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
The Champ Remix
Ghostface Killah Lyrics
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[Dialogue borrowed from a "Rocky" movie]
This guy is a bulldozer with a wrecking ball attached
He'll leave a ring around your eye and tread marks on your back
He's an animal
He's hungry
You ain't been hungry, since "Supreme Clientele"
You wanted to be a fighter (Yeah!)
You wanted to be a killer (New York Stand Up)
You wanted to be the Champ! (Got your boy in the booth nigga)
You ain't hungry
Matter of fact I don't want you in my gym
Get out of my ring, you disgust me
[Ghostface Killah]
Godzilla bankroll
Stones from Stilion
Yo I ain't got it all, that means I barely home
Trailblazer stay ballin
Revenge is my arts is crafty darts
While y'all stuck on Laffy Taffy
Wonderin' how y'all niggaz get past me
I been doin this before Nas dropped the Nasty
My wallos I did 'em up
Them bricks I send 'em up
My raps y'all bit 'em up
For that now stick 'em up
Ten Four good buddy Tone got is money up
Worth millions still back your bitch lookin bummy what
Ya'll staring at the angel of death
Liar liar pants on fire You burning up like David Koresh
This is architect music
Verbal street opera pop a 'tec man fully got the projects booming indeed
I ran through the tunnel
Terrorize speed
That's when I was still in the jungle slangin that D
[Spoken over the beat]
Get out my face! No you ain't got no mo?'.
Don't need no has been messin' up my corner
And you better get that mad look off your face for I knock it off
Hey fool you ready for another beating
You should have never came back
Look here man after I crucify him, you next!
And you better have a good doctor to rearrange your face
I'm the Champ!
[Ghostface Killah]
Who want to battle the Don?
I'm James Bond in the Octagon with two razors
Bet cha'all didn't know I had a fake arm
I lost it, wild and raw before rap, I was gettin' it on
Took a fat nigga out in like 40secs
My gun get hard wit a 45 still erects and eagle on
Kangol hat slanted coconut bounce to Morocco
Guerilla medallions like Flavor Flav clock yo
Niggaz want me dead but they scared to step to me
Rip they guts out like a hysterectomy
When beef collide look on the flip by the penitentiary kite
Or get you bumped off from the inside
Jaws is hanging
Frauds is leftin they draws on the floor complaining
Bird ass nigga resemble Keenon Ivory Waynes
Stay in your place dirt born rappers get Shadow box for training ?
Ya'll still eatin bacon
[Spoken over the beat]
Think nobody can; don't give this nigga no statue give him death
I told y'all I wasn't going away
You had your shot no give me mine
Now why don't you tell these folks why you been ducking me, politics man
You think you going to keep me down
They don't want me to have the title
Because I'm not a puppet like that fool up there
Ask his woman she get more pipe from the plumber than in bed
I'm the Champ!
[Ghostface Killah]
I like the deuce of diamonds cutting spades on a glass table
Half a mil on my left ankle
Terry cloth Guess shorts robes is comfortable
Bring me a nice bitch that means I'll fuck with you
My swagger is Mick Jaeger stones is rolling
Prestige is cut to it tis ? spark when weed went up
The Cocoa leaf is slightly damp
Sprouting in the backyard next to Gran duke tomato plants
And jets get charted marquee shit with the cars on it
They head and they earl to the toilet and vomit
Back East summer MC king since Cuban
Pretty Tone Iron Man and Bulletproof and Supreme
Proof and you double deuce in the jeans
My man ? was on the floor with the mother load both of them green
IBF WBC Cruiserweight title shots and Rap belts belong to D.C.
[Spoken over the beat]
Listen I am bad, I said I am bad
I'm a bad man
I'm so bad sometimes I's scare myself
Sometimes I look in the mirror and want to kiss myself I'm so pretty
Now who am I (The Man!)
Now who am I (The Man!)
Who (The Man!)
That's right and don't y'all forget it
Ladies and gentlemen!
The winner by consecutive knockout and still champion of the worlllllllld!
Ghostface Killllllllllllllaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
[cheering in the background]
The lyrics of Ghostface Killah's song, "The Champ," are a combination of spoken dialogue from a "Rocky" movie and verses from his own rap. The song is a tribute to Ghostface Killah's nostalgic memories of his life before he became a high-profile rapper. He compares himself to a boxer who is always hungry for success, fighting his way through life. In the first part of the dialogue, the coach is criticizing a boxer, stating that he is not hungry enough to fight, to which Ghostface responds by rapping, "Godzilla bankroll/Stones from Stilion." He is saying that he has made a lot of money and has become very successful, but he is still hungry for more.
Throughout the song, Ghostface includes many impressive metaphors, such as "I'm James Bond in the Octagon with two razors." While he notes the fame and glory that he has achieved (his Swagger is Mick Jaeger, Stones is Rolling), he never forgets his roots. Towards the end of the song, it is evident that he is angry with someone who has been ducking him. He asserts that he is the Champ, and he is not going to be taken down by anyone.
Overall, "The Champ" is a song about Ghostface Killah's determination, his hunger for success, and his commitment to his roots. It tells the story of a man who has seen both the good and the rough times in his life, and is now committed to his craft.
Line by Line Meaning
This guy is a bulldozer with a wrecking ball attached
He is a force to be reckoned with and can destroy anything in his path
He'll leave a ring around your eye and tread marks on your back
He will physically harm you and leave visible marks as evidence
He's an animal
He possesses great strength, aggression, and power
He's hungry
He has a strong desire and determination to succeed
You ain't been hungry, since "Supreme Clientele"
You haven't had this level of hunger and drive since the release of Ghostface Killah's album "Supreme Clientele"
Remember what you first told me when I took ya in
Recall the aspirations and goals you shared with me when I first helped you
You wanted to be a fighter (Yeah!)
You desired to be a strong combatant
You wanted to be a killer (New York Stand Up)
You aimed to be ruthless and lethal, representing New York
You wanted to be the Champ! (Got your boy in the booth nigga)
You aspired to be the champion, the greatest in your field
You ain't hungry
You have lost your hunger and drive
Matter of fact I don't want you in my gym
In fact, I no longer want you to be a part of my training facility
Get out of my ring, you disgust me
Leave the boxing ring because I find you repulsive and disappointing
Godzilla bankroll
An enormous amount of money
Stones from Stilion
Precious stones originating from Stilion
Yo I ain't got it all, that means I barely home
I don't possess everything, indicating that I am rarely at home
Trailblazer stay ballin
I continue to excel and succeed in my endeavors
Revenge is my arts is crafty darts
I am skilled at seeking revenge and my methods are clever and effective
While y'all stuck on Laffy Taffy
While others are fixated on trivial and unimportant matters
Wonderin' how y'all niggaz get past me
Curious about how others have managed to surpass me
I been doin this before Nas dropped the Nasty
I have been involved in this industry for a long time, even before Nas released his song "The Nasty"
My wallos I did 'em up
I decorated my walls, perhaps with artwork or posters
Them bricks I send 'em up
I successfully sold the drugs I had
My raps y'all bit 'em up
Others have copied and imitated my style and lyrics
For that now stick 'em up
Now demand payment or retribution for their actions
Ten Four good buddy Tone got is money up
Affirmation that Tone has made a substantial amount of money
Worth millions still back your bitch lookin bummy what
Despite being wealthy, your partner is still poorly dressed and unkempt
Ya'll staring at the angel of death
You all are fixated on a dangerous and deadly individual
Liar liar pants on fire You burning up like David Koresh
You are a liar and facing dire consequences, just like David Koresh
This is architect music
The music I create is skillfully crafted and structured, like architecture
Verbal street opera pop a 'tec man fully got the projects booming indeed
A powerful and impactful lyrical performance, evoking strong emotions and making the studio audience excited
I ran through the tunnel
I quickly moved through a dark path, potentially metaphorical
Terrorize speed
I moved swiftly and with great force, causing fear and intimidation
That's when I was still in the jungle slangin that D
During my earlier days when I sold drugs in a dangerous and chaotic environment
Who want to battle the Don?
Who is brave enough to engage in a rap battle with me, the Don?
I'm James Bond in the Octagon with two razors
I am highly skilled and deadly, like James Bond, ready to fight with two sharp weapons
Bet cha'all didn't know I had a fake arm
You probably weren't aware that I had a prosthetic arm
I lost it, wild and raw before rap, I was gettin' it on
I lost my real arm, but before I pursued a career in rap, I was involved in intense and thrilling activities
Took a fat nigga out in like 40secs
I defeated a physically larger opponent in a very short amount of time
My gun get hard wit a 45 still erects and eagle on
I become sexually excited with my gun, which is a .45 caliber and adorned with an eagle design
Kangol hat slanted coconut bounce to Morocco
I wear my Kangol hat tilted to the side and my hairstyle bounces like a coconut as I travel to Morocco
Guerilla medallions like Flavor Flav clock yo
I wear large and attention-grabbing medallions, similar to those worn by Flavor Flav
Niggaz want me dead but they scared to step to me
Others have a strong desire to kill me, but they are too afraid to confront me
Rip they guts out like a hysterectomy
I will violently and mercilessly remove their internal organs, similar to a hysterectomy procedure
When beef collide look on the flip by the penitentiary kite
When conflicts occur, pay attention to the messages conveyed through secret notes exchanged in the prison system
Or get you bumped off from the inside
Or have someone eliminate you secretly from within
Jaws is hanging
Others are left astonished and speechless
Frauds is leftin they draws on the floor complaining
Imposters are so shocked and scared that their underwear falls to the ground as they voice their grievances
Bird ass nigga resemble Keenon Ivory Waynes
A weak and foolish person who looks like Keenan Ivory Wayans
Stay in your place dirt born rappers get Shadow box for training ?
Remain in your lowly position, mediocre rappers are used as practice targets for my training
Ya'll still eatin bacon
You all are still struggling and living in poverty
Think nobody can; don't give this nigga no statue give him death
Don't honor and celebrate this person, instead punish and kill him
I told y'all I wasn't going away
I previously informed everyone that I would not fade into obscurity
You had your shot no give me mine
You had your opportunity, now it's my turn to shine
Now why don't you tell these folks why you been ducking me, politics man
Reveal to everyone the real reason you have been avoiding and evading me, it's all about politics
You think you going to keep me down
You believe you can prevent me from achieving success
They don't want me to have the title
Others are trying to prevent me from obtaining the championship title
Because I'm not a puppet like that fool up there
They oppose me because I refuse to be controlled and manipulated like that foolish individual up on stage
Ask his woman she get more pipe from the plumber than in bed
Inquire from his partner, who receives more sexual satisfaction from a plumber than from him in bed
I'm the Champ!
I am the champion and the greatest
I like the deuce of diamonds cutting spades on a glass table
I enjoy playing cards, specifically cutting spades, on a glass table using the deuce of diamonds
Half a mil on my left ankle
I have 500 thousand dollars strapped to my left ankle
Terry cloth Guess shorts robes is comfortable
I find comfort in wearing Terry cloth Guess shorts and robes
Bring me a nice bitch that means I'll fuck with you
Introduce me to an attractive woman, and I will associate and engage with you
My swagger is Mick Jaeger stones is rolling
My style and confidence is reminiscent of Mick Jagger, and I am experiencing great success
Prestige is cut to it tis ? spark when weed went up
My reputation is undeniable and shines brightly, just like the spark created when the value of marijuana increased
The Cocoa leaf is slightly damp
The cocaine leaf is slightly moist
Sprouting in the backyard next to Gran duke tomato plants
Growing in the backyard alongside my grandmother's tomato plants
And jets get charted marquee shit with the cars on it
I have the ability to rent private jets and luxurious cars for my extravagant lifestyle
They head and they earl to the toilet and vomit
They become so overwhelmed and nauseous that they need to rush to the toilet to expel their vomit
Back East summer MC king since Cuban
In the East Coast, I have been reigning as the king of MCs since the Cuban era
Pretty Tone Iron Man and Bulletproof and Supreme
Referring to himself and his various aliases and personas, including Pretty Tone, Iron Man, Bulletproof, and Supreme
Proof and you double deuce in the jeans
Proof of my skills and talent, combined with a reference to dexterity in handling weapons
My man ? was on the floor with the mother load both of them green
My friend ? was on the ground counting and sorting a large amount of money, which was all green-colored bills
IBF WBC Cruiserweight title shots and Rap belts belong to D.C.
The International Boxing Federation (IBF), World Boxing Council (WBC), cruiserweight title shots, and rap belts all belong to the District of Columbia (D.C.)
Listen I am bad, I said I am bad
Pay attention, I am dangerous and formidable, and I want to make that clear
I'm a bad man
I am a dangerous and formidable individual, not to be taken lightly
I'm so bad sometimes I's scare myself
I am so confident and skilled that I even frighten myself at times
Sometimes I look in the mirror and want to kiss myself I'm so pretty
I am so attractive and confident that I am tempted to kiss my own reflection in the mirror
Now who am I (The Man!)
I am the dominant and superior figure
That's right and don't y'all forget it
That's correct, and I expect all of you to remember and acknowledge it
The winner by consecutive knockout and still champion of the worlllllllld!
The winner of multiple consecutive fights by knockout, and remains the reigning champion of the world
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Capital B
You have no idea how pumped up this song gets me man
Dr. Satchmo | Black Salami
You know a nigga on another level when he can flow for 5 verses straight.
DEWONNE
"!SHIT, HURT'S"!.
Angel Gonzalez
He fuckin killed this bruh. Livin legend
Aizen
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Clayton Mann
Nostalgia is flowing rn
JACK KRAUSER
Def jam foreveeeer
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ZnZ
@Antonius Vaughn same i still have it 2