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
Handcuffin' Them Hoes
Ghostface Killah Lyrics
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Yeah I cheat and I fuck other bitches
Y'all just lame sucker-for-love ass niggas
Su.F.L.A.N! Go ahead and spell it out
I gets my love game on without a doubt
My girl know I'm live (yeah) point blank period
Hand cuffin' them hoes y'all can't be serious
You ain't cut from the right cloth, fuck your rag
Give a fuck if that's your broad, she shouldn't be out
We in the club lookin' to put something fat in her mouth
Easy! Hold on, I see a fox comin'
Between now and a few hours I'll be up in her stomach
And I ain't even gotta be dipped
I pull out my pocket too Sloppy Joe, mixed this thick
You ever try foldin' a brick?
Tryin' to shove hundred dollar bills in your jeans and half of it rip?
We them Staten Island boys, intelligent thugs
Nine out of ten times yeah we lookin' to fuck
And y'all already word know what it is
On some Teena Marie shit, nukka, I'm talkin' square biz
What?
[Chorus]
Y'all need to stop hand cuffin' them hoes
Comin' in the club hand cuffin' them hoes
You don't even know 'em hand cuffin' them hoes
Cuffin' them hoes, cuffin' them hoes
What's up Ghost?
West Haven
Sucker! I hear you Ghost
Jones!
F.EM.L, Fuck 'em and we leave 'em (I'm gone)
P-I-M-P, treat 'em like we great 'em (ya hear that?)
Shit, treat 'em like we don't need 'em
Cause after we fuck 'em out the phone we delete 'em (doop doop)
Leave 'em for them suckers, let them other niggas keep 'em (you can have her)
They keep 'em to the point that we don't see 'em (where'd she go?)
Shit, but the bitches need freedom
They wanna come outside and start freakin' (aow!)
Jumpin' on dick like they leapin' (watch it) it's Leap Year
She disappearin' for the weekend (where she went?!)
So hell yeah she starts creepin'
You had her locked up like she was livin in precinct (prisoner!)
She want a gangster, nigga you're a weakling
She wanna ride fast in the cars while we chief in (vroom vroom)
Just cause you was cuffin' the hoe
I had fucked her one time now I'm duckin' this hoe
Please in your mind, never drop a dime but
Damn, ain't that some shit?
And I just wanted to have a good time
Now I got a hoe on my line, buggin!
Slow down
[Chorus]
Stop cuffin' these hoes
Stop cuffin' these hoes
[Chorus]
Stop cuffin' these hoes
Stop cuffin' these hoes
Let her go!
The lyrics to Ghostface Killah feat. Jim Jones's song Handcuffin' Them Hoes are explicit and derogatory towards women. The song is primarily about the act of cheating and having sexual relations with other women besides their significant other. The artists refer to women as hoes and talk about cuffing them, which means to take them home and have sex with them. They have a carefree attitude towards relationships and feel that it's okay to cheat on their partners. They believe that they are the intelligent thugs of Staten Island, and their primary goal is to have sex with as many women as possible. The chorus tells their male listeners to stop handcuffing these women, implying that they shouldn't get too serious with them and should only use them for sex.
The song has caused controversy and backlash, with many critics calling out the artists for their derogatory lyrics and objectification of women. Moreover, many women have felt offended and degraded by the song's subject matter. However, some fans appreciate the song's aggressive and in-your-face attitude and the rappers' confidence and bravado.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, yeah
Starting the song with emphasis and energy
Yeah I cheat and I fuck other bitches
Admitting to infidelity and sexual promiscuity
Y'all just lame sucker-for-love ass niggas
Insulting others for being romantically naive and easily influenced
Su.F.L.A.N! Go ahead and spell it out
Introducing a catchphrase and challenging the audience to spell it out
I gets my love game on without a doubt
Confidently asserting success in romantic pursuits
My girl know I'm live (yeah) point blank period
Asserting dominance over one's partner and claiming to be vibrant and alive
Hand cuffin' them hoes y'all can't be serious
Disapproving of others who commit to and restrict their sexual partners
You ain't cut from the right cloth, fuck your rag
Insulting somebody's background and calling them insignificant
One word in your bitch ear, she all in the bag
Claiming to have power over women and their actions
Give a fuck if that's your broad, she shouldn't be out
Disregarding the loyalty and respect that should exist in relationships
We in the club lookin' to put something fat in her mouth
Objectifying and pursuing women for sexual pleasure and gratification
Easy! Hold on, I see a fox comin'
Spotting a potential sexual partner and expressing excitement
Between now and a few hours I'll be up in her stomach
Planning and anticipating sexual activity
And I ain't even gotta be dipped
Not requiring protection during sexual activity
I pull out my pocket too Sloppy Joe, mixed this thick
Referring to concealed drugs and alcohol in one's pocket
You ever try foldin' a brick?
Asking if someone has ever dealt drugs before
Tryin' to shove hundred dollar bills in your jeans and half of it rip?
Referencing the difficulties and risks associated with illegal activities
We them Staten Island boys, intelligent thugs
Boasting about one's origin and character as intelligent, criminal individuals
Nine out of ten times yeah we lookin' to fuck
Acknowledging the priority of sex within one's lifestyle
And y'all already word know what it is
Asserting that the audience already knows about one's intentions and behavior
On some Teena Marie shit, nukka, I'm talkin' square biz
Referencing a popular artist and insisting on speaking the truth
Y'all need to stop hand cuffin' them hoes
Commanding others to stop limiting and possessing their sexual partners
Comin' in the club hand cuffin' them hoes
Observing people entering a club with their partners, limiting their opportunities to explore sexually
You don't even know 'em hand cuffin' them hoes
Commenting on people who limit and possess their sexual partners without fully knowing or understanding them
Cuffin' them hoes, cuffin' them hoes
Repeating the idea of limiting and possessing sexual partners
F.EM.L, Fuck 'em and we leave 'em (I'm gone)
Discussing the lack of commitment and dismissal of sexual partners after completion
P-I-M-P, treat 'em like we great 'em (ya hear that?)
Introducing oneself as a pimp and treating sexual partners like objects
Shit, treat 'em like we don't need 'em
Disregarding and diminishing the importance of sexual partners
Cause after we fuck 'em out the phone we delete 'em (doop doop)
Deleting sexual partners' phone numbers and contact information after sexual activity is complete
Leave 'em for them suckers, let them other niggas keep 'em (you can have her)
Leaving sexual partners for others to possess and keep
They keep 'em to the point that we don't see 'em (where'd she go?)
Commenting on others' possession of sexual partners and not seeing them as much
Shit, but the bitches need freedom
Acknowledging that women desire freedom in sexual relationships
They wanna come outside and start freakin' (aow!)
Observing women who want to be sexually free and adventurous
Jumpin' on dick like they leapin' (watch it) it's Leap Year
Turning an innocent phrase into a vulgar reference to women's sexual acts
She disappearin' for the weekend (where she went?!)
Discussing the behavior of women who disappear for weekend-long sexual encounters
So hell yeah she starts creepin'
Acknowledging that women will cheat and be sexually active with multiple partners
You had her locked up like she was livin in precinct (prisoner!)
Expressing frustration towards those who limit and possess their sexual partners
She want a gangster, nigga you're a weakling
Acknowledging that women desire strong and powerful men, and insulting those who are not
She wanna ride fast in the cars while we chief in (vroom vroom)
Describing women's desire for adventure and adrenaline-filled experiences
Just cause you was cuffin' the hoe
Accusing others of limiting and possessing their sexual partners
I had fucked her one time now I'm duckin' this hoe
Acknowledging sexual activity with a certain woman and avoiding her afterwards
Please in your mind, never drop a dime but
Urging others to keep certain information and thoughts private
Damn, ain't that some shit?
Expressing surprise or annoyance at certain situations
And I just wanted to have a good time
Describing the desire for sexual pleasure and adventure
Now I got a hoe on my line, buggin!
Referencing a woman who seeks attention and is irritating or obsessive
Slow down
Ending the song with a cautionary statement
Stop cuffin' these hoes
Reiterating the command to stop limiting and possessing sexual partners
Let her go!
Commanding others to give women freedom in sexual relationships
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DENNIS D. COLES, DOMINICK LAMB, JOSEPH JONES, STEVEN CHINO MAURICE LEWIS
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