Dennis Coles (born May 9, 1970), better known by his stage name Ghostface K… Read Full Bio ↴Dennis Coles (born May 9, 1970), better known by his stage name Ghostface Killah, is an American rapper and member of the Wu-Tang Clan. After the group achieved breakthrough success with their 1993 debut, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) , the members went on to pursue solo careers to varying levels of success. Ghostface Killah debuted his solo-career in 1996 with Ironman, which was well received by music critics. He would continue his career, creating additional award-winning albums over the following years such as Supreme Clientele, Fishscale, More Fish, and The Big Doe Rehab.

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

Return of the Iron Man
Ghostface Killah Lyrics

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I believe I believe
Tto neomeojiji anha
I believe I believe
Tto nunmureun eobseo
Naeirui taeyangi tteul georan geol neodo algo isseo
You never cry

Nan eodikkaji watneunji

Neon eodijjeuminji
Al su eobtneun duryeoumi
Nae ape seo itji
Nan tto eodum sok neoui soneul chaja
Nega neukkyeojil ttaen biroso haneureul nara Fly
Ne gaseume geu kkumeul geuryeo
Himi deul ttaen gikkeoi badadeuryeo
Naui neolpeun eokkaewa gaseumi jichin neol gamssani
Neon amugeotdo duryeoulge eobseo
Ani jeonhyeo ul piryo eobseo
On sesangi neol hyanghae noraehae

I believe I believe
Tto neomeojiji anha
I believe I believe
Tto nunmureun eobseo
Naeirui taeyangi tteul georan geol neodo algo isseo
You never cry

You never cry
Kkaman bamhaneure deo balkge bichi naneun byeol hana
Ttak hanbeon neomeojyeosseul ppun tuk teolgo ireona
Himeul nae gwaenchanha
Yeogi naega itjanha
Neon geudaero areumdawo
Nunbusin chanranhan
Miraega nae nunape pyeolchyeojine
Naeditneun hangeoreum han georeummada
Geungjeongui eneoji nae mome gamssane
Barame jamsi sseureojin kkot
Hwaljjak pigi jeone
Onmomeul deonjyeo budichyeobwa

Keuge sorichyeo
Hanaman hanaman
Tto gieokhagil barae
Deo isang deo isang
Do seulpeumeun eobseo

Sesangi apeuge neol sogyeodo naega neol gamssalge
Nae kkumeul hyanghaeseo himchage nae onmomeul deonjyeo
Jeo neolpeun bada wiro geop eobsi daibinghae cheombeong
(I'm not afraid, I'm not afraid, I'm not afraid)
Ne nune goin neoui nunmul naega dakkajulge
Biga ol ttaen neoui usani dweeojulge
Nalgaereul hwaljjak pyeo

You've got to fly high
Sigani jinago seulpeumi jinamyeon

Sangcheodo sarajyeo
I believe I believe
Tto neomeojiji anha
I believe I believe
Tto nunmureun eobseo
Naeirui taeyangi tteul georan geol neodo algo isseo (You've got to fly okay)

You never cry
You never cry

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ghostface Killah's song, Return of the Iron Man, are about overcoming obstacles and staying strong in difficult times. The song starts with the repetition of "I believe" followed by "you never cry." This indicates that the singer has faith in themselves and the person they are addressing to get through their tough times without giving up or breaking down. The lyrics reveal that, despite the difficult situations they are facing, the singer believes in their ability to persevere and overcome them. They urge the person they are addressing to do the same.

Throughout the song, the singer talks about searching for someone in the darkness and finding them again. They also mention their dreams and how they will fly away to the sky. These parts of the song indicate that the singer is looking for hope and positivity even in the darkest of times. They continue to urge the person they are addressing to keep going, even if they feel like they cannot.

In conclusion, the lyrics of Return of the Iron Man by Ghostface Killah are about perseverance, finding hope, and staying strong even in challenging times.

Line by Line Meaning

I believe I believe
I have faith in myself and my abilities

Tto neomeojiji anha
I won't fall down again

I believe I believe
I continue to have faith in myself and my abilities

Tto nunmureun eobseo
I don't shed any tears because I am strong

Naeirui taeyangi tteul georan geol neodo algo isseo
You also know that the sun will rise again tomorrow

You never cry
You, too, do not shed any tears because you also are strong

Nan eodikkaji watneunji
I wonder where I am headed in life

Neon eodijjeuminji
You're wondering where you're headed as well

Al su eobtneun duryeoumi
The fear that I can't overcome

Nae ape seo itji
It is close to me

Nan tto eodum sok neoui soneul chaja
I search for your hand in the darkness again

Nega neukkyeojil ttaen biroso haneureul nara Fly
When you feel it, fly high in the sky

Ne gaseume geu kkumeul geuryeo
Dig deep into your heart and realize your dream

Himi deul ttaen gikkeoi badadeuryeo
When it becomes tough, push through it

Naui neolpeun eokkaewa gaseumi jichin neol gamssani
With my narrow shoulders and my tired heart, I hug you

Neon amugeotdo duryeoulge eobseo
You are not afraid of anything

Ani jeonhyeo ul piryo eobseo
You don't need any explanations

On sesangi neol hyanghae noraehae
The whole world sings for you

You never cry
That's why you don't shed any tears

Kkaman bamhaneure deo balkge bichi naneun byeol hana
A star shining brighter in the deep night sky

Ttak hanbeon neomeojyeosseul ppun tuk teolgo ireona
I'll burst through the clouds, just like I did before

Himeul nae gwaenchanha
I'm okay with being hurt

Yeogi naega itjanha
I'm here

Neon geudaero areumdawo
You are still as beautiful as ever

Nunbusin chanranhan
Bright, shining

Miraega nae nunape pyeolchyeojine
Your bright image is imprinted in my eyes

Naeditneun hangeoreum han georeummada
Every step that I take

Geungjeongui eneoji nae mome gamssane
My chest bursts with emotions

Barame jamsi sseureojin kkot
The flower swaying in the wind for a moment

Hwaljjak pigi jeone
Before it falls to the ground

Onmomeul deonjyeo budichyeobwa
Catch it with your heart

Keuge sorichyeo
Yell it out loud

Hanaman hanaman
Again and again

Tto gieokhagil barae
I wish to remember

Deo isang deo isang
More and more

Do seulpeumeun eobseo
No more sadness

Sesangi apeuge neol sogyeodo naega neol gamssalge
Even when the world hurts you, I will hold you

Nae kkumeul hyanghaeseo himchage nae onmomeul deonjyeo
I take a deep breath, holding on to my dream

Jeo neolpeun bada wiro geop eobsi daibinghae cheombeong
In the vast ocean, I will dive without hesitation

(I'm not afraid, I'm not afraid, I'm not afraid)
I am not scared

Ne nune goin neoui nunmul naega dakkajulge
I will catch your tears that fall before your eyes

Biga ol ttaen neoui usani dweeojulge
When it rains, I will cover you

Nalgaereul hwaljjak pyeo
Spread your wings and fly

You've got to fly high
You must soar to great heights

Sigani jinago seulpeumi jinamyeon
If time passes or if you become sad

Sangcheodo sarajyeo
Everything will be resolved

I believe I believe
I have faith in myself and my abilities

Tto neomeojiji anha
I won't fall down again

I believe I believe
I continue to have faith in myself and my abilities

Tto nunmureun eobseo
I don't shed any tears because I am strong

Naeirui taeyangi tteul georan geol neodo algo isseo (You've got to fly okay)
You know that the sun will rise again tomorrow, so you must continue to soar

You never cry
You, too, do not shed any tears because you also are strong

Writer(s): Ghostface Killah

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