Talk
Ghostface Killah feat. Busta Rhymes Lyrics


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Intro: Busta Rhymes
Yeah , see , see , nowadays , young niggas get a lot of money
See the fact is that young niggas is self employed now
We livin in a time frame where it's all big business
We gotta understand that the young niggas is runnin big business
This is how we gon do it , check it out

[Busta Rhymes]
Before I sing another song (ha)
Nigga owe me money I take away your belonging (ha)
No prolonging (hoo)
Till you give me my money you see me every mornin (ha)
Got somethin wicked for all the niggas you callin (ha)
Fuck with the stallin (ha)
Split a nigga till his shit leave him a little boy (hoo)
Watch a nigga crawlin (ha)
Pay my money or you better keep you hall in (ha)
Dig up on my get money niggas so keep fallin (ha)
Cheers makin you happy keepin your bubble pourin (ha)
Gettin money on corners or even if you tourin (hoo)
Older cats used to do the big money scorin
Now they once upon time money niggas who start fallin (hoo)

CHORUS: Busta Rhymes
Niggas want to analyze my money like a hawk
Money talks , bullshit won't
Alotta jealous niggas want to see me outlined in chalk
Money talks , bullshit won't
Flipmode get money stay holdin down the fort
Money talks , bullshit won't
Bless every livin soul we got playin the money sport
Money talks , bullshit won't

[Rampage]
I work so hard to get what I got , number one spot
Now I'm hot hot hot
(what what)
I'm hot hot hot
(what what)
I'm hot hot hot , yeah
Mansion and a yacht , baby blue Nav in the lot
Ice on my hands , I got future plans , travelin to distant lands
A hundred G cash , money comin out my ass , first to first class
Now I'm a rap nigga livin like fast
Keep my enemies close , watch what I gross
That's why I pack my toast , nowadays cats adios , uno , dos
Yoy fall off and you can't come back
You get the hit single , your album sound wack
I give you the leeway , you sound like us , rock like us
Squad like us , yeah

CHORUS

[Rah Digga]
Niggas killin me , talkin that hope you don't change shit
Hell yeah bitch , from the door I get on some mad gear shit
Type vibe carry studs in my ear shit
Who the fuck type yellin , say crud sellin
Ain't said hi in years think I'ma pay they bail and
The 9-8 people get this right
I be a diamond in the rough like the Arabian Night
Goin after ends , only keepin friends
Makin they own moves , drivin they own Benz
I'm supposed to change you just didn't
Stuck in low income homes blamin Clinton
Bitch like me , gon rock till my last batch of breath
With a grade full of ASCAP checks

CHORUS
Corporate niggas want my money gotta take me to court(addition)

[Spliff Star]
Yo
Spliff doin things , pursuin things , I'm gettin money
Chop the hand off the man who try to take from me
My guns go POW from Brook to Moscow
Tear a hole in your biddad for messin wit my triddad
Stack ones into lump sums you know the motto
See me on your block with Black Rob throwin bottles
I'ma a hard act to follow , love girls that swallow
So crazy I don't know where I'ma be at tomorrow
Yeah , I heard that money talks so I wrote this commentary
Every move that I make for sure is monetary
Our squad legendary , I'ma bump it till you hear me
Spliff doin love scenes on big screens with Halle Berry

Outro: Busta Rhymes
Ahee hee hee hee hee
See , it's a serious serious serious thing now
Big business , allows young niggas , to comfortably eat
Every motherfucking day now , ahee hee hee hee , aight
Struggle process is now kept to a minimum , ahee hee hee
Yeah , I think I'm about to go buy me a couple of motherfucking sneakers , a




couple bags of weed , a motherfucking 500S98CL version
And a couple of bitches , ah ha ha ha ha ha

Overall Meaning

The song "Talk" by Ghostface Killah feat. Busta Rhymes is a reflection of the current hip-hop industry, particularly how young artists are now making big money and are self-employed. Busta Rhymes in his introduction of the song highlights how the young generation is now running big businesses. The lyrics of the song reflect the importance of money in hip-hop and how it has fundamentally impacted the genre. The rap verses from Rampage, Rah Digga, and Spliff Star speak to the jealousy of other rappers about the money "talking" and how they will do anything to have a taste of that success.


The chorus, "Money talks, bullshit won't," highlights the critical role of money in this genre, signifying the overall shift in society from human values to materialistic values. The song reflects an industry in which money and business have become a central focus. The lyrics suggest that regardless of how good the music is, money is now the primary factor in the success of an artist.


Overall, the song addresses the issue of economic status in the hip-hop industry, which is a topic that has been debated for years. It highlights the importance of money in the industry while suggesting that it's not necessarily a good thing. Rather, the intense focus on money has created an environment in which good music is less valued than financial success.


Line by Line Meaning

Before I sing another song (ha)
Before I do anything else, I need to address the fact that if you owe me money, I will take your belongings until you pay me back (ha)


Nigga owe me money I take away your belonging (ha)
If you owe me money, I will take your belongings until you pay me back (ha)


No prolonging (hoo)
There's no need to drag this out, just give me my money (hoo)


Till you give me my money you see me every mornin (ha)
Until you pay me back, I will be persistent and show up every morning (ha)


Got somethin wicked for all the niggas you callin (ha)
I have something dangerous for those you're calling for backup (ha)


Fuck with the stallin (ha)
Don't mess around with delaying or stalling, just pay me what you owe (ha)


Split a nigga till his shit leave him a little boy (hoo)
I'll beat someone so badly that it will leave him helpless and vulnerable like a child (hoo)


Watch a nigga crawlin (ha)
I'll make someone regret not giving me my money by watching him suffer and crawl (ha)


Pay my money or you better keep you hall in (ha)
If you don't pay me back, you better keep a low profile and stay away (ha)


Dig up on my get money niggas so keep fallin (ha)
I'll find those who owe me money and make them fall (ha)


Cheers makin you happy keepin your bubble pourin (ha)
I'll keep the money flowing, making you happy and your life comfortable (ha)


Gettin money on corners or even if you tourin (hoo)
Whether it's making money on the streets or touring, we'll keep making money (hoo)


Older cats used to do the big money scorin
The older generation used to make big money, but they're now losing their wealth (hoo)


Niggas want to analyze my money like a hawk
There are people who scrutinize my wealth like a hawk, trying to analyze it (ha)


Money talks , bullshit won't
Money is the only thing that truly matters, and anything else is irrelevant (ha)


Alotta jealous niggas want to see me outlined in chalk
There are many envious people who wish for my downfall and would be happy to see me dead (ha)


Flipmode get money stay holdin down the fort
My group Flipmode Squad is all about making money and holding down our territory (ha)


Bless every livin soul we got playin the money sport
We wish success upon everyone participating in the game of making money (ha)


I work so hard to get what I got , number one spot
I put in a lot of effort to achieve my success and reach the top position (hoo)


Now I'm hot hot hot (what what)
Now I'm on fire, extremely successful (hoo)


Mansion and a yacht , baby blue Nav in the lot
I have a luxurious mansion, a yacht, and a baby blue Navigator (hoo)


Ice on my hands , I got future plans , travelin to distant lands
I have expensive jewelry, ambitious plans, and am traveling to far-off destinations (hoo)


A hundred G cash , money comin out my ass , first to first class
I have a lot of cash, and am always flying first class (hoo)


Now I'm a rap nigga livin like fast
I'm a rapper now, living a fast-paced and successful life (hoo)


Keep my enemies close , watch what I gross
I keep those who oppose me nearby, and keep track of how much money I'm making (hoo)


That's why I pack my toast , nowadays cats adios , uno , dos
That's why I carry a gun, and these days those who cross me are gone in a flash (hoo)


Yoy fall off and you can't come back
If you fail and lose your success, there's no coming back from that (hoo)


You get the hit single , your album sound wack
Even if you have one successful song, if your album is bad, you're not truly successful (hoo)


I give you the leeway , you sound like us , rock like us
I'll give you permission to sound like and copy us, and if you do it well, we'll respect you (hoo)


Squad like us , yeah
My squad is like us, successful and unstoppable (hoo)


Niggas killin me , talkin that hope you don't change shit
People are constantly criticizing me, hoping I won't change (hoo)


Hell yeah bitch , from the door I get on some mad gear shit
Of course, I'm always on the cutting edge of fashion (hoo)


Type vibe carry studs in my ear shit
I'm the type of person who wears expensive earrings (hoo)


Who the fuck type yellin , say crud sellin
Who are these people yelling and claiming I sell drugs? (hoo)


Ain't said hi in years think I'ma pay they bail and
Those who I haven't spoken to in years think I'm going to bail them out of their troubles (hoo)


The 9-8 people get this right
People in 1998 need to understand this (hoo)


I be a diamond in the rough like the Arabian Night
I am a rare and valuable gem, like the stories from Arabian Nights (hoo)


Goin after ends , only keepin friends
I'm only focused on making money and keeping close friends (hoo)


Makin they own moves , drivin they own Benz
My friends are successful and making their own moves, driving their own luxury cars (hoo)


I'm supposed to change you just didn't
People expect me to change, but I haven't (hoo)


Stuck in low income homes blamin Clinton
People are still stuck in low-income homes and blaming Clinton for their problems (hoo)


Bitch like me , gon rock till my last batch of breath
I'm going to keep going and be successful until the very end of my life (ha)


With a grade full of ASCAP checks
I have a lot of money from royalties and licensing agreements (ha)


Corporate niggas want my money gotta take me to court(addition)
Even corporate types want my money, and the only way they can get it is by taking me to court (ha)


Spliff doin things , pursuin things , I'm gettin money
I'm always working hard and making money (hoo)


Chop the hand off the man who try to take from me
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to keep those who would steal from me at bay (hoo)


My guns go POW from Brook to Moscow
I'm willing to use my guns to defend myself, no matter where I am (hoo)


Tear a hole in your biddad for messin wit my triddad
I'll beat you up badly if you mess with me or my things (hoo)


Stack ones into lump sums you know the motto
I stack up small bills into large sums, as is my motto (hoo)


See me on your block with Black Rob throwin bottles
You might see me and my friend Black Rob on your street, throwing bottles (hoo)


I'ma a hard act to follow , love girls that swallow
I'm a difficult person to keep up with, and I like women who perform certain sexual acts (hoo)


So crazy I don't know where I'ma be at tomorrow
I'm living life so wildly that I can't predict where I'll be tomorrow (hoo)


Yeah , I heard that money talks so I wrote this commentary
I believe money is the most important thing, which is why I'm writing this song (ha)


Every move that I make for sure is monetary
Everything I do is for the purpose of making more money (ha)


Our squad legendary , I'ma bump it till you hear me
My squad is legendary, and I'll keep promoting myself until everyone hears about me (ha)


Spliff doin love scenes on big screens with Halle Berry
I'm making it big, and will be in movies with big-name actresses like Halle Berry (hoo)


See , it's a serious serious serious thing now
Making money is a very serious matter these days (ha)


Big business , allows young niggas , to comfortably eat
Big business allows young people to make a good living and live comfortably (ha)


Every motherfucking day now , ahee hee hee hee , aight
Every day is a good day now because of the money we're making (ha)


Struggle process is now kept to a minimum , ahee hee hee
The process of struggling has become much easier because of the money we have (ha)


Yeah , I think I'm about to go buy me a couple of motherfucking sneakers , a couple bags of weed , a motherfucking 500S98CL version
I'm so rich now that I can afford to buy expensive things like sneakers, weed, and a luxury car (ha)


And a couple of bitches , ah ha ha ha ha ha
I can even afford to have multiple girlfriends (ha)




Lyrics © JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BUSTA RHYMES, ROGER MCNAIR, WILLIAM LEWIS, RASHIA TASHAN FISHER, GEORGE SPIVEY, BERNARD WORRELL, PETER BISHOP, ROBBEN FORD, R. L. JOHNSON

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