Josephine
Ghostface Killah Hi-tek Pretty Ugly The Willie Cottrell B Lyrics

God's woman, what's going on?
Addressing a woman who is feeling lost and struggling.

I know things seem messed up sometime
Acknowledging that life can be tough and confusing at times.

You stressed out and you can't handle the situation
Recognizing that the woman is feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope.

Sometime it feels like you lacking the guidance
Acknowledging that the woman feels like she lacks direction and support.

And you don't know what to do, but stay strong
Encouraging the woman to be resilient in the face of difficult circumstances.

And keep in mind that he always loves you,
Reminding the woman that there is always love and support from a higher power.

It's what it is, that's right sugar love
Affirming the woman's resilience and power.

Josephine, the times are getting tough
Addressing someone named Josephine who is going through difficult times.

Seems to me, you just wont get enough
Suggesting that Josephine is not satisfied with her current situation.

The rain, won't wash away, your sins,
Implying that Josephine is carrying emotional burdens that cannot be easily erased.

You'll be here, to do them all over again
Suggesting that Josephine is stuck in a cycle of making the same mistakes and facing the same consequences.

Yo, I know this chick from the hood named Courtney Cox
Introducing a character named Courtney who is from the same neighborhood.

And her brain is easy to pick like faulty locks
Implying that Courtney is easily influenced or manipulated.

She's awfully hot, asshole burning like Tabasco
Suggesting that Courtney has a fiery and intense personality.

She used to be thick, it's like where the hell her ass go
Pointing out that Courtney has lost weight, possibly due to drug use or other factors.

Started smoking weed and graduated to the pipe
Describing how Courtney's drug use escalated from marijuana to harder substances.

Thought that she could quit but her calculations wasn't right
Implying that Courtney underestimated how difficult it would be to stop using drugs.

Infatuated with the life of dope fiends and crack pushers
Describing how Courtney is drawn to a dangerous and destructive lifestyle.

Prostituting for old pimps who mack hookers
Implying that Courtney has turned to sex work as a way to support her drug habit.

Putting dope in the cook, searching for her vein
Describing how Courtney uses drugs and harms her own body.

Tracks all over her arms, she never felt the pain
Showing how Courtney is desensitized to the physical pain and harm of drug use.

The monkey on her back is now a gorilla
Metaphorically describing how Courtney's addiction has become stronger and more difficult to overcome.

Fiending for a hit knowing one day it's goin' kill her
Implying that Courtney is addicted to drugs and that her addiction could eventually kill her.

The clinic didn't help (nope) she just another young black woman
Suggesting that Courtney has tried to get help for her addiction but has not been successful.

Destroying her pretty image and her health
Describing how Courtney's drug use is harming both her physical appearance and her well-being.

Got me thinking to myself, damn, how could this happen?
Expressing shock and sadness at how Courtney's life has spiraled out of control.

I seen her on the corner, nodding off, sniffin' and scratching
Describing a specific moment when the singer observed Courtney engaged in drug use and experiencing physical symptoms of addiction.

She wakes up, with an urge to get high
Describing how Josephine is motivated by a strong desire to use drugs.

Everyday, the same routine, needing the mood of fix to get by
Suggesting that Josephine is trapped in an unhealthy routine of drug use and dependence.

So she reaches for her purse, grab the bag and the needle
Showing how Josephine is actively seeking out and preparing to use drugs.

Tie a sock her arm and start shooting up the diesel
Describing the physical process of injecting drugs into her body.

Had a flesh back, screwing some dude up in his hashback
Implying that Josephine has engaged in risky and potentially dangerous sexual behavior while under the influence of drugs.

The night before, body still sore, holding her ass crack
Describing the physical toll that drug use and sex work have taken on Josephine's body.

A regular John, she met her through Tom
Describing how Josephine has become involved with a client through a third party.

She passed out with the syringe still stuck in her arm
Describing a moment when Josephine was so out of it that she didn't remove the needle from her arm after using drugs.

Dying a slow death, oh, she losing her dear mind
Suggesting that Josephine's drug use and addiction is causing her physical and mental health to deteriorate rapidly.

From the troubles of the world, feeling cursed by mankind
Implying that Josephine feels burdened and betrayed by society and the world around her.

Caught up in a desperate rage, was blessed with AIDS
Showing how Josephine's addiction has led to an even more serious health crisis in the form of HIV/AIDS.

Lost her appetite, hardly slept in days
Describing the physical symptoms of Josephine's worsening health condition.

Now it's too late, praying to Jesus, she fucked around
Suggesting that Josephine is now facing the dire consequences of her addiction and behavior.

With the wrong penis, contaminated with diseases
Implying that Josephine contracted HIV/AIDS from unprotected sex with an infected partner.

Two months pregnant, carrying around her fetus
Describing how Josephine is pregnant while also facing serious health problems from her addiction.

But they found her on Broad, in the dumpster, behind the cleaners
Describing how Josephine's addiction and other challenges led to a tragic and untimely death.

Yo, what your momma gonna think of you girl?
Asking Josephine to consider how her actions and addiction will affect her family and loved ones.

Her little baby's all doped up, strung out on the world
Showing how Josephine's addiction and behavior is negatively impacting her own child.

Trying to make some quick cash for a hit of that stash
Describing how Josephine is engaging in sex work to support her drug habit.

Listen, baby, you growing up much too fast
Encouraging Josephine to slow down and think about the long-term consequences of her choices.

Uh, this goes out to every project and every ghetto
Making a broad statement about the challenges and struggles faced by people living in poverty and in urban neighborhoods.

For those getting high, using drugs on every level
Acknowledging that drug use is a widespread problem in many communities.

Living your life, day and night, getting stoned
Describing how drug use can become all-consuming and interfere with everyday life.

You better leave those drugs alone, feel me?
Encouraging listeners to avoid drugs and make healthier choices.

Up all night, under the party lights
Describing a scene of late-night partying and excess.

Same old popping and party hopping
Suggesting that the party scene can become repetitive and meaningless.

All of your so called friends, are leading you down the wrong road
Arguing that the people Josephine associates with are encouraging her to engage in negative and harmful behavior.

Leading you back to crack, it's a known fact
Suggesting that Josephine will continue to use drugs and face negative consequences.

It is time, that you need me, I'll be there, to help ya
Offering support and assistance to Josephine during her struggles.

I'll be your leaning pole when you're falling down
Promising to be a source of strength and support when Josephine is in need.

I'll be there, when you falling down (sooner or later)
Reiterating the promise of support and help, regardless of when Josephine needs it.