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GZA & Method Man Lyrics

Uh, and it goes like this
Method Man starts the song with an introduction.

Uh uh uh uh, it goes like that
Method Man repeats the introduction line to start the song.

Now let me tell you who I am
Method Man introduces himself as the singer of the song.

Up early in the morning, dressed in black
Method Man is an early riser and wears black clothing.

Who dat? [echoes]
Method Man is asking who is asking who he is.

Yo yo
GZA starts rapping.

Marvel this theatrical, drama on stage
GZA describes the performance as a grand and intense spectacle.

Broadway classical, led men to rage
Broadway-style theater has led some men to violence and anger.

Like currents, the beat change and now a flow is strange
The rhythm of the music changes suddenly, and the flow of the lyrics becomes unusual.

You in the arctic wit wolves that viciously main
The artists are in a tough, dangerous situation with powerful predators.

Thugs that roam clubs, in the dark wit fireworks that spark
There are dangerous criminals in the clubs, and fireworks cause chaos.

Saltwater vibrations comin from sharks
The presence of danger is felt by the artists, who sense vibrations from sharks in the water.

Blood-thirsty kids bite just as well as I write
Violent, ruthless children can be as effective as the singer at writing rap music.

You're like secretaries who can't type, you're no use
Some people are not skilled enough to complete even the simplest tasks, like secretaries who can't type.

Broke down vessels who want a boost, there's no jokes
Some people are searching for a way to improve their lives, and there's no time for joking around.

Quick fast you, get stumped cuz you played, your organ pump
Some people struggle to understand the artist's lyrics, even though his message is clear and effective.

Kool-Aid, from Indiana wit the Jones of a Lost Crusade
The artists are on a quest to discover something valuable, like the holy grail, but they are not sure what that is yet.

Hip-hop done hit the church, choir girls rockin mini skirts
Hip-hop music has spread to churches, and even religious girls are dressing provocatively.

The b-side kept plenty hurt
The less popular side of the vinyl record has hidden gems and important messages.

Push like the shovels in snow storms
The artist is pushing hard, like a person working to clear snow in a blizzard.

And stack piles of foul, the shit you must GROW ON! [echoes]
The negativity and obstacles in life are like fertilizer for growth and self-improvement.

Pay no attention to the evil they speak
The artist advises listeners to ignore negative comments from others.

You caught the beef wit the equal eye, poisonous beats from underneath
Don't get drawn into a conflict where both sides are equal, and be aware of subtle, harmful influences.

Crack the concrete wit two left feet
The artists can make the seemingly impossible happen, like cracking concrete with their awkward dance moves.

Head on my meat
The singer is focused and determined.

Ain't no games here we playin for keeps (WE PLAY FOR KEEPS!)
The stakes are high and people need to be serious about achieving their goals.

Introducing, the crowd seducing man on the street
The singers are introducing themselves to the audience and getting them excited about their music.

Penitentiaries is either half-dead or too sweet
Prisons are terrible places and are either so harsh they kill people or too easy and luxurious.

Back to basic, condition-al god, plus I can take it
The artist has a primitive understanding of God and is strong enough to handle life's challenges.

Wagin war within the matrix, it's hard to see
The singer is fighting against the established system and it is difficult to see the way forward.

Touch, hear, smell or even taste it, take your places
Experience life in every way possible and be ready for whatever comes next.

We runnin in these human races, bucking naked
People are running through life without protection or weaponry.

Back-slappin kid yappin, actin villian catchin feelin like we cap peelin
Some people are too busy bragging about their accomplishments to be productive or help others.

As if we killin every brick in every project building
The artists are making huge, significant changes in their community and their influence is felt everywhere.

From Cabrini Green to Tildens, sincerely yours
The singers are addressing everyone, regardless of their background or social status.

Mista Meth and Maximilion (da millions, da millions)
The artists introduce themselves by their names and nicknames.

(Ka ka ka ka ka ka ka KAAA!) (da millions ha!)
Sounds and rhymes for emphasis and to keep the listeners engaged.

Wu-Tang Killa Bees on the swarm (WE PLAY FOR KEEPS!)
The Wu-Tang Clan is focused and determined.

And it goes like this
Method Man repeats the introduction line again to end the song.