Lyrics
Ghosttown, you know?
Introduction to the setting of Ghosttown.
(Khardier Da God)
Attribution to Khardier Da God.
You ready for me? Hahaha
Styles P prepares the listener for his contribution.
Let me get a lil' spooky too, please
Expressing the desire to adopt a mysterious or eerie tone.
They say the last laugh is the loudest (hahaha)
Reflecting on the idea that the last laugh is the most impactful.
Man ain't a genius but his mom is the proudest (she's proud)
Acknowledging that intelligence may not define a man, but the pride of a mother is significant.
Lookin' real clean but he move amongst the foulest (mm)
Appearance can be deceiving, and one may seem clean while associating with the morally corrupt.
A man kills a man, does that make a man childish? (Does it)
Questioning the maturity of a man who resorts to violence.
'Cause he couldn't use his brainwave to get above the violence
Highlighting the inability to rise above violence using intellectual means.
All I know is, I ain't ever been above silence (sh)
Personal admission of never being above silence, possibly indicating a contemplative nature.
I believe in solid, if you skinny or you brolic, take oath (I believe)
Belief in loyalty, whether one is physically strong or slender, emphasizing a commitment.
When you break it, you should coke on your vomit (you should choke)
Suggesting severe consequences for breaking oaths, using vivid imagery.
No rats, no tattletales on the battlefield (uh-uh)
Emphasizing the importance of loyalty in challenging situations, like a battlefield.
Said he a dog, he a snake, he ain't rattle still (he ain't rattle)
Discrediting someone as untrustworthy, comparing them to a dog or snake without a rattle.
Me, I'm a wolf, hit the crib, kill the cattle still (ow)
Asserting dominance and aggression, claiming the role of a wolf and a killer.
This is my house, fuck a curb, how 'bout that appeal?
Claiming ownership and control over one's territory.
You can have a handgun or an arm gun
Reiteration of themes of loyalty, violence, and asserting dominance.
You ever cross me then you better palm one
-Knowin' I'm the storm, you should hope the calm come
-Knowin' I'm the word, you should hope the bond come
-You can have a handgun or an arm gun
-You ever cross me then you better palm one
-Knowin' I'm the storm, you should hope the calm come
-Knowin' I'm the word, you should hope the bond come
-When you live your last day, will you be respected? (Will you?)
Questioning the legacy one leaves behind and the importance of respect.
Told you that I come from a hood, it gets hectic (liars)
Referencing a challenging upbringing in a hectic neighborhood.
Too many nights outside, it's like a death wish
Describing the challenges of urban life, dealing with crime, and staying resilient.
Everybody movin' that white, they got a life wish
-Homie took the day time, me, I took the night shift (ha)
-Wanna see the paint shine, wanna see the ice drip
-Wanna see the weed burn when I'm wearin' tight shit
-Niggas see a lightbulb, they cuttin' off your light switch (they cut it off)
-Niggas get tighter than frog pussy in vice grips (ha)
-Niggas try to ruin your plan and get viced in
-Me, I stay built for the war, you know, a crisis (I was built)
-Yeah, I got my nerves cold as steel, doin' high shit (ghost, nigga)
Asserting a tough mentality, staying composed in difficult situations.
You can have a handgun or an arm gun
Reiteration of themes of loyalty, violence, and maintaining composure.
You ever cross me then you better palm one
-Knowin' I'm the storm, you should hope the calm come
-Knowin' I'm the word, you should hope the bond come
-You can have a handgun or an arm gun
-You ever cross me then you better palm one
-Knowin' I'm the storm, you should hope the calm come
-Knowin' I'm the word, you should hope the bond come
-SP, the wolf, and I'ma go get 'em (I'm a wolf)
Introduction of Styles P as "the wolf" and expressing determination.
I cleaned up now but was a dope dealer (I'm clean)
Reflecting on a past involved in drug dealing but still being relevant and impactful in the present.
I still sell rhymes so I'm the dope dealer (I still)
-Your hook could be the best, I'm the whole killer (kill it)
-Cut the fuck shit out
Rejecting immature behavior and referencing a more sophisticated approach to problem-solving.
I'm too old to grab a blade and have to cut shit out (too old)
-Got a gun, I call Cleanse, he can flush it out
-I get the work, wrap it up and let it rush it out
-You can have a handgun or an arm gun
Reiteration of themes, emphasizing the consequences of crossing Styles P.
You ever cross me then you better palm one
-Knowin' I'm the storm, you should hope the calm come
-Knowin' I'm the word, you should hope the bond come
-You can have a handgun or an arm gun
-You ever cross me then you better palm one
-Knowin' I'm the storm, you should hope the calm come
-Knowin' I'm the word, you should hope the bond come
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