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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Damn, this is for all my women thats been going through the struggle
On welfare, living the rough life
It's gone be alright
That's right
This is how we gone do it
I want you to explain your story
Then I'ma tell you mine
[Chorus: Megan Rochell]
Hustling, striving, struggling surviving (Momma, momma)
Never realizing, that you were a diamond (momma, momma)
Through the sun, or the rain, through the pain I'ma hold you down (hold you down)
Through the good, or the bad times (I got love for you)
The stress and the heart aches (so much love for you)
[Ghostface]
It's not ya momma fault
It's ya fathers fault
It's your fathers fault your mother is an alcoholic
Confusing the brain from the booze and the pain
And plus he cheated on her, beated on her, smack dead in the rain
She Lost her first child in 74
And that lead to nervous breakdowns bicardi dark she downin it raw
She can't take it she constantly cryin fallin down on her knees
Like help me lord please I'm ready to leave
All she needed was somebody to rub her feet
Give her a nice hug and rescue her from off these streets
[Chorus]
[Ghostface]
I been sent by an angel to snatch you up
Take you way above the clouds and back you up
At night you can lay in my arms feel the heart beating
Don status in the sheets I'm keeping you warm
Ain't no nigga gone do what I do
I'ma take care of you and ya kids
Take the bent and go handle ya biz
The bills is paid,the cable back on
I quote you know the seeds want they nickelodeon on
I'm not ashamed to sport you
Floss you or gloss you out
Fat, skinny out of shape I'll Dior you out
[Chorus]
[Ghostface]
In the hood there's a struggle
My girls is in trouble
She lacking guidance in the mind shes blinded and puzzled
Her pops never showed her the ropes
Her moms raised mad kids on her own
She never had a strong man in her home
[Meagan Rochell]
Nothing in this life, sun don't always shine
But it can't rain all the time (everything gone be alright)
Somebody sees your pain
You will never hurt again
I see you momma
I see you momma
You can cry yours eyes (cry your eyes)
It will be alright (it will be alright)
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Ghostface Killah's song "Momma" are a tribute to all the women who have struggled in life and their hardships. In the first verse, Ghostface highlights how sometimes the root of a mother's struggle is the father's fault. He mentions how a mother may turn to alcoholism when her husband cheats on her and beats her. Ghostface also relays the mother's pain of losing her first child and how this led to a nervous breakdown. Throughout the verse, he emphasizes how these mothers only needed support, and someone to rescue them from the streets.
In the second verse, Ghostface acknowledges the struggles of a girl who is lacking guidance and is clueless about her life. He emphasizes how as a strong man, he will take care of her and her children and make sure that their basic needs are fulfilled. The song's chorus is sung by Megan Rochell, where she talks about how even though life has its challenges, someone will always see your pain and hold your hand through the tough times. The lyrics provide a sense of hope and support for those facing struggles, and hope that things will get better.
Line by Line Meaning
Damn, this is for all my women thats been going through the struggle
This song is dedicated to all women who have been going through difficult times
On welfare, living the rough life
These women are often living on welfare, struggling to make ends meet
It's gone be alright
Things will get better
That's right
I'm emphasizing that it will be alright
This is how we gone do it
I have a plan to help these women
I want you to explain your story
I want to hear these women's stories so I can help them in the best way possible
Then I'ma tell you mine
After you tell me your story, I will share my own experiences
Hustling, striving, struggling surviving (Momma, momma)
This line is acknowledging the hard work and perseverance that these women have to do just to survive
Never realizing, that you were a diamond (momma, momma)
These women don't always realize their own worth, but they are precious like diamonds
Through the sun, or the rain, through the pain I'ma hold you down (hold you down)
I will be there to support and comfort you through the good and bad times
Through the good, or the bad times (I got love for you)
I will always love and care for you, even in the toughest times
The stress and the heart aches (so much love for you)
I understand the pain and struggles you go through, and I will be there to support you through it all
It's not ya momma fault
Your mother isn't to blame for the difficulties you face
It's ya fathers fault
Your father is responsible for some of the problems your family has gone through
It's your fathers fault your mother is an alcoholic
Your father's abusive behavior has driven your mother to drink
Confusing the brain from the booze and the pain
Alcohol is exacerbating your mother's mental health issues
And plus he cheated on her, beated on her, smack dead in the rain
Your father was abusive and unfaithful to your mother, causing significant emotional pain
She Lost her first child in 74
Your mother suffered the tragedy of losing a child in 1974
And that lead to nervous breakdowns bicardi dark she downin it raw
This loss of your sibling led your mother to suffer from mental breakdowns and drink heavily
She can't take it she constantly cryin fallin down on her knees
Your mother is overwhelmed and often breaks down in tears, feeling helpless
Like help me lord please I'm ready to leave
She is begging for divine intervention to release her from her suffering
All she needed was somebody to rub her feet
Your mother just needed someone to care for her and show her love and kindness
Give her a nice hug and rescue her from off these streets
Simple gestures of affection and support would go a long way in helping your mother feel better
I been sent by an angel to snatch you up
I believe that I have been called to help you through your struggles
Take you way above the clouds and back you up
I will support and uplift you to help you reach your fullest potential
At night you can lay in my arms feel the heart beating
I will provide a safe and loving environment for you to find comfort in
Don status in the sheets I'm keeping you warm
I will make sure that you are physically and emotionally taken care of
Ain't no nigga gone do what I do
I am the only one who can provide the kind of love and support that you need
I'ma take care of you and ya kids
I will make sure that you and your children are provided for
Take the bent and go handle ya biz
I will take care of the practical matters so that you can focus on yourself and your family
The bills is paid,the cable back on
I will take care of the bills and other financial issues to make sure that you can live comfortably
I quote you know the seeds want they nickelodeon on
I understand that your children need entertainment and am willing to provide for them
I'm not ashamed to sport you
I am proud to be with you and support you, no matter what other people may think
Floss you or gloss you out
I will make sure that you are looking your best and feeling confident
Fat, skinny out of shape I'll Dior you out
No matter what size or shape you are, I will take care of you and help you feel beautiful
In the hood there's a struggle
I know that life in the inner city can be very difficult
My girls is in trouble
I understand that many women in the community are facing tough times
She lacking guidance in the mind shes blinded and puzzled
These women often lack direction and guidance, causing confusion and uncertainty
Her pops never showed her the ropes
Many of these women have grown up without strong father figures to show them how to navigate life
Her moms raised mad kids on her own
These women's mothers have had to work hard to raise their families alone
She never had a strong man in her home
Many of these women have never had positive male role models to look up to
Nothing in this life, sun don't always shine
Life can be difficult and full of challenges
But it can't rain all the time (everything gone be alright)
Eventually, things will get better and the sun will come out
Somebody sees your pain
I understand the pain you are going through
You will never hurt again
I will do everything in my power to make sure you never have to suffer again
I see you momma
I am here for you and I understand your struggles
You can cry yours eyes (cry your eyes)
It's okay to let your emotions out and express your pain
It will be alright (it will be alright)
Things will get better and we'll get through this together
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SHAFFER SMITH, ERIC PALMER, DAVID AXELROD, DENNIS DAVID COLES
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