic masculinity that creates a negative and dangerous environment.
Line by Line Meaning
This gonna be one of them shits right here, boy
This is going to be one of those great things that we do, boy.
Oh shit, look at miss thing, you done grew into a stallion
Wow, look at you! You've grown into a beautiful and confident woman.
Girl, and still don't got no ring?
Girl, you still aren't married?
Back then, you was a lot younger, now you older
Back then you were younger, but now you're older.
Broke my heart, on what you had in the stroller
You broke my heart when you had your child with someone else.
On the low, that could of been me, Huggie down
Quietly, I could have been with you in a loving relationship.
Fly and handsome, talk about little Starksky
I used to be cool and stylish like Starksky from the TV show.
With little Barkley's, little car seat
With a baby named Barkley in a car seat.
Two years later, here comes little Sharneese
Two years later, another child named Sharneese came along.
I'm saying, are you involved, what's up with you?
I'm asking if you're still involved with the father of your children.
And where homeboy at? Oh word, ya'll through?
And where is the father of your children? Oh, you broke up?
Eff him, you know how I do, when I come through
Forget him, you know how I am when I'm around.
Shut the whole block down like I got something to prove
I'll make a scene to prove myself to the whole neighborhood.
But um, besides the lane, you look the same
But anyway, besides your current relationship status, you still look beautiful.
Still blowing beauty marks, sitting under your bang
You still have the beauty marks under your bangs.
Ankle bracelets, that Donna Kay shit
You're wearing an ankle bracelet like Donna Kay does.
I saw one rope for your throat, yo, it cost about 8 chips
I saw a necklace that would look nice on your neck, it costs around 8 thousand dollars.
Hoodrats, they be wearing that fake shit
Hoodlums wear fake jewelry.
Like her, she wear the same bag, like it ain't shit
For example, she wears the same bag every day like it's not a big deal.
Pardon me, excuse my French
Sorry for my language.
Just read my lips, girl, everything's me
Believe me when I say that everything is about me.
He's a goner, hey, you just say the word
The man you're currently involved with is no match for me, all you have to do is ask.
Baby girl, I'm on that, hey, anything you need
I'm here for you and I'll do anything you need.
Anything you want, want, hey, hey
Just tell me what you want and I'll make it happen.
'Cause he don't know I gotcha
Because he doesn't know that I'm the one who's really there for you.
Yo, look around, everybody sipping on Rosette
Look around, everyone is drinking Rosette.
All in our business, they wanna be nosy
People are trying to be nosy and get involved in our relationship.
He's with her, gonna be all in the streets, like a Jeep, tomorrow
He's with another woman and soon everyone will know about it.
Don't worry, let's breeze the bar
Don't worry, let's go to the bar and relax.
And in case I ain't tell you, those jeans is hard
And in case I haven't told you, those jeans look great on you.
And those is the snitches, mean mugging, can't fight
Those people are the ones who gossip and look at us rudely, but they can't actually fight.
Run into the police, fuck them niggas
If we run into the police, forget about them.
I pull out, like a tooth, when the back is rotten
I get out of situations quickly, like pulling out a rotten tooth.
Finish 'em off, like your menstrual, after you spotting
I'll get rid of them completely, like your period does after spotting.
Ghost can't complain, 5'6", swinging those hips
I can't complain about you, you look great at 5'6" and moving your hips.
And my miss got me wanting to sing
I'm so happy with you that I want to sing.
Walking down the street, watching ladies
Walking down the street, watching other women.
I got by watching you, watching you
I'll make it through by watching you, watching you.
I want you, like if I ain't got nothing to do
I want you like there's nothing else I have to do.
Somebody better call the cops
Someone needs to call the police.
'Cause if that thing cock back, it's gon' pop
Because if my gun is cocked, it will fire and someone will be hurt.
Once me stop moving, it ain't gon' stop
Once I start, I won't stop.
Whatever that girl wants, you know she got shopping
Whatever that girl wants, you know she is going shopping for it.
Somebody better check the swag
Someone should take a look at my style.
We rack up and never check the tags
We spend a lot of money without checking the price tags.
We just stuffed it all in the bag
We buy items and just throw them in the bag without a second thought.
Oh, you mad? Well, too bad
Oh, you're upset? Well, too bad.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Spirit Music Group, Hipgnosis Songs Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL WEBSTER, DAVID BROWN, DELANO MATTHEWS, DENNIS COLES, LEVAR COPPIN, MARK ADAMS, RAYMOND TURNER, STEPHEN WASHINGTON, STEVE ARRINGTON
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