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
It's Over
Ghostface Killah Lyrics
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When you goin' through mad shit
And it just seem like you get out of it, nowhere and shit
You thinkin' you puttin' your shit in and you thinkin'
You gettin' over, and doin' all this other shit
But before you know it, your whole world just caved in on you, pa
Check the joint it's
I know it's over (the masquerade)
Uh oh, over (over) my my my good day is over
(Over) the masquerade is over (over)
It's over (over)
Back in '95 when I was juggling bitches
Pumping coke out the spot, smacking fiends in the kitchen
All around dick sucks whenever, blowing chronic out of Philly's
Getting flusty in the Cub' Link era
Niggas telling me my spot is hot
They like I think any day now, playboy, shit going pop
Back then I was the fat Ghost, them came March 1st
My eighth platoon got murked, got burnt for all our work
After the funeral, I played low, counting my last ten g's
Three weeks later, yo, I'm back in the P's
Gathering up information, checking faces
Keeping a forty-five auto' loaded like it was bases
When it get dark, venom will leave my mark (over)
I heard a voice through a bullhorn, a white man he said "Yo, Starks!"
You're surrounded, put down your gun, look at the rules
There's nothin' but cops, nigga, you better not run"
Over, and then my life (the masquerade)
I know it's over (the masquerade)
Uh oh, over (over) my my my good day is over
(Over) the masquerade is over (over)
It's over (over)
11:40 A.M. In the best Western
I'm with my bat, blew her ass back and chest in
Slob my knob, yeah no question, this my main bat
She thorough like that, so we don't use protection
But the night before, my wiz must of check my phone
How the fuck she get the codes, I don't know
Next thing, she laying in the hotel lobby, spotted me
Tipping the doorman, holding hands with my bitch besides me
My heart drop, everything stops, scared to death
Told my broad to keep it moving, cause I just got knocked
Don't turn around, as soon she did, she bust a shot
Plus she talk, security drop when she touch the glock
I had the gum-face on, long face on
Didn't say shit, not even cough or spit, my bitch was gone
There goes the car, house, rhyme boats or jewelry
Court date judges, my shorty tried to screw me
Over, and then my life (the masquerade)
I know it's over (the masquerade)
Uh oh, over (over) my my my good day is over
(Over) the masquerade is over (over)
It's over (over)
Over, and then my life (the masquerade)
I know it's over (the masquerade)
Over (over) my my my good day is over
Ghostface Killah's song "It's Over" is a powerful song about the feeling of being stuck in a hopeless situation. The song describes the feeling of being in a downward spiral, doing everything you can to get yourself out, but ultimately realizing that it's all over.
The lyrics describe the struggles that Ghostface went through as a drug dealer and criminal, highlighting the dangers and risks that come with that lifestyle. However, the song is also about the consequences that Ghostface faced for his actions, including losing everything he had worked for.
Throughout the song, Ghostface uses powerful language to convey the sense of desperation and hopelessness that he feels. He talks about being "surrounded" and having "no way out," painting a vivid picture of his feelings of being trapped.
Overall, "It's Over" is a powerful song about the harsh realities of life and the consequences that come with poor choices. It's a reminder that even when things seem like they're going well, they can quickly fall apart, and we need to be careful with the decisions we make.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, ayo this joint right here is about
When you goin' through mad shit
And it just seem like you get out of it, nowhere and shit
You thinkin' you puttin' your shit in and you thinkin'
You gettin' over, and doin' all this other shit
But before you know it, your whole world just caved in on you, pa
Check the joint it's
This song is about dealing with struggles in life and feeling like you're making progress, only to suddenly have everything fall apart. It's like you're trying to push through and move past your problems, but they ultimately catch up to you, leaving you feeling lost and hopeless.
Over, and then my life (the masquerade)
I know it's over (the masquerade)
Uh oh, over (over) my my my good day is over
(Over) the masquerade is over (over)
It's over (over)
The chorus represents the feeling of defeat and the realization that things have come to an end. The 'masquerade' could refer to the false sense of security we can sometimes have in life, while 'it's over' signifies a finality to the situation.
Back in '95 when I was juggling bitches
Pumping coke out the spot, smacking fiends in the kitchen
All around dick sucks whenever, blowing chronic out of Philly's
Getting flusty in the Cub' Link era
Niggas telling me my spot is hot
They like I think any day now, playboy, shit going pop
Back then I was the fat Ghost, them came March 1st
My eighth platoon got murked, got burnt for all our work
After the funeral, I played low, counting my last ten g's
Three weeks later, yo, I'm back in the P's
Gathering up information, checking faces
Keeping a forty-five auto' loaded like it was bases
When it get dark, venom will leave my mark (over)
I heard a voice through a bullhorn, a white man he said "Yo, Starks!"
You're surrounded, put down your gun, look at the rules
There's nothin' but cops, nigga, you better not run"
Ghostface shares a story of his past life, juggling women and dealing drugs, but his world ultimately falls apart when his crew is killed. He escapes with only his life and a small amount of money, and spends his time gathering intelligence while remaining on the lookout for danger. He is eventually caught and surrounded by law enforcement, forcing him to face the consequences of his actions.
11:40 A.M. In the best Western
I'm with my bat, blew her ass back and chest in
Slob my knob, yeah no question, this my main bat
She thorough like that, so we don't use protection
But the night before, my wiz must of check my phone
How the fuck she get the codes, I don't know
Next thing, she laying in the hotel lobby, spotted me
Tipping the doorman, holding hands with my bitch besides me
My heart drop, everything stops, scared to death
Told my broad to keep it moving, cause I just got knocked
Don't turn around, as soon she did, she bust a shot
Plus she talk, security drop when she touch the glock
I had the gum-face on, long face on
Didn't say shit, not even cough or spit, my bitch was gone
There goes the car, house, rhyme boats or jewelry
Court date judges, my shorty tried to screw me
In the second verse, Ghostface tells a story of being caught cheating by his girlfriend, who then attempts to kill him and steals his possessions. He feels powerless in the situation and watches as his life comes crashing down around him, including the loss of his material possessions and legal troubles resulting from his girlfriend's actions.
Over, and then my life (the masquerade)
I know it's over (the masquerade)
Over (over) my my my good day is over
The final lines of the song reiterate the finality of the situation and the feeling of defeat. The 'good day' has come to an end and there's nothing left to do but face the consequences of one's actions.
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Written by: Allie Wrubel, Dennis Coles, Herbert Magidson, Kevin M Hansford
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