Torture
Method Man Lyrics


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You know? Through being humbles
True Mast' on the track
Like that, you know?
Been in this rap game for like the past
Four bullets now, you know? Doing bids, yeah yeah
I done peeped a lot of cats come through
Courageous cats, stray cats, haha
Top cats with top hats, you know what I'm saying?
But it all boils down to this, we talking lyrics
Rhymes, line for line, numero uno
Who the best? I don't know
Check it

Flame on, I rain fire when Johnny Storm
I'm shocking like live wire, you have been warned
I prolong this next chamber to make it strong
And prove all them doubters wrong
Killin 'em Softly with this song, adding on
Let them toes get they tag on, dead men run no marathons
On my shift, shooting that gift, knowin' he snitched
On the telethon, running his lips, sinking the ship
Give back what his mother gave him, mother made him
And now she can't even save him, Johnny Blaze 'em
Send him to his final resting
Back to the essence, Faces of Death, the final lesson

Torture, torture, torture
Motherfucking torture, y'all niggas know

Who got John Blaze shit? Sucking my dick to get famous
So I switched Blaze to Dangerous
Welcome to my torture chambers, torture chambers
Where John Doe's remain nameless, hear me?
I know it's Def Jam, but think clearly
I made it possible for y'all cats to come near me
Keep your enemies close and your heat closer
I slam just like my culture on all theories
Dead that, straight off the meat rack with this one
You get burned playing Nix-on, Hot biscuit
Stand back, don't make me spit one and paint pictures
On the walls of your mental with hot lead from out these pencils
Iron Lung since I was young and not knowing
Where the next meal was coming from, been troublesome
To all those posing a threat
If I go, everybody got to go next, y'all niggas know
The code of the street soldier, I'm watching time
And time watching me colder, Grim Reaper
Breathing death on my shoulder
Waiting for the day to take me over, take me over

Torture, torture, torture
Motherfucking torture, y'all niggas know

That you can never touch my flow, go ahead and hate me
Still tryna fuck my ho, Johnny-come-latelies?
Got me in a world of shit and now I'm pissed
Mama said there'd be days like this
This the season for ducks and my pen's bleeding
Leaving kids barely breathing for sneak-thieving
Famished from lack of eating and lack of teaching
Banished from Rhyme & Reason for high treason
Can it be, that the kid with the knock knees
Got G to make a grown man cop plea, for this track
I got a Lovebug like Starski
Blow back until I drop Tical Part 3
Ain't no stopping when you start me, John Jay
Pulling your card, mayday mayday, niggas owe they life to God
And now it's payday, take it how ya wanna take it
Fully clothed or butt-naked, I learned the hard way
Ain't nothing sacred in this world, time to face it
Johnny Basic Instinct, I'm sure to make it
While others fake it, fuck the spotlight, G-O-D already got light
Say what you like, just spell my name right
No doubt, this one goes out, to all you trout-fish
Cake niggas, keep my dick up out your mouth





Torture, torture, torture
Motherfucking torture, y'all niggas know

Overall Meaning

In the opening lyrics of Method Man's song Torture, he reflects on his past and how he has seen many rappers come and go in the industry. He emphasizes that what separates the best from the rest is their ability to deliver powerful and meaningful lyrics. He then launches into the first verse which is full of menacing and aggressive language. He warns his listeners that he is a force to be reckoned with and that anyone who crosses him will feel his fire. He talks about his ability to crush his enemies with his rhymes and how he is always ready to face anyone who comes against him.


In the second verse, Method Man switches his focus to the topic of his torture chambers. He explains that his torture chambers are where he brings those who pose a threat to his success or to those he cares about. He's unforgiving and merciless to his enemies and will never let them escape or reveal their identity. He continues to assert his dominance over the rap industry by reminding the listener that he's made it possible for them to be able to work with him. The third verse, he talks about his journey to success and how difficult it was for him to make it to where he is. He describes the pain and struggle he endured, but also his determination to succeed no matter what.


Line by Line Meaning

You know? Through being humbles
Despite my success, I remain humble.


True Mast' on the track
I am a master of my craft and deliver great music.


Been in this rap game for like the past
I have been in the rap game for a long time.


Four bullets now, you know? Doing bids, yeah yeah
I have served four prison sentences.


I done peeped a lot of cats come through
I have seen a lot of rappers come and go.


Courageous cats, stray cats, haha
I have seen many different types of rappers.


Top cats with top hats, you know what I'm saying?
I have seen some successful rappers.


But it all boils down to this, we talking lyrics
Ultimately, the most important thing in rap is the quality of lyrics.


Rhymes, line for line, numero uno
The best rapper is the one with the best rhymes and lyrics.


Who the best? I don't know
I am not sure who the best rapper is.


Flame on, I rain fire when Johnny Storm
I am a fiery and powerful rapper.


I'm shocking like live wire, you have been warned
My raps are powerful and can be shocking.


I prolong this next chamber to make it strong
I take extra time to make my raps strong and powerful.


And prove all them doubters wrong
I prove wrong those who doubt my skills as a rapper.


Killin 'em Softly with this song, adding on
My music kills softly, but I continue to improve.


Let them toes get they tag on, dead men run no marathons
If you cross me, you will not live a long life.


On my shift, shooting that gift, knowin' he snitched
I use my rapping talent to expose those who have snitched.


On the telethon, running his lips, sinking the ship
I call out those who talk too much and cause trouble.


Give back what his mother gave him, mother made him
I expose the shortcomings of those who were raised poorly by their mothers.


And now she can't even save him, Johnny Blaze 'em
Their mothers can no longer protect them from my criticism.


Send him to his final resting
I will expose them until their inevitable demise.


Back to the essence, Faces of Death, the final lesson
Their death is the final lesson in the cycle of life and death.


Torture, torture, torture
My music is a form of torture to those who do not appreciate it.


Who got John Blaze shit? Sucking my dick to get famous
Everyone wants to be like me and use my talents to gain fame.


So I switched Blaze to Dangerous
I have become even more dangerous and powerful over time.


Welcome to my torture chambers, torture chambers
My music is my torture chamber for those who do not respect me.


Where John Doe's remain nameless, hear me?
Those who disrespect me will not be remembered in the rap game.


I know it's Def Jam, but think clearly
Although I am signed to Def Jam, I will not tolerate disrespect from anyone.


I made it possible for y'all cats to come near me
I have paved the way for other rappers to become successful.


Keep your enemies close and your heat closer
I keep my enemies close, and I am always ready to defend myself.


I slam just like my culture on all theories
My raps are powerful and challenge all theories.


Dead that, straight off the meat rack with this one
I am direct and blunt with my raps.


You get burned playing Nix-on, Hot biscuit
If you mess with me, you will get burned.


Stand back, don't make me spit one and paint pictures
I am a powerful lyricist who can create vivid imagery with my rhymes.


On the walls of your mental with hot lead from out these pencils
I can leave a lasting impression on your mind with my lyrics.


Iron Lung since I was young and not knowing
I have been a powerful rapper since I was young.


Where the next meal was coming from, been troublesome
I grew up in poverty and struggled to make ends meet.


To all those posing a threat
I view anyone who poses a threat to me as an enemy.


If I go, everybody got to go next, y'all niggas know
If I am going down, I will not go down alone.


The code of the street soldier, I'm watching time
I follow the code of the street and am always aware of the passage of time.


And time watching me colder, Grim Reaper
I am aware that time is always creeping closer to my eventual death.


Breathing death on my shoulder
I am constantly reminded of my own mortality.


Waiting for the day to take me over, take me over
I am aware that death will eventually claim me.


That you can never touch my flow, go ahead and hate me
No one can imitate or surpass my rapping skills, even if they hate me.


Still tryna fuck my ho, Johnny-come-latelies?
People are still trying to exploit my fame for personal gain.


Got me in a world of shit and now I'm pissed
I am angry about the struggles and challenges I continue to face.


Mama said there'd be days like this
I am reminded that my mother warned me about days like these.


This the season for ducks and my pen's bleeding
My creativity is at an all-time high and my writing is intense.


Leaving kids barely breathing for sneak-thieving
I expose thieves and liars in my music in a powerful way.


Famished from lack of eating and lack of teaching
Many people in poor communities are hungry and lack education.


Banished from Rhyme & Reason for high treason
Some rappers are banned from the rap game for disrespecting the culture.


Can it be, that the kid with the knock knees
Could it be that someone with physical flaws could become successful?


Got G to make a grown man cop plea, for this track
My raps can make even the toughest criminals confess to their crimes.


I got a Lovebug like Starski
My raps are smooth and infectious like a Lovebug.


Blow back until I drop Tical Part 3
I will continue to make great music until the end of my career.


Ain't no stopping when you start me, John Jay
Once I get started, there is no stopping me.


Pulling your card, mayday mayday, niggas owe they life to God
I expose the flaws and disrespect of other rappers, who should be grateful for their talent.


And now it's payday, take it how ya wanna take it
Those who disrespect me will eventually have to face the consequences.


Fully clothed or butt-naked, I learned the hard way
I have learned many lessons from my personal struggles and mistakes.


Ain't nothing sacred in this world, time to face it
There is no sacred or untouchable subject in the rap game.


Johnny Basic Instinct, I'm sure to make it
I am confident that my talent and hard work will bring me success.


While others fake it, fuck the spotlight, G-O-D already got light
I do not need fame to validate my talent and worth, as God has already blessed me.


Say what you like, just spell my name right
People can say what they want about me, as long as they spell my name correctly.


No doubt, this one goes out, to all you trout-fish
This song is dedicated to all those who try to go against the current or go against me.


Cake niggas, keep my dick up out your mouth
Those who are jealous of my success should not speak ill of me or my career.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Clifford Smith, Derrick R. L. Harris

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