Iron Maiden
Ghostface Killah Lyrics


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Yo, Gambino niggas who swipe theirs
Deluxe rap cavaliers
Midgets who steal beers, give 'em theirs

Sit back jollyin'
My team be gamin' like three card Rolly an'
Drug Somalians pollyin'
Many raps they crochetin'
Hey yo Iron, these niggas portrayin'
But haven't been payin'
For real, slide on these niggas like flesh fear
Caesar fade style, usually tough grenade
Throw a blade, fuck gettin' laid
Guzzle this shit like Gatorade
Big dick Wallies have never half-suede
Connectin' with the hot style is done
Light up a chalice
I run with nothin' but the wildest, foulest
Come on now, long dick style
Niggas on the hit out, ay yo Iron bite my shit out
Eventually, bust a rap gun mentally
Been doin' this century kid, just meant to be
Get on your knees and bless me with a gem in the Caribbean
Skiin' off by P.M.
Snatch Canadian cream with Scandinavians
Fellatium style, play it like thirty two Arabians
The greatest lesson is don't owe, you might get stole on
When I go bury me wit Valow on

'Sho 'nuff, hit the bank and thrust
Cool Nauticas Jamie Summer got trained on the tour bus
We upgrade, swallow raw eggs, read the label
Hittin' white-label, left the Winnebago unstable
Smooth sailin', walked in, my earth started kneelin'
Started stealin', I'm too ill, see we're bellin' at the parlay
Kicked up, mack, max motion
Michael Bolton magazine call, I'm too potent
Louisville mix pain kill rap, fuck benadryl
The violin in 'Knowledge God' sounded ill
Tremendously obnoxious, no blotches
My telephone watch'll leave bartenders topless
Dead on the prosecutor, smacked a juror
Me and my girl'll run like Luke and Laura
We sit back on Malayan islands
Sippin' mix drinks out of boat coconut bowls, we whylin'

Sit back jollyin', uh huh, uh huh
Uh huh, uh huh, Sit back jollyin'
Uh huh, uh huh, uh huh, uh huh

Sit back jollyin'
My team be gamin' like three card Rolly an'
Drug Somalians pollyin'
Sit back jollyin'
My team be gamin' like three card Rolly an'
Drug Somalians pollyin'
Sit back

Deep meditation sound orientated, war the blizzard
Rap para-medical the wizard
Cappadonna, never caterin' to none
My microphone and three verse weigh a ton of slaughter
You oughta five thousand back across the water
My laboratory story keep me flowin' with the glory
Acapella or deep dirty instrumental
I could blow the sky like the stormy wind blew
One gallon of whylin', Park Hill profilin'
I cut your face up rough fifty sure while you're smilin'
For violatin' my position
I leave you smoked like a crackhead on a mission
Two tokes of mic dope, one stroke of elegance
Rated like the movie graphic told intelligence
Person to person, it'd be hard for you to take a trophy
You better off to get somebody out to try to smoke me
'Cause I'm P-L-O T-K-O every day
Dancehall General, Party Fanatic Colonel
Cappadonna son'a old school just go infernal
Veteran for rappin' with the new set of rule of hard rappin'
Ninety-six jive, I keep the live crowd clappin'
When I bow, all praises due to Staten Isle
I spark the mic and Shaolin spark the meth tical
Every evenin', I have a by myself meetin'
Thinkin' who's gonna be the next to catch a beatin'
From my mental slangin', bitchin' rap twist the point of warfare
I brutalize, all competition catch ill hair
Chance him, that's what they said, threw up a ransom




I jacked it, stripped the beat naked and packed it
Gimme my rewards

Overall Meaning

In the first verse of “Iron Maiden,” Ghostface Killah is throwing insults at other rappers for impersonating gangsters when they haven’t earned the title. The lines “Hey yo Iron, these n***** portrayin' But haven't been payin'” suggests that he believes those he's addressing are pretending to be gangsters without paying their dues. He then switches to a menacing tone, threatening to attack those who falsely claim to be tough. He reinforces his animosity by saying “slide on these n***** like flesh fear” and “throw a blade, f*** gettin' laid.”


In the second verse, Ghostface Killah gets more boastful about his rapping, claiming he has been the best for over a century. He then switches to a more relaxed tone and describes living a luxurious lifestyle with his team. He talks about drinking cocktail drinks out of coconut bowls and lounging on the beaches of Malayan islands. This verse bears little relation to the first as it’s his way of telling listeners that, despite being a tough gangster and a rapper, he also knows how to live the good life.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo, Gambino niggas who swipe theirs
Hey, those Gambino guys who always take what they want


Deluxe rap cavaliers
Top-tier rappers with a luxurious style


Midgets who steal beers, give 'em theirs
Even small people deserve their share of the fun


Sit back jollyin'
Relaxing and enjoying the moment


My team be gamin' like three card Rolly an'
My group is always hustling like professional gamblers


Drug Somalians pollyin'
Somali people involved in drug dealing


Many raps they crochetin'
They are just weaving lies with their meaningless rhymes


Hey yo Iron, these niggas portrayin'
These guys are pretending to be something they are not, Iron


But haven't been payin'
They are not paying their dues


For real, slide on these niggas like flesh fear
Let's take these guys down hard, Iron


Caesar fade style, usually tough grenade
A stylish and explosive attack like a Caesar's fade haircut


Throw a blade, fuck gettin' laid
Screw romance, let's get violent and throw knives


Guzzle this shit like Gatorade
Drink this booze like it's an energy drink


Big dick Wallies have never half-suede
Only real men wear full suede shoes


Connectin' with the hot style is done
We have achieved the perfect style and vibe


Light up a chalice
Let's smoke some weed together


I run with nothin' but the wildest, foulest
I always hang out with the craziest and most unruly people


Come on now, long dick style
Be confident, assertive, and dominant


Niggas on the hit out, ay yo Iron bite my shit out
Hey Iron, copy my flow and make it your own


Eventually, bust a rap gun mentally
Eventually, I will master my craft and become a lyrical weapon


Been doin' this century kid, just meant to be
I've been doing this for a long time and it's just destiny


Get on your knees and bless me with a gem in the Caribbean
Admire my greatness and bow down to me


Skiin' off by P.M.
Skiing and having fun in the afternoon


Snatch Canadian cream with Scandinavians
Stealing money with the help of people from Canada and Scandinavia


Fellatium style, play it like thirty two Arabians
Oral sex is my style, let's do it with the enthusiasm of 32 Arabian horses


The greatest lesson is don't owe, you might get stole on
Don't owe people anything, or you'll end up getting robbed


When I go bury me wit Valow on
When I die, bury me while I'm wearing my Valour tracksuit


'Sho 'nuff, hit the bank and thrust
Definitely, let's rob a bank and make a quick escape


Cool Nauticas Jamie Summer got trained on the tour bus
Our crew has cool fashion and was trained on the road during our tours


We upgrade, swallow raw eggs, read the label
We constantly improve ourselves, eat raw eggs for health, and pay attention to details


Hittin' white-label, left the Winnebago unstable
We are selling popular music and left a car unstable by partying too hard


Smooth sailin', walked in, my earth started kneelin'
Everything is going well, even the ground seems to bow down to me


Started stealin', I'm too ill, see we're bellin' at the parlay
I started doing illegal activities, but I'm too good and we'll still come on top


Kicked up, mack, max motion
Started moving fast and confident


Michael Bolton magazine call, I'm too potent
Even Michael Bolton would call me powerful and impressive


Louisville mix pain kill rap, fuck benadryl
My music is so good it can cure any pain, forget about Benadryl


The violin in 'Knowledge God' sounded ill
The sound of the violin in my song 'Knowledge God' is amazing


Tremendously obnoxious, no blotches
I'm very loud and impolite, but I never make mistakes


My telephone watch'll leave bartenders topless
My fancy watch has so many features it can even undress waitresses


Dead on the prosecutor, smacked a juror
I killed the prosecutor and hit a juror for fun


Me and my girl'll run like Luke and Laura
My girl and I will flee like the characters from a soap opera


We sit back on Malayan islands
We relax in a luxury location in Southeast Asia


Sippin' mix drinks out of boat coconut bowls, we whylin'
Drinking fancy cocktails from coconut bowls on a boat while partying hard


Deep meditation sound orientated, war the blizzard
Meditating deeply and preparing for an intense situation like a snowstorm


Rap para-medical the wizard
I'm an expert rapper with magical abilities


Cappadonna, never caterin' to none
I'm Cappadonna, I never compromise or cater to anyone


My microphone and three verse weigh a ton of slaughter
My voice and lyrics are incredibly powerful and deadly


You oughta five thousand back across the water
You should pay me lots of money for my skills


My laboratory story keep me flowin' with the glory
My creative process keeps me motivated and successful


Acapella or deep dirty instrumental
I can perform without music or with a grimey beat


I could blow the sky like the stormy wind blew
I can make an impact as big as a storm


One gallon of whylin', Park Hill profilin'
I'm partying hard and showing off my wealth in Park Hill


I cut your face up rough fifty sure while you're smilin'
I'll hurt you while you think everything is fine


For violatin' my position
I will punish you if you disrespect me or my role


I leave you smoked like a crackhead on a mission
I'll destroy you until you look and feel like a drug addict


Two tokes of mic dope, one stroke of elegance
I can be savage and elegant at the same time while performing


Rated like the movie graphic told intelligence
My raps are rated as intelligent and thought-provoking like a movie's graphics


Person to person, it'd be hard for you to take a trophy
It's tough to be as good as me, person to person


You better off to get somebody out to try to smoke me
You should hire someone to kill me because you can't beat me


'Cause I'm P-L-O T-K-O every day
I'm a knockout every day, Pound for Pound the best


Dancehall General, Party Fanatic Colonel
I'm a general in the Dancehall music scene and a colonel in the party industry


Cappadonna son'a old school just go infernal
I'm the son of old-school hip-hop but I can still bring the heat


Veteran for rappin' with the new set of rule of hard rappin'
I'm a senior rapper adapting to the new harder style


Ninety-six jive, I keep the live crowd clappin'
In 1996, I knew what it takes to keep the audience energized and happy


When I bow, all praises due to Staten Isle
When I'm done performing, everyone praises Staten Island


I spark the mic and Shaolin spark the meth tical
I light up the stage with my performance and Wu-Tang Clan sparks the crowd with their energy


Every evenin', I have a by myself meetin'
Every night, I have a moment of reflection and solitude


Thinkin' who's gonna be the next to catch a beatin'
I spend those moments thinking about which rapper I'll destroy next


From my mental slangin', bitchin' rap twist the point of warfare
My clever lyrics and twisted rhymes dominate the rap battle


I brutalize, all competition catch ill hair
I attack my enemies very hard and make them look bad


Chance him, that's what they said, threw up a ransom
They dared me to fight and offered a reward to anyone who beats me


I jacked it, stripped the beat naked and packed it
I stole the beat and made it sound better than the original


Gimme my rewards
Give me my recognition and compensation for my talent and hard work




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
Written by: Carl Smith, Corey Woods, Darryl Hill, Dennis Coles, Doc Oliver, Robert Diggs

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Daz Allison

absolute fire.. from start to finish - the delivery is machine gun rapid, the lyrics are top notch. Hip Hop presented in its purest form.

Durte Rebelz

#realheadsknow

Christoph Baumann

Durchlauf

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Andy O

this shit gets me going every time. one of the most underrated rap tracks ever

L&NDO L&NDO

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Easy company 11b

Miss this type of music on the radio🔥🔥🔥.... where'd we go wrong🤦🏿‍♂️

Treyski

Old head stop using the radio and get a aux and just listen to whatever u want

Jeff Rogers

@Treyski Thanks to new school, the Brits now flow better than Americans. Thanks new school. Way to drop the ball along with vocab skillz.

Henry Smith

We started prioritizing riches over impact

karljjr

@Henry Smith Peep out KRS-1 Otta here, he talks about the breakdown. We knew this was coming.

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