Big Dogs
Method Man Lyrics


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Call us Guerillas of the Mist, raunchy vocalists
(Your code name) Doc
What's your name? (Hot Nicks)
(Who them slick kids puffin' that shit holdin' they dicks?)
Yo them same two, drivin' your whip, fuckin your bitch
(Hold me down son!) Yo, I hold you down with the pound
(You got a lot of biscuits?) Ayo but where they at now?
Diggy down down we Reservoir Dogs, you puppy chow-chow
Got my mittens on the kitten, lickin it now-now
(Yo we bring the beef to you, infest it with the Mad Cow)
Disease (we set to load) cocks and squeeze
(Boo-yah!) We too hard to hold off
(One arm slam ya like Nikolai Volkoff)
When I dip-dip-diva (diva) the anti-socializa (liza)
Everything be ice cream, observe the frusen-gladje
We rock ya, knock ya fuckin whole team off the roster
Starting lineup, Iron Lung (and Funk Doctor)

Johnny Blaze the Ghostrider (uh)
Ghost stories by the campfire (uh) We night breed (VAM-PIRE!)
Be duckin' from the head rushin' (uh) Wu-Tang production (uh)
Percussions bringin repercussions (uh) I hold my mic sideways BUSTIN
Another one bites the dust and (uh)
Cardiac arrest clutchin' (uh) your chest suckin' (uh)
Your last breath, M-R, period, Meth
Niggas, dyin' from papercuts, BLEEDIN TO DEATH
Down these mean streets Jonny Quest (uh)
From ASCAP to NASDAQ, get that money sack (uh)
These habitats ain't no place to raise a FAMILY AT
These alley cats (ha) be at war with these dirty rats (uh)
So watch your back when you come to the slums
There ain't nowhere to RUN from the Iron Lizard Lung (uh)
Phasers on stun I be givin' it to Son
My plate spares no one, "My uzi weighs a ton"

'Pon cock, the Don Juan Doc
Send crews back to the shoeshine box, connect the dots
My description, black male, yellowed to mellow
I make it hard for MC's to run neck and elbow
With D-O, penal code, Deebo knows
To duck when he hear the bike, wit the squeaky clutch
Swallow this hard act to follow
You could parachute off my slang and use my, rhymes to toggle
I'm tense, so smooth I can't be fingerprinted
I stomp harder in slow motion den, den-den-den
Yo, fuck your applaud, bitches still rush me
Like they rushed the store before Soul Train Awards
Incorporate a law, whoever ain't raw get they hand chopped
By Jamal with the Wu sword
My crew specialize in, snakin' your bitch
Robbin you, while you on the floor, shakin' and shit
I'm doin me now do you (Yo, who you?) Doc
I bomb shit 'til the Conflict's Crucial, I
Be the black "El Nino," I mean yo, I'm supreme
Like the team show witcha paid yo' cream fo'
(To see us sit down?) Yo, nah we get the fuck up
(And leave the one you wit) Then take her from Usher
That's right, six-double-oh with chrome pipes
U.S. Marshal's, out to pen us up like Snipes




(Throw it in drive) Fuck takin me and Meth alive!
(Ayo you lick that a-way) You lick out the other side

Overall Meaning

In "Big Dogs," Method Man collaborates with other Wu-Tang members to create a gritty and intense song. The lyrics convey a sense of toughness and mastery, with references to criminal activity, dominating others sexually, and Wu-Tang's ability to out-rap and out-perform any competition.


The first stanza sets the tone with a call to action: "Call us Guerillas of the Mist, raunchy vocalists." They take on nicknames and personas, playing on their reputation as tough guys. They brag about holding down others and puffing weed, while the chorus emphasizes how hard they are to hold off. The second stanza continues the aggression, with references to sexual domination, beefing with others, and weapons.


The final stanza showcases Method Man's quick wordplay, as he spits rhymes about his criminal activity and skill as an MC. He describes his ability to keep dominating others and the challenges he faces from law enforcement. He asserts his dominance, with lines like "I bomb shit til the Conflict's Crucial" and "I'm doin me now do you."


Line by Line Meaning

Call us Guerillas of the Mist, raunchy vocalists
Referring to himself and his group as powerful and unrelenting performers


(Your code name) Doc
Referring to himself by his stage name, Doc


What's your name? (Hot Nicks)
Responding to someone who asks him his name with the nickname 'Hot Nicks'


(Who them slick kids puffin' that shit holdin they dicks?)
Asking who are the people smoking drugs and behaving indecently


Yo them same two, drivin your whip, fuckin your bitch
Those same people are also sleeping with someone else's partner and driving their car


(Hold me down son!) Yo, I hold you down with the pound
Asking for support and confirming that he'll provide backup with his fists


(You got a lot of BISCUITS?) Aiyyo but where they at now?
Asking someone who was boasting before to show the evidence of their wealth now


Diggy down down we Reservoir Dogs, you puppy chow-chow
Referring to his crew as tough and intimidating, while mocking those who are weaker


Got my mittens on the kitten, lickin it now-now
Engaging in sexual activity with a woman


(Yo we bring the beef to you, infest it with the Mad Cow)
Stating that they will come to their enemies and create chaos and confusion


Disease (we set to load) cocks and squeeze
Preparing weapons to attack and kill others


(Boo-yah!) We too hard to hold off
Reacting to a success they just achieved in battle, implying they are too powerful to be defeated


(One arm slam ya like Nikolai Volkoff)
Referencing a wrestling move commonly used by a famous wrestler to convey the idea of being strong


When I dip-dip-diva (diva) the anti-socializa (liza)
Referring to himself as someone who enjoys the attention of others and mocks those who are introverted


Everything be ice cream, observe the frusen-gladje
Life is easy and enjoyable


We rock ya, knock ya fuckin whole team off the roster
We will destroy your entire group, removing you from the game


Starting lineup, Iron Lung (and Funk Doctor)
Naming some of the members of his crew


Johnny Blaze the Ghostrider (uh)
A reference to himself as 'Johnny Blaze,' likening himself to a powerful and unstoppable force


Ghost stories by the campfire (uh) We night breed (VAM-PIRE!)
Engaging in horror stories and acting like vampires


Be duckin from the head rushin (uh) Wu-Tang production (uh)
Trying to avoid feeling dizzy while listening to the intense music produced by his Wu-Tang crew


Percussions bringin repercussions (uh) I hold my mic sideways BUSTIN
The music is so strong that it is capable of causing consequences, while he holds the microphone in a unique manner


Another one bites the dust and (uh)
Another person has been defeated


Cardiac arrest clutchin (uh) your chest suckin (uh)
A reference to someone dying from a heart attack


Your last breath, M-R, period, Meth
Referring to himself as 'Method Man' and indicating that someone took their last breath


Niggas, dyin from papercuts, BLEEDIN TO DEATH
People are dying from small but dangerous things because they're not taking proper care of themselves


Down these mean streets Jonny Quest (uh)
Navigating through dangerous environments, like the cartoon character Jonny Quest


From ASCAP to NASDAQ, get that money sack (uh)
Moving from one area of money-making to another, while trying to secure financial gain


These habitats ain't no place to raise a FAMILY AT
Living in areas that are not suitable for raising a family


These alley cats (ha) be at war with these dirty rats (uh)
People are always fighting with each other


So watch your back when you come to the slums
Be careful when entering poor neighborhoods


There ain't nowhere to RUN from the Iron Lizard Lung (uh)
There is no escape from the strength of the Wu-Tang crew


Phasers on stun I be givin it to Son
Giving it your all in a situation that requires strong effort


My plate spares no one, "My uzi weighs a ton"
He's not going easy on anyone, and his weapons are incredibly powerful


'Pon cock, the Don Juan Doc
Referring to himself as someone who is highly successful with women


Send crews back to the shoeshine box, connect the dots
Beating others badly in a physical competition


My description, black male, yellowed to mellow
Describing himself as a dark-skinned, relaxed person


I make it hard for MC's to run neck and elbow
Making it difficult for other artists to compete with him


With D-O, penal code, Deebo knows
Combining the elements of danger and hip-hop culture together


To duck when he hear the bike, wit the squeaky clutch
Running away when someone approaches on a loud and noticeable vehicle


Swallow this hard act to follow
Trying to keep up with his unique style and skills is nearly impossible


You could parachute off my slang and use my, rhymes to toggle
His songs and raps are so strong that people could learn from them and use them as tools


I'm tense, so smooth I can't be fingerprinted
Even though he's very alert and aware, his mannerisms are so smooth that nobody can identify him definitively


I stomp harder in slow motion den, den-den-den
Even at a slower pace, he's still able to create an intense impact


Yo, fuck your applaud, bitches still rush me
Ignoring those who try to praise him, women are still attracted to him


Like they rushed the store before Soul Train Awards
Asking people to imagine a crowd of women trying to purchase something before a popular awards ceremony


Incorporate a law, whoever ain't raw get they hand chopped
Enforcing a rule that those who can't handle the raw truth will be punished


By Jamal with the Wu sword
Attacking others with a Wu sword, a weapon commonly used by members of his crew


My crew specialize in, snakin your bitch
His crew is known for taking other people's partners away from them


Robbin you, while you on the floor, shakin and shit
Stealing from people while they're incapacitated and unable to defend themselves


I'm doin me now do you (Yo, who you?) Doc
Focusing on his own strengths and achievements, while highlighting his name as a response to someone asking who he is


I bomb shit til the Conflict's Crucial, I
Destroying everything until there is a critical conflict


Be the black "El Nino," I mean yo, I'm supreme
Referring to himself as a powerful and uncontrollable force, in the same way that El Nino is a strong meteorological occurrence


Like the team show witcha paid yo' cream fo'
Just like a team showing off for their biggest supporters, he is impressing those who have contributed to his success


(To see us sit down?) Yo, nah we get the fuck up
Not stopping or slowing down despite any obstacles in the way


(And leave the one you wit) Then take her from Usher
Leaving one woman for another, and implying that he's better than other men, like the famous singer Usher


That's right, six-double-oh with chrome pipes
Riding in a very powerful and intimidating car


U.S. Marshal's, out to pen us up like Snipes
Trying to catch them and put them in jail, similar to the famous actor Wesley Snipes


(Throw it in drive) Fuck takin me and Meth alive!
Driving away from a dangerous situation, without caring if they survive or not


(Ayo you lick that a-way) You lick out the other side
Engaging in sexual activity and describing the specific act in a humorous and lighthearted manner




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Reggie Noble, Roslyn Noble, Rod Kirkpatrick, Keith Murray, Erick Sermon, Clifford Smith

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