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
Marvel
Ghostface Killah Lyrics
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Word, these bitches be bugging God
Reason why ain't got nothing to do with nothing
Yeah, check it out y'all one two
We back up in this joint! What?
Check the fly shit, yeah
Yo, black man watch out, she salt-water trout
Al Deuce dug her back out, inside the dugout
Heard the pussy was good, big niggas fell victim
Mentally stripped em one God turned Christian
She know magic, soaking wet pussy on the matress
Skin like Cleopatra's, the leading actress
She been fucking since we went to fourteen, look at Miss Thing
With a ponytail kept a jar of Vasoline
She's a big girl now, with a body that growl
Likewise murder trial, smile attract crowds
Most niggas, would light the lord over this broad
Big niggas in they drawers pose one knee on the floor
Little kids daydream of humping wildflower
Hanna Barbera faint I'm riding no Rivera
Fat-ass whips big asses, colorful lips
Wide hips, baller kits, chrome dipped wearing
blue kicks, plus jeans booming beats
Loud horn beeps, crowded streets, the fusion yo
the heat is on, never too black or too strong
In one hour Wu-Tang Clan is about to perform
Police barricade, sidewalk crowded like parades
The arena now present, de event of the decade
Long braids and fades, baldheads, spangle waves
extensions, nails Friday, just got paid
Headliner or marquee is the prime time rhyme crime family
That shines Godly light
Upon this hip-hop art form, yo Dunn
We can't be measured by no chart, the God brung
Never bust premature for sure
You want it raw, let me plant my dynamite bitch
deep inside your core, the explosion stops the menstruation
Causes stomach inflation
Patiently waiting nine months for deportation
Of the Earth from the Moon, black woman stay in tune
Yo God, let me pour y'all the science about the womb
It's a black hole for those who lose control
Fertile soil before you are wise
And spoiled many men and took many lives
And all you brothers changed sides
Only worth a decimal compared to those who died inside
In Ghostface Killah's song Marvel, he and RZA take on the theme of women and their power over men. Ghostface begins by warning black men to be careful of "salt-water trout" women who can mentally strip them and turn them into Christians. He describes a woman, who started out as a young teenager, with skin like Cleopatra's and knows how to use her soaking wet magic. This woman has a body that growls and an attractive smile, causing men to light the lord over her. Ghostface says he even knows little kids who daydream of being with her.
RZA comes in on the second verse, and he starts describing women as having big asses, wide hips, baller kits, and colorful lips. He also mentions how the Wu-Tang Clan is about to perform at an event, and the place is crowded with various types of black people. He continues the theme of women having power over men with references to their ability to "stop the menstruation" and create life inside the womb, which is like a "black hole for those who lose control." The lyrics suggest that women hold a certain type of power over men that can make them lose control and even change sides.
Overall, the song is an intense exploration of male desire and its relationship to women's power. The lyrics depict women as having a dangerous allure and even suggest that they can lead men to their downfall. While the lyrics themselves may be controversial, they speak to the complicated and sometimes painful realities of human relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Ghostface Killah opens the song with an expressive utterance.
Word, these bitches be bugging God
Reason why ain't got nothing to do with nothing
RZA acknowledges that women can be troublesome, but believes that their behavior isn't related to anything in particular.
Yeah, check it out y'all one two
We back up in this joint! What?
Check the fly shit, yeah
Don't black out on me
Ghostface Killah announces the return of the Wu-Tang Clan and encourages listeners to pay attention to the upcoming lyrics without getting overwhelmed.
Yo, black man watch out, she salt-water trout
Al Deuce dug her back out, inside the dugout
Heard the pussy was good, big niggas fell victim
Mentally stripped em one God turned Christian
She know magic, soaking wet pussy on the matress
Skin like Cleopatra's, the leading actress
She been fucking since we went to fourteen, look at Miss Thing
With a ponytail kept a jar of Vasoline
She's a big girl now, with a body that growl
Likewise murder trial, smile attract crowds
Most niggas, would light the lord over this broad
Big niggas in they drawers pose one knee on the floor
Little kids daydream of humping wildflower
Hanna Barbera faint I'm riding no Rivera
Ghostface Killah describes a woman who is highly sexual and uses her powers to manipulate men. He contrasts her beauty to that of Cleopatra, but suggests that she has been sexually active since she was young. She exerts control over men, which can lead to their downfall. He also references fictional characters to paint a vivid picture of his message.
Fat-ass whips big asses, colorful lips
Wide hips, baller kits, chrome dipped wearing
blue kicks, plus jeans booming beats
Loud horn beeps, crowded streets, the fusion yo
the heat is on, never too black or too strong
In one hour Wu-Tang Clan is about to perform
Police barricade, sidewalk crowded like parades
The arena now present, de event of the decade
Long braids and fades, baldheads, spangle waves
extensions, nails Friday, just got paid
Headliner or marquee is the prime time rhyme crime family
That shines Godly light
Upon this hip-hop art form, yo Dunn
We can't be measured by no chart, the God brung
Never bust premature for sure
You want it raw, let me plant my dynamite bitch
deep inside your core, the explosion stops the menstruation
Causes stomach inflation
Patiently waiting nine months for deportation
Of the Earth from the Moon, black woman stay in tune
Yo God, let me pour y'all the science about the womb
It's a black hole for those who lose control
Fertile soil before you are wise
And spoiled many men and took many lives
And all you brothers changed sides
Only worth a decimal compared to those who died inside
RZA reflects on the Wu-Tang Clan's popularity, peering into the vibrant atmosphere surrounding a performance. He exemplifies black culture and exemplifies the importance of respecting women, likening the womb to a black hole that can give life or death. He reflects on the lives that have been lost or changed by women, emphasizing the respect they deserve.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
Written by: Dennis David Coles, Robert F. Diggs
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lee Scott
This beat tho.... RZA is in my top 3 producers.
Dominique Jones
Slept on beat here
BUSTAcap
tha hardest beats.
Shaka Zulu
DJ Premo number 1, RZA number 2, DJ Paul number 3. Those are my top 3 producers 🤘🏼
Protons Electrons Always Cause Explosions ✌🏼
Greg Milo
#1 son
Ulises Corado
Top 2.. rock back and forth between RZA and DJ Premier
Zen
i love the way the beat just rides out like that
Richard Leahy
yeah lol, this is like one of the longest drawn out beats that definitely earns its length...like I always listen to the beginning when I up Ironman in my car
J Flatty
for over 3 minutes.. i love every second of it- only muggs is in the same realm when it comes to experimenting with sounds and beats
David Postma
I was 16 when i listened to this album an entire summer....25 years ago!!! Epic album !