Mighty Healthy
Ghostface Killah Lyrics


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Both hands clusty, chillin' wit' my man Rusty low down
Blew off the burner kinda dusty
The world can't touch Ghost, purple tape Rae co-host
Monty Hall expo, intellect you red pro
Son trifling fuck, wildflower on the cycling
Pick up the brew thought I was Michael an'
Mics are writin' pool, now, I'm into Iron Duals
Turn-ons the Earth's whoopee, she out of law school
In hale break beats of hell A-Alikes propel parallel
Duracell night, you flash a burnt cell
Snap out of CandyLand, kids the old rumor is
Blacks become immune to shit, we never did like
Eati' dead birds chose the pharmacy over herbs
Men marrying men, ill they got the herbs pulsar
Scissor hand wig vanished in the winter
Livin' off land you goddamn right I fuck fans king me
Check checkmate props like the micro chip founder
Neck to neck stocks with Bill Gates now

When we hug these mics we get busy
Come and have a good time with G-O-D
Make you snap your fingers or wiggle
Scream, shout, laugh and just giggle
Shake that body, party that body
Don't fuck with Ghost you'll feel sorry
That's word, I'm not the herb
Understand what I'm sayin'

Hit mics like Ted Koppel, rifle expert
Let off the Eiffel, burn a flag in the grass it's spiteful
Ringleader set it off, rap Derek Jeter
Culprit, prince of the game wish you could see us
We lay low glitter wax full bangles
Priceless rolls, lay around the God get tangled
Woolly hair, eyes fiery red, feet made of brass
Twelve men, following me, it be the God staff
Move, every script's like Miramax
Smash the big boy totaled it, will shot fear effects
Son beamin' wifee on the beach, sippin' Zima
Wu 'binos, to latinos, we bust Selena
Over night, God schedules, fed ex
Pretty soloette velvet nice DNA scroll genetics
Too hot, to handle one thought scrambling the mandolin
Hundred game Wilt Chamberlain, smack em, say when
He rolling up, face wrinkled up, hands is on his nuts
Yo kid stop frontin' on the ground before you get touched




It's Canada Dry cess, obsessed with Allah's sun
We want rye, we want it so bad we might cry

Overall Meaning

In Ghostface Killah's song "Mighty Healthy," the lyrics paint a vivid picture of his life and experiences. The opening lines refer to his friend Rusty and a "burner," which is a gun. He then asserts that the "world can't touch Ghost," which is his rap moniker. His co-host on the track is Raekwon, who is referred to as "purple tape Rae" in reference to his classic debut album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx which was released on purple cassette tape. Ghostface also references the Monty Hall expo, which is likely a nod to the game show host Monty Hall and the concept of a trade show or exposition. He then asserts his intelligence, saying he is a "red pro," a play on words referring to being a professional and the school of thought known as "Red" which blends Marxism and Maoism.


Further into the song, Ghostface criticizes societal issues and praises his own lifestyle. He mentions eating "dead birds," which could refer to the consumption of fast food or unhealthy eating habits in general. He also expresses his disapproval of people choosing modern medicine over traditional herbal remedies. In contrast, he boasts about his own self-sufficiency, claiming he lives "off the land" and has fans. He also asserts his own success and refers to himself as "king."


The chorus of the song encourages listeners to dance and have a good time, with Ghostface proclaiming himself as God (G-O-D). The lyrics throughout the song are often written in a stream-of-consciousness style, jumping from one topic to the next with quick associations and clever wordplay.


Line by Line Meaning

Both hands clusty, chillin' wit' my man Rusty low down
Hands are dirty and holding weapons, hanging out with a friend named Rusty who is involved in illegal activities


Blew off the burner kinda dusty
Discharged the gun and it is now covered in dust


The world can't touch Ghost, purple tape Rae co-host
No one can compare to Ghostface Killah, he's doing his thing alongside fellow Wu-Tang Clan rapper Raekwon on their album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx (dubbed 'the Purple Tape')


Monty Hall expo, intellect you red pro
Monty Hall dealt with games and probabilities and Ghostface strives for intelligent rhymes


Son trifling fuck, wildflower on the cycling
Calling someone a worthless person who acts impulsively, while comparing them to a beautiful flower that grows freely


Pick up the brew thought I was Michael an'
Picked up alcohol at a store and felt confident like basketball legend Michael Jordan


Mics are writin' pool, now, I'm into Iron Duals
Ghostface views microphones as writing tools and now he's into rhyming battles (Iron Duals)


Turn-ons the Earth's whoopee, she out of law school
Girls who are excited by inexpensive things turn him on, he's not interested in someone who graduated from law school


In hale break beats of hell A-Alikes propel parallel
Breathing in the hard hitting beats of Hell, the rap group A-Alikes have the same motivation and direction as Ghostface


Duracell night, you flash a burnt cell
The night is full of energy like a Duracell battery, and someone's phone battery is dead from overuse


Snap out of CandyLand, kids the old rumor is
Stop living in a perfect fantasy world, the rumor that black people are immune to some things is old and untrue


Blacks become immune to shit, we never did like
Black people never liked things that were assumed to be a part of their culture


Eati' dead birds chose the pharmacy over herbs
Choosing unhealthy eating habits and prescription drugs instead of natural remedies


Men marrying men, ill they got the herbs pulsar
People who disapprove of same-sex marriage believe they're ill because they're attracted to the same sex and are going against nature


Scissor hand wig vanished in the winter
Someone's wig and fake nails were lost in the winter storm


Livin' off land you goddamn right I fuck fans king me
Living off the land and being self-sufficient is something he's proud of, and he's declaring himself the champion (like in a game of chess) for his large fanbase


Check checkmate props like the micro chip founder
He's declaring victory over his opponents and giving himself credit like a successful tech founder


Neck to neck stocks with Bill Gates now
He's on the same level of success as Bill Gates


When we hug these mics we get busy
When they're holding microphones, they're unstoppable


Come and have a good time with G-O-D
Come join the fun of the Wu-Tang Clan, where they consider themselves Gods of the rap game


Make you snap your fingers or wiggle
He's going to make people feel the rhythm of the music and dance


Scream, shout, laugh and just giggle
He wants people to express themselves freely and have a great time


Shake that body, party that body
Celebrate and dance to the music


Don't fuck with Ghost, you'll feel sorry
Don't mess with Ghostface or you'll regret it


That's word, I'm not the herb
This is the truth, he's not a marijuana user (herb)


Understand what I'm sayin'
He wants people to listen and comprehend his message


Hit mics like Ted Koppel, rifle expert
He's as skilled in rapping as Ted Koppel is in journalism, plus he's also a sharpshooter


Let off the Eiffel, burn a flag in the grass it's spiteful
Like the Eiffel tower lights up, he's firing off his weapon (as a metaphor), burning the American flag on the ground which is considered a spiteful act


Ringleader set it off, rap Derek Jeter
Ghostface is the leader of the pack, starting off the verse like Derek Jeter leads the baseball team


Culprit, prince of the game wish you could see us
He's guilty of being too good at the rap game, and wants people to witness their greatness


We lay low glitter wax full bangles
They're staying quiet and out of the spotlight, but still have flashy jewelry


Priceless rolls, lay around the God get tangled
Expensive cars are plentiful around Ghostface, he has so many he's tripping over them


Woolly hair, eyes fiery red, feet made of brass
Describing himself as having black, curly hair, intimidating red eyes, and feet made of brass which could mean he's got a strong foundation like in the phrase 'feet of clay'


Twelve men, following me, it be the God staff
He's walking with twelve people who are following him, like he's their leader and they're his staff (like Moses in the Bible)


Move, every script's like Miramax
Just like Miramax studios produces hit films, every song he writes is a banger


Smash the big boy totaled it, will shot fear effects
He recklessly drives a vehicle and crashes it, making everyone afraid of his reckless behavior


Son beamin' wifee on the beach, sippin' Zima
Ghostface's son is happily spending time with his wife on the beach, drinking Zima (an alcoholic drink from the 90s)


Wu 'binos, to latinos, we bust Selena
From white Wu-Tang Clan members to Latin Americans, everyone loves the late musician Selena Quintanilla and they all love to blast her music


Over night, God schedules, fed ex
God's schedule moves too fast, it's like Fedex overnight delivery (things happen quickly)


Pretty soloette velvet nice DNA scroll genetics
He's describing a beautiful woman who is attracted to him and possesses good genes


Too hot, to handle one thought scrambling the mandolin
He's so good it's hard to handle, he can make any thought sound amazing (mandolin represents that which is difficult to play)


Hundred game Wilt Chamberlain, smack em, say when
Like the famous basketball player, he's good at playing a lot of games, and he declares victory whenever he wins


He rolling up, face wrinkled up, hands is on his nuts
A guy is rolling up to him, displaying aggression with his face and clutching his genitals


Yo kid stop frontin' on the ground before you get touched
The man shouldn't act tough, or else he'll get beat up


It's Canada Dry cess, obsessed with Allah's sun
The marijuana they're smoking is low quality (dry) and they're preoccupied with Allah (which may appear to be involved with religious purification)


We want rye, we want it so bad we might cry
They're craving Rye Whiskey so much, they may get emotional about it




Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dennis Coles, Herbert Rooney, Herbert Louis Rooney, Leigh Crizoe, Ronald Bean

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DAM

Both hands clusty, chillin' wit' my man Rusty low down
Blew off the burner kinda dusty
The world can't touch Ghost, purple tape Rae co-host
Monty Hall expo, intellect you red pro
Son trifling fuck, wildflower on the cycling
Pick up the brew thought I was Michael an'
Mics are writin' pool, now, I'm into Iron Duals
Turn-ons the Earth's whoopee, she out of law school
In hale break beats of hell A-Alikes propel parallel
Duracell night, you flash a burnt cell
Snap out of CandyLand, kids the old rumor is
Blacks become immune to shit, we never did like
Eati' dead birds chose the pharmacy over herbs
Men marrying men, ill they got the herbs pulsar
Scissor hand wig vanished in the winter
Livin' off land you goddamn right I fuck fans king me
Check checkmate props like the micro chip founder
Neck to neck stocks with Bill Gates now
When we hug these mics we get busy
Come and have a good time with G-O-D
Make you snap your fingers or wiggle
Scream, shout, laugh and just giggle
Shake that body, party that body
Don't fuck with Ghost you'll feel sorry
That's word, I'm not the herb
Understand what I'm sayin'
Hit mics like Ted Koppel, rifle expert
Let off the Eiffel, burn a flag in the grass it's spiteful
Ringleader set it off, rap Derek Jeter
Culprit, prince of the game wish you could see us
We lay low glitter wax full bangles
Priceless rolls, lay around the God get tangled
Woolly hair, eyes fiery red, feet made of brass
Twelve men, following me, it be the God staff
Move, every script's like Miramax
Smash the big boy totaled it, will shot fear effects
Son beamin' wifee on the beach, sippin' Zima
Wu 'binos, to latinos, we bust Selena
Over night, God schedules, fed ex
Pretty soloette velvet nice DNA scroll genetics
Too hot, to handle one thought scrambling the mandolin
Hundred game Wilt Chamberlain, smack em, say when
He rolling up, face wrinkled up, hands is on his nuts
Yo kid stop frontin' on the ground before you get touched
It's Canada Dry cess, obsessed with Allah's sun
We want rye, we want it so bad we might cry



All comments from YouTube:

Dwa Pak

idk how many people are gonna agree with me here but I think ghostface at least deserves a mention when it comes to arguments about who's the GOAT. He's got the flow, charisma, originality, lyricism, beats, a bunch of classic albums and he's still releasing good music 17 years after Supreme Clientelle

Rico Salvaje

ghost is def up there with nas biggie 2pac

Estevan Gandara

i would agree ghost is my 2nd favorite rapper next to Nas

MrHazyDayz

+Dwa Pak He was 'best rapper alive' in the mid-2000s

Tr'e Asun☀️#7

Rs

Michael Mugo

Yo ghost up there cuz great story teller and lyricist. His style is completely original like you said and I fuck wit any project he puts out. Ghostface is a true talent and his impression will always be felt for time to come.

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Under Construction

One of the best HipHop songs ever made

Thoughts Eye Manifest

This man is speaking in code. Watching The Wu Tang Clan mini series on Hulu and looking at who Dennis Coles is and where and how he grew up and what his priorities were (taking care of family) and then listening to his solo projects. When you take away the moniker and entertainment imagery of GFK as a brand name, what you're left with is Dennis Coles, an absolute genius and prophet of written word and poetry. Honestly, to decipher just this piece of rhyme scheme in "Mighty Healthy", it's taken folks in the comment section years to put his phrasings together and decipher the meaning, I've had this album since the day it dropped and I am still coming back to lyric pages to read and look shit up he's referring to on Google. This man is speaking in absolute code on such a profound level that I don't think is appreciated. Some might say, "its just a rap song, don't over think it", but when scholars discovered and began deciphering and breaking down William Shakespeare, they realized they were analyzing written word of someone who deeply understood the world and human nature on a world level...folks are STILL analyzing Shakespeare and finding new meanings and interpretations. GFK is probably one of the top 10 literary figures in history and he hasn't even been studied on a deeper level yet. The man is a story teller on a world class level. I said it.

Tommy Udo

You buggin

J.

True Indeed God!

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