All That I Got Is You
Ghostface Killah
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What dey gives you blood? Three months man Whatchu doin in here anyway? You oughta be home with your momma How old are you boy? Thirteen Thirteen? Damn, the bastards must be runnin outta niggaz to arrest Yeah, ohh yeah, this goes out to all the families that went through the struggle Yeah, from the heart It was from the heart, everything was real All that I got is you And I'm so thankful I made it through Yo, dwellin in the past, flashbacks when I was young Whoever thought that I'd have a baby girl and three sons I'm goin through this difficult stage I find it hard to believe Why my old Earth had so many seeds But she's an old woman, and due to me I respect that I saw life for what it's really worth and took a step back Family ain't family no more, we used to play ball Eggs after school, eat grits cause we was poor Grab the pliers for the channel, fix the hanger on the TV Rockin each others pants to school wasn't easy We survived winters, snotty nosed with no coats We kept it real, but the older brother still had jokes Sadly, daddy left me at the age of six I didn't know nuttin but mommy neatly packed his shit She cried, and grandma held the family down I guess mommy wasn't strong enough, she just went down Check it, fifteen of us in a three bedroom apartment Roaches everywhere, cousins and aunts was there Four in the bed, two at the foot, two at the head I didn't like to sleep with Jon-Jon he peed the bed Seven o'clock, pluckin roaches out the cereal box Some shared the same spoon, watchin saturday cartoons Sugar water was our thing, every meal was no thrill In the summer, free lunch held us down like steel And there was days I had to go to Tex house with a note Stating "Gloria can I borrow some food I'm dead broke" So embarrasin I couldn't stand to knock on they door My friends might be laughin, I spent stamps in stores Mommy where's the toilet paper, use the newspaper Look Ms. Rose gave us a couch, she's the neighbor Things was deep, my whole youth was sharper than cleats Two brothers with muscular dystrophy, it killed me But I remember this, mom's would lick her finger tips To wipe the cold out my eye before school wit her spit Case worker had her runnin back to face to face I caught a case, housin tried to throw us out of our place Sometimes I look up at the stars and analyze the sky And ask myself was I meant to be here... why? Yeah, yo All that I got is you And I'm so thankful I made it through All that I got is you And I'm so thankful I made it through All that I got is you And I'm so thankful I made it through All that I got is you And I'm so thankful I made it through Word up mommy, I love you Word up It was all you, word, you brought me in like this I sit and think about All the times we did without, yeah I always said I woudn't cry When I saw tears in your eyes I understand that daddy's not here now But some way or somehow, I will always be around, yeah All things that I did from this to them Oh from drugs to being there Being down and out and I love you always Yeah, you say You see the universe, which consists of the sun moon and star And them planets, that exist in my space Like man woman and child You understand? We got to keep it real, and what reality and reality will keep it real with us I remember them good ol days Because see, that's the child I was What made me the man I am today See cause if you forget where you come from, heheh You're never gonna make it where you're goin, aheh Because you lost the reality of yourself So take one stroll through your mind And see what you will find And you'll see a whole universe all over again and again and again and again and again Heheheh, yeah heheheheh ahaheheheh
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Written by: Mary J Blige, Dennis Coles, Robert F Diggs, Berry Jr Gordy, Berry Gordy Jr, Dennis Lussier, Alphonso Mizell, Alphonso J Mizell, Freddie Perren, Deke Richards
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"All That I Got Is You" is a song by American rapper Ghostface Killah, featuring RZA. It was first released on Ghostface Killah's debut album "Ironman" in 1996.
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Musical StyleSonically, "All That I Got Is You" is considered a soul-infused hip-hop song. It samples "Maybe Tomorrow" by The Jackson 5, and "Our Love Has Died" by Ohio Players.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the raw and emotional nature of the song, it still achieved significant commercial success, reaching number 2 on the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and number 10 on the Hot Rap Songs chart in the United States in 1996.
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Lyrical ContentUnlike many of Ghostface Killah's songs, "All That I Got Is You" is deeply personal in nature. It recounts the rapper's childhood experiences of growing up in poverty. The song's emotional lyrics and heartfelt tone have been praised by critics and listeners alike.
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ProductionThe production of "All That I Got Is You" was done by RZA, one of the founding members of the Wu-Tang Clan, a group to which Ghostface Killah also belongs.
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Critical Acclaim"All That I Got Is You" appears in the book, "1001 Songs You Must Hear Before You Die," highlighting its recognition as a classic within the hip-hop genre.
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CollaborationThe song features vocalist Mary J. Blige in the chorus. Her soulful voice brought additional depth to the track, making it a memorable collaboration.
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VisualsThe music video for "All That I Got Is You" is equally poignant, showcasing scenes that reinforce the struggles detailed in the song's lyrics. It beautifully contrasts the artist's success with the hardships he went through growing up.
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ImpactWith "All That I Got Is You," Ghostface Killah became known for showcasing a more emotional side to rap music, highlighting personal experiences and societal issues within his lyrics.
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Live PerformancesGhostface Killah has performed "All That I Got Is You" during numerous live presentations, often receiving significant crowd reactions due to the song's direct emotional appeal.
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