The Center of Attraction
Ghostface Killah Lyrics


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Did you feel the wind this time?
Did you see the moonlight shine?
'Cause as my light seems near
But the light shines nowhere

Did you feel the cold wings fly?
Did you see the dawn of blood?
'Cause as my light seems near
But the light shines nowhere

She was amazing Carmela, caramel complexion
Think God brought em into my life as a suggestion
We click, I like mink, she like iced out rings
The finer things in life, together we share drinks
Vodka and cranberry, my little cherry
If I got luck she will fill up my commissary
It was matching, I felt the bomb between us
She was the jelly to my peanuts, Mars to Venus
The earth to my sun, moon and stars we added up
Mathematically, it's like I had a bad habit
Bitch you knew my lifestyle, check of a crime boss
She would hide my guns in the house then lie to the task force
Finish my sentence, do my exact frame of mind
Knew everything I had was hers and she was mine
We were crazy in love, couldn't get enough of each other
The center of attraction, we were made for one another

Nah, don't even fall for that corkazoid
She got the drink blazed, try and turn into a android
She not yo peanut butter, more like a fuckin' nut case
You're a grouper, that De Lucas mob brought you to place
They blowing trains on a beating rate, come in her face
They got the drop on you sun, you a fuckin' disgrace
You think God sent her? I'd ask the devil instead
They got plans for you Ton, they want you dead dead dead
So get rid of that cherry popper, she mad poison through pa, carajo
They bout to bring the poison
Yea Thunder, De Lucas mob want yo head on the platter
It don't matter, some of yo dreams is gonna shatter
They tryin' to get at you, she got you caught in the rapture
Nigga wake up, darling you done made for one another
She a snake, mogy gone, get yo sprayed rubber
It's a set-up, seen it before, Doofy got wet up

Nah you paranoid, letting yo mind get the best of you
She would never set me up or lace my drink
Watch how you talkin', you know what? You heatin' the mink
You dead wrong, confusion help with one of yo hoes
She's erratic, that chick, believe me
A nigga knows I'm the el capitan, put this whole squad together
Keep talkin' bro, I put one in yo leather
Ball cap, Logan to do the hit, now that's better

Ah man
Come on Ton
You sleepy eyes man
I told you before, son, yo
You gotta stay focused out here, look
Look out the window man
Lucas mobs, son you know who they are




Them same motherfuckers, yo I seen her with the niggas before
She's a set-up chick

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ghostface Killah feat. Cappadonna's song The Center of Attraction depict a conversation between two individuals. The first verse of the song describes the feeling of hopelessness and despair. The lines 'Did you feel the wind this time? Did you see the moonlight shine?' seem to be a reference to the fact that despite the presence of light and air around, the situation still feels dark and gloomy. The lines 'But the light shines nowhere' emphasize the fact that there is hardly any hope left.


The second verse of the song describes the relationship between the singer and a woman named Carmela. It talks about how they both complimented each other and shared a lot in common. The lines 'The center of attraction, we were made for one another' articulate their strong bond. However, the third verse changes the tone and reveals that Carmela might be a part of a set-up orchestrated by the Lucas mob. The lines 'Nah you paranoid, letting yo mind get the best of you' are about the singer's friend trying to reassure him that Carmela is not involved in any foul play.


Overall, the song seems to be about contrasting emotions and feelings. While the first verse talks about hopelessness, the second verse talks about love and compatibility. The final verse reveals that things are not always what they seem.


Line by Line Meaning

Did you feel the wind this time?
Did you sense the changing tides, the shifting of circumstance?


Did you see the moonlight shine?
Did you witness the moment of clarity, the chance to see things in a different light?


'Cause as my light seems near
As my goals and dreams come into focus,


But the light shines nowhere
But the obstacles in my path seem insurmountable.


Did you feel the cold wings fly?
Did you experience the creeping sensation of dread,


Did you see the dawn of blood?
Did you witness the coming storm, the violent upheaval ahead?


'Cause as my light seems near
As my potential and power seem to grow,


But the light shines nowhere
But the darkness and danger crowd in from all sides.


She was amazing Carmela, caramel complexion
She seemed perfect, beautiful and sweet.


Think God brought em into my life as a suggestion
I believed she was a gift from above, a sign of good things to come.


We click, I like mink, she like iced out rings
We fit together, despite our different tastes and desires.


The finer things in life, together we share drinks
We enjoyed the luxuries and pleasures of life together.


Vodka and cranberry, my little cherry
We had our favorite drinks, and endearing pet names for each other.


If I got luck she will fill up my commissary
If I was in jail, she would support me financially.


It was matching, I felt the bomb between us
Our connection was intense and explosive.


She was the jelly to my peanuts, Mars to Venus
We were perfectly complementary, like two opposing forces finding harmony.


The earth to my sun, moon and stars we added up
We were the perfect match, completing each other like the celestial bodies in orbit.


Mathematically, it's like I had a bad habit
Despite the wisdom of my mind, my heart was addicted to her.


Bitch you knew my lifestyle, check of a crime boss
She was aware of my criminal reputation and connections.


She would hide my guns in the house then lie to the task force
She would protect me from police scrutiny, even if it meant lying to them.


Finish my sentence, do my exact frame of mind
She knew me so well, she could anticipate my thoughts and feelings.


Knew everything I had was hers and she was mine
We shared all of ourselves, and our possessions were irrelevant in the face of our love.


We were crazy in love, couldn't get enough of each other
Our passion and devotion were all-consuming, overpowering everything else.


The center of attraction, we were made for one another
We were the central focus of each other's lives, the perfect fit for our souls.


Nah, don't even fall for that corkazoid
No, don't even believe that lie.


She got the drink blazed, try and turn into a android
She drugged your drink, so you'd become incapacitated and obedient.


She not yo peanut butter, more like a fuckin' nut case
She's not something that complements you, but is rather something harmful.


You're a grouper, that De Lucas mob brought you to place
You are a member of the wrong group, influenced by the wrong people.


They blowing trains on a beating rate, come in her face
They are betraying you, and taking advantage of her for their own pleasure.


They got the drop on you sun, you a fuckin' disgrace
They've got the upper hand on you, and you're a disappointing failure.


You think God sent her? I'd ask the devil instead
You're deluded to think she's a gift from God, when she's actually a tool of the devil.


They got plans for you Ton, they want you dead dead dead
They have designs on killing you, and their intentions are deadly serious.


So get rid of that cherry popper, she mad poison through pa, carajo
So get rid of that first-time criminal, she's dangerous and causing through problems in Spanish.


They bout to bring the poison
They're about to enact their deadly plan.


Yea Thunder, De Lucas mob want yo head on the platter
Yes, Thunder, the De Lucas gang wants your head as a trophy.


It don't matter, some of yo dreams is gonna shatter
It doesn't matter what you do, their plan is going to ruin your life and destroy your dreams.


They tryin' to get at you, she got you caught in the rapture
They're trying to get to you, and she's using your intense love and devotion to her against you.


Nigga wake up, darling you done made for one another
Wake up and realize that she's not your perfect match, and that she's part of the plan to hurt you.


She a snake, mogy gone, get yo sprayed rubber
She's a traitor, and you need to get some protection quickly in Spanish.


It's a set-up, seen it before, Doofy got wet up
It's a trap, and similar plans have led others to their deaths before.


Nah you paranoid, letting yo mind get the best of you
No, you're not paranoid; you're just letting your emotions and fears take over.


She would never set me up or lace my drink
She would never betray you or drug your drink.


Watch how you talkin', you know what? You heatin' the mink
Be careful with your words, you're becoming too emotional and reactive.


You dead wrong, confusion help with one of yo hoes
You're completely wrong, and your confusion is making you suspicious of one of your other women.


She's erratic, that chick, believe me
She's unpredictable and unstable, and you need to be careful of her actions.


A nigga knows I'm the el capitan, put this whole squad together
I'm the leader of this group, and I brought everyone together in the first place.


Keep talkin' bro, I put one in yo leather
Keep talking, and I'll shoot you in your leather jacket.


Ball cap, Logan to do the hit, now that's better
I'll order one of my men, wearing a ball cap, named Logan to carry out the hit on you; now that's a better plan.


Ah man
An expression of disappointment or frustration.


Come on Ton
A call to attention or a plea for cooperation.


You sleepy eyes man
You're not seeing things clearly right now.


I told you before, son, yo
I've warned you already, my friend.


You gotta stay focused out here, look
You need to stay alert and aware of your surroundings.


Look out the window man
Take a look outside and see what's happening around you.


Lucas mobs, son you know who they are
The De Lucas gang is around, and you know exactly what they're capable of.


Them same motherfuckers, yo I seen her with the niggas before
I've seen her with members of that same gang before, and it's likely they're working together against you.


She's a set-up chick
She's part of the plan to trap and betray you.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADRIAN YOUNGE, DARYL HILL, DENNIS COLES

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