Judgement Day
Method Man Lyrics

First there was the collapse of civilization
The beginning of everything started with the loss of the established way of life and values.

Anarchy, genocide, starvation
This further led to chaos, mass killings, and hunger.

Then when it seemed like shit couldn't get any more fucked up
The situation kept on worsening, and there seemed to be no respite.

We got the plague
Finally, there came an epidemic, affecting the entire planet.

The living death
The disease was deadly and affected people worldwide, making them more susceptible to death.

Closing his icy grip around the whole planet
The epidemic's grip tightened, affecting every living creature on the planet.

Then the rumors started
There were rumors that some hardcore MCs were trying to find a cure to the epidemic.

The last hardcore MC's were working on a cure
Few great artists were reportedly trying to come up with a solution to end the epidemic.

That would end the pestilence. Why?
The cure could end the disease, thereby providing a respite to the people.

I like the death
The artist has a fascination with death.

I like the misery
The singer is drawn to the feeling of agony and pain.

I like this world!
The artist has a liking towards the world's misery and death.

The Final Frontier
This line refers to the space beyond the earth, which is unknown and infinite.

These are the voy-voy-voyages of the Starship TICAL
This line is a reference to space travel and exploration of the unknown.

As I walk in the shadow of death
The singer seems to be surrounded by death and darkness.

Sixteen men on a dead man's chest
It is unclear what this line is referring to, but it could be a reference to a pirate song.

Your host this even Mr H-O-T
The artist is introducing himself with the moniker Hot.

N-i-x, you get splashed with the Tec
The singer is warning someone with the name N-i-x and threatening to use a Tec gun against them.

Nobody go 'til the God say so
The singer is saying that nobody should leave until he says so because he is the boss or ruler.

You got a second or more to run for the door
The artist is warning someone to run for their life to escape before he takes action.

Before I blow back off the map, contact
The artist is saying that he will inflict physical harm or even kill the other person.

You didn't know Stat' could get down like that
The artist is saying that the other person did not know he was capable of such action.

Who want them test rocket launcher, yes
The singer is challenging someone to face his rocket launcher.

Mr. Meth, hold the fort, most def
The artist is referring to himself as Meth and providing directions to hold the fort.

Cats is dead wrong, song's too long
The singer is suggesting that someone else is incorrect or mistaken and that the song is too lengthy.

Get swung on, can't we all get along?
The singer is asking why people cannot coexist peacefully without getting into fights or arguments.

See my pinkie, see my thumb
The singer is pointing at his fingers, indicating a playful hand gesture.

See that kid with the pump shot gun?
The artist is pointing towards a child wielding a shotgun.

Bust your gums, leave your whole shit numb
The artist is threatening to shoot the person and render them immobile.

Hmm, now what's this? Smell like fish
The singer is jokingly questioning what the odd smell is and suggesting that it is fish-like.

Mr. Big Mouth, the gat be trout
The singer is mocking someone for having a big mouth, using gun-related wordplay.

You need to douche out your style no doubt
The artist is suggesting that someone needs to clean up or change their ways.

Johnny struck through the Shaolin slum
The artist is referring to a person named Johnny who has traveled through the Shaolin area.

Prum-prum-prum on my Shaolin drum
The artist is making a drumming sound associated with Shaolin area.

Niggas don't dare to step in the square
The singer is implying that others are afraid to approach him or enter this area.

Kids ain't playing over here, playa
The artist is warning that this is a serious area, and people should not joke about things here.

Only one way, and that's my way
The singer is suggesting that others should only follow his lead and no other way is possible.

Grim Reaper calling, Judgement Day
The singer is referring to an impending doom and that the Reaper is coming for everyone.

Ten, let the countdown begin
The singer is starting a countdown with ten as the starting point.

Nine, I was born in the mind
The artist got the idea from his mind's creativity.

Eight, take the head of a snake
The artist is probably referring to taking down the problem at its root, which is similar to cutting off a snake's head.

Seven, behold Armageddon
The singer is referring to the battle of Armageddon, a Biblical reference to an end of the world event.

Six, ain't no love for the rich
The singer is implying that people don't care about the wealthy.

Five, only strong will survive
The artist is saying that only those who are strong will make it out alive.

Four, 'cause we live by the sword
The artist is referencing the famous phrase, 'live by the sword, die by the sword.'

Three, plus sixty degrees
This line is unclear but could be a reference to a specific temperature or a particular angle.

Two, for the black and the blue
The singer is probably referring to the black and blue-colored bruises that come from violence.

One, for the sun, step into millennium
The artist is saying that the new millennium is dawning, and a new phase is beginning.

The name of this one is Judgement Day
The title of the song is 'Judgement Day.'

No more B.S., can't come out and play
The singer is done with pointless banter and wants to move on from such childish behavior.

Don't blame me, blame society
The singer is pushing back against being blamed for problems in society, instead putting the responsibility on the larger community.

Type of chemistry for a live MC
The artist is referencing a type of chemistry that exists between two or more people who work together on a successful project or performance.

Hands in the air like you just don't care
The artist is encouraging the audience to put their hands up in the air and dance.

You all get a share, there's a party over here
The singer is implying that everyone will get a piece of the action, and the party is happening at his location.

Year 2000, keep bouncing
The song was released in 1998, so the singer is encouraging people to 'bounce' or dance when the new millennium arrives.

T-minus, thirty seconds and counting
The artist is counting down the final seconds until something happens or is about to happen.

New York's finest, still wilding, Shaolin
The artist is referencing the police department in New York City and the reputation of Shaolin's crime rate.

At the full moon howling
The artist is suggesting that people are in a primal state and howling in response to the full moon.

Get 'til it's gone, Killa Bee kills
The singer is saying that people should keep going until something is gone, and the Wu-Tang Clan is killing it (doing well).

Only time will reveal like the words in the song
The artist is saying that only time will reveal how successful the song (or any endeavor) will be, much like how the song's lyrics will be revealed over time.

Cause love's what I feel for my crew, bust steel
The singer is saying that the love he has for his group is so strong that he is willing to use deadly force to protect them.

Niggas don't got to pay my bills
The singer is saying that others are not responsible for his bills or expenses.

P.l.o. Pack the slingshot flow
The singer is referencing P.L.O. (Palestine Liberation Organization) and referencing their militant activities.

Plant the seed, let the garden grow
The artist is saying that one should plant good ideas in one's mind, and the positive results will follow.

And stick that rhyme where the sun don't shine
The artist is saying to take the lyrics and beat and make something new and unique.

Darts pierce your heart like a Valentine
The singer is saying that his rhyming skills are so sharp that they can cut like an arrow into a heart like a Valentine's Day gift would.

This my Tale From the Crypt that's sick
The singer is comparing his message to an episode of the horror television show 'Tales from the Crypt.'

Bloodbath, body bags and shit
The artist is making a reference to violence and death.

Ufc fighting championships
The artist is referencing the Ultimate Fighting Championship, which is a popular mixed martial arts organization and event.

G.i. Joes with the Kung-Fu Grip
The artist is referencing a popular toy from the 1970s called G.I. Joes with a special Kung Fu grip hand.

Now you don't dare, to step in the square
The singer is trying to intimidate others from entering his area.

Come on, I said come on
The artist is encouraging someone to approach him.

Step into millennium
The singer is welcoming the new millennium and encouraging others to join in.