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
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Ghostface Killah Lyrics
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Tommy Hil' rockin' niggas who fuck-
Mira, aprende
Take a one on one to this shit, y'all (yeah)
Get your nostrils clear (yeah)
Come on, sniff your brains out
All my Al Capone, Al Pacino niggas (yeah, word up)
Who's down with drug smugglin' (Cappadonna, Golden Arms)
Yo, yo
Check out the rap kin'pin, the black Jesus
I know a few nigga sniff coke and caught seizures
Peace to half-moon Caesars
And all the bitches in the bleachers
Hot weather, sex on the beaches
Jewelry shoppin' out of the country
Deluxe luxury
People sayin' that my chains look truck on me
But what about the Wonder Woman bracelet?
Two-one-point-three diamond cut engraved rubies
Kid, I laced it
My sweet tooth gotta nigga throbbin', ready for robbin'
But first hit Maria's for a butter almond
The bionic microphone is smack mechanic
Move like a bunch of Mexicans with bandanas
Son, it's on so we can just max a million
I got the spot sewn, so we can make a billion
The God's tropical
Ladies call me black fruit punch
Rainbow flavored niggas murder niggas for lunch
Peace to the Paris Crew in the avenue, and my nigga Jay Love
Who carry switch blades on the reg', duke
Yo, the first branch, the third leaf, whoever want it got beef
I politic, show love, crush those who dare creep
Into my realm of sunshine, I praise divine
Fine line between Donna, dumb, deaf and blind
He ain't mine, he shook like the faggots in daytime
Crossed over grain while we was bubblin' moonshine
Sippin' on the Moet, laid up, Rae-Gambino
Mastermind the plan, Tony Starks, Cappachino
Develop while your head be swellin' up off of the Nation
Blinded by the ice while I release the confrontation
Donna holy fat bags of weed, ravioli pasta
Bodyguard the Killa Bee songs like Kevin Costner
Infrared all inside your bumba', rasta
Cappadonna pimp the derby like the mobster
Yeah, yeah
Ayy, spaghetti lame brain-ass niggas
Quarters, nickels, and dimes, bitch
Except for overtime, nigga
Any ass money suit be fine
'Cause I'm comin' strong, breakin' niggas backs
Keepin' shit real
If you haven't noticed, you bitchy-ass, rusty-ass, nigga
Let me tell you this one time
Tony Starks, Raekwon the Chef
Cappachino and Golden Arms
Is comin' through mad strong
From the isles of Shaolin
For all them faggot-ass
Rusty chicken-head bitches too
Shup-shup, baby
Yo, back in the days
Baggin' crack, scrapin' plates, flippin' cakes
Who them heavy head niggas hatin' Jakes?
It be us, all the war's soldiers
Hangin' in halls gettin' over
City niggas, shoot for blood money, rockin' Rovers
Stay dipped, don't have no money in your pocket in the streets
Why these people mob money in they Jeep?
Crack bums watch your back for jumps
Caught before a fake twenty dollar bill
Get 'em son, we ain't the one
Politickin', purse vickin', sick of these Dominicans
Eatin' good, had to shoot my way up out of Bennigan's
That's life, to top it all off, beef with White
Pullin' bleach out, tryna throw it in my eyesight
Yo, fuck is on yo' mind?
The lyrics of Ghostface Killah's song "Ice Water" depict various themes and situations experienced by the rapper. The first verse begins by mentioning Tommy Hilfiger, known for his fashion brand. It suggests that those who wear Hilfiger are into luxury and drugs, particularly cocaine. The lyrics highlight the allure and addiction associated with drug use, and the references to Al Capone and Al Pacino further romanticize the criminal lifestyle. The mention of Cappadonna and Golden Arms implies their involvement in drug smuggling.
In the second verse, Ghostface Killah refers to himself as the "rap kingpin" and compares himself to "black Jesus." He acknowledges that some people he knows have developed addictions to cocaine and have suffered seizures as a result. The lyrics also touch on the lifestyle of excess, with mentions of hot weather, sex on beaches, and luxury jewelry shopping abroad. Ghostface Killah boasts about his own jewelry, particularly a Wonder Woman-inspired bracelet with diamonds and rubies. He establishes himself as a figure of wealth and power, ready to commit crimes to satisfy his desires.
The third verse continues the theme of power and criminal activity. Ghostface Killah references the Paris Crew and his friend Jay Love, who carries switch blades regularly. He portrays himself as someone who has control over a lucrative operation and aims to make a fortune. He compares his tropical lifestyle to drinks like black fruit punch and mentions the violence that lurks beneath the surface. The lyrics imply that people are willing to murder others for personal gain, highlighting the dangerous nature of Ghostface Killah's world.
In the final verse, Ghostface Killah asserts his dominance and addresses those who doubt him or disrespect him. He insults those who don't have money and refers to them as "spaghetti lame brain-ass niggas." He emphasizes his authenticity and realness, claiming to keep it "strong" and break the backs of those who oppose him. He mentions his fellow rappers, Raekwon the Chef and Cappadonna, reinforcing their collective strength and presence. Ghostface Killah's message is clear: he and his crew are coming on strong, representing the Shaolin (Staten Island) and challenging anyone who dares to disrespect them.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Corey Woods, Robert F. Diggs
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John F
RZA was on fire. This album blew people’s minds. No one had heard beats like this before. This must have sounded like something from outer space when it first dropped, kind of like Dark Side of the Moon back in the 70s
Syro Stevens
Was definitely ahead of time, Timeless Classic!!! I'm South to the Bone raised on My Dirty Down South Pioneers but I always appreciated East Coast MCs, Midwest MCs and West Coast MCs because EVERY LAST ARTIST HAD THIER OWN ORIGINAL SOUND!!!!!
Ndea Monk
Yes that's my experience
I couldn't listen to anyone else for years.
BTA
I remember 1st time hearing 'Can it be all so simple'...these was the boom box days still, so I heard it from across the street and had to run the kid down like yooo what the fuck is that?...my guy(🤔romel) was like "some shit called wu tang"...ill never forget that fuckin day!..IMPACTFUL!!.. like the 1st time I heard Rebel without a pause by PE (at a younger age) and went fuckin crazy...2 times in hip hop i will NEVER forget.. glad im a 90s era head
NoSwine Please
Was in 7th grade.... God bless
Ken
True
K Mach
Raekwon at this moment was untouchable. Probably the best mc of 1995.
Mawande Mdutywa
Second only to Genius/GZA
Kenny Lafortune
Prodigy
CJ 200
Think again bro, 1995 is forever ruled by Big L "lifestylez ov da poor and dangerous" album. Although OBFCL is a worthy competitor