Pieces to the Puzzle
Ghostface Killah Lyrics


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Ayo a knight locked up in the cage, I'm enraged
But plenty of time to think of my position
This cop is corrupt, he gotta be in the mix of shit
He set me up so this nigga be fixin' shit
So I took out his competition
So he's my competition, that makes my decision
Easy, he gotta be the lord of the drugs
And that's Bamboo's man, that's where he stands
He played both sides of the fence on some real-real shit
Counterfeit thug, tryna play legit
Seen the bars slide open as I bought off a bail
I seen Bamboo waitin' as I exit the jail
She said, "Please Ton', you gots to go
You can't stay around this part of town." Already know
I'm blowin' bail, headin' up north, free in the country
She gave me a hug and a big stack of money

Sometimes you gotta figure out the pieces to the puzzle
Right in front of your face, stop the hustle
Take off the muzzle, let the dogs bark
Clear your mind, bring the light to the dark
Sometimes you gotta figure out the pieces to the puzzle
Right in front of your face, stop the hustle
Take off the muzzle, let the dogs bark
Clear your mind, bring the light to the dark

My cash missin', my lab different
Where the fuck is Bamboo? She need an ass whippin'
I was told Ton' was home, I'm way past fifth and
Guess it's time to get in my zone, this my last mission
Did what I could do with this pump and I'm like fuck it
Feelin' like Hammer on crutches, he can't touch this
Illustrious, multi movements
I drew the blueprints but now it's time for improvements
Press his peoples, left a message, nothin' peaceful
Shit police do, we could never be a equal
Execution, I get it in, retribution
Best solution, get up close when you're shootin'
Shit for realler, I'm mad raw with a killer
What's even iller, I knew the boss since Thriller
'Til we're even, I guess it's gon' be grievin'
A lot can change in 36 seasons

Sometimes you gotta figure out the pieces to the puzzle
Right in front of your face, stop the hustle
Take off the muzzle, let the dogs bark
Clear your mind, bring the light to the dark
Sometimes you gotta figure out the pieces to the puzzle
Right in front of your face, stop the hustle




Take off the muzzle, let the dogs bark
Clear your mind, bring the light to the dark

Overall Meaning

The song "Pieces to the Puzzle" by Ghostface Killah describes the story of a man who has been locked up in a cage and has plenty of time to think about his position. He believes that he has been set up by a corrupt cop who is in the mix of drugs. He takes out the competition of this cop, who he believes is also his competition. He then decides to flee the town with the help of a woman named Bamboo, who gives him a hug and a stack of money.


In the second verse, the man realizes that his cash is missing and that Bamboo is nowhere to be found. He goes on a mission to find her, and when he does, he seeks revenge. He is angry that he has been used and feels that the only solution is to get even. The song ends with the message that sometimes you have to figure out the pieces to the puzzle, and that it's essential to clear your mind to bring light to the dark.


The song uses vivid metaphors and imagery to provide a compelling narrative. Ghostface Killah's powerful and dynamic lyrics serve to engage the listener, while the storytelling elements add an extra layer of depth to the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Ayo a knight locked up in the cage, I'm enraged
I am currently imprisoned and angry about it, feeling trapped like a knight in a cage.


But plenty of time to think of my position
Being locked up gives me plenty of time to reflect on my situation and what got me here.


This cop is corrupt, he gotta be in the mix of shit
I believe that the police officer responsible for my imprisonment is corrupt and involved in illegal activity.


He set me up so this nigga be fixin' shit
I am convinced that this cop framed me for a crime he committed, trying to cover his tracks.


So I took out his competition
In retaliation, I eliminated someone who was competing with the corrupt cop.


So he's my competition, that makes my decision
The corrupt cop is now my competition, which makes it easy for me to decide to take him out as well.


Easy, he gotta be the lord of the drugs
I have determined that the cop in question is the main supplier of illegal drugs in the area.


And that's Bamboo's man, that's where he stands
It turns out that the cop is associated with Bamboo, which explains why they set me up in the first place.


Counterfeit thug, tryna play legit
The corrupt cop is pretending to be a law-abiding citizen but is actually a fake tough guy.


Seen the bars slide open as I bought off a bail
I was able to get out of jail by paying bail.


I seen Bamboo waitin' as I exit the jail
When I was released, Bamboo was there to meet me.


She said, "Please Ton', you gots to go
Bamboo urged me to leave the area and not stick around.


My cash missin', my lab different
Upon returning home, I noticed that my money and laboratory were both missing, indicating that I had been betrayed.


Where the fuck is Bamboo? She need an ass whippin'
I am angry and want to physically harm Bamboo for her betrayal.


Did what I could do with this pump and I'm like fuck it
I did what I could with my gun but ultimately decided it wasn't worth it.


Press his peoples, left a message, nothin' peaceful
I tried to intimidate the corrupt cop's associates by leaving them a threatening message.


Shit police do, we could never be a equal
I acknowledge that I cannot go up against corrupt police and expect to be on equal footing.


Execution, I get it in, retribution
I am seeking retribution through violent means, possibly execution of those who have wronged me.


What's even iller, I knew the boss since Thriller
Even more ironic, I had a longstanding relationship with the person who betrayed me.


A lot can change in 36 seasons
I am reflecting on how much things can change over time, even in just 36 seasons (presumably years).


Sometimes you gotta figure out the pieces to the puzzle
The overarching theme of the song, that sometimes in life we need to solve a complex puzzle to move forward or get what we want.


Right in front of your face, stop the hustle
The solution to one's problems or the next step forward might be in plain sight, but we need to stop being busy and take time to see it.


Take off the muzzle, let the dogs bark
Don't silence yourself or others who are trying to communicate, let them speak out.


Clear your mind, bring the light to the dark
When faced with a difficult problem, it's important to clear your mind and analyze things objectively to find the best solution.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANTHONY S. CRUZ, DENNIS D COLES, GINTAS JANUSONIS, JOSH D WERNER, WESLEY MINGUS

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