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
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Ghostface Killah Lyrics
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He's a cool exec with a heart o'steel
As Iron Man, all jets ablaze
He's fightin' and smitin' with repulsor rays!
Amazin' armor! (That's Iron Man!)
A blazin' power! (That's Iron Man!)
Iron Man, the armor-clad superhero of the free world, may be doomed to die
May well hinge upon a delicate sub-miniature component
Containing the strange secret which keeps his injured heart beating
And enables him to live as Tony Stark, one of the nation's leading scientists
Head of Tony Stark Industries
And as Iron Man
, the defender of justice and freedom.
The Intro to Ghostface Killah's song is a tribute to the legendary Marvel superhero, Iron Man. Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey Jr. in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is referenced in the song as a "cool exec with a heart o'steel" who fights as Iron Man with repulsor rays. The song speaks to Stark's dual identity, as a leading scientist and head of Stark Industries, as well as his superhero persona. The lyrics highlight the importance of a sub-miniature component that is critical to Iron Man's survival, an essential part of his armor that ensures that his injured heart keeps beating.
The use of Iron Man in the song was a tribute to the character created by Stan Lee and first appeared in comics published by Marvel Comics. Iron Man is one of the most iconic and recognizable characters in modern superhero culture, known for his high-tech armor and weapons, as well as his intelligence and scientific acumen. The song was released in 2000 and was part of Ghostface Killah's solo debut album, "Supreme Clientele," which was met with critical acclaim.
Line by Line Meaning
Tony Stark makes you feel
Tony Stark is a person who is capable of making everyone feel comfortable around him.
He's a cool exec with a heart o'steel
Tony Stark appears to be a cool executive with an unemotional personality.
As Iron Man, all jets ablaze
Iron Man is seen fighting in his blazing armor with all of his weapons ready to attack.
He's fightin' and smitin' with repulsor rays!
Iron Man is fiercely battling with his repulsor rays, striking down his enemies.
Amazin' armor! (That's Iron Man!)
Iron Man's armor is beyond incredible, and it's what makes him stand out as a superhero.
A blazin' power! (That's Iron Man!)
Iron Man's power is undeniable, and it's what sets him apart from other heroes.
Iron Man, the armor-clad superhero of the free world, may be doomed to die
Iron Man, who is known for wearing his iconic armor, has a high risk of dying.
Yes, the life of America's most dramatic Avenger
Iron Man is considered to be the most dramatic Avenger in America.
May well hinge upon a delicate sub-miniature component
Iron Man's life may depend on a fragile sub-miniature component.
Containing the strange secret which keeps his injured heart beating
The component is responsible for keeping his injured heart alive, and it has a mysterious secret.
And enables him to live as Tony Stark, one of the nation's leading scientists
The component allows him to lead a normal life as a scientist who is highly respected in the nation.
Head of Tony Stark Industries
Tony Stark is the CEO of his own company called Tony Stark Industries.
And as Iron Man
When he's not being Tony Stark, he's Iron Man, the superhero.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: David Dennis Coles, Robert Diggs, Jack Urbont
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