Method Man spent a childhood split between separated parents in Long Island and Staten Island, and in an apparent precursor to his career in hip hop was introduced both to playing drums and to poetry by his father. Not only was Method interested in music, he was also fascinated by comic books and particularly Ghost Rider, a fascination which manifested itself years later in several of his many rap aliases. His pre-hip hop adult life was mostly split between drug dealing and low-paid jobs (including a stint working at the Statue of Liberty, along with future Wu-Tang colleague U-God). After becoming well known on the streets for his rhyming abilities, he joined with 8 friends to form the Wu-Tang Clan in the early 1992.
Since the Wu-Tang Clan's ascendancy to hip hop stardom, Method Man has always been one of the most visible members of the collective. He was one of only two of the group to get a solo song on the group's debut album Enter the Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers and he was the first to release a solo album under the Clan's unusual contract which allows its members to release albums under any record label (Method chose to sign with legendary rap label Def Jam). Method Man's solo debut, Tical (1994) was critically acclaimed and extremely popular, entering the American charts at #4 and eventually selling in excess of one million copies.
He soon collaborated with Mary J. Blige and Redman with a series of hit singles, one of which (the Blige duet "I'll Be There For You/You're All I Need To Get By") won a Grammy, before recording the second Wu-Tang album, Wu-Tang Forever.
His second solo album was Tical 2000: Judgement Day (1998), which was heavily influenced by the apocalypse theories surrounding the forthcoming end of the millennium, and which featured a vast amount of guest appearances, from his fellow Clansmen to Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, D'Angelo, Chris Rock, Mobb Deep, Redman and even Donald Trump. The album sold even better than his first, though reviews were mixed and its long running time and the abundance of between-song comedy skits were criticised by many.
Method Man then toured with Jay-Z and recorded Blackout! with Redman, a light-hearted, fun record with an EPMD-evoking emphasis on funky beats and the mischievous wit and cool flows of the two MCs.
In the twenty-first century, Method Man forged a successful career in acting. As well as his 1998 appearance in the film Belly along with fellow rappers Nas and DMX, Method has also appeared in 187 Oz, How High (a stoner film with Redman), The Wire, My Baby's Daddy, Garden State and Soul Plane, while continuing to record with the Wu-Tang Clan. He also co-starred with Redman in his own Fox sitcom called Method & Red, however after only a short time on the air the show was put on hiatus and never returned. Method Man later complained in the press about Fox's influence on the show's style, claiming that "there's been too much compromise on our side and not enough on their side" and bemoaning the network's decision to add a laugh track.
In 2004, Meth released his third album Tical 0: The Prequel, which spawned a successful single in "What's Happenin" with Busta Rhymes, but was poorly received both by critics and fans. There was trouble even before the album's release when Method apparently complained to the press about excessive interference from Def Jam over the album's beats (Meth supposedly desired more input from Wu-Tang leader RZA). On its release, many fans and critics were taken aback by its strong "mainstream" or "commercial" sound, highlighted by the guest appearances of pop-rap stars of the time Missy Elliot, P. Diddy and Ludacris. However, the album sold reasonably well, selling more than any of the other Wu-Tang solo projects released at around the same time. There was good news in early 2005 for fans who were disappointed with The Prequel as Method Man announced that a new RZA-produced album would be released later in the year. The album ultimately never materialized in 2005, though RZA and Meth continue to work on the album and are now aiming for a mid-2006 release date.
Aliases
Big John Stud
The Ghost Rider (from the comic Ghost Rider)
Hot Nickelz
Hot Nixon
Iron Lung
John-John
Johnny Blaze (from the comic Ghost Rider)
Johnny Dangerous
John-John Blaizini
Methtical (Meth-tical)
Meth
Mr. Meth
MZA ("The Mizza")
The Panty Raider
Shakwon (5% Nation "righteous name")
Tical
Ticallion Stallion
Albums
1994 Tical (Platinum)
1998 Tical 2000: Judgement Day (Platinum)
1999 Blackout! (with Redman) (Platinum)
2004 Tical 0: The Prequel
2006 4:21 The Day After
2009 Blackout! 2 (with Redman)
Singles and EPs
1994 "Bring The Pain"
1995 "I'll Be There For You/You're All I Need To Get By" (with Mary J. Blige)
1995 "Release Yo' Delf"
1998 "Break Ups 2 Make Ups"
1998 "Judgement Day"'
1998 "Grand Finale" (with DMX, Nas & Ja Rule)
1999 "Tear It Off" (Method Man & Redman)
1999 "Da Rockwilder" (Method Man & Redman)
1999 "Y.O.U." (Method Man & Redman)
2004 "What's Happenin" (with Busta Rhymes)
2005 "The Show"
Appears On
1993 Enter the Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers (album by the Wu-Tang Clan)
1994 "The What" (from the The Notorious B.I.G. album Ready to Die)
1995 "Dirty Dancin" (from the Ol' Dirty Bastard album Return To The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version)
1995 "Got The Flava" (from the Showbiz & AG album Goodfellas)
1995 "Wu-Gambinos" & "Ice Cream" (from the Raekwon album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx)
1995 "Living In The World Today", "Shadowboxin" & "Gold" (from the GZA album Liquid Swords)
1995 "The Riddler" (from the Batman Forever Soundtrack)
1996 "Box In Hand" (from the Ghostface Killah album Ironman)
1996 "Box In Hand (Remix)" (Ghostface Killah single)
1996 "Got My Mind Made Up" (from the 2Pac album All Eyez On Me)
1996 "Do What Ya Feel" (from the Redman album Muddy Waters)
1996 "Extortion" (from the Mobb Deep album Hell On Earth)
1996 "Hit 'Em High" (from the Space Jam soundtrack)
1997 Wu-Tang Forever (album by the Wu-Tang Clan)
1997 "Milk The Cow", "Supa Ninjaz" & "Dart Throwing" (from the Cappadonna album The Pillage)
1997 "Next Up" & "Collaboration 98" (from the Sunz Of Man album The Last Shall Be First)
1997 "4,3,2,1" (from the LL Cool J album Phenonemon)
1998 "Well All Rite Cha" (from the Redman album Doc's Da Name 2000)
1998 "Pussy Pop" (from the Xzibit album 40 Dayz & 40 Nightz)
1998 "Whatcha Gonna Do" (from the Jayo Felony album Whatcha Gonna Do)
1998 "The Worst" (from the Onyx album Shut 'Em Down)
1999 "Rumble" (from the U-God album The Golden Arms Redemption)
1999 "Am I My Brother's Keeper" (from the Shyheim album Manchild)
1999 "Fuck Them" (from the Raekwon album Immobilarity)
1999 "Left & Right" (from the D'Angelo album Voodoo)
1999 "Stringplay" (from the GZA album Beneath The Surface)
1999 "N 2 Gether Now" (from the Limp Bizkit album Significant Other)
1999 "Half Man Half Amazin" (from the Pete Rock album Soul Survivor)
1999 "Three Amigos (If It's On)" (from the Popa Wu album Visions Of The Tenth Chamber)
1999 "NYC Everything" (from the RZA album Bobby Digital In Stereo)
1999 "Simon Says (Remix)" (from the Pharoahe Monch album Internal Affairs)
2000 "Buck 50" (from the Ghostface Killah album Supreme Clientele)
2000 "Fuhgidabowdit" (from the LL Cool J album G.O.A.T.)
2000 "Rollin' (Urban Assault Vehicle)" (from the Limp Bizkit album Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water)
2000 The W (album by the Wu-Tang Clan)
2000 "Ghetto Celebrity" (from the album In The Mode by Roni Size & Reprazent
2001 "La Rhumba" & "Glocko Pop" (from the RZA album Digital Bullet)
2001 "Enjoy Da Ride" (from the Redman album Malpractice)
2001 "Dog In Heat" (from the Missy Elliott album Miss E...So Addictive)
2001 "Party & Bullshit" (from the Rush Hour 2 soundtrack)
2001 Iron Flag (album by the Wu-Tang Clan)
2001 "Red Meth And Bee" (from the Cypress Hill album Stoned Raiders)
2002 "Flowers" (from the Ghostface Killah album Bulletproof Wallets)
2003 "Respect Mine" (from the Mathematics album Love, Hell Or Right)
2003 "Love @ 1st Sight" (from the Mary J. Blige album Love & Life)
2003 "We Pop (Remix)" (RZA single)
2003 "Bring The Pain" (from the Missy Elliott album This Is Not A Test!)
2003 "Ice Cream Part 2" (from the Raekwon album Lex Diamonds Story)
2003 "Noble Art" (from the IAM album Revoir Un Printemps)
2003 "Rock 'N' Roll" (from the Naughty By Nature album Icons)
2004 "Secret Rivals" (from the Masta Killa album No Said Date)
2004 "The Drummer" (from the Theodore Unit album 718)
2004 Disciples of the 36 Chambers: Chapter 1 (album by the Wu-Tang Clan)
2005 "Head Rush", "John 3:16" & "Spot Lite" (from the Mathematics album The Problem)
2005 "All My Niggas", "Shoot On Sight (S.O S.)" & "Street Education" (from the Streetlife album Street Education)
2005 "High Rollers" (from the Proof album Searching for Jerry Garcia)
2005 "Still On It" (from the Ashanti album Collectables by Ashanti)
2006 "9 Milli Bros." (from the Ghostface Killah album Fishscale)
Flowers
Method Man Lyrics
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Tranquilise, tranqulise
Yeah, yeah
Yo Ghostface! (c'mon)
Raekwon!
Meth!
[Raekwon]
Select paper and invade all the illest niggas
Tally up pen, yo, Live Crew meetin'
Layin' in the lab with rolls o' fly mo-e ho
All niggas eatin'
Wreckin' Ball Gangsters, unleash the law
Straight up, colorful drawers, bad whores
On the weekend eat a raw style like Flounder
Fuckin' wit' mine or how we design
My niggas might find ya
Layin' in the Tropics, big dick shit on park
They way his Khak's look, niggas on ?chocolates?
Movin' out, color "gorangos" switch to me, bro
That's how I picture rich niggas with the same coats
All rich niggas with the same coat.
[Method Man]
You can catch this crew, and fall in a ship
Fully equipped, on a star tack, callin' a bitch
How much you get, when that Absolute and Hennesey mix
(Ultimate, ultimate) Wu shit, my whole click (Ultimate, ultimate)
Rubba-dub, ass in the club, showin' me love
Sayin' "Peace" to the nigga that thug, I got the drugs
And the .38, snub-nose, strikin' a pose
Baby girl, throw the drink on my clothes, then meet ya ?bos?
Lewis Fritz, Hot Nikks, nigga what's happenin'?
Any shit, holdin' my dick, smokin' a clip, thanks for askin'
Mashin', the latest fashion,
Dance floor packed with whites, blacks and Latins
All N Together, together for worship better
Now I put it down whether it's Methy but they don't Meth-Tical
Prop, skate, roll, bounce
I'm bound to wreck ya body as they turn the party out.
[Raekwon]
Oh magazine's slipped, kinda like we lit
Deliver was a lit, ya niggas know
High niggas rent , I'm set like nuh Purple and the new Lex
Trifle and work, let's murder eveything that Wu wanted sent
I'd better pay Big Momma for usin' his lyrics
Pay Big Momma for usin' his lyrics
(You betta) Pay Big Momma for usin' his lyrics
Pay Big Momma for usin' his lyrics (come on, come on)
[Superb]
And my mouth stay dry ''cause I swallow the struggle
I might connect you to a VCR, add delay, bug you
I'm not a gangsta, I hate thugs too
I'm just a nigga that painted a picture without a paintbrush too
Without a paintbrush too
[Ghostface Killah]
Bulletproof Wallets, 20 t'ya kids that says made outta Korea
Top Sear, pass the beer, last to see a raj
(be beamed up behind the stove askin' how Maria pop Leer)
Cursed style near, burst out a purse with the gods you jeer
From Star's Pizzeria, police hate the veer
Especially when the shots ring off in slow motion, when yo' head hit the
Meter
You lost two leaders, at the same case speeder
Peter Slim Duch shook 'em down for his reefer
James chased the recent with a hatchet on Easter
Two murders in the 'hood, we call it double ?faeces?
Watch how I eat this, freak the best teacher
At the prayer with the preacher, I get (?) in the bleachers
And your girl, I might eat her
I'm a lover, not a biter (well, yeah)
I still catch her for a piece
[Superb]
He's as good as the rest of 'em
And as bad as the worst
So don't hate me
You'd better move over, yeah (yeah, yeah)
[Ghost]
Fuckin' idiots!
[Ghostface Killah]
Yo, Wallets motherfuckers
That's right, all my shit is Bulletproof
Stoop for the Bulletproof (yeah)
Yeah, Projects (yeah) Bulletproof Wallets (DJ! DJ!)
On yo' ass nigga, you heard?
Dirt-ass niggas, ya niggas ain't got a chance *echoes*
(Stadio)
(One-three)
(Word up!)
(Ya now dead)
The song "Flowers" by Method Man is a collaboration between Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, and Superb. The lyrics of this song seem to reflect upon the life struggles of each artist as they share their criminal activities and how they have come beyond them. Raekwon's verse speaks to his life in organized crime where he has a gun on his legs constantly, and he's counting money with the worst of the worst. Method Man's verse speaks to his street life and how he carries a .38 snub-nosed gun while partying with women. Ghostface Killah's verse speaks about his expensive Bulletproof Wallet and his criminal life. Superb's verse speaks about his painting pictures without a painting brush because he is a skilled wordsmith. The song emphasizes the struggles these artists have faced and how music has helped them come out of that life. With their music, they are portraying the reality of their lives, and how they have overcome struggles, and that they are still standing.
"Flowers" was released on Method Man's 2004 album "Tical 0: The Prequel." The song has been remixed and released several times. There are multiple remixes of this song with different featured artists like Redman, Raekwon, and Inspectah Deck. This collaboration features the core of the Wu-Tang Clan but also includes Superb, an affiliate of the crew. The song has been sampled in several other songs by various artists. For example, Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall sampled a portion of "Flowers" for his 2005 song "Belly Dancer." The song was produced by RZA, a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. The album features other Wu-Tang Clan members such as Redman, Missy Elliott, and Streetlife.
Overall, "Flowers" is a reflection of the past of these artists and how they have come out victorious. The lyrics of the song portray their struggles and how they have fought to overcome them. The collaboration features the core members of Wu-Tang Clan, as well as a new artist who showcases his talent on the track.
Chords: Unfortunately, the chords for the song "Flowers" are currently unavailable.
Line by Line Meaning
See me in the club, got a gun on my legs
I bring my gun with me when I go to the club.
Select paper and invade all the illest niggas
I choose the best beats and dominate them.
Tally up pen, yo, Live Crew meetin'
I work hard on my lyrics and make sure they're up to par with my Live Crew.
Layin' in the lab with rolls o' fly mo-e ho
I spend time in the recording studio with hot girls and cool clothes.
All niggas eatin'
All my homies are doing well and have enough to eat.
Wreckin' Ball Gangsters, unleash the law
We're tough guys who don't take crap from anyone.
Straight up, colorful drawers, bad whores
I wear bright and flashy underwear, and I'm with attractive women.
On the weekend eat a raw style like Flounder
I have a carefree attitude on weekends, and I rap without any filter or prep like a Flounder fish.
Fuckin' wit' mine or how we design
Don't mess with me and my team, or you'll feel our wrath.
My niggas might find ya
My crew could track you down and make you regret crossing us.
Layin' in the Tropics, big dick shit on park
I'm in a tropical paradise, where I can lay back and feel superior to others.
They way his Khak's look, niggas on ?chocolates?
His khakis look so good that it's like he's on some kind of high or drug.
Movin' out, color "gorangos" switch to me, bro
I'm on the move, and I'm switching to a new color scheme.
That's how I picture rich niggas with the same coats
I imagine rich people looking similar and wearing the same clothes.
You can catch this crew, and fall in a ship
You can join our crew and be a part of our success.
Fully equipped, on a star tack, callin' a bitch
We're ready for anything, whether it's a pursuit of wealth or calling out someone who wronged us.
How much you get, when that Absolute and Hennesey mix
How much money can you make when you mix high-quality alcohol like Absolute and Hennesey.
(Ultimate, ultimate) Wu shit, my whole click (Ultimate, ultimate)
This is what we do - ultimate Wu-style music with my whole crew.
Rubba-dub, ass in the club, showin' me love
We're having fun and getting love from the ladies in the club.
Sayin' "Peace" to the nigga that thug, I got the drugs
We greet the tough guys and supply them with drugs.
And the .38, snub-nose, strikin' a pose
I have a gun and I know how to use it.
Baby girl, throw the drink on my clothes, then meet ya ?bos?
A girl spills a drink on my clothes, then we go and hook up.
Lewis Fritz, Hot Nikks, nigga what's happenin'?
Lewis Fritz and Hot Nikks, what's up guys?
Any shit, holdin' my dick, smokin' a clip, thanks for askin'
I'm doing my thing, holding my gun and smoking my weed, thanks for inquiring.
Mashin', the latest fashion, Dance floor packed with whites, blacks and Latins
I'm dancing in the latest fashion trends, and the floor is full of people of all races.
All N Together, together for worship better
We should all come together as a group and worship better.
Now I put it down whether it's Methy but they don't Meth-Tical
This is my style, whether it's Methy or something unique, but it's not Meth-Tical.
Prop, skate, roll, bounce
We're having fun and moving around on our bikes, boards, and bouncy balls.
I'm bound to wreck ya body as they turn the party out.
I will be the reason that the party gets hyped and the body gets pumped.
Oh magazine's slipped, kinda like we lit
In some way, we're like a magazine that has fallen apart or slipped away, maybe due to inebriation.
Deliver was a lit, ya niggas know
The delivery of my lyrics is on point, and my listeners can tell.
High niggas rent , I'm set like nuh Purple and the new Lex
Expenses are high when you're stoned, but I'm set and feeling good in a new Lexus.
Trifle and work, let's murder eveything that Wu wanted sent
Let's work hard and take down anyone who gets in the way of Wu-ordered demolition.
I'd better pay Big Momma for usin' his lyrics
I owe Big Momma money for using his lyrics.
Pay Big Momma for usin' his lyrics
I need to pay up for using Big Momma's rhymes.
(You betta) Pay Big Momma for usin' his lyrics
I better pay up quickly or face the consequences of not compensating Big Momma.
And my mouth stay dry ''cause I swallow the struggle
I feel parched because I'm going through some serious hardships.
I might connect you to a VCR, add delay, bug you
I could connect you to a VCR and delay the recording which could bug you.
I'm not a gangsta, I hate thugs too
I'm not a violent criminal, and I don't like those who are.
I'm just a nigga that painted a picture without a paintbrush too
I'm a talented artist who doesn't need a paintbrush to make a picture.
Bulletproof Wallets, 20 t'ya kids that says made outta Korea
My wallets are special and tough enough to withstand any attack and proudly made in Korea for my future children.
Top Sear, pass the beer, last to see a raj
After I use the top secret hacking software, I'll pass the beer and be the last one to find a cool secret.
(be beamed up behind the stove askin' how Maria pop Leer)
I'll be beamed up while behind the stove wondering about Maria's sexual activity.
Cursed style near, burst out a purse with the gods you jeer
My style is cursed, but that doesn't stop me from stealing and mocking the gods.
From Star's Pizzeria, police hate the veer
Police in this area dislike those who act recklessly at Star's Pizzeria.
Especially when the shots ring off in slow motion, when yo' head hit the Meter
Cops get even madder when shots are fired in slow motion, as they see the damage done by those who act recklessly.
You lost two leaders, at the same case speeder
You lost two bosses at the same time, and you'd better learn to adjust and keep up.
Peter Slim Duch shook 'em down for his reefer
Peter Slim Duch extorted people for his own benefit and smokeable weed product.
James chased the recent with a hatchet on Easter
James pursued an enemy in the recent past with a hatchet-related weapon on the Christian holiday of Easter.
Two murders in the 'hood, we call it double ?faeces?
Two killings in the neighborhood, which we say is twice as crappy.
Watch how I eat this, freak the best teacher
Watch me trick you, since I'm the best teacher and can outsmart the student.
At the prayer with the preacher, I get (?) in the bleachers
At church with the preacher, I get a good seat among the audience.
And your girl, I might eat her
And if it pleases me, I might flirt with or sleep with your girlfriend.
I'm a lover, not a biter (well, yeah)
I'm someone who loves others, but not enough to copy or imitate them.
He's as good as the rest of 'em
Like others, he's good at what he does.
And as bad as the worst
But he can also be as terrible as the worst of them.
So don't hate me
Please don't judge or criticize me unfairly.
You'd better move over, yeah (yeah, yeah)
Give me some room so I can do some damage and make an impact.
Fuckin' idiots!
Those people are foolish and ignorant.
Yo, Wallets motherfuckers
Hey, this is Bulletproof Wallets, a group who means business.
That's right, all my shit is Bulletproof
I only use material that's sturdy and reliable.
Stoop for the Bulletproof (yeah)
Bow down to the strength and durability of my Bulletproof gear.
On yo' ass nigga, you heard?
I'm fully prepared and will take down any opponent who gets in my way.
Dirt-ass niggas, ya niggas ain't got a chance *echoes*
Those who are scheming and untrustworthy don't have a chance against me and my team.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
Written by: ROBERT F. DIGGS, CLIFFORD SMITH, COREY WOODS, DENNIS DAVID COLES
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@Antertainment531
If you don't have anything by Ghostface in your collection, then you can't talk to me about hip hop. Period!!!
@k.streetspresentsthestreet7970
Real talk
@jamaaldavis7907
💯☝
@mekkar3d17
this album was straight. 🔥🔥🔥
@rasungod7257
Shawtay you ain't never lied!
@floydsteel1703
Meth has one of the best flows ever dawg
@rasungod7257
20 years in 2021 I'm still jamming to this!
@KingDanny9
My favorite song on the album
@gregc7699
i love this album personally i thought it was really underrated
@rascal7855
It was very underated