The Game
Raekwon Prodigy Ghostface Lyrics


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[raekwon]
Wall to wall.. that's my word
I want approximately.. everything you got
The verdict.. that's right

Yo...
Call me the black champion guess down, wanna test now
So let's grab the mack and vest, bless him if he stressed out
Amazin glazin purple haze patients
Blazin asians in mercedes benz stations
Yo moving through the tavern, guns that burn, sons that learn
Stabbin an intern, corporate book of words
Iceatollah motorolas, gun reloaders, broads with rollers
When wet lense stolers, lex glowers who owe us
Call up comissionary gordon, son go warn the warden
That the lord is back, rollin with his sword again
Mix tape, masturbation mate rate plates ice traits
Guns wit bitches jumpin outta white cakes
It's on for real, indeed, lex leonardo
Shells that's hollow, six whipper through the 52 globe of horror
Carry the stainless steel armor
Nurture the church avenue drama, yo, african gold from ghana
Puffin these marijuanas make allah catch alzheimers
Feedin bread to birds yellin fuck old timers

Chorus: raekwon

It's called game, game get ya life kilt, game recognize
Write wills, game slight chills things stay the same
Game, subliminary mill's smash grills night chills
Regardless what pah things won't be the same
Game'll get ya life kilt game rcognize
Write wills, game slighht chills things stay the same
Game, subliminary mill's smash grills night chills
Mic skills baby pah won't be the same
Game

(check this out, one two, yeah yeah this is me p no doubt)

[prodigy]
Segregate those fake punks
Separate the bullshit from the authentic
Vintage rhyme division got the globe listening
My rap scroll belittled your goals and visions
Prohibition got my whole block pissin christians
One-fifty-one dunn'll have you off balance walkin
Don't let your e-motions get involved talkin
To the wrong culprit, the killer be the soft spoken
So what's ya intentions, you want to glow for the moment?
Throw on ya two pennys then you boltin
I rock for the few chosen, who got they third minds open
Write a page that'll engage war and encite fights
Be on the look for the bright lights and north winds
The trumpets be the mics ya size malevolent
You don't be long in my evesight, pee's a powerful soldier
Of the light and things won't be the same
The game's over

Chorus

[ghostface]
Mc ultra high-brolic bank roll alcahol vulture
Garlic balls dice the shield of ocre
Tally ho pitty-pat backgammon pro
Pink salmon five spring rolls know me, you love my intro
Half a face wig sewed together like manhattan chase
Lookin like statue of praise, check behind the drapes
Castor troy layin for travolta mic gun pump
Layin on the floor clark's bleedin watermelon chunks
Hold up... sprinkle the hash, tony chapstick
Snatch rza last piece of fish right off the glass dish
Butter roll beats bagel tracks wavey hair decks
Lay it down straw hat style, butterball crown
Time life investments, when broke I wrote the old testament
Crashed domes now perform excellence
Words with the president, brunch with yeltsin
Gorbachev under meth's nuts, he out in belgium
Six and a half monkeys, twelve nazis
Four disappear, three eight two one flash to thin air
God's replica no wheel drive motionless mind cresica
Tilt the hat like esther

Chorus

[pete rock]
Aiyyo, I rumble into action, son I'm right on target
Legendary status with the way the track started
It's on, at any second with the high stakes
Drama, the game's teeth sharp like pirahana
There's a million style biters who try to create
Make no mistake real niggaz challenge the fake
Most valuable sp-1200 gold medals
Rae progidy ghost rhyme professional
The original, pete rock is like soul on ice
Dynamite with the mic device




Now roll the dic, for the game of death
Snake eyes baby pah, the boy wonder's a threat

Overall Meaning

In the song "Tha Game," Raekwon, Prodigy, Ghostface Killah and Pete Rock rap about the harsh realities of street life and the game of survival. Raekwon begins the first verse by stating boldly that the game is everything to him and he wants it all. He then talks about how he and his crew are constantly on the move, carrying weapons and dealing with dangerous situations. He boasts about his knowledge of the game and his skills in it, making it clear that he is not to be underestimated. Prodigy takes over in the second verse, rapping about the need to separate the real from the fake in the game. He talks about the power of words and how his rhymes can incite conflict and violence. Finally, Ghostface Killah delivers an explosive verse, filled with clever wordplay and pop culture references. He raps about his prowess with women, his love for luxury, and his willingness to fight for what he believes in.


The song "Tha Game" is a collaboration between four prominent hip hop artists: Raekwon, Prodigy, Ghostface Killah and Pete Rock.


The song features a sample from the 1972 film "The Godfather."


It was produced by Pete Rock, who is also featured on the track.


"Tha Game" was released on the compilation album "Soul Survivors" in 1998.


The song features some of the most intricate and skilled rhyming in the history of hip hop, with each rapper delivering sharp, witty lyrics.


The lyrics of the song depict the harsh reality of street life and the survival game that many young men and women face in urban communities.


The song has become a classic in the underground hip hop scene, with its raw and gritty sound and powerful message resonating with listeners.


"Tha Game" has been covered by several other artists over the years, including Busta Rhymes and M.O.P.


The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 1999.


Despite its powerful message and critical acclaim, "Tha Game" was not a commercial success, failing to chart on the Billboard Hot 100.


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Line by Line Meaning

Wall to wall.. that's my word
I want everything you've got, and I'm not messing around.


I want approximately.. everything you got
I want all of your possessions and assets.


The verdict.. that's right
The outcome is exactly as I expected.


Call me the black champion guess down, wanna test now
I am the undefeatable black champion. Do you want to challenge me?


So let's grab the mack and vest, bless him if he stressed out
Let's prepare ourselves with weapons and protective gear in case he resists, but bless him if he is scared.


Yo moving through the tavern, guns that burn, sons that learn
We are moving through the bar, armed and ready. Our children are learning from us.


Stabbin an intern, corporate book of words
We are stabbing an intern with our tongues, using the buzzwords from corporate America.


Iceatollah motorolas, gun reloaders, broads with rollers
We have Motorola phones and ice-cold personalities. We are professionals at reloading guns. Women with hair rollers are also involved.


When wet lense stolers, lex glowers who owe us
We deal with crooks who steal wet camera lenses. The Lexus guys are in debt to us.


Mix tape, masturbation mate rate plates ice traits
I am mixing my own music and masturbating for success. My jewelry is of the highest quality.


Guns wit bitches jumpin outta white cakes
We have guns and beautiful women jumping out of white cakes at our parties.


It's on for real, indeed, lex leonardo
Things are serious now. Leonardo has a Lexus.


Shells that's hollow, six whipper through the 52 globe of horror
We have six shooters with hollow point bullets. We are traveling through the world, which is a scary place.


Carry the stainless steel armor
We are always prepared and shielding ourselves from danger.


Nurture the church avenue drama, yo, african gold from ghana
We are stirring up the drama on Church Avenue. We have gold from Africa.


Puffin these marijuanas make allah catch alzheimers
Smoking weed is making us forgetful and causing Allah to forget as well.


Feedin bread to birds yellin fuck old timers
We are feeding bread to birds while shouting curses at the elderly.


It's called game, game get ya life kilt, game recognize
This is the game, and this game might destroy you. You better recognize it.


Write wills, game slight chills things stay the same
Make sure to prepare for your death. The game may give you goosebumps, but things always stay the same.


Game, subliminary mill's smash grills night chills
The game is a subtle grind that will leave you in pain, it will haunt you at night.


Regardless what pah things won't be the same
No matter what happens, things will never go back to the way they were.


Segregate those fake punks
Separate the fake people from the real ones.


Separate the bullshit from the authentic
Distinguish between lies and truth.


Vintage rhyme division got the globe listening
People all over the world are listening to classic hip-hop.


My rap scroll belittled your goals and visions
My lyrics are crushing your dreams and aspirations.


Prohibition got my whole block pissin christians
We are so angry about prohibition that we are insulting religious people.


One-fifty-one dunn'll have you off balance walkin
Drinking 151 will make you stumble and walk unevenly.


I rock for the few chosen, who got they third minds open
I make music for the few who have an open mind and think outside the box.


Write a page that'll engage war and encite fights
Write lyrics that will create conflict and start fights.


Be on the look for the bright lights and north winds
Be aware of opportunities and the things that are on the horizon.


The trumpets be the mics ya size malevolent
The microphones are large and imposing, as if they are being held by a sinister force.


You don't be long in my evesight, pee's a powerful soldier
You will not last long in my line of sight. Prodigy is a powerful warrior.


Of the light and things won't be the same
He is a soldier fighting for the light, and things will never be the same.


Mc ultra high-brolic bank roll alcahol vulture
There is a special, powerful person in the room with lots of money.


Garlic balls dice the shield of ocre
Garlic has protective qualities and is being used to create a shield.


Tally ho pitty-pat backgammon pro
We are excited and ready to play backgammon.


Pink salmon five spring rolls know me, you love my intro
Everyone knows me, and they love the way I start a song.


Half a face wig sewed together like manhattan chase
Our disguise is a wig and mask that look like they're from a movie scene set in Manhattan.


Lookin like statue of praise, check behind the drapes
We look like statues being praised, but be wary of anything hidden behind curtains or drapes.


Castor troy layin for travolta mic gun pump
We are waiting for action like they did in the movie 'Face/Off'.


Hold up... sprinkle the hash, tony chapstick
Wait a moment and let's distribute our drugs. Tony also needs his lip balm.


Snatch rza last piece of fish right off the glass dish
We are taking the last piece of fish from RZA's plate, even though it's on a fancy glass dish.


Butter roll beats bagel tracks wavey hair decks
We prefer butter rolls over bagels, and we have very creative ideas for making beats with our hair waving around.


It's on, at any second with the high stakes
Things are serious and dangerous, and anything could happen at any moment.


Drama, the game's teeth sharp like pirahana
The game is full of danger and conflict, and it can tear you apart like sharp piranha teeth.


There's a million style biters who try to create
There are many people trying to imitate my unique style.


Make no mistake real niggaz challenge the fake
Real men will challenge those who are fake.


Most valuable sp-1200 gold medals
My music equipment is very valuable and I have won many awards.


Rae progidy ghost rhyme professional
Raekwon, Prodigy, and Ghostface Killah are experts at rhyming and making music.


The original, pete rock is like soul on ice
Pete Rock is the original and the best, just like 'Soul on Ice' by author Eldridge Cleaver.


Dynamite with the mic device
Pete Rock is amazing at rapping and producing music.


Now roll the dic, for the game of death
We are rolling dice to add more excitement to the dangerous game we are playing.


Snake eyes baby pah, the boy wonder's a threat
Bad luck is coming our way, and the young person with us is very dangerous.




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: COREY WOODS

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@raycolion9627

"I wrote the Old Testaments crash domes now I perform excellence!!" Ghostface be on some god mode spittin

@khayalethumakosi6678

Bar is fire!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@dropagemonem

P got himdelf grittiest voice in whole rap universe

@philipkhatana4227

Very very Well said Dropagemonem

@reginabrown912

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@km3618

One time for Prodigy....we miss you RIP

@biglee8832

Raekwon went crazy on this!!!

@permitted_277

one of the hardest beats of all time...period

@brentboone2576

boy u sleep af ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

@georgemaitland

lol i swear i see this comment on every hiphop vid

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