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Fire in the Hole
Madvillain Lyrics
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I want to breathe out, but she made me cough hard
Contact the guard and let him know to slip two in--
Fine, and how are you doin'?
Can I get you a drink?--
This one's a shoe-in
The only situation that I'm on a mission to ruin
Her big butt and smile was like camo--
Watch at 3 o'clock, a new recruit
Pass the gin and juicy-juice, use this, take a juicy fruit
(fire in the hole)
She just knew she was cute
It's in her own best interest,
Less stress, hit her with a "do you need a mint" test
It don't matter if she's slim or dressed to impress
I won't rest
Fellas, don't 'fess
Some of 'em just need to eat the whole thing of Crest
It's been a long day
It's just how the song say
(you need a mint bitch)x4
I hope she don't take this the wrong way
(you need a mint bitch)
(you need a mint bitch)
The lyrics to Madvillain's song "Fire in the Hole" are quite cryptic and open to interpretation. The opening lines speak of being caught off guard and coughing hard after being with someone, indicating a potential sexual encounter. The next lines suggest contacting the guard and slipping two in, possibly referring to some illicit activity. The conversation then turns to offering the person a drink and a shoe-in situation, which may be a reference to attempting to manipulate or coerce someone into doing something they would not otherwise do.
The lyrics then delve into describing the person's physical features, mentioning a big butt and smile that are like camouflage. The men's room is mentioned, and more ammo is needed. The song then shifts to addressing a woman directly, questioning whether she needs a mint to improve her breath. The line "it don't matter if she's slim or dressed to impress" suggests that this is a universal issue, and the singer will not rest until it is addressed. The final lines repeat the command for a mint, and the singer expresses hope that the woman does not take offense.
There are many potential interpretations of these lyrics, as they are intentionally cryptic and abstract. Some have suggested that the song reflects on toxic masculinity and the coercive tactics used by men to manipulate and control women. Others believe that it is a commentary on the hedonistic excesses of contemporary culture, particularly in the realm of sexuality and drugs.
Line by Line Meaning
Wow, it caught me off gaurd
I was surprised by what happened
I want to breathe out, but she made me cough hard
She's suffocating my flow of air and making me cough
Contact the guard and let him know to slip two in--
Tell the guard to add two extra cartridges to the weapon's magazine
Fine, and how are you doin'?
Greetings, how are you?
Can I get you a drink?--
Would you like something to drink?
This one's a shoe-in
This is an easy win for me
The only situation that I'm on a mission to ruin
I'm only interested in destroying this one situation
Her big butt and smile was like camo--
Her attractive features were easy to spot from afar
Hit up the men's room, we need more ammo
Go to the restroom and get more ammunition
Watch at 3 o'clock, a new recruit
Be on the lookout for someone new at our location
Pass the gin and juicy-juice, use this, take a juicy fruit
Give me the gin and juice and take this juicy fruit
(fire in the hole)
Get ready to attack
She just knew she was cute
She was confident in her good looks
It's in her own best interest,
It benefits her
Less stress, hit her with a "do you need a mint" test
I'll put her at ease by offering a breath mint
It don't matter if she's slim or dressed to impress
Her physique or appearance doesn't matter
I won't rest
I won't stop
Fellas, don't 'fess
Guys, don't admit to anything
Some of 'em just need to eat the whole thing of Crest
Some guys need to brush their teeth more thoroughly with toothpaste
It's been a long day
I'm tired from my day's activities
It's just how the song say
That's how the song goes
(you need a mint bitch)x4
You could use a breath mint, disrespectful woman
I hope she don't take this the wrong way
I hope she doesn't get mad at me for saying she needs a mint
(you need a mint bitch)
I'm serious, you really do need a breath mint
(you need a mint bitch)
I can't stress it enough, you desperately need a breath mint
Contributed by Avery H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.