Four Minutes To Lock Down
Method Man Lyrics


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Get it!
Ha ha, Funk Doc in the building, bitch
Y'all already know the business, nigga, ha ha

Yo, let's get it, yeah, I'm with it
Streets on fire, I'm frying my dinner
Quick like Sugar Ray Leonard, one love
Any boy get served like tennis
Menace, you call a rap bulldog
Me and my pen form into Voltron
Cold, my heart built with a snowball
And I fuck old women like Zohan
Roll on like Michem, Barry Bonds this bitch
When the beat start pitching
I'm broke, my A-T-M ain't kicking
But what I drive, I build expensive
Look at me, nigga, I got it
In pocket, ask Houston how I rock-it
If I go hungry, you getting robbed
By me, Biggie Smalls and The Delfonics

Yo, man, yeah, yeah, take it back to Rae shit
Straight off the muthafucking concrete, nigga
You know how I go, word up, let's go
(Three minutes left)

Before all the cussing and the gunfights
Don't wanna run Nike's, yeah, scramble when it sunlight
G's in my pocket of juice, blue goose
I'm a goon under the moon, glow on the boosters
Yeah, deadily my sons regret me
Windpipe writing, the mic fighting, respect me
I'm from where it get down, machete your mother
Snatch your brother, scrap you down
You know the deal, when we do this, chill
Catch me in Brazil, ratchet on, little glass of Tequil'
I swear to the real, my real, if I don't win
Then I won't spend, I'm grabbing bill
That's the hammer, I'm a do this, nana
Niggas who hunt, snatch 'em up, bite the clip, the banana
And this is for them good niggas, blow that L
And that blow that well, and watch the book, niggas

Yeah, watch them jux, niggas, you know what it be, man
Word up, niggas staying alive gGotta kill these voices in my head)
(Two minutes left) Bunch of fucking roaches, man

Jeter, married to the game without a pre-nump
And she don't act up, if I don't eat her
Damn, now that's what I call a diva
You sick, man? I'm what you call a fever
And I don't put no snow up in my cheeba
Pack a little heater, the game get colder in the freezer
Hit your little corner with the sweeper
Dance with the reaper, sharper than a fuck
Plus I'm laying in the cut like a half-moon Caeser
What you getting is the truth
My bird eye visions spot the pigeon in the coup
Same way I live it, how I spit it in the booth
Next to RZA, ain't no nigga bigger than the group
Stat, fuck that, we come strapped
Bust gats, drug raps, and pump cracks
What you trying do nigga, we done done that
I'm off the gunrack, nigga put ya gun back

Yeah, you slow your blow, boy
You gon' lay where you lie, nigga
(Get rid of the crack, and flush that dust
Hurry, where the L, move, come on, freeze, freeze)
(One minute left)

Ayo, I woke up in handcuffs, heard the police wanted me dead
Big bullets and splashing all over
Kingpin's still moving that weight
And his main goon burned up a disco tech
He's a hazard, classic, nigga, we got a flick of him
He jacked Nate, while he took the picture
And we tapped his crib, bugs all in the jacuzzi
Under the seeds bed, we found an Uzi
Truly, and we know about his bitch in Charlotte
Pulled her over, State Troopers found two revolvers
And she told us them handguns "That's my fathers
And I'm licensed to carry those shits regardless
Y'all just played my man, caught her with a million dollars
Worth of fireworks, coming back from Japan
It's nothing, y'all police be fronting
And stop looking at my pussy, like y'all want to suck it, I'm out
On y'all pussies, catch me next time, bye bye"





Alright, fellas stand back and watch the closing doors
Lock 'em up! Let's go, lights out

Overall Meaning

Method Man's "Four Minutes to Lock Down" is a hip-hop collaboration with Redman. The lyrics of the song revolve around their life in the streets, trying to survive and fight through adversities within four minutes before being locked down. The first verse starts with Method Man's bragging about his rap skills with regards to his capability of serving any MC like a tennis ball. The rapper also highlights his cold-hearted approach to romance as he sings about his exclamation for an uncontrollable feeling towards old women. The second verse is from Redman, who talks about his expertise in holding it down in the game through all its changing dynamics. The rapper also confesses his association with deadly characters and his ability to take them down.


In the chorus, the two rappers sing that there are only four minutes left before lock-down. The word "lockdown" here could signify different meanings, such as the end of the night, the end of their lives or their next step in their careers. Also, the chorus serves to creates an overwhelming sense of urgency to restrict the listener's thoughts or behavior within the following minutes. As the verses and lyrics drift between brags, threats, and confession, the chorus remains a constant reminder that time is ticking, and something big is about to happen.


The lyrics of "Four Minutes to Lock Down" may seem to be a chaotic mix of threats, brags, and noises. However, the rapper's purposefully layers these words to create a specific mood among the fans as they prepare for the two rappers' performance. The lyrics are reflective of the lifestyle that they experienced in streets, with the urgency similar to the constant balancing act of executing their rap game while avoiding the police.


Line by Line Meaning

Get it!
Let's do this!


Ha ha, Funk Doc in the building, bitch Y'all already know the business, nigga, ha ha
Method Man and Redman are here, you already know what it is!


Yo, let's get it, yeah, I'm with it Streets on fire, I'm frying my dinner Quick like Sugar Ray Leonard, one love Any boy get served like tennis
Let's go! The streets are hot, I'm cooking up dinner. I'm fast like Sugar Ray Leonard, and any rapper can get served like a tennis ball


Menace, you call a rap bulldog Me and my pen form into Voltron Cold, my heart built with a snowball And I fuck old women like Zohan
I'm like a menacing rap bulldog, and my pen turns into a powerful weapon like Voltron. I'm cold and unfeeling, and I like to have sex with older women like Zohan


Roll on like Michem, Barry Bonds this bitch When the beat start pitching I'm broke, my A-T-M ain't kicking But what I drive, I build expensive
I keep rolling like a Michelin tire and knocking it out of the park like Barry Bonds. My bank account is empty, but I can still drive a fancy car that I built myself


Look at me, nigga, I got it In pocket, ask Houston how I rock-it If I go hungry, you getting robbed By me, Biggie Smalls and The Delfonics
Look at me, I've got money and I know how to rock a crowd. If I'm hungry, I'll rob you with help from Biggie Smalls and The Delfonics


Before all the cussing and the gunfights Don't wanna run Nike's, yeah, scramble when it sunlight G's in my pocket of juice, blue goose I'm a goon under the moon, glow on the boosters
I don't want to resort to violence, I'd rather run than fight. I keep my money close and I'm always ready to go. I'm a dangerous goon under the moon, with glowing shoes that help me hide


Yeah, deadily my sons regret me Windpipe writing, the mic fighting, respect me I'm from where it get down, machete your mother Snatch your brother, scrap you down
My enemies fear me, and my raps are so powerful they can choke someone. I come from a rough place where I would even kill someone's mother with a machete and fight their brother


You know the deal, when we do this, chill Catch me in Brazil, ratchet on, little glass of Tequil' I swear to the real, my real, if I don't win Then I won't spend, I'm grabbing bill
When we do this, just relax. You might find me in Brazil, with a gun and a little glass of Tequila. I promise to keep it real, and if I don't win, I won't spend money foolishly


That's the hammer, I'm a do this, nana Niggas who hunt, snatch 'em up, bite the clip, the banana And this is for them good niggas, blow that L And that blow that well, and watch the book, niggas
I've got a gun and I'm ready to use it. I'll capture bounty hunters and bite the bullet like a banana. This is dedicated to all the good weed smokers and people who like to chill


Yeah, watch them jux, niggas, you know what it be, man Word up, niggas staying alive gGotta kill these voices in my head)
Watch out for thieves and robbers, you know what it is. Let's stay alive, gotta focus and stay sane


Jeter, married to the game without a pre-nump And she don't act up, if I don't eat her Damn, now that's what I call a diva You sick, man? I'm what you call a fever
I'm deeply committed to the game and don't need any protection. The game doesn't complain as long as I don't neglect it. I love a good diva, and I'm so talented I'm like a fever


And I don't put no snow up in my cheeba Pack a little heater, the game get colder in the freezer Hit your little corner with the sweeper Dance with the reaper, sharper than a fuck
I don't mix my weed with any other drugs. I carry a gun, because the game can turn deadly cold. I'll sweep the streets clean and face Death himself with confidence, because I'm sharp and deadly


Plus I'm laying in the cut like a half-moon Caeser What you getting is the truth My bird eye visions spot the pigeon in the coup Same way I live it, how I spit it in the booth
I'm lying low and observing everything like a crafty thief. What you hear from me is the truth. I have a sharp eye and can detect threats from a distance. I rap about my life, just like I live it


Next to RZA, ain't no nigga bigger than the group Stat, fuck that, we come strapped Bust gats, drug raps, and pump cracks What you trying do nigga, we done done that I'm off the gunrack, nigga put ya gun back
Next to RZA, nobody is more important than the Wu-Tang Clan. We come fully armed and don't hesitate to use our guns. We rap about drugs and we sell them too. Whatever you're trying to do, we've already done it. I'm retired from violence, put your gun away too


Ayo, I woke up in handcuffs, heard the police wanted me dead Big bullets and splashing all over Kingpin's still moving that weight And his main goon burned up a disco tech He's a hazard, classic, nigga, we got a flick of him He jacked Nate, while he took the picture And we tapped his crib, bugs all in the jacuzzi Under the seeds bed, we found an Uzi
I woke up in jail and heard the police wanted me dead. The bullets were huge and flying everywhere. The kingpin is still dealing drugs, and his main enforcer burned down a club. He's a dangerous and legendary criminal, and we even have a photo of him. He robbed Nate while he was taking a picture. We searched his house and found bugs in the jacuzzi and an Uzi gun hidden under a bed


Truly, and we know about his bitch in Charlotte Pulled her over, State Troopers found two revolvers And she told us them handguns "That's my fathers And I'm licensed to carry those shits regardless Y'all just played my man, caught her with a million dollars Worth of fireworks, coming back from Japan It's nothing, y'all police be fronting And stop looking at my pussy, like y'all want to suck it, I'm out On y'all pussies, catch me next time, bye bye"
We also know about his girlfriend in Charlotte. We stopped her car and found two guns, but she claimed they belonged to her father, and she had a license to carry them. You just made a mistake by arresting my man. We caught her with a million dollars worth of fireworks, coming from Japan. You police are always pretending to be tough, and stop staring at my private parts like you want to have sex with me. I'm done with you, catch me next time if you can, bye bye


Alright, fellas stand back and watch the closing doors Lock 'em up! Let's go, lights out
Okay guys, get ready to leave and watch the doors close. Lock them up! Let's go, turn off the lights




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Roosevelt Harrell Iii, Reggie Noble, Clifford Smith, Corey Woods, Dennis Coles, Buzz Clifford

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