Raid feat. MED
Madvillain Lyrics


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Two, two, one, two

How DOOM hold heat then preach non-violence?
Shh, he about to start the speech, c'mon, silence
On one starry night, I saw the light
Heard a voice that sound like Barry White, said "sure you're right"
Don't let me find out who tried to bite
They better off goin' to fly a kite in a firefight
During tornado time with no coat then I caught ya
Wrote the book on rhymes, a note from the author
With no headshot, he said it's been a while
Got a breadwinner style to get a inner child who finna smile
And that's no exaggeration
The doctor told a patient, "it's all in your imagination, negro"
Ah, what do he know?
About the buttery flow, he need to cut the ego
Trippin', to date the Metal Fellow been rippin' flows
Since New York plates was ghetto yellow with broke blue writing
This is too exciting
Folks leave out the show feelin' truly enlightened
They say "The Villain been spitting enough lightning
To rock shock the Boogie Down to Brighton," alright, then

Yeah, check, it's enough
Uh, yeah, now

How MED hold heat like Clint Eastwood reborn?
Leave 'em with more holes than a dartboard
Haters watch him, Hennessy double shottin'
Drink like the answer to the problem's at the bottle's bottom
Uh, from the bottom, top that homey, pay how you owe me
My niggas take no like Kobe
Even with the the arms of the Hulk, you couldn't hold me
From gettin mines, stogies be rolled, smokin' and gettin' by
Thanks rap, I ain't got a dime
Got me sneakin' out of checkout lines with bottles by the wayside
Yeah, smack 'em in the face, let 'em taste pride
Face trial, end up washed up like the shorelines
Do or die ride, how the dead return
Street turns, keep me in this dirt, like an earthworm




What he spit hits and grows, will brothers ever learn
Word for word, chat with a nerd, meeting adjourned

Overall Meaning

The Madvillain song, "Raid," is an exploration of the paradoxes of the personas of the two emcees, DOOM and MED. The opening lines immediately set up this contradiction, with DOOM's reputation for carrying guns apparently contradicting his calls for non-violence. However, the song's message is more complex than this seeming hypocrisy, as DOOM's lyrics challenge the listener with lines that don't immediately make sense, such as the cryptic image of flying a kite in a firefight. DOOM is essentially telling his listeners to think deeply about the contradictions and puzzles of life, rather than simply accepting things at face value. Ultimately, DOOM's goal is to encourage his listeners to achieve a state of enlightenment or spiritual awakening, as he goes on to explain.


MED picks up the baton with his verses, which are equally multifaceted. He presents himself as a tough-talking, hard-drinking rapper who can go toe-to-toe with anyone, but at the same time, he is aware of the dangers of arrogance and overconfidence. He speaks of the importance of humility and paying one's debts, but also highlights the need to stand up for oneself in the face of adversity. Essentially, "Raid" is a song about the complexities and contradictions of human nature, and how we can strive to be better people despite these challenges.


Line by Line Meaning

How DOOM hold heat then preach non-violence?
How can DOOM carry a weapon and yet advocate for peace?


Shh, he about to start the speech, c'mon, silence
Be quiet, DOOM is about to speak.


On one starry night, I saw the light
On a clear night, the singer had an epiphany.


Heard a voice that sound like Barry White, said "sure you're right"
A deep, profound voice confirmed the artist's ideas.


Don't let me find out who tried to bite
Whoever stole my style better watch out.


They better off goin' to fly a kite in a firefight
They would have a better chance of surviving in a dangerous situation if they avoided it completely.


During tornado time with no coat then I caught ya
The singer found themselves in a difficult situation and overcame it.


Wrote the book on rhymes, a note from the author
The artist is a master of rap and has written the definitive guide.


With no headshot, he said it's been a while
The subject has not been in the spotlight for some time.


Got a breadwinner style to get a inner child who finna smile
The artist's style of rapping is entertaining and can appeal to anyone.


And that's no exaggeration
The previous statement is completely true.


The doctor told a patient, "it's all in your imagination, negro"
A doctor dismisses a patient's concerns as imaginary.


Ah, what do he know?
Who is he to judge?


About the buttery flow, he need to cut the ego
The doctor needs to stop being so arrogant and listen to the patient.


Trippin', to date the Metal Fellow been rippin' flows
DOOM has been rapping at an extremely high level for a long time.


Since New York plates was ghetto yellow with broke blue writing
DOOM has been rapping for a long time, even before the standard issue New York license plate was changed.


This is too exciting
The artist is thrilled and energized.


Folks leave out the show feelin' truly enlightened
Fans are moved and inspired after a DOOM concert.


They say "The Villain been spitting enough lightning
People are talking about DOOM's incredible rapping ability.


To rock shock the Boogie Down to Brighton," alright, then
DOOM's rap is so good that it can energize a crowd from the Bronx to Brighton Beach.


How MED hold heat like Clint Eastwood reborn?
How can MED carry a gun like an action movie hero?


Leave 'em with more holes than a dartboard
MED will shoot someone multiple times.


Haters watch him, Hennessy double shottin'
MED is confident and unafraid of his critics.


Drink like the answer to the problem's at the bottle's bottom
MED drinks a lot of alcohol to cope with his problems.


Uh, from the bottom, top that homey, pay how you owe me
Pay your debts or face the consequences.


My niggas take no like Kobe
MED's associates are fierce and do not tolerate any disrespect.


Even with the the arms of the Hulk, you couldn't hold me
MED is too strong and determined to be physically restrained.


From gettin mines, stogies be rolled, smokin' and gettin' by
MED gets by in life by smoking cigars and earning money.


Thanks rap, I ain't got a dime
MED is poor, but he can survive because of his love for rap music.


Got me sneakin' out of checkout lines with bottles by the wayside
MED has to resort to stealing in order to survive.


Yeah, smack 'em in the face, let 'em taste pride
MED will humiliate his enemies.


Face trial, end up washed up like the shorelines
Those who face MED's justice will suffer the consequences.


Do or die ride, how the dead return
MED is fearless and will continue to fight until the end, even if he dies.


Street turns, keep me in this dirt, like an earthworm
MED is trapped in poverty and struggles to escape it, like an earthworm in dirt.


What he spit hits and grows, will brothers ever learn
MED's raps are powerful and can inspire change, but people may not listen.


Word for word, chat with a nerd, meeting adjourned
MED's rap is serious business, and he is done talking to anyone who is not on his level.




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Written by: Daniel Dumile Thompson, Otis Jackson

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@senjudaemon

Two, two, one, two
How DOOM hold heat then preach non-violence?
Shh, he about to start the speech, c'mon, silence
On one starry night, I saw the light
Heard a voice that sound like Barry White, said "sure you're right"
Don't let me find out who tried to bite
They better off goin' to fly a kite in a firefight
During tornado time with no coat then I caught ya
Wrote the book on rhymes, a note from the author
With no headshot, he said it's been a while
Got a breadwinner style to get a inner child who finna smile
And that's no exaggeration
The doctor told a patient, "it's all in your imagination, negro"
Ah, what do he know?
About the buttery flow, he need to cut the ego
Trippin', to date the Metal Fellow been rippin' flows
Since New York plates was ghetto yellow with broke blue writing
This is too exciting
Folks leave out the show feelin' truly enlightened
They say "The Villain been spitting enough lightning
To rock shock the Boogie Down to Brighton, " alright, then
Yeah, check, it's enough
Uh, yeah, now
How MED hold heat like Clint Eastwood reborn?
Leave 'em with more holes than a dartboard
Haters watch him, Hennessy double shottin'
Drink like the answer to the problem's at the bottle's bottom
Uh, from the bottom, top that homey, pay how you owe me
My niggas take no like Kobe
Even with the the arms of the Hulk, you couldn't hold me
From gettin mines, stogies be rolled, smokin' and gettin' by
Thanks rap, I ain't got a dime
Got me sneakin' out of checkout lines with bottles by the wayside
Yeah, smack 'em in the face, let 'em taste pride
Face trial, end up washed up like the shorelines
Do or die ride, how the dead return
Street turns, keep me in this dirt, like an earthworm
What he spit hits and grows, will brothers ever learn
Word for word, chat with a nerd, meeting adjourned



@lewisallen5849

: MF DOOM]
"-Life is too..."
To two one-two

[Verse 1: MF DOOM]
How DOOM hold heat and preach non-violence?
Shhh, he about to start the speech, c'mon, silence
On one starry night, I saw the light
Heard a voice that sound like Barry White, said "Sure you're right"
Don't let me find out who tried to bite
They better off goin' to fly a kite in a firefight
During tornado time with no coat than I caught ya
Wrote the book on rhymes, a note from the author
With no headshot, he said it's been a while
Got a breadwinner style to get a inner child a thinner smile
And that's no exaggeration
The doctor told a patient "It's all in your imagination, negro"
Ahh, what do he know?
About the buttery flow, he need to cut the ego
Trippin', to date the Metal Fellow been rippin' flows
Since New York plates was ghetto yellow
With broke blue writing, this is too exciting
Folks leave out the show feelin' truly enlightened
They say "The Villain been spitting enough lightning
To rock shock the Boogie Down to Brighton," alright, then

[Break: M.E.D.]
Yeah, check, it's enough
Uh, yeah, now

[Verse 2: M.E.D.]
How M.E.D. hold heat like Clint East is reborn?
Leave you with more holes than a dartboard
Haters watch him, Hennessy double shot drink
Like the answer to the problem's at the bottle's bottom
Uhh, from the bottom, top that homey, pay how you owe me
My niggas take no like Kobe
Even with the the arms of the Hulk, you couldn't hold me
From gettin mines, stogies be rolled, smokin and gettin by
Thanks to rap I ain't got a dime
Got me sneakin' out of checkout lines with bottles by the waistside
Yeah, smack 'em in the face, let 'em taste pride
Face trial, end up washed up like the shorelines
Do or die ride, how the dead return
Street turns, keep me in this dirt like an earthworm
What he spit hits and grows, will brothers ever learn
Worth a word, chat with a nerd, meeting adjourned



All comments from YouTube:

@SonOfMeme

This is a music video, by the way. DOOM just didn't move the entire time.

@captainCNB

Lmao

@dontgotocollege5232

Rayman34128 not even doom in the photo

@greyolsen19

Korbin The Alien Invader he may be being a smartass due to the fact that DOOM was actually Madvillian during the production of this collaboration with Madlib

@dontgotocollege5232

its madlib wearing doom's mask

@boobtube2142

My fucking Christ you people have no sense of humor. He was making an obvious joke.

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@tyler-fw6xs

"HOW DOOM HOLD HEAT AND PREACH NON-VIOLENCE?!" rest in peace to the goat.

@JoonatanGamer13

Shhh, he 'bout to start the speech, cmon, silence

@williamwolton6578

On one starry night, I saw the light

@amertpk1822

@manny Don't let me find out who tried to bite

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