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 Prayer
Ghostface Killah Lyrics
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Sometimes I wonder, do He love me?
(For all my soldiers)
Life is so hard, for me
This ain't the way
It's supposed to be
I pray every night
Asking for forgiveness
Life is so pain-anful
Yet I'm so thank-ankful
(Okay)
Life won't be easy
And I know that
My past is over
Wish I could go back
Maybe I'll cha-ange it
(What!?!)
Rearran-ange it
(Uhh)
Sometimes in life we all feel like we fallin'
Those who suffer in life will be rewarded
Lord I hear hear you
But it's so hard being strong
I keep reminiscing of my loved ones that are gone
He's says son you should know you're born to die
I said I do it's just hard saying bye
(Whohoo)
That's why
I feel like
You don't hear me
Sometimes I wonder,
Do you love me?
Life is so hard for me
This ain't the way its supposed to be
(Moment of silence)
In Ghostface Killah's song, "The Prayer," he reflects on his struggles and doubts as he navigates through life. The lyrics express his thoughts on the hardships he has faced and the ways in which he prays for guidance and forgiveness. He mentions feeling unheard and unloved by his higher power, questioning if his suffering is worth it.
Throughout the song, Ghostface Killah acknowledges the painful realities of life while remaining thankful for what he has. He acknowledges that life won't be easy and wishes he could change aspects of his past. He recognizes that everyone falls in life, and those who suffer will ultimately be rewarded. He ultimately accepts that he was born to die, but it is hard to say goodbye to loved ones.
The lyrics of "The Prayer" convey a sense of vulnerability and humility as Ghostface Killah admits his uncertainties and acknowledges the pain of life while finding peace through prayer and gratitude.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I feel like He don't hear me
At times, I feel as if God doesn't hear my prayers
Sometimes I wonder, do He love me?
There are moments where I question whether or not God truly loves me
(For all my soldiers)
This prayer is dedicated to all the people out there struggling
Life is so hard, for me
The journey of my life has been extremely challenging
This ain't the way
I didn't expect things to turn out this way
It's supposed to be
I had different expectations for what life should entail
I pray every night
Each night, I express my heartfelt prayers
Asking for forgiveness
I ask for God's forgiveness for any wrongdoings I may have committed
Sometimes I ask myself, is it worth it?
There are instances when I question if my struggle is worth it
Life is so pain-anful
The difficulty of life often causes me immense pain
Yet I'm so thank-ankful
Despite the struggles, I'm still appreciative of what I have
(Okay)
An exclamation of agreement or acknowledgement
Life won't be easy
I've come to realize that life is not easy
And I know that
I have come to an understanding that life will be difficult
My past is over
I cannot change what has already happened in the past
Wish I could go back
Although I know I cannot change my past, I sometimes wish I could
Maybe I'll cha-ange it
There is a slight hope within me that maybe I can change my past
(What!?!)
An exclamation of surprise or shock
Rearran-ange it
Perhaps I can rearrange the past to achieve a different outcome
(Uhh)
An expression of discomfort or mild pain
Sometimes in life we all feel like we fallin'
We all experience moments in our lives where we feel like we're failing
Those who suffer in life will be rewarded
I believe that those of us who struggle in life will ultimately be rewarded in some way or another
Lord I hear hear you
I recognize and acknowledge God's presence and communication with me
But it's so hard being strong
Despite my belief and faith, it's still difficult to stay strong
I keep reminiscing of my loved ones that are gone
I find myself constantly thinking about and missing those I have lost
He's says son you should know you're born to die
I have come to an understanding that death is a natural part of life and cannot be avoided
I said I do it's just hard saying bye
Although I understand the inevitability of death, it's still incredibly difficult to say goodbye
(Whohoo)
An exclamation of excitement or approval
That's why
The reason for my hardship is because of my struggle with death and loss
I feel like
I have a deep sense that
You don't hear me
God doesn't always seem to be listening
Sometimes I wonder,
There are moments where I question
Do you love me?
Is God's unconditional love something that I can truly count on?
Life is so hard for me
The difficulty of life is particularly challenging for me
This ain't the way its supposed to be
I have different expectations for what my life is supposed to be like
(Moment of silence)
A pause for reflection or respect
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