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
Not Your Average Girl
Ghostface Killah Lyrics
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Shareefa, oh
From the blocking, to the dropping
I need a girl that's stacking and popping
When I come in late, she's not clocking
Not in the crib, throwing 'round pots and
Nice girl, that's clean, that was raised to cook
Biting on a pen, thin glasses on
French type frames by Yves Saint Laurent
Say hey pretty mama, do you fit the bill
Do you got what it take for you to fit in my wheel?
Would you bust that steel if, niggas came to kill me
Protect that safe, baby, dag, that's filthy
Whoa, somebody let her know up in here
He like Papa Smurf, I'm like Papa Bear
I'm just looking for a queen, so I can rock her ear
Tell her P. Tone in here, I got her locked this year
I'm not your average girl
I be your Bonnie right beside you
No need to worry, boo, I got you, yeah
I'm not your average girl
See me without you is unlikely
Them other bitches they night like me, oh, wow
You can have keys to the boat, money follow me
I got the cheese and the yolk, plus the juice
That's fresh squeeze with the pulp, mama got a big butt
Tiffany chain, the stones freeze in the throat
Love to hold my hand, stepping off planes from D.R.
Luggage with a big black tan
Whatcha gonna do? You or him, me or you?
Fucking with him, you look mad pitiful
Boo, I'm not the type that be slobbing down hoochies
Looking at these hoes, eyes low like Droopy
Tugging on my jacket til the lights come on
We run trains on them bitches, never ice they arm
That's a no-no, chicken heads looking for a come up
In the club, 'oh my God', now they wanna run up
Nagging til the sun up, shut up, I'm not a double-up, boo
Go get your feet done, your toes, cuz they knuckles up
I'm not your average girl
I be your Bonnie right beside you
No need to worry, boo, I got you, yeah
I'm not your average girl
See me without you is unlikely
Them other bitches they night like me, oh, wow
Baby, baby, don't waste your towel
Looking any further cuz the girl is ours
Holds it down for you, any place, any time
You already know, I'm the one, yeah, I'm that
Fly girl, rider, just say the word
Anything pop off, it's us against the world
Such a hood girl, with that dirty loving that'll make your toes curl
Yo, relax and chill, analyze the story
Love, your boy Tone got mass appeal
All them other little players ain't as half as real
They just wanna get up in you like Mass & Gill
But me, I need a wisdom, play it like wifey
Well mannered, understand the kid and not bite me
All my real ladies, put your hands up
Holla at your boy, if you ain't a groupie, right now, stand up
I'm not your average girl
I be your Bonnie right beside you
No need to worry, boo, I got you, yeah
I'm not your average girl
See me without you is unlikely
Them other bitches they night like me, oh, wow
I'm not your average girl
I be your Bonnie right beside you
No need to worry, boo, I got you, yeah
I'm not your average girl
See me without you is unlikely
Them other bitches they night like me, oh, wow
The lyrics to "The Not" by Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, and The Notorious B.I.G. are a series of verses about the qualities they look for in a woman. Ghostface Killah raps about wanting a woman who is domestic but still attractive and independent enough to protect him in dangerous situations. Shareefa sings the chorus, declaring that she is not an average woman and that she will always be by her man's side. Raekwon's verse boasts about his wealth, including the keys to his boat and the luxury items he can provide for his woman. The Notorious B.I.G.'s verse contrasts with the others in that he talks about the importance of finding a woman who is faithful and committed to a long-term relationship.
The lyrics demonstrate how each of the three rappers' perspectives on what makes a woman special differ. Ghostface Killah emphasizes the need for a domestic and loyal woman who can also protect him in danger. Raekwon values a woman with physical beauty and material wealth to match his own. The Notorious B.I.G. values the consistency and commitment of a long-term relationship. Shareefa's chorus ties these themes together, asserting that she is uniquely loyal and supportive.
Overall, "The Not" is a song about the intricacies of relationships and what makes a woman special. Each rapper brings his own style and perspective to the song, painting a varied picture of what they are looking for in a partner.
Line by Line Meaning
From the blocking, to the dropping
From the hustle, to the grind
I need a girl that's stacking and popping
I need a woman who can handle her money and still look good
When I come in late, she's not clocking
She's not checking up on me when I'm running late
Not in the crib, throwing 'round pots and
Not making a mess in the kitchen
Nice girl, that's clean, that was raised to cook
A woman who knows how to keep things tidy and cook well
Be on the couch chilling, shorts on, reading a book
Relaxing at home in comfortable clothes, enjoying a good read
Biting on a pen, thin glasses on
Deep in thought, wearing thin-framed glasses
French type frames by Yves Saint Laurent
Designer glasses by Yves Saint Laurent
Say hey pretty mama, do you fit the bill
Asking if she meets the criteria he's looking for in a woman
Do you got what it take for you to fit in my wheel?
Do you have what it takes to be with me?
Would you bust that steel if, niggas came to kill me
Would you use a gun to protect me if my life was in danger?
Protect that safe, baby, dag, that's filthy
Keep the safe with all the money safe, that's a lot of money
Whoa, somebody let her know up in here
Let her know where she stands
He like Papa Smurf, I'm like Papa Bear
He's small like Papa Smurf, while I'm big like Papa Bear
I'm just looking for a queen, so I can rock her ear
Looking for a classy lady to share my life with
Tell her P. Tone in here, I got her locked this year
Let her know that I'm here to stay and I'll take care of her
You can have keys to the boat, money follow me
I'll give you access to my luxurious lifestyle
I got the cheese and the yolk, plus the juice
I have the money, the drugs, and the power
That's fresh squeeze with the pulp, mama got a big butt
I like my juice fresh with pulp and I also like a woman with a big butt
Tiffany chain, the stones freeze in the throat
Jewelry by Tiffany, with diamonds so clear they look frozen
Love to hold my hand, stepping off planes from D.R.
She loves to travel and hold my hand
Luggage with a big black tan
Big and black, the luggage looks expensive
Whatcha gonna do? You or him, me or you?
What are you going to choose? Him or me? You or I?
Fucking with him, you look mad pitiful
If you're with him, you look pathetic
Boo, I'm not the type that be slobbing down hoochies
Hey, I don't go around hooking up with random women
Looking at these hoes, eyes low like Droopy
Looking at these promiscuous women with sleepy eyes
Tugging on my jacket til the lights come on
Women are always vying for my attention
We run trains on them bitches, never ice they arm
We sleep around with women but don't rob them
That's a no-no, chicken heads looking for a come up
That's unacceptable, gold diggers trying to get rich
In the club, 'oh my God', now they wanna run up
In the club, women suddenly want to be with me
Nagging til the sun up, shut up, I'm not a double-up, boo
Nagging me all night, but I won't give in, I'm not a cheater, honey
Go get your feet done, your toes, cuz they knuckles up
Go get a pedicure, your toes look rough
Baby, baby, don't waste your towel
Don't waste your time on other women
Looking any further cuz the girl is ours
I've found the woman I want to be with
Holds it down for you, any place, any time
She'll support you no matter what
You already know, I'm the one, yeah, I'm that
You know I'm the best one for you
Fly girl, rider, just say the word
Attractive and adventurous woman, ready for anything
Anything pop off, it's us against the world
We're in this together, against all odds
Such a hood girl, with that dirty loving that'll make your toes curl
She's from the streets, but her passion is undeniable
Yo, relax and chill, analyze the story
Take a deep breath and think about the situation
Love, your boy Tone got mass appeal
I'm very popular and well-liked
All them other little players ain't as half as real
The other guys aren't as genuine as I am
They just wanna get up in you like Mass & Gill
They just want to sleep with you and move on
But me, I need a wisdom, play it like wifey
I want a woman with intelligence and who can act like a wife
Well mannered, understand the kid and not bite me
I want a woman who will behave well and understand me
All my real ladies, put your hands up
All the ladies who are genuine, raise your hands
Holla at your boy, if you ain't a groupie, right now, stand up
Come talk to me if you're not just following the crowd, stand up
I'm not your average girl
I'm not like other women you've met
I be your Bonnie right beside you
I'll be by your side, like Bonnie was for Clyde
No need to worry, boo, I got you, yeah
Don't worry, I'll take care of you
See me without you is unlikely
I need you, I can't imagine life without you
Them other bitches they night like me, oh, wow
No one else can compare to me
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Delisha Thomas, Corey Burton, Shareefa Cooper, Marc Shemer, Dennis Coles, Dexter Wansel, Leon Huff, Kenny Gamble
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