How You Like Me Baby
Ghostface Killah Lyrics


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Hey miss what up Tone got luck
I wore a lot of jewelry and I never got stuck
Cats like the way I write dressed like a superstar
Take care of family so I don't have stupid cars
Peace to all single ladies struggle with a rough life
Baby daddy frontin' that's aight check out my man Trife
Represent Stapleton raised in the west
780 Anderson now I'm the best
Stoppin' all bets slammin' niggas like Barkley
Back in my reefer days sellin' you parsley
Always kept aluminum bats in the car seat
Then ? doin' them that's where the Narcs be
Came to play no games and stay in your lane
And the ratchet's on your brain and fuck entertainment y'all
The big spender rock a robe in November
I never broke but I throw my trees up in the blender

Yeah how you like it baby
You want a good time you alright you alright
C'mon how you like it baby
You want a good time tonight
Yeah how you like it baby
You want a good time you alright you alright
C'mon how you like it baby
You want a good time tonight

Better shoe spots red and blue drops
I used to serve those those maroon tops
Then cracked the window when the fucking rooms hot
If my C.D. was skippin' get a different boom box
New socks full of Polo champ rugged low mocc's
So hot right before I popped the fuckin' show stopped
You can't box I seen better hands on an old clock
The old ox never marked you I'ma blow pop
Prophesized Don it's me aqua blue mink
And my bitch arms and feet twenty G's
Real niggas like pardon me I'ma be honesty
Your man with the Dom P more like Sean Connery
Heard he fight crime like the old man Barnaby
Giving you the business crackheads and the wannabes
And I keep drugs in the Tony Stark pharmacy
Desperate Housewives slobbin' me cause they honor me

Yeah how you like it baby
You want a good time you alright you alright
C'mon how you like it baby
You want a good time tonight
Yeah how you like it baby
You want a good time you alright you alright
C'mon how you like it baby
You want a good time tonight

Hey Mister Please let my niggas in
Thugs and my women in you don't want no problem with me
We got them burners on the dance floor
Goons is already in shanks and machetes in
Three to the head again Goose Remy Hennessy
All y'all haters what y'all mad for

Yeah how you like it baby
You want a good time you alright you alright
C'mon how you like it baby
You want a good time tonight
Yeah how you like it baby
You want a good time you alright you alright




C'mon how you like it baby
You want a good time tonight

Overall Meaning

The song "How You Like Me Baby" by Ghostface Killah is a boastful track where he flaunts his success and swag. He starts off by acknowledging that people admire his writing skills and style like a superstar, but he remains humble by prioritizing his family's needs over owning fancy cars. He gives a shout-out to single mothers who struggle with their lives and recommends his friend Trife for them. Ghostface then reminisces about his childhood in Stapleton, saying that he's now the best and slams anyone who bets against him. He compares himself to Charles Barkley and brags about his past drug-dealing gig when he used to sell parsley disguised as weed. He keeps a baseball bat in his car and is aware of where the narcs are.


The chorus is an invitation to have a good time, and Ghostface tells the listener that he's got what they need to make it happen. He continues to flex his sartorial skills and shoe collection, saying that he used to sell drugs and crack a window when he hotboxed a room so that the smoke wouldn't obscure the view. He brags that he's too hot to handle and that his show performance is top-notch. He throws some jabs at his competitors, comparing them to an old clock with weak hands, while he's the bomb, prophesized to be the man who wears an aqua blue mink and spends twenty grand on his girl's body parts. He dismisses any pretender with honesty and marks his territory as the one who keeps drugs in his Tony Stark pharmacy. He ends the song by threatening the bouncers not to block his crew, who come equipped with weapons, including shanks and machetes.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey miss what up Tone got luck
Addressing a woman and asking how she's doing while also mentioning his own fortune.


I wore a lot of jewelry and I never got stuck
Describing his extensive jewelry collection and bragging about never being robbed.


Cats like the way I write dressed like a superstar
Praising himself for his writing skills and fashion sense.


Take care of family so I don't have stupid cars
Stating that he prioritizes taking care of his family over buying expensive cars.


Peace to all single ladies struggle with a rough life
Expressing support for single women who are facing difficulties.


Baby daddy frontin' that's aight check out my man Trife
Referencing a friend named Trife who can handle any issues with a troublesome baby daddy.


Represent Stapleton raised in the west
Identifying with the Stapleton housing projects in Staten Island and his western upbringing.


780 Anderson now I'm the best
Naming his childhood home address and claiming to be the best.


Stoppin' all bets slammin' niggas like Barkley
Defying expectations and defeating his competition like basketball player Charles Barkley.


Back in my reefer days sellin' you parsley
Recounting his past drug dealing days, including selling parsley as a fake drug.


Always kept aluminum bats in the car seat
Detailing his habit of having aluminum bats in his car for protection.


Then ? doin' them that's where the Narcs be
Alerting listeners that he used to sell drugs and the police were often present.


Came to play no games and stay in your lane
Asserting his seriousness and instructing others to stay out of his way.


And the ratchet's on your brain and fuck entertainment y'all
Referencing violence and disregarding the entertainment industry.


The big spender rock a robe in November
Boasting about his spending habits and mentioning the specific garment he wears in November.


I never broke but I throw my trees up in the blender
Acknowledging his financial stability and admitting to blending his drugs.


Better shoe spots red and blue drops
Describing drug dealing locations and colors associated with it.


I used to serve those those maroon tops
Referring to serving maroon-colored drugs.


Then cracked the window when the fucking rooms hot
Explaining a technique used to hide the smell of drugs when sold in hot and enclosed rooms.


If my C.D. was skippin' get a different boom box
Suggesting a solution to a skipping CD by using a different boombox.


New socks full of Polo champ rugged low mocc's
Naming specific clothing items and brands that he wears.


So hot right before I popped the fuckin' show stopped
Implying that his performance style is compelling and impressive.


You can't box I seen better hands on an old clock
Dismissing the skills of his opponents and comparing them to the hands of an old clock.


The old ox never marked you I'ma blow pop
Promising to be more harmful than an old boxing opponent.


Prophesized Don it's me aqua blue mink
Foretelling his future success and describing a specific mink coat he wears.


And my bitch arms and feet twenty G's
Boasting about his girlfriend's appearance and the watch and shoes he bought for her.


Real niggas like pardon me I'ma be honesty
Addressing his real friends and promising to be honest with them.


Your man with the Dom P more like Sean Connery
Comparing a man who drinks expensive Champagne to actor Sean Connery.


Heard he fight crime like the old man Barnaby
Mocking someone's attempt to act like a hero and referencing a TV show character from the 1960s.


Giving you the business crackheads and the wannabes
Promising to defeat drug addicts and people who imitate him.


And I keep drugs in the Tony Stark pharmacy
Mentioning a fictional character who owns a pharmacy to imply that he has many drugs.


Desperate Housewives slobbin' me cause they honor me
Boasting about attracting older and wealthy women who are fans of him.


Hey Mister Please let my niggas in
Asking a club bouncer to let his friends inside.


Thugs and my women in you don't want no problem with me
Warning anyone who may want to harm his female companions or gangster friends.


We got them burners on the dance floor
Implying that he and his crew are carrying guns while dancing.


Goons is already in shanks and machetes in
Announcing the presence of his violent associates who are armed with knives and machetes.


Three to the head again Goose Remy Hennessy
Referencing specific types of liquor and threatening to shoot people in the head.


All y'all haters what y'all mad for
Addressing those who dislike him and questioning why they're upset.


Yeah how you like it baby
Repeating the chorus and asking how his audience is enjoying the song.


You want a good time you alright you alright
Inviting people to have a good time and ensuring that they're doing okay.


C'mon how you like it baby
Encouraging his listeners to enjoy themselves.


You want a good time tonight
Asking his audience if they're interested in having a fun night.




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