Good Times
Ghostface Killah Lyrics

Allah himself
Ghostface is paying homage to Allah.

Man, woman, child
All people are equal.

The book of life
The importance of life.

Starks Enterprise!
Ghostface's enterprise.

Take out the rap kingpin, the black Jesus
Suggests that he is ready to challenge and defeat the greats in rap (such as Jay Z).

I know a few niggas sniff coke and caught seizures
Ghostface is aware of drug use and its consequences amongst people he knows.

Peace to ten thousand seaters
Ghostface is giving a shoutout to a crowd of people he has performed for.

And all y'all pretty ass Libras
Ghostface is recognizing and appreciating everyone born under the zodiac sign Libra.

My Tommy dick'll blow y'all ass to pieces
Ghostface has a powerful sexual prowess.

I love fuckin with y'all I got the George Jeff walk
Ghostface loves to show off his unique walking style.

Look how I dance, favorful robes, bows and all sorts
Ghostface is confident about his flashy and stylish dancing habits.

Hold on, who turned the lights on?
Ghostface is surprised by something that just happened.

Word to my microphone and preach on
Ghostface is showing respect towards his own microphone and telling himself to keep rapping.

Brother, that's that bullshit in my right arm
Ghostface thinks that there's something wrong with his arm.

Crackhead stop it, dope pusher stop it
Ghostface wants drugs to be stopped and people to move on from them.

The father sent me a message and I came to drop it
Ghostface believes he has been sent by a higher power to deliver a message through his music.

The prophet is to love each other
Love is the most important message to share.

Michael Jordan/Jackson, Cosby money, Oprah
These people are symbolic of wealth, success and power in America.

They got our love by go get Africa
The idea that black people should go to Africa (their ancestral home) to reclaim their heritage and culture.

Harmony, grits, welfare cheese
These are staples of life for people on welfare.

Whips, cheque data first in the fifth
Cars and money are important symbols of status.

Fuck y'all niggas an' fuck y'all bitches an'
Ghostface is expressing his frustration towards people that he dislikes.

Fuck the pictures y'all takin, fuck the whip you in
He doesn't care for the photos people are taking or the cars they drive.

Starsky bring home the dough now the show is over
A reference to the TV series 'Starsky and Hutch,' and how money is the ultimate goal.

(It's over) It's over? (It's over) It's over?
Repeating that something is over for emphasis.

Timberland, crack snorkels, jewels, cash insurance
More symbols of wealth and status.

Tai hold, fly clothes and El Deramo
More references to expensive brands.

5 plus 5 O's, one plus 9 O's
A reference to having lots of money.

Save our self, reach our goals
The message to save your own soul and achieve your goals in life.

What if the BIBLE wasn't good?
A thought-provoking question about the reliability of religious scripture.

And good was bad, as bad as it should
If good was bad, then everything would be negative in life.

It matters, feed em power food
The power of knowledge and wisdom.

The wonders that Allah will do
More praise towards Allah and his deeds.

Maybe he'll discover you
The possibility of being discovered and revealed to the world.

Look 'em like a couple of jewels
Making a comparison between something valuable and precious.

Ticket traum' was old, that plus the God ain't loved the way I move
A reference to the style of rapping that was popular in the past, compared to Ghostface's new and unique style.

People see me, G. Deini
Ghostface's nickname as 'G. Deini.'

He beeny on the cell, seen me?
Ghostface is asking if his friend has seen him.

You need me, you read me
Ghostface is saying that if you need his help, you should read his lyrics.

Captain over, get that weed to me
A slang reference to asking someone to pass some weed to him.

The champion, the vigilante
Ghostface is a champion and protector of his people.

Ask me what the surface could be
A request to ask him what he truly represents.

In me like Marcus Camby
A comparison to basketball player Marcus Camby, suggesting that he is essential to the game, as Ghostface is to rap.

Hear me, I fuck with family
Family is important to Ghostface, and he has strong affiliations with his associates.

Dons, chew on this, the hit list got
A reference to the fact that the mafia have a hit list with certain people on it.

All of your names, so y'all lames is hist'
If you're mentioned on the hit list, then you're in trouble.

I kissed the bangin-est bitch (all night) that's famous for her tits
A boastful admission of having sexual escapades with famous women.

Not that tall doofy chick in your hood called Snitch
Making a comparison between a famous beautiful woman and a person who is not attractive or popular.

Bentleys for sharp shoes
Bentleys are associated with expensive and luxurious lifestyles.

Similac, Huggies, big Shizam jewels
References to baby products and high-value jewelry.

Infrared shootin at niggas
Weapons being fired at people with infrared sights.

We back execution niggas
Executing people who oppose them or their beliefs.

Markin it mummy, he money, he fly bummy
Generating money and success, but in a humble way.

Super wizzers, look like Luther bitches
Reference to luther burgers, but in relation to women.

Still catches ill inventions
People are still making new and innovative things.

Strength, real niggas holdin blitz as real as ninjas
A contrast between muscular strength and the stealth of fighters.

So illable, wheel of promotin like Benz dealer
Promoting oneself with great success, like a successful Mercedes-Benz dealer would.

Instiller, get real for hugs, lets chill feel I'm ill with colour
Being affectionate and tranquil towards someone, and expressing that you are feeling good.

Yo bacon, straight cake, layin on my paper aces
Earning a lot of money and stacking it up.

Fuck all your under statements
Denying or dismissing modest opinions and claims made by others.

Battle us? Battle gauges
A threat towards anyone who tries to start a fight with them.

A big mansion, real product of the strip scampy
A large and expensive dwelling that has been earned through the rough areas of the town.

Cell boat, big yacht, and beige Hummer
Suggesting having expensive and luxurious items.

Summer home, big stones and cologne
More symbols of wealth and status.

Remember heroes? I guess them corner days is gone
Remembering and possibly missing one's childhood friends and their pursuits.

Mommy got a house, Daddy got a house, Granny got a house, we moved out
The family has moved up in the world and everyone has their own place.

Now that's what I'm talkin about
Elaborating on an earlier point and stating agreement with its sentiment.

Smackin all y'all stars and chumps
Beating and outshining anyone who thinks they are above him.

Gettin cash in the larger sums
Making large amounts of money.

Shootin dice in the church with nuns
A humorous comment about gambling.

We come with the biggest guns
We are powerful and dangerous, and no one can get in our way.