Rise of the Ghostface Killah
Ghostface Killah Lyrics


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Medusa stare, my guns bust in silence
I'm a black vigilante killer, pro violence
It's the rebirth, born again
Rise through the vinyl spin
They took out Starks but the light shines within
It's the almighty rise of the murderous Ghostface
Bodies dropped in Owls, left a cold case
Colombian neckties from a black Gambino
Bodies get dumped in the black El Camino
It's Reno, gangster wars, money, power, respect
Revenge is felt like the heat from a tec
Tommy guns are irrelevant, I'm bulletproof now
I could fly through the air and duck your chick-a-pow
Black superhero, crime boss arch nemesis
Good vs. Evil since the first book of Genesis
Battle to the end that's the way of the thriller
And Starks is reborn as the Ghostface KILLAH
No one could get iller

Murders, bodies chopped into ziplocks
Kill or be killed on these cobblestone street blocks
Crime boss, I call warn the DeLucas
Watch my eyes turn red, I got a squad full of shooters
Murder, murder, kill, kill, kill
When the gas start to hum I put the spark to your grill

Late night, stuck in the limo
Hogtie the capo all up,
Beheaded the driver
Left the bitch in the back with no tongue as the survivor
Raw dog, spit in her mouth, disappear in a swarm of killer bees
Cripple 'em from they knees, take they legs out (Nigga you know the steez!)
I'm a nighthawk, eagle eye, power of mind control
Faster than the speed of light, you catch a big hole
Ruthless, six bodies hung in the meat room
The butcher shop, I call it the body shop
Start from the bottom, killin' all the way to the top
Carve my name in your skin, pull a stocking mask over your face for recognition
No time for remission, attack till there's no one left in the position
The return of the worst case scenario, uh
Ghostface attacks on land and now aerial

Murders, bodies chopped into ziplocks
Kill or be killed on these cobblestone street blocks
Crime boss, I call warn the DeLucas
Watch my eyes turn red, I got a squad full of shooters




Murder, murder, kill, kill, kill
When the gas start to hum I put the spark to your grill

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ghostface Killah and Apollo Brown's song "Rise of the Ghostface Killah" paint a picture of a ruthless vigilante killer in the midst of gangster wars, seeking revenge and power. The opening lines about the "Medusa stare" and silent guns describe the singer as a lethal and mysterious figure. He alludes to his violent tendencies by calling himself a "black vigilante killer, pro violence." He claims to have been reborn and risen through the "vinyl spin" even though his former identity as Starks had been taken out. The chorus repeats the theme of murders and killings, foreshadowing the violent acts that follow in the verses.


The second verse describes the Ghostface Killah's tactics, including his squad full of shooters, control over the minds of others, and ability to disappear like a swarm of killer bees. He boasts about his ruthlessness and carving his name in the skin of his victims. The reference to the "body shop" and "meat room" suggests that his killings involve dismemberment and mutilation. The last line about "attacks on land and now aerial" hints at his expanding reach and power.


Overall, the song glorifies violence and paints a disturbing picture of a killer willing to go to any lengths to attain power and respect.


Line by Line Meaning

Medusa stare, my guns bust in silence
I am a killer without fear or remorse, staring down my enemies with a deadly gaze and firing my weapons without making a sound.


I'm a black vigilante killer, pro violence
I am a vigilante who takes the law into my own hands, killing those who I believe deserve to die and supporting the use of violence to achieve my goals.


It's the rebirth, born again
I have been reborn, rising from the ashes of my past self to become an even more powerful and ruthless killer.


Rise through the vinyl spin
My music is a testament to my power and influence, propelling me to new heights of notoriety and fear.


They took out Starks but the light shines within
Although someone may have tried to kill me or take away my power, I remain strong and unbreakable because my true strength comes from within.


It's the almighty rise of the murderous Ghostface
I am a force to be reckoned with, a killer with no equal whose power and influence will not be denied.


Bodies dropped in Owls, left a cold case
I have killed many people and left a trail of unsolved murders behind me, filling the streets with fear and confusion.


Colombian neckties from a black Gambino
I have killed powerful and dangerous people, cutting their throats and leaving their bodies as a warning to others.


Bodies get dumped in the black El Camino
After I kill someone, I dispose of their body in a black car, leaving no trace of my crimes behind.


It's Reno, gangster wars, money, power, respect
I am engaged in a bloody turf war for control of the city, fighting for money, power, and respect.


Revenge is felt like the heat from a tec
I am driven by a thirst for revenge, and the feeling of satisfaction I get from taking revenge is like the heat I feel when I fire my weapon.


Tommy guns are irrelevant, I'm bulletproof now
I am so powerful and invincible that even traditional weapons like Tommy guns can't hurt me.


I could fly through the air and duck your chick-a-pow
I am so skilled and quick that I can dodge gunfire with ease, moving gracefully and effortlessly like a bird.


Black superhero, crime boss arch nemesis
I am a hero and a villain, a powerful crime boss who also opposes the forces of evil that threaten the city.


Good vs. Evil since the first book of Genesis
The battle between good and evil has been raging since the beginning of time, and I am a part of that eternal struggle.


Battle to the end that's the way of the thriller
My life is a constant battle, a never-ending thriller filled with suspense, danger, and excitement.


And Starks is reborn as the Ghostface KILLAH
I am Starks, risen from the dead to become the fearsome and unstoppable Ghostface KILLAH.


No one could get iller
None can match my power, skill, and deadliness.


Murders, bodies chopped into ziplocks
I have killed many people and disposed of their bodies in plastic bags, leaving no trace that they existed.


Kill or be killed on these cobblestone street blocks
The city is a dangerous place where only the strong survive, and I am prepared to kill or be killed.


Crime boss, I call warn the DeLucas
I am a powerful crime boss who can summon my followers, the DeLucas, to do my bidding.


Watch my eyes turn red, I got a squad full of shooters
When I am angry or feeling vengeful, my eyes turn red and I become a force to be reckoned with, aided by my team of skilled shooters.


When the gas start to hum I put the spark to your grill
When I am ready to kill, I light the fire of my explosive weapon, bringing swift and lethal justice to my enemies.


Late night, stuck in the limo
Sometimes I find myself trapped in a dangerous situation, like being stuck in a limousine with no escape.


Hogtie the capo all up,
Sometimes my enemies are too powerful to defeat through violence alone, so I restrain them and take away their power.


Beheaded the driver
Sometimes I need to resort to extreme measures, like beheading the driver of a car that poses a threat to me.


Left the bitch in the back with no tongue as the survivor
I am not afraid to be cruel and merciless, even to those who have survived my attacks.


Raw dog, spit in her mouth, disappear in a swarm of killer bees
I am unafraid of anything, even the most dangerous and unpredictable situations like being surrounded by a swarm of killer bees.


Cripple 'em from they knees, take they legs out (Nigga you know the steez!)
I have many methods for taking down my enemies, including crippling them at the knees to render them helpless.


I'm a nighthawk, eagle eye, power of mind control
I am a master of many skills, including the ability to control people's minds and see through the darkness like a nocturnal bird of prey.


Faster than the speed of light, you catch a big hole
My reflexes and reaction time are faster than anyone else's, allowing me to dodge attacks and counter with deadly force.


Ruthless, six bodies hung in the meat room
I am completely ruthless and without mercy, even hanging the bodies of my victims in a meat room like common livestock.


The butcher shop, I call it the body shop
I am responsible for many gruesome murders, so much so that I refer to my crime scene as the body shop.


Start from the bottom, killin' all the way to the top
I have risen to power through a life of violence and crime, starting at the bottom and killing all who stand in my way.


Carve my name in your skin, pull a stocking mask over your face for recognition
I am proud of my notoriety and leave my mark on my victims, carving my name into their skin and wearing a stocking mask to ensure that I am recognized.


No time for remission, attack till there's no one left in the position
I do not rest or take breaks from my violent lifestyle, always attacking until there is no one left to oppose me.


The return of the worst case scenario, uh
People should be afraid, because I am back and more dangerous than ever before.


Ghostface attacks on land and now aerial
I am a versatile killer who can strike from any angle, whether on the ground or in the air.




Lyrics © Freibank Musikverlags und vermarktungs GmbH, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: ADRIAN YOUNGE, C.E. GARCIA, DENNIS COLES

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Comments from YouTube:

@Mannie455g

This was an impressive music video. G.F.K really set the bar with this one. I can't wait to hear the album. The W is 20 Years Stronger.

@AikoMonster

That combination of melodies and beat is rarely/never/(maybe first time found?) in all the tracks of hip-hop, rap music i have ever heard. Its actually innovative ang very nice to hear. Kudos to Ghostface Killah and Adrian Younge..

@nicolasveg4130

If u listen rza mixed the wu beats together and made a sick track they're all old wu beats from back in the day

@stooom

wow man. Im not usually a you tube commenter, but this piece of art right here demanded it. Thank you Ghost and the boys. Striking, stirring real heavy quality. Thanks for doing it again and continuing to inspire your fans man. This is 10 out 0f 10 what I want from my hip-hop

@Ziki-P

I was walking in the rain bumping this, felt like I was on some left for dead out for revenge type shit

@4thQuarterMentality

Ghost is a beast! Excellent work by Younge.

@sanchezinkk3871

This beat is fucking insaneeee. And the song itself is a masterpiece 🔥🔥🔥. Ghostface the Goat 🐐

@Arthurcuillere56

Great song ! RIP ODB

@antgerm21

this dude keep out doing himself, this album is sick

@TrillyThough

Really enjoying this album. Ghost is my fav emcee of all time and is one of the most consistent in the history of the game.

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