MASK OFF Lyrics (English Translation) – Godface Killa

MASK OFF (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
Bartek keeps getting ignored or shut out, and maybe it’s finally time for a change or action.

[Verse 1]
He starts by saying how people in Poland had high hopes for him, but he couldn’t live up to it at the time—kind of like Sisyphus who kept trying but never finished his task. He throws shade at fake fans who only show up when it’s convenient and says he’s doing this for the loyal ones, just like Kanye does. He knows people have doubted him again and again, but now they’ll be shocked by his return. He’s telling others they can’t even compete unless they’re on his level. He hasn’t made music in a while, almost like Banksy—reluctant and mysterious. He makes a dig at someone in the Xayoo crew, maybe for trying too hard or being fake. Then he touches on pressure and desperation, saying some people can’t handle it and just give up completely. He explains that he needed time off to reflect, even if it sounds like an excuse. During that time, he got caught up in escapism and distractions. He mentions how he was seen as just riding the wave of popularity, especially during the whole “NATSU’S BOY” thing, but says people painted him wrong, like he was just seeking attention, when in reality he was central to everything—like a pimp behind the scenes. He says others owe their success to him, just like LEGO owes its legacy to the Christiansen family. He claims he was the mastermind behind someone else’s success, using a Pinky and the Brain reference. He calls out lies being spread about him on TikTok and reminds everyone that facts matter in court. Then he ends with a sarcastic line saying the bathroom rumor is stupid—they only had one sink, so obviously he didn’t pee in it.

[Chorus]
He knows his critics wanted him to fall back to reality, but now he’s showing them what he’s really about. He doesn’t care what people say about him online—it doesn’t faze him. He admits he’s not perfect or some divine figure, but he still helped others rise in the game, like he performed miracles through music. He sees himself as a top figure in the rap world, someone who deserves a seat at the elite table, like Uncle Sam in power. He warns people not to compare him to other artists, especially Quebo, and hints that Quebo still has more to prove. Most of what’s said about him online is lies, and he challenges people to fact-check it all.

[Verse 2]
He starts by talking about people online saying he missed his big moment. But he laughs at that, saying he could’ve been asleep for generations and still outdo them. Even so, he admits it hits him now that he wasn’t making progress—just stuck in one place like a gatekeeper who never moves. He compares himself to Michał Probierz, saying he’s left feeling like he’s got nothing to show or defend. He talks about just wanting to get better and recover from everything, similar to how Fagata tried to do her own public reset. He says he used to be scared of opening up, but now he’s finally standing in front of everyone without hiding. He had a fear of rap from early on, when he was still figuring things out. People laughed at him, especially rappers like Kali and platforms like GlamRap. When he dropped “Gold Digger,” they dismissed him as a joke, calling him something soft and silly like a banana. That hurt, because he couldn’t understand how anyone could think less of him when he was trying so hard. So he decided to act tough and fake an image—being a jerk like certain known rappers. He says all his moves were calculated and artificial, like wearing a mask all the time. He references Jim Carrey, saying he wore a metaphorical mask even though he knew he could just be himself. But back then, he was scared to show his true self because everyone already gave up on him. Now, he’s closing that chapter and laying everything out clearly. And if someone still doesn’t get it, he’ll drop another track to make things even clearer.

[Chorus]
Once again, he says people wanted to bring him down to earth, but now they’re seeing what he can really do. He’s not bothered by what anyone posts about him online. He doesn’t claim to be divine, but he’s helped launch many successful careers, like creating miracles with his music. He says he belongs with the best in the rap world. He warns people not to make comparisons, especially with Quebo, because that guy hasn’t even reached his peak yet. And finally, he calls out the false things said about him online, saying most of it’s garbage and should be exposed.