Box In Hand feat Method Man & Street
Ghostface Killah Lyrics


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Wu Tang will survive no no no no no no
Wu Tang will survive
Cause every time they flip a party
You know the party screams and shouts
Cause you, damn! Aw T-C that was the bomb

Get all my peoples get all my peoples headphones
All of em
Lay em a death warrant
Ah yo show it off kid show em what what
Let em have it bust it hey yo, hey yo

Blend wine, who want to win mine
Shorty get a ten-round for floatin'
With the richest, huh
Flexed out, Flinstone style
Your crimi-nal pen pal kidnapped Loud, jetted the
Mosyin, posin' for them niggas up in Poland
Rollin wax style museum, G 'em
Them richest niggas bless this
Like Russian cut V-V-S's
Slide the hatchback, black were finessing this
Them niggas over there know, Gaselle goggles
And them Lottos, 88 style, throwin' bottles (bottles)
Scenario rap, rap imperial, material (uh, yo yo, yo, yo)
Murderin' cats is like that real

Yo come do me somethin word to Michelob peep the Land Rov'
Sleeper hold club faggots lay your dome on a stove
It's like space kid, the whole world is pitch black, granola rap
Dough got smaller famous team, walked up in Photomat
Black down, numerous rounds, boots is brown
Getaway driver, this white bitch from out of town
We love horse races shakin Jakes and high-speed chases
Porno stations, drinkin' violations, God relations
90 minute Maxell tapes, instrumental breaks
Bangin' earaches, lay my verse down in two takes
The speaker pops, the Winchester rifle's in the kitchen
Murder the DJ's eyes twitchin', woofer hissin'

Yo, he's strong armin', manipulatin' niggas, scrapin' niggas
Takin' play from niggas, hate fakin' niggas, yo you hear me?
The whole shit's like wrestling
What you dare me? Back the fuck up kid, we flexin

This rap shit bust yo' gums, and leave you stunned
Pull your plug, now you can't function
There's no to-tal or sum to this equa-tion, you fro-sen
Many may come but few are cho-sen
Pretty niggas want to play the war po-sin
When the ruckus come, they be the first to get their shine stolen
Do or die, it be I, Meta-physical Man
Holding court from my Wu, indivisible clan
I see your thoughts and your hand reachin'
It's getting deep in this mud
Cats heat seekin', for one blood
Nameless thugs with aimless slugs, shootin' at these stank bitches
Less he gon' bring this above, I make switches
From the lamp I grant three wishes
Johnny be parlayin', I Blase britches, then I roll
One hundred percent mind, one hundred percent body
One hundred percent soul, individual
Assholes tend to run
From this PLO extortion to the one
The next chamber, you fuckin' with the star spangler
To the dawn's early light with this head-banger
Boogie, represent this shit fully
Like I'm constantly at war with the town bully
Who want that pressure, about to get smacked silly
Like a fat bitch in Spandex, free Willy!
We on some milli, check the joint, engine number nine




Niggas wastin' time worryin' about me and mine
Get your own shit

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Box In Hand" by Ghostface Killah feat. Raekwon & Method Man are complex and filled with vivid imagery, as is characteristic of Wu Tang's music. The song is a mix of boastful lines, violent threats, and reflections on the rap game.


One of the central themes of the song is the power and influence of Wu Tang Clan in the hip-hop world. The chorus asserts that "Wu Tang will survive," suggested that the group's popularity and impact will be enduring. The song also references the many parties and shows that Wu Tang Clan has performed at, with the "party screams and shouts" serving as a testament to their success.


The verses are packed with dense rhymes and references to pop culture, as well as personal anecdotes and musings. Method Man, for example, raps about violent confrontations with "faggots" and "haters," while Raekwon references horse racing and police chases. At times, the lyrics are cryptic and hard to interpret, like when Ghostface Killah raps about a "death warrant" and "G'em" with "wax style museum."


Overall, "Box In Hand" is a typical Wu Tang Clan song: aggressive, poetic, and enigmatic. It showcases the group's unique aesthetic and lyrical skill, as well as their deep understanding of hip-hop as an art form.


Line by Line Meaning

Wu Tang will survive no no no no no no
The Wu Tang Clan will survive and thrive, despite any challenges or obstacles that may come their way.


Wu Tang will survive
The Wu Tang Clan is strong and resilient, and will continue to succeed.


Cause every time they flip a party
Whenever the Wu Tang Clan performs at a party or event, the crowd always goes wild.


You know the party screams and shouts
The energy and excitement of the Wu Tang Clan's performances is contagious and electrifying.


Cause you, damn! Aw T-C that was the bomb
The Wu Tang Clan's performances are so amazing and explosive, they leave the audience in awe and amazement.


Get all my peoples get all my peoples headphones
Prepare yourself and gather your friends to listen intently.


All of em
Everyone needs to hear this.


Lay em a death warrant
The lyrics are so powerful and dynamic, they might as well be a death warrant for the competition.


Ah yo show it off kid show em what what
Go ahead and flaunt your skills and put on a show.


Let em have it bust it hey yo, hey yo
Give the crowd everything you've got and really wow them.


Blend wine, who want to win mine
Mix up the competition and challenge anyone who thinks they can win.


Shorty get a ten-round for floatin
Take on any challenger for ten rounds, and come out victorious.


With the richest, huh
Take on the most wealthy and successful opponents, and still come out on top.


Flexed out, Flinstone style
Show off your impressive strength and power, like a character from the Flintstones.


Your crimi-nal pen pal kidnapped Loud, jetted the
Get involved in criminal activity and go as far as kidnapping Loud Records or its affiliates.


Mosyin, posin' for them niggas up in Poland
Hang around and act cool in Poland, impressing those around you.


Rollin wax style museum, G 'em
Roll in with an impressive car or transportation method, like a wax museum exhibit.


Them richest niggas bless this
Impress even the wealthiest and most successful people with your skills and abilities.


Like Russian cut V-V-S's
Dazzle onlookers with expensive, high-quality diamonds.


Slide the hatchback, black were finessing this
Drive away smoothly and effortlessly, as if you were born to do it.


Them niggas over there know, Gaselle goggles
Everyone knows who you are, and they're all looking at you with admiration and respect.


And them Lottos, 88 style, throwin' bottles (bottles)
Even the fashion of the time is trendy and stylish, and you're the one throwing the party.


Scenario rap, rap imperial, material (uh, yo yo, yo, yo)
The rap game is your playground, and you reign supreme with your skills and abilities.


Murderin' cats is like that real
Killing the competition with your rap skills is no joke, and you don't take it lightly.


Yo come do me somethin word to Michelob peep the Land Rov'
Challenging someone to come and try to defeat you, and showing off your impressive Land Rover.


Sleeper hold club faggots lay your dome on a stove
Defeating any and all competition, even if it means literally putting their head on a hot stove.


It's like space kid, the whole world is pitch black, granola rap
Being a rapper is like nothing else, and it's both black and white - you have good and bad days.


Dough got smaller famous team, walked up in Photomat
Even when money gets tight, you still manage to make things work and stay famous and successful.


Black down, numerous rounds, boots is brown
Even when you go down, you keep fighting and taking shots at the competition.


Getaway driver, this white bitch from out of town
Using whatever resources you have available to get away and avoid trouble.


We love horse races shakin Jakes and high-speed chases
Living life on the edge and taking risks, like participating in horse races and engaging in high-speed chases.


Porno stations, drinkin' violations, God relations
Constantly pushing boundaries and testing the limits in terms of sex, alcohol consumption, and religion.


90 minute Maxell tapes, instrumental breaks
Making high-quality music that's worth listening to, with instrumental breaks to show off your skills.


Bangin' earaches, lay my verse down in two takes
Producing music so loud and intense that it literally gives people earaches, and recording your verse in only two takes.


The speaker pops, the Winchester rifle's in the kitchen
The music is so loud and intense that it's causing damage to the singers and equipment, to the point where even a Winchester rifle is shaking.


Murder the DJ's eyes twitchin', woofer hissin'
Taking control of the DJ's equipment and causing it to twitch and make noise, emphasizing your dominance.


Yo, he's strong armin', manipulatin' niggas, scrapin' niggas
Seeing through the manipulations of others, and standing up to those who try to manipulate or undermine you.


Takin' play from niggas, hate fakin' niggas, yo you hear me?
Stealing the opportunity from those who try to fake their way to the top, and calling out their behavior for what it is.


The whole shit's like wrestling
Life is like a wrestling match, with people trying to dominate and win at all costs.


What you dare me? Back the fuck up kid, we flexin
Challenging others to back up or get out of the way, because you're flexing and dominating the scene.


This rap shit bust yo' gums, and leave you stunned
Rap music is powerful and intense, and can leave a lasting impact on both the listener and the performer.


Pull your plug, now you can't function
Taking down the competition, rendering them powerless and unable to perform.


There's no to-tal or sum to this equa-tion, you fro-sen
There's no clear winner or loser in this equation, and sometimes things can get messy and difficult.


Many may come but few are cho-sen
Many people may try their hand at the rap game, but only a select few will succeed and truly stand out.


Pretty niggas want to play the war po-sin
Attractive or good-looking individuals want to try their hand at the rap game, even though they may not be cut out for it.


When the ruckus come, they be the first to get their shine stolen
When things get tough or violent, those who aren't really cut out for the game will be the first to get taken down.


Do or die, it be I, Meta-physical Man
In this game, you either succeed or fail, and you're determined to come out on top no matter what.


Holding court from my Wu, indivisible clan
As a member of the Wu Tang Clan, you hold a position of power and respect among others who are part of the same group.


I see your thoughts and your hand reachin
You're aware of those who are trying to undermine you or take your place, and you're ready to defend what's yours.


It's getting deep in this mud
Things are getting difficult and messy, and you need to stay on your toes.


Cats heat seekin', for one blood
People are always looking for ways to come out on top and be the one to succeed.


Nameless thugs with aimless slugs, shootin' at these stank bitches
People with no real identity or purpose are out there causing trouble and shooting at others.


Less he gon' bring this above, I make switches
Unless those who are trying to cause trouble want to bring things to a higher level, you're ready to change the game and switch things up.


From the lamp I grant three wishes
As if you were a genie in a lamp, you have the power to grant three wishes and change things for the better.


Johnny be parlayin', I Blase britches, then I roll
You're always on the move, trying to parlay and make things happen.


One hundred percent mind, one hundred percent body
You're fully committed and dedicated, both mentally and physically, to your craft.


One hundred percent soul, individual
You're also committed and dedicated to expressing yourself and showing off your unique individuality.


Assholes tend to run
Those who try to fake their way through the business will eventually be exposed and called out.


From this PLO extortion to the one
From a game that tries to extort and control, you're the one in charge and taking control.


The next chamber, you fuckin' with the star spangler
Be prepared to face the consequences and repercussions of going up against someone as powerful and well-known as yourself.


To the dawn's early light with this head-banger
You're willing to stay up and work hard all night long, even until dawn, to achieve your goals.


Boogie, represent this shit fully
Fully represent yourself and your craft, no matter what anyone else might say or do.


Like I'm constantly at war with the town bully
Living life like you're in a constant battle, fighting against those who would try to tear you down.


Who want that pressure, about to get smacked silly
Those who aren't prepared to handle the pressure will soon find themselves getting taken down and embarrassed.


Like a fat bitch in Spandex, free Willy!
Clever wordplay and a humorous analogy, implying that just as a fat woman in skin-tight Spandex is uncomfortable and unable to move freely, so too will those who can't handle the pressure be weighed down and unable to move freely.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CLIFFORD SMITH, DENNIS DAVID COLES, PATRICK CHARLES, ROBERT F. DIGGS

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Iceveins Productions

One of my fav Meth verses. "Everyday is like my birthday, I'm mad gifted".

jayzion23 Jones

right! nigga killed that shit

BTA

I had this on a tape of the whole unmastered album...one of my ppls bro was down with a street team and used to hey his hands on maaaaad unreleased shit...and me being a high schooler just went nuts off this shit...glad this my era...

Jorge Rodriguez

If you still have it you should post them I’m interested into what unreleased stuff you had

Jose Valette

You told my story. Had the mean connect for unreleased shit. Dude who look just like Havoc and that's what we called him.

BTA

@Jose Valette Facts lol...we from a ill era. .golden!!!

BTA

@Jorge Rodriguez mannnn I wish i could...i know itll be hard finding them tapes and if I do..itll be even harder trying to locate a tape deck player to upload ...that was the late 90s bro lol...but ill look..them shits would be gems!!!... but that ironman shit was dope af

Jorge Rodriguez

@BTA lmk if you find them and post them I’ll be waiting!

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J Ford

Crazy that it wasn't on Ironman, one of the illest things that Wu have ever done.

Tee DMS

Because Rza knew what he was doing. Cut is dope, but the hook wasn't A-1. Rza and Ghost was probably like nah, not that one son....

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