Ms. Sweetwater
Ghostface Killah Lyrics


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If they're spending a long and involved evening with Layana Sweetwaters
Tony Starks is abruptly awaken by his chauffeur
To discover that the key to his fishscale aquarium was missing
And Ms. Sweetwaters was nowhere to be found




Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Ghostface Killah's song "Ms. Sweetwater" depict a situation where the singer, Tony Starks (Ghostface Killah's alter ego), spends a passionate and intense evening with a woman named Layana Sweetwaters. However, this pleasant experience is abruptly disrupted when Tony wakes up to find his chauffeur informing him that the key to his fishscale aquarium is missing and Layana Sweetwaters has vanished. This sudden turn of events suggests that Layana may have stolen the key and disappeared, leaving Tony bewildered and in search of answers.


The lyrics create a sense of intrigue and mystery surrounding Layana Sweetwaters. Her presence in the song represents a mysterious and alluring figure who captivates Tony's attention. The theft of the fishscale aquarium key adds an element of betrayal, leaving Tony feeling deceived and on a quest for the truth. The lyrics' brevity and evocative language emphasize the unexpected nature of Layana's actions and leave listeners curious about her motivations and intentions.


Overall, "Ms. Sweetwater" presents a character-driven narrative that explores themes of love, trust, and deception. It showcases Ghostface Killah's storytelling abilities as he weaves a vivid and suspenseful tale through his lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

If they're spending a long and involved evening with Layana Sweetwaters
If someone is having a detailed and extended encounter with Layana Sweetwaters


Tony Starks is abruptly awaken by his chauffeur
Tony Starks is suddenly awakened by his driver


To discover that the key to his fishscale aquarium was missing
To realize that the key to his high-quality aquarium was gone


And Ms. Sweetwaters was nowhere to be found
And Layana Sweetwaters was not present




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Written by: Ken Lewis

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