In 2006, Madvillain was featured on Stones Throw Records and Adult Swim's DVD/CD Chrome Children with a new song and live performance. Kidrobot followed this by announcing a Madvillain action figure.
On May 26, 2010, Madvillain released the song "Papermill" via Adult Swim's website. On January 3, 2011, Madvillain released the song "Avalanche & Victory Lap" via Stones Throw mixtape.
On 31 December 2020, Dumile's wife posted an image of MF DOOM on Instagram and Facebook stating that Dumile died on 31 October 2020 at the age of 49, which was later confirmed by his representative.
Meat Grinder
Madvillain Lyrics
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Heat niner, pimping, stripping, soft sweet minor
China was a neat signer, trouble with the script
Digits double dipped, bubble lipped, subtle lisp midget
Borderline schizo, sort of fine tits though
Pour the wine, whore to grind, quarter to nine, let's go
Ever since ten eleven, glad she made a brethren
Then it's last down, seven alligator seven, at the gates of heaven
Yes, no? Villain, Metal Face to Destro
Guess so, still incredible in escrow
Just say ho, I'll test the yayo
Wild West style fest, y'all best to lay low
Hey bro, Day Glo, set the bet, pay dough
Before the cheddar get away, best to get Maaco
The worst hated God who perpetrated odd favors
Demonstrated in the perforated Rod Lavers
In all quad flavors, Lord, save us
Still back in the game like Jack LaLanne
Think you know the name, don't rack your brain
On a fast track to half insane
Either in a slow beat or that the speed of "Wrath of Kane"
Laughter, pain
"Hackthoo'ing" songs, lit in the booth with the best host
Doing bong hits on the roof, in the west coast
He's at it again
Mad at the pen
Glad that we win, a tad fat, in a bad hat for men
Grind the cinnamon, Manhattan warmongers
You can find the villain in satin, congas
The van screeches
The old man preaches
About the gold sand beaches
The cold hand reaches
For the old tan Ellesse's
Jesus
The song "Meat Grinder" by Madvillain begins with the lines "Tripping off the beat kinda, dripping off the meat grinder, Heat niner, pimping, stripping, soft sweet minor". These lines aren't easy to decipher, but they are an example of Madvillain's style, which can be a little bit surreal and cryptic. The line "dripping off the meat grinder" can be interpreted in different ways – it could be a reference to blood or to the way that the rapper's words are chopped up and mixed together, like meat being ground.
As the song continues, the lyrics become even more outlandish and abstract, with references to everything from Chinese calligraphy to wine-drinking whores. The lyrics are full of puns, alliterations, and unexpected wordplay, making it difficult to fully understand the meaning behind the words. However, the overall effect is mesmerizing, with the rapper's flow bringing the lyrics to life in a way that makes you want to keep listening.
From a musical perspective, "Meat Grinder" is characterized by its jazzy, off-kilter beat, which is augmented by samples of old soul and funk records. The song also features snippets of spoken-word poetry, adding to the overall feeling of experimentation and playfulness.
Line by Line Meaning
Tripping off the beat kinda, dripping off the meat grinder
Feeling disjointed and unstable due to the rhythm, dripping lyrics like ground meat from a grinder
Heat niner, pimping, stripping, soft sweet minor
Experiencing pressure and tension, while exhibiting suave and sexual behavior, despite feeling fragile and vulnerable
China was a neat signer, trouble with the script
A reference to a mysterious woman who had good penmanship, but couldn't follow the script or plan
Digits double dipped, bubble lipped, subtle lisp midget
Numbers getting mixed up, a small person with full lips and a hidden lisp
Borderline schizo, sort of fine tits though
Mentally unstable, yet admires physical features
Pour the wine, whore to grind, quarter to nine, let's go
Take a break, find someone to have sex with, get ready to go at 8:45
Ever since ten eleven, glad she made a brethren
Starting from the beginning, enjoying the fact that she made friends
Then it's last down, seven alligator seven, at the gates of heaven
After reaching rock bottom, notice the repeated number 7, consider what happens after death
Knocking, no answer, slow dancer, hopeless romancer, dopest flow stanzas
Knocking on a door without response, feeling like a bad dancer and lover, but still creates excellent rhymes
Yes, no? Villain, Metal Face to Destro
Asking a question, and then asserting his villainous persona as a Metal Face to Destro
Guess so, still incredible in escrow
Agreeing to something, but still amazing while in financial custody
Just say ho, I'll test the yayo
Asking for a prostitute, willing to try some cocaine
Wild West style fest, y'all best to lay low
A celebration of the Wild West style, while warning others to hide
Hey bro, Day Glo, set the bet, pay dough
Greeting a friend, the bright colors, making a bet and paying up
Before the cheddar get away, best to get Maaco
Don't let the money escape, get good automotive paint at Maaco
The worst hated God who perpetrated odd favors
Referring to himself as a highly disliked God, who did unusual things for others
Demonstrated in the perforated Rod Lavers
Highlighted in the punctured Rod Lavers sneakers
In all quad flavors, Lord, save us
Comes in all possible varieties, seeking divine intervention
Still back in the game like Jack LaLanne
Still active and relevant, like the famous fitness guru Jack LaLanne
Think you know the name, don't rack your brain
Thinking he's a familiar figure, no need to overthink it
On a fast track to half insane
Heading quickly towards madness
Either in a slow beat or that the speed of "Wrath of Kane"
Either at a relaxed tempo, or moving as fast as the song "Wrath of Kane"
Laughter, pain
Experiencing extreme emotion
"Hackthoo'ing" songs, lit in the booth with the best host
Creating music with respiratory sounds, smoking weed in the recording booth with a great host
Doing bong hits on the roof, in the west coast
Smoking from a water pipe on the rooftop, in the western United States
He's at it again
Doing his usual thing
Mad at the pen
Frustrated with the writing process
Glad that we win, a tad fat, in a bad hat for men
Happy about success, a little overweight, and wearing an unflattering hat
Grind the cinnamon, Manhattan warmongers
Grind cinnamon, referencing Manhattan's warmongering
You can find the villain in satin, congas
The villain can be found wearing silken satin and playing the conga drums
The van screeches
The van makes a sharp, high-pitched sound
The old man preaches
A senior citizen delivers a religious sermon
About the gold sand beaches
Referring to beaches with golden sand
The cold hand reaches
Someone reaches with a cold hand
For the old tan Ellesse's
Trying to get some old suede shoes
Jesus
An exclamation used for emphasis
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Daniel Dumile Thompson, Otis Jackson
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