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
Hidden Darts
Ghostface Killah Lyrics
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One-two, one-two, yo
What the fuck is the deal, it's Toney Starks, nigga
Ya niggas know what time it is, the kid with the lazer beam vocals
J-Love, hit them niggas
[Ghostface Killah]
Yo, who want to battle the Don?
I'm James Bond, in the Octagon, with two razors
Bet ya'll didn't know I had a fake arm, I lost it,
Wild in war, before rap, I was gettin' it on
Choke a fat nigga out in like forty seconds, my gun get hard
With a .45 steel erection
Eagle on, Kangol hat slanted, coconut, bounce to Morocco
Guerilla medallions, like Flava Flav clock, yo
Niggas want me dead, but they scared to step to me
Rip they guts out, like a hysterectomy
When beef collide, look on the flip, buy a penitentiary kite
Or get you bumped off from the inside
Jaws is hanging, frauds is lifting
They drawers on the floor complaining
Bird ass nigga, resemble, Keenen Ivory Wayans
Stay in your place, dirt bomb rappers get shadowboxed
For training, ya'll still eating bacon...
"Hidden Darts"
"Hidden Darts"
[Ghostface Killah]
Yo, I've done walked on fire (fire), never got burnt (burnt)
Slept on glass (glass), never got cut (cut)
And broke a few nose bones, yo, light off a round or two
At certain dudes where they dropped they phones
Yo this straight crack (yeah), even my hand got tooken to jail
For writing murder, my wrist couldn't take it in bail
Then left my fingers for dead, told 'em
"I ain't have nothing to do with the writing"
I hold you down when you be squeezing that lead
Shopping sprees, with my mans on the corner watch D's
Rolling in threes, in them purple capri's'
A gritty bop, my rocks is bigger, wallo's with the gold tassels
Your old slave, with Starkey Love on the shackle
And I stay fly underwater, my toes is iced out
Poofed the nails off, ya faggots can figure the price out
It's chump change, ya'll bitch niggas go get my coco
Get my slippers, before I go gun ho!
"Hidden Darts"
"Hidden Darts"
[Outro: Ghostface Killah]
Ya'll niggas hold your fucking necks
Before you put them shits to sleep
You know what I mean, daddy
It's real like that, coming at all ya'll niggas this year
I gots to come for that title, baby, I don't give a fuck who holding it
Youknowhatimean? Tone on the come up
Youknowhatimean, I'm playing on ya'll niggas, man
So yo, ya'll niggas know what the fuck time it is and shit
Slow the fuck down, nigga, throw this shit in, it's real...
"Hidden Darts"
In "Hidden Darts," Ghostface Killah begins by establishing his status as a skilled rapper and lyricist. He compares himself to James Bond in the Octagon, ready to face any challenger. He then reveals a surprising fact: he has a fake arm, which he lost during violent conflicts before he started rapping. Ghostface brags about his toughness, claiming he can choke out a fat man in 40 seconds and describing his gun as having a "steel erection." He taunts those who wish to harm him, offering to rip out their guts. Ghostface warns his enemies that they could end up in prison or dead if they cross him. He concludes the song by repeating the title, "Hidden Darts," a reference to the secret weapons he keeps in his arsenal.
The song showcases Ghostface Killah's signature style of dense, intricate wordplay and gritty street narratives. It also reveals his complex personality, with a mix of bravado and vulnerability. He presents himself as a tough guy, but also admits to having been through difficult experiences. The song's production features a funky, hard-hitting beat with samples from classic soul and funk records, giving it a vintage feel.
Line by Line Meaning
One-two, one-two, yo
Ghostface is getting ready to spit some fire with a classic intro
What the fuck is the deal, it's Toney Starks, nigga
Ghostface is introducing himself with his nickname and telling everyone he means business
Ya niggas know what time it is, the kid with the lazer beam vocals
Ghostface is telling everyone he's a master of delivering sharp rap lines
You know you messing with a dart master, right now
Ghostface is confident in his rap skills and warns his audience that he's about to deliver some killer lines
J-Love, hit them niggas
J-Love is the DJ at the background and Ghostfaced ask him to start the music
Yo, who want to battle the Don?
Ghostface challenges anyone to step up and face him in a rap battle
I'm James Bond, in the Octagon, with two razors
Ghostface compares himself to James Bond and paints a vivid image of himself fighting in the octagon with two razors
Bet ya'll didn't know I had a fake arm, I lost it,
Ghostface reveals a personal story of losing his arm and informs his listeners that he can still rap with the best of them
Wild in war, before rap, I was gettin' it on
Ghostface reveals his past life of being involved in some serious conflicts before he became a rapper
Choke a fat nigga out in like forty seconds, my gun get hard
Ghostface boasts about his strength and skill in combat, and his gun is his erection
With a .45 steel erection
Ghostface emphasizes the hardness of his gun's steel and sexualizes it
Eagle on, Kangol hat slanted, coconut, bounce to Morocco
Ghostface describes his stylish appearance and how he's ready to party in Morocco
Guerilla medallions, like Flava Flav clock, yo
Ghostface wears big medallions like Flava Flav, and compares them to a clock, representing the timeless aspect of his rap skills
Niggas want me dead, but they scared to step to me
Ghostface is confident in his skills and dares anyone to face him, despite threats of violence
Rip they guts out, like a hysterectomy
Ghostface talks about tearing his enemies apart and compares it to a surgical procedure
When beef collide, look on the flip, buy a penitentiary kite
Ghostface advises his listeners to prepare for the worst when dealing with conflicts and buy prison stamps to keep in touch
Or get you bumped off from the inside
Ghostface warns that anyone who fails to take his advice might end up dead
Jaws is hanging, frauds is lifting
Ghostface describes how his enemies look when they're scared or intimidated
They drawers on the floor complaining
Ghostface emphasizes how easily his enemies lose their confidence and become vulnerable
Bird ass nigga, resemble, Keenen Ivory Wayans
Ghostface disses someone who he thinks looks like Keenan Ivory Wayans, calling him a weak and unimpressive person
Stay in your place, dirt bomb rappers get shadowboxed
Ghostface warns any rappers who try to compete with him to stay in their lane, or they'll be beaten
For training, ya'll still eating bacon...
Ghostface makes fun of rappers who aren't on his level and are still struggling to get by
Yo, I've done walked on fire (fire), never got burnt (burnt)
Ghostface describes how he has faced extreme danger and emerged unscathed, showing his resilience
Slept on glass (glass), never got cut (cut)
Ghostface emphasizes his toughness and how he can handle anything life throws at him
And broke a few nose bones, yo, light off a round or two
Ghostface admits to getting into a few fights and then switches to shooting people instead
At certain dudes where they dropped they phones
Ghostface describes how people drop their phones when they're so scared or startled
Yo this straight crack (yeah), even my hand got tooken to jail
Ghostface brags about his skills as a rapper and says even his writing hand has been arrested for writing fire lyrics
For writing murder, my wrist couldn't take it in bail
Ghostface jokes about how his wrist was sore from writing so much, and that's why he was arrested
Then left my fingers for dead, told 'em
Ghostface says he was so good at writing murder rhymes that his fingers were left for dead
"I ain't have nothing to do with the writing"
Ghostface admits to writing murderous lyrics but says it doesn't mean he's actually going to commit murder
I hold you down when you be squeezing that lead
Ghostface references his loyalty to his friends and how he'll be there to support them in difficult situations
Shopping sprees, with my mans on the corner watch D's
Ghostface brags about going shopping with his friends and watching out for cops on the corner
Rolling in threes, in them purple capri's'
Ghostface describes his flashy style and how he rolls with two other people in a purple Capri car
A gritty bop, my rocks is bigger, wallo's with the gold tassels
Ghostface describes his unique dance style, the gritty bop, and how he's always wearing big, flashy jewelry with gold tassels
Your old slave, with Starkey Love on the shackle
Ghostface compares himself to a slave with a love for expensive jewelry, making fun of his absurdity
And I stay fly underwater, my toes is iced out
Ghostface is so stylish that even when he's swimming or underwater, his toes are still encrusted with diamonds
Poofed the nails off, ya faggots can figure the price out
Ghostface brags about spending so much money on his style that even his nail polish is expensive
It's chump change, ya'll bitch niggas go get my coco
Ghostface thinks the money he's spent on his style is a small amount and orders his followers to go get him his favourite drink
Get my slippers, before I go gun ho!
Ghostface is done with boasting and now wants his slippers so he can relax, but he still reminds people that he's deadly with a gun
Ya'll niggas hold your fucking necks
Ghostface tells his listeners to put their hands around their necks and brace themselves for some real rap
Before you put them shits to sleep
Ghostface wants his audience to stay alert and awake, so they can appreciate his rap skills
You know what I mean, daddy
Ghostface uses a term of endearment to address his audience, further emphasizing his closeness to them
It's real like that, coming at all ya'll niggas this year
Ghostface promises that he's going to be real and authentic this year
I gots to come for that title, baby, I don't give a fuck who holding it
Ghostface is hungry for success and wants to grab the title of the best rapper, regardless of who currently holds it
Youknowhatimean? Tone on the come up
Ghostface is telling his listeners that he's on the rise and gaining momentum
Youknowhatimean, I'm playing on ya'll niggas, man
Ghostface reminds his listeners that his rhymes are not meant to be taken seriously and he's just having fun with it
So yo, ya'll niggas know what the fuck time it is and shit
Ghostface reiterates that his listeners should be prepared for some serious rap skills
Slow the fuck down, nigga, throw this shit in, it's real...
Ghostface tells the DJ to start his music so he can spit some fire and give his listeners what they came for
Hidden Darts
The title of the song, which represents the hidden lines and meanings behind Ghostface's rap
Hidden Darts
Repeating the title of his song, reminding his listeners to pay attention to the subtle messages and hidden meanings behind his lyrics
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Harlem
One of my favorite Ghostface songs.
cosmicprank
Same.
Gigi Dale
Big ghost doing it to us again I miss real rap!!
Fairplay Terrific
What is there to miss Youtube can fix that problem all you have to do is search there's alot of Dopeness Rockin'......
Ninja Scroll
Shit the first verse was the second verse on the champ. Sounds great on both tracks
William Paiva
2007 album such 🔥 and this is one of my fav G.K. songs of all time
DillaDawg88
Hell of a flow....damn it!
MIC FREEZY
Dope
theeoneandonlyibraw
fire
Mick Clarke
☣️sharp🎧