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
Waffles & Ice Cream
Ghostface Killah Lyrics
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Throw down some money
The ice cream man is coming
Yo, Shaolin's finest
What up, Boo? Peace your highness
Let's rewind this
Both get naked and kill the shyness
Sweet talk that ass into bed, kill 'em with kindness
I'm thinking we should fuck again
Get back to the sucking and
Freak shit, all on the road we keep truckin' in
Bottle of rose, double G's on the sneaker
Let me slide in, love, I got respect like Aretha
Ice cream
Ice cream
Watch these rap dudes slide all up in your texts
French vanilla, butter pecan, we complex
Even caramel sundaes, they gon' flex
Scooped in the ice cream truck, let's have sex
My tenderoni, she was young when I first wet her
Lil' niggas from the hood used to upset her
I'm from the era of blowing kisses and love letters
Big wheels and skates, now I'm skating on big wheels
Lovin' my honey buns and I'm givin' 'em big thrills
We build and destroy, it's different how shit feel
When them boys turn to men, dick shit get real
Look at my shorty and get clapped with the steel
Hit with the Jason
These save-a-ho niggas is fuck facin'
Lard niggas, pure bacon
Doo-doo head, fed nigga think he down with my clique clique
Homicide housing, sometimes I fuck me a quick bitch
It's the goony hillbilly drip
Hashtag Ruck Juice
And we don't give a fuck about none of y'all, fuck you
The odd couple all night
Fuckin' honeys on sight
Chick like to sing on my dick just like a long mic
Ice cream
Ice cream
Yo, yo, your honey dip, summertime, fine jewelry drippin'
It's been a minute, let your boy get back up in it
No fake digits, no ex, to the next, let's text
Meet up at the spot and have sex
Low specs, big jewels hangin' off the Cuban
Wrist iced up, the hotel room is boomin'
Boozin', buttnaked in the jacuzz', we coolin'
Ice cream
Watch these rap dudes slide all up in your texts
French vanilla, butter pecan, we complex
Even caramel sundaes, they gon' flex
And scooped in the ice cream truck, let's have sex
The lyrics to Ghostface Killah's song Ice Cream are quite explicit and revolve around sexual themes. The opening lines convey the arrival of the ice cream man. However, the ice cream truck is depicted as a sexual object as the lyrics proceed. The rapper reminisces about his tenderoni, a young girl from his neighborhood who used to get upset with him. He describes his love for her and how they used to blow kisses and share love letters. Further, he talks about his current sexual encounters with different women, who are often referred to as honey buns, while bragging about his sexual prowess.
The second verse of the song begins with the rapper, once again, talking about his young love. He contrasts his younger self with his current lifestyle, which is glamorous and luxurious. He also talks about his association with a notorious gang and how they don't care about anyone else. The rapper then glorifies quick sex and flings while bragging about his wealth and lifestyle. The repetitive chorus, "Ice cream," reinforces the sexual connotation throughout the song.
Overall, the lyrics vividly depict the rapper's sexual encounters and lifestyle. However, the song has also drawn criticism due to its misogynistic and disrespectful portrayal of women.
Line by Line Meaning
Ma, Ma
Throw down some money
The ice cream man is coming
Someone is calling out to their mother to give them money, as they hear the ice cream truck coming down the block.
Yo, Shaolin's finest
What up, Boo? Peace your highness
Let's rewind this
Both get naked and kill the shyness
A man greets his partner, calling them 'Boo' and 'highness.' He suggests they get naked and overcome their shyness together, to take things to the next level.
Wu Tang's timeless, blow out your sinus
Sweet talk that ass into bed, kill 'em with kindness
I'm thinking we should fuck again
Get back to the sucking and
Freak shit, all on the road we keep truckin' in
Bottle of rose, double G's on the sneaker
Let me slide in, love, I got respect like Aretha
The singer boasts about Wu Tang's timelessness and suggests they get intimate again, promising to treat their partner with kindness. He wants to keep things fun and exciting as they continue their journey together, offering up a bottle of rose and some fancy sneakers to entice them. Finally, he asserts that he will respect their boundaries like Aretha Franklin would.
Ice cream
Ice cream
The refrain of the song, which repeats the name of the titular sweet treat.
Watch these rap dudes slide all up in your texts
French vanilla, butter pecan, we complex
Even caramel sundaes, they gon' flex
Scooped in the ice cream truck, let's have sex
The artist warns their partner to be aware of other men who may try to hit on them via text. They also reference the complexity of flavors in their metaphorical 'ice cream truck,' including vanilla, pecan, and caramel, and suggest they enjoy some physical intimacy together.
My tenderoni, she was young when I first wet her
Lil' niggas from the hood used to upset her
I'm from the era of blowing kisses and love letters
Big wheels and skates, now I'm skating on big wheels
Lovin' my honey buns and I'm givin' 'em big thrills
We build and destroy, it's different how shit feel
When them boys turn to men, dick shit get real
Look at my shorty and get clapped with the steel
Hit with the Jason
These save-a-ho niggas is fuck facin'
Lard niggas, pure bacon
Doo-doo head, fed nigga think he down with my clique clique
Homicide housing, sometimes I fuck me a quick bitch
It's the goony hillbilly drip
Hashtag Ruck Juice
And we don't give a fuck about none of y'all, fuck you
The odd couple all night
Fuckin' honeys on sight
Chick like to sing on my dick just like a long mic
The singer reminisces about meeting their young partner, who used to be bothered by other youths in their neighborhood. They recall the sweet innocence of their early relationship, but acknowledge things have gotten more real. They describe their willingness to defend their partner and suggest anyone who gets in their way will get hurt. They also boast about their sexual prowess and their disregard for others' opinions of them.
Yo, yo, your honey dip, summertime, fine jewelry drippin'
It's been a minute, let your boy get back up in it
No fake digits, no ex, to the next, let's text
Meet up at the spot and have sex
Low specs, big jewels hangin' off the Cuban
Wrist iced up, the hotel room is boomin'
Boozin', buttnaked in the jacuzz', we coolin'
The singer greets their partner warmly and suggests they reconnect after some time apart. They promise to be honest and open about their intentions, proposing they text and meet up for physical intimacy. They describe their fancy jewelry and hotel room, where they plan to kick back and enjoy each other's company. They end by noting the relaxed atmosphere, hanging out naked in a jacuzzi.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Danny Caiazzo, Darryl Hill, Dennis Coles
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dsummerz
THEY KILLED THIS! ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐
Keith Sinclair
FIYAH!!
Feels like flashback to '95 when I was scraping money together to get the next dope hip hop album and picked up Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...
We need an extended version!
Xx-B-A-D-A-xX
Awesome track buddy ๐ถ๐ต๐ถ๐ต๐. Enjoy the weekend๐๐
Patrick Henderson
Bruh so sad this didnโt get any recognition, but then again talent doesnโt get recognized anymore itโs like old school mainstream is underground now and still is some of the best vibes.
Seeker Un-Dude
I just ate ice cream and then got a notification to watch this.
George Dennis
Synchronicity is Fire
Baq Alfaham
2019 version of ice cream
George Dennis
Right and Exact
Garrett Emerson
Ice Cream Man is Coming...๐๐๐๐
Recydywista
Master beat