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
Street Chemistry
Ghostface Killah Lyrics
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Uh-huh.. yeah..
Aiyyo, aiyyo big wearhousin shit
Cristal bottles, Agent 88 with the gold wrapper
Coat rack is no good with the dope classics
Master fantastic trips and we fuck crackers
Bark on bitches, spark out sisters dart for dart
Diamond heart, slammin El Dorado with the Benz parts
The brand new album in stores now, murderin 'em!
Murderin the higher learnin, as of now I turn myself in
Retire, give my babies my entire earnings
[Prodical Sunn]
State my name, on this Ghost track the grand classic graphic massive
Move with the real groove with the still active
Stay 'nique, play for keep, bubble under heat
Champagne spillin, Big Willin, dealin in these streets
Sex on the Beach, Sex and the City, slum gritty
Suck milk from the titties, ain't nuttin pretty
See it in your eyes, see it in your face, son you pussy
Step out of line one time get left mushy
Champion never run never ran never will
Bed-Stuy, East New York, Crown Heights, Brownsville
[Trife]
Yo, don't get pumped up, cause over here you'll get lumped up
Badly bruised with your shit leakin all fucked up
I tell you what (what) we can settle the score
My hands, they break bricks and now level your jaw
My criteria, reign superior, we flood the streets about a 100 deep
Run through your town, vacate the area
When shit start happenin, y'all'll start scatterin
Skatin across the bridges in the, county of Madison
I'm down for the get down, cause y'all ain't gon' spit rounds
Niggaz be on the first thing smokin, tryin to skip down
Your door kicked down, red dot the lead pop
Hit the jackpot, in his shoebox, found the bread spot
[Ghostface]
The Al-Dog is Cristal, you critters got issues
I play dumb while I dump my ashes out the windows
like I never heard the info, Ghost you so glamorous
Word on the set is that I fuck up all cameras! {*echoes*}
In Ghostface Killah's song "Street Chemistry," the lyrics paint a picture of a drug-fueled lifestyle full of opulence, sex, violence, and betrayal. The song opens with Ghostface talking about "big wearhousin s---" and "Cristal bottles," showcasing his wealth and luxury lifestyle. He raps about his mastery of the drug trade, trips, and encounters with women. However, Prodigal Sunn's verse is all about staying true to yourself, being unique, and playing to win in dangerous environments. There is a focus on the gritty reality of New York City's dangerous neighborhoods, where "see it in your eyes, see it in your face, son, you pussy." Trife speaks about settling scores and being superior to one's enemies. The lyrics are a commentary on street life with a focus on the power dynamics of the drug trade in urban America.
The song's chorus is not explicitly mentioned in the provided lyrics. Still, it is a sample of Wu-Tang Clan's Method Man's verse in "Da Mystery of Chessboxin'" from their debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). This is a nod to the numerous connections between Wu-Tang Clan and Ghostface Killah.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh-huh.. yeah..
Ghostface begins the song with a confident grunt as he prepares to share his lyrical prowess.
Aiyyo, aiyyo big wearhousin shit
Ghostface announces the start of a big operation, possibly involving illegal goods stored in a warehouse.
Cristal bottles, Agent 88 with the gold wrapper
Ghostface references the expensive champagne Cristal and a fictional Agent 88 cigar with a gold wrapper, suggesting his high-class lifestyle.
Coat rack is no good with the dope classics
A coat rack may be useless for storing high-quality classic items, indicating Ghostface's preference for luxury goods.
Master fantastic trips and we fuck crackers
Ghostface boasts of wonderful experiences and interactions with white people, who he refers to as 'crackers'.
Bark on bitches, spark out sisters dart for dart
Ghostface suggests he's confrontational with women who cross him, able to trade insults and fight with them on equal footing.
Diamond heart, slammin El Dorado with the Benz parts
Ghostface carries around a metaphorical diamond heart and drives a car with parts from both an El Dorado and a Benz, most likely a high-end vehicle.
Yo Pah mark my words
Ghostface is asking the listener to pay attention to what he's saying as he drops his lyrical gems.
The brand new album in stores now, murderin 'em!
Ghostface's new album is causing a stir, and listeners are responding positively to it.
Murderin the higher learnin, as of now I turn myself in
While Ghostface's album is doing well, he's going to put it behind him and turn himself in for something he did wrong.
Retire, give my babies my entire earnings
Ghostface plans to retire from the rap game and give all his money to his children.
State my name, on this Ghost track the grand classic graphic massive
Prodical Sunn is proud to be featured on a song by Ghostface, one of the greatest rap artists of all time, and believes it will be a classic track with a great sound and impact.
Move with the real groove with the still active
Prodical Sunn wants to move to the rhythm of real music, and stay active and relevant in the game.
Stay 'nique, play for keep, bubble under heat
Prodical Sunn advises others to be unique and play to win, even when they're under intense pressure.
Champagne spillin, Big Willin, dealin in these streets
Prodical Sunn is a big-time player, enjoying champagne, driving big and powerful vehicles, and conducting business in the streets.
Sex on the Beach, Sex and the City, slum gritty
Prodical Sunn has sex on the beach, watches the TV show 'Sex and the City', but still maintains a rough and gritty demeanor.
Suck milk from the titties, ain't nuttin pretty
Prodical Sunn participates in lewd acts like sucking milk from breasts, which may not be pretty or socially acceptable.
See it in your eyes, see it in your face, son you pussy
Prodical Sunn is observant and can tell from someone's eyes and facial expressions that they're cowardly.
Step out of line one time get left mushy
Prodical Sunn will punish anyone who steps out of line with him, possibly violently.
Champion never run never ran never will
Prodical Sunn sees himself as a champion who doesn't run away and never will.
Bed-Stuy, East New York, Crown Heights, Brownsville
Prodical Sunn lists some neighborhoods in New York, which likely have specific meanings for him and the people he's addressing.
Yo, don't get pumped up, cause over here you'll get lumped up
Trife advises others not to get too confident, since they may get beaten up if they mess with him.
Badly bruised with your shit leakin all fucked up
Trife threatens to beat someone badly, causing them to leak bodily fluids and be in a terrible state.
I tell you what (what) we can settle the score
Trife proposes a way to resolve a conflict or problem between him and someone else.
My hands, they break bricks and now level your jaw
Trife suggests he has powerful hands that can break bricks, and can use that strength to knock someone else out.
My criteria, reign superior, we flood the streets about a 100 deep
Trife has high standards that he demands others meet, and he runs a big entourage that can take over and control an area.
Run through your town, vacate the area
Trife's group will run through a town and force people to leave as they take over and assert their dominance.
When shit start happenin, y'all'll start scatterin
People will start to scatter as soon as things go south for them.
Skatin across the bridges in the, county of Madison
Trife and his group will flee an area by skating across bridges in Madison County, which may be a specific reference to a location or strategy.
I'm down for the get down, cause y'all ain't gon' spit rounds
Trife is eager to fight and participate in a confrontation, since he doesn't think his opponents are capable of shooting at him.
Niggaz be on the first thing smokin, tryin to skip down
Trife observes that some people will run away as soon as they can, coveting escape over any other option.
Your door kicked down, red dot the lead pop
Someone will violently enter an enemy's home, aiming to shoot them.
Hit the jackpot, in his shoebox, found the bread spot
A person found a large sum of money or valuables in another person's shoebox, which was likely a hidden cache of wealth.
The Al-Dog is Cristal, you critters got issues
Ghostface has possession of high-end champagne Cristal, but also refers to others as small, insignificant creatures.
I play dumb while I dump my ashes out the windows
Ghostface pretends to be unaware while he disposes of cigarette ash by throwing it out the window of his vehicle.
like I never heard the info, Ghost you so glamorous
Ghostface pretends he was never told something, highlighting how glamorous and important he sees himself as.
Word on the set is that I fuck up all cameras! {*echoes*}
Ghostface has a reputation for breaking cameras or videos, which may be a reference to how he appears on screen or in public appearances.
Contributed by Keira W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.