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
Think It Over
Ghostface Killah Lyrics
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When you goin' through mad shit
And it just seem like you get out of it, nowhere and shit
You thinkin' you puttin' your shit in and you thinkin'
You gettin' over, and doin' all this other shit
But before you know it, your whole world just caved in on you, pa
Check the joint, it's, uh-huh, yeah, I walked into the place
Verse one
[Chorus]
Over, and then my life (the masquerade)
I know it's over (the masquerade)
Uh-oh, over (over) my my my good day is over
(Over) the masquerade is over (over)
It's over (over)
Back in '95 when I was juggling bitches
Pumping coke out the spot, smacking fiends in the kitchen
All around dick sucks whenever, blowing chronic out of Philly's
Getting flusty in the Cub' Link era
Niggas telling me my spot is hot
They like I think any day now, playboy, shit going pop
Back then I was the fat Ghost, them came March 1st
My eighth platoon got murked, got burnt for all our work
After the funeral, I played low, counting my last ten g's
Three weeks later, yo, I'm back in the P's
Gathering up information, checking faces
Keeping a forty-five auto' loaded like it was bases
When it get dark, venom will leave my mark (over)
I heard a voice through a bullhorn, a white man he said "Yo, Starks!"
You're surrounded, put down your gun, look at the rules
There's nothin' but cops, nigga, you better not run"
[Chorus]
Yeah, you see how that went right?
That episode got deep and all of that
Know what I mean? Then it just go on and
It just don't stop, I don't care what town you from
What hood you from, it just all goes in, yo, check this episode
11:40 A.M. in the best Western
I'm with my bat, blew her ass back and chest in
Slob my knob, yeah no question, this my main bat
She thorough like that, so we don't use protection
But the night before, my wiz must of check my phone
How the fuck she get the codes, I don't know
Next thing, she laying in the hotel lobby, spotted me
Tipping the doorman, holding hands with my bitch besides me
My heart drop, everything stops, scared to death
Told my broad to keep it moving, cause I just got knocked
Don't turn around, as soon she did, she bust a shot
Plus she talk, security drop when she touch the glock
I had the gum-face on, long face on
Didn't say shit, not even cough or spit, my bitch was gone
There goes the car, house, rhyme boats or jewelry
Court date judges, my shorty tried to screw me
[Chorus: x2]
You see, sometime it don't pay
What goes around comes around in
In many different ways and
You can guess what happened
That's right y'all, you know how it get down
If anybody got it locked, it's God, that's right
Word
[Solomon Childs (Ghostface Killah)]
Hey Kimmy, how you doing? What up Keisha
Damn girl, your hair looks so nice
Yeah, I got my shit done at Tasha's
You know I don't even fuck with that bitch
Yo, son, I think Ghost fucking one of them bitches, man
And can you believe this son told them bitches that he can cook, man
Yo, I can't believe this, these bitches don't know where to fucking
Put a salon up in the fucking hood, son I can't even make no money no more, man
(Yo, son, maybe you need to tell them bitches that
If they could put a Ms. Pac-Man or something in the back
Maybe we could get some money back, maybe we could get some money back there)
Son, you know I don't even FUCK with them bitches like that, nig', come on, man
"Come on sugar, hold me tight"
The song "Think It Over" by Ghostface Killah talks about the ups and downs in life. The lyrics are centered on the life of the rapper, and he talks about his experiences that led to the downfall of his life. The artist goes down memory lane, referring to a time in 1995 when he was juggling bitches and dealing drugs. Ghostface Killah talks about how everything went wrong when his eighth platoon was killed. He then had to lay low, gathered information, and was always ready with a loaded gun. Later in the song, the rapper goes back to the present, and he talks about how he lost everything, including his car, house, boats, and jewelry.
The chorus "Over, and then my life, I know it's over, the masquerade, uh-oh, over my my my good day is over" is repeated throughout the song to emphasize the message that life is not always good, and sometimes we have to go through tough times. The song is a reflective piece that shows the struggles and challenges that an individual can face in their lifetime. It also shows how sometimes things can happen unexpectedly, and we end up losing everything.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, ah-yo this joint right here is about
When you goin' through mad shit
And it just seem like you get out of it, nowhere and shit
You thinkin' you puttin' your shit in and you thinkin'
You gettin' over, and doin' all this other shit
But before you know it, your whole world just caved in on you, pa
Check the joint, it's, uh-huh, yeah, I walked into the place
This song is about how sometimes, when you're going through a tough time, you might think you're making progress, but everything can suddenly fall apart. The singer walks into the place, setting the stage for the story he's about to tell.
[Chorus]
Over, and then my life (the masquerade)
I know it's over (the masquerade)
Uh-oh, over (over) my my my good day is over
(Over) the masquerade is over (over)
It's over (over)
The chorus emphasizes the idea that something has come to an end. The 'masquerade' is over, signaling a loss of illusions or pretenses. The repetition of the word 'over' further emphasizes the finality of the situation.
Back in '95 when I was juggling bitches
Pumping coke out the spot, smacking fiends in the kitchen
All around dick sucks whenever, blowing chronic out of Philly's
Getting flusty in the Cub' Link era
Niggas telling me my spot is hot
They like I think any day now, playboy, shit going pop
The singer reflects on a time in his past when he was involved in illegal activity and was warned that his actions would catch up to him. He describes a seedy lifestyle and people warning him that he needed to be careful.
Back then I was the fat Ghost, them came March 1st
My eighth platoon got murked, got burnt for all our work
After the funeral, I played low, counting my last ten g's
Three weeks later, yo, I'm back in the P's
The artist details a traumatic event that happened to him and his friends, resulting in their deaths. He had to go into hiding but later returned to a life of crime.
Gathering up information, checking faces
Keeping a forty-five auto' loaded like it was bases
When it get dark, venom will leave my mark (over)
I heard a voice through a bullhorn, a white man he said "Yo, Starks!"
You're surrounded, put down your gun, look at the rules
There's nothin' but cops, nigga, you better not run"
The artist describes how he became vigilant and prepared for danger. He also recounts a moment when he was caught by the police and was forced to surrender.
[Chorus]
Yeah, you see how that went right?
That episode got deep and all of that
Know what I mean? Then it just go on and
It just don't stop, I don't care what town you from
What hood you from, it just all goes in, yo, check this episode
The singer reflects on the intense story he just told, acknowledging how complicated life can be no matter where you come from. He is drawing attention to the idea that people's struggles can be similar despite their different backgrounds.
11:40 A.M. in the best Western
I'm with my bat, blew her ass back and chest in
Slob my knob, yeah no question, this my main bat
She thorough like that, so we don't use protection
But the night before, my wiz must of check my phone
How the fuck she get the codes, I don't know
Next thing, she laying in the hotel lobby, spotted me
Tipping the doorman, holding hands with my bitch besides me
My heart drop, everything stops, scared to death
Told my broad to keep it moving, cause I just got knocked
Don't turn around, as soon she did, she bust a shot
Plus she talk, security drop when she touch the glock
I had the gum-face on, long face on
Didn't say shit, not even cough or spit, my bitch was gone
There goes the car, house, rhyme boats or jewelry
Court date judges, my shorty tried to screw me
The singer describes how his infidelity led to his downfall, as his wife caught him and his lover together. He tries to leave but his lover ends up shooting him, causing him to lose everything he valued.
[Chorus: x2]
You see, sometime it don't pay
What goes around comes around in
In many different ways and
You can guess what happened
That's right y'all, you know how it get down
If anybody got it locked, it's God, that's right
Word
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the idea that actions have consequences. The artist reflects on how things can turn around unexpectedly and how karma has a way of catching up with people. He acknowledges that ultimately, God is in control.
[Solomon Childs (Ghostface Killah)]
Hey Kimmy, how you doing? What up Keisha
Damn girl, your hair looks so nice
Yeah, I got my shit done at Tasha's
You know I don't even fuck with that bitch
Yo, son, I think Ghost fucking one of them bitches, man
And can you believe this son told them bitches that he can cook, man
Yo, I can't believe this, these bitches don't know where to fucking
Put a salon up in the fucking hood, son I can't even make no money no more, man
(Yo, son, maybe you need to tell them bitches that
If they could put a Ms. Pac-Man or something in the back
Maybe we could get some money back, maybe we could get some money back there)
Son, you know I don't even FUCK with them bitches like that, nig', come on, man
"Come on sugar, hold me tight"
The final verse is a conversation between the artist and one of his acquaintances. They talk about trivial things but also gossip about the artist's personal life. The conversation serves as a contrast to the intense and dramatic story that has just been told, emphasizing how life goes on regardless of what happens.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group
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@mvpgamer0463
If you bumping this masterpiece in 2023 you a true legend.
@blessedyounglady1850
Dat part
Was bumping this today. Def on my playlists
@sarafrikinbeara
Thank you, I am.
;)
@TClint850
👍💯💯🔥
@alexavfclineham7301
Word
@ashleyfails5383
Yup
@fracturedsolace145
If you bumping this masterpiece in 2024, you are a true legend!
@dominiquejenkins5495
That lady's voice omg ❤❤❤
@zaxvgn0707
cory Daye from Dr Buzzards original savannah band
@Michiganders
Pure gold. 🙏🏻✨