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)
Walk On
Method Man Lyrics
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It's Meth, back on that old shit
Pick my ho's with the same finger I pick my nose with
These flows get, hotter than most chicks, get the picture
I'm focused, got nothing but cock for cock-roaches, bitch, I'm gone before you noticed
Ducking these coppers, try'nna make the coldest
Spot you with the bricks and the baking sodas
From all these stations and record labels, they killing culture, tell 'em niggaz
"Walk on"
Yo, I blow ya minds, like Kurt Cobain
My block is hot like Lil' Wayne, I'll pop ya little chain
I'm ready, hip hop is not gon' be the same
Like the Roc and Dame, I'll dot the little change
Nigga, I ain't scared, boy, yes sir
If I wasn't a beast, you niggaz wouldn't whisper
I'm like, y'all can fuck y'all self, I'm getting paid daily
Plus keepin' it real, keep you broke, can't tell me, nigga "Walk on"
Huh, now go say that I don't quiver, and any chick
Caught with dirt under her nail's a gold digger
Yeah, I tell the people, like I told RZA
Man, I got Meth and on the day that I don't, I'll let you know, nigga
Nah, no carbon copies, they ain't got me, but they can watch me
Jewels jingling, middle finger at paparazzi
Not too cocky, but still, ain't too many niggaz can top me
So bounce you foes and pull ya shoes up, nigga "Walk on"
Don't even blink, think fast, make the right move
Got a gun on ya, like Pinky had on Ice Cube
I don't play, homey, I got my stripes, too
I'mma sky high-a-trist, I smoke in a flight suit, nigga
Recognize, like Sam Sneed'll "back down"
You sick and tired of wack niggaz, then act now
I show you how it's done, nigga, Gilla House
Give you a whole clip, turn your ruby glitter out, nigga "Walk on"
And beat ya feet up, I'm sick with these dice, so put ya g's up
Then back a lighter tree, about to get the energy up
I milk like double D cup, plus, I air it out just like a sneaker
Will win, and then "key" your car like Alicia
Yup, my Meth is off the meter, more Yankee caps than Derek Jeter
Try'nna catch me a diva, then I'mma catch and meet ya
Might spill a thong, but still a don, still got
Love, for my baby moms, we just don't get along, hold the fuck on "Walk on"
Allow me to reintroduce, nah, I don't need it
If you ain't got it since '92, nigga, beat it
Hop in the four of ya seven, black two-seater
Pull out a hammer, big as a vacuum cleaner
Nigga, I roll heavy, bitch, I roll steady
Get that dough Reggie, me fall off, really?
You better ask who the best rapper in ya hood
And when you mimick me, muthafucka, do it good, nigga "Walk on"
In the song "Walk On," Method Man talks about his continued success in the rap game and how he's not afraid to speak his mind. At the start of the song, he mentions that he's back on that old shit, indicating that he's bringing back his classic style. He also talks about how he picks his ho's with the same finger he picks his nose with, which is a way of saying that he doesn't care about society's expectations of him. He boasts about his skills, saying that his flows are hotter than most chicks, and he's focused on making great music.
Method Man also talks about how he's taking over and making money from various stations and record labels, but he's not afraid to call them out for killing culture. He also references Kurt Cobain, Lil Wayne, and Roc and Dame, saying that he's ready to change the game and that hip hop won't be the same anymore. Method Man raps about his confidence and how he's not scared of anyone. He encourages his listeners to walk on, be themselves, and not let anyone bring them down.
Throughout the song, Method Man showcases his wordplay and rhyming skills. He's not afraid to speak his mind and call out those who he feels are doing wrong. The song's message is one of encouragement, urging listeners to be their best selves and not let anyone stop them.
Line by Line Meaning
Walk on
Encouraging people to keep moving forward.
It's Meth, back on that old shit
Method Man is returning to his roots, going back to how he used to make music.
Pick my ho's with the same finger I pick my nose with
Method Man does not care about his hygiene or social norms.
These flows get, hotter than most chicks, get the picture
Method Man's rhymes are better than most and are easy to understand.
I'm focused, got nothing but cock for cock-roaches, bitch, I'm gone before you noticed
Method Man does not waste time on people who do not matter and does not want to be involved with the police.
Ducking these coppers, try'nna make the coldest
Method Man is trying to keep a low profile and make sure he stands out from other artists.
Spot you with the bricks and the baking sodas
Method Man is up to no good and is involved in illegal activities.
Me and my soldier, we taking over, taking payola
Method Man and his team are becoming more successful and are receiving bribes from radio stations and record labels.
From all these stations and record labels, they killing culture, tell 'em niggaz
"Walk on"
Method Man believes that these stations and record labels are destroying the true essence of hip hop and rap, and that people should ignore them and keep going.
Yo, I blow ya minds, like Kurt Cobain
Method Man is a powerful rapper who can influence people easily.
My block is hot like Lil' Wayne, I'll pop ya little chain
Method Man's block is dangerous and he is willing to rob people if they provoke him.
I'm ready, hip hop is not gon' be the same
Method Man is prepared to change the music game with his unique style.
Like the Roc and Dame, I'll dot the little change
Method Man wants to make a lot of money and emulate the success of Roc-a-Fella Records and its founders.
Nigga, I ain't scared, boy, yes sir
Method Man is not afraid of anyone or anything.
If I wasn't a beast, you niggaz wouldn't whisper
Method Man's talent speaks for itself and people are intimidated by him.
I'm like, y'all can fuck y'all self, I'm getting paid daily
Method Man does not care what others think of him, as long as he is making money.
Plus keepin' it real, keep you broke, can't tell me, nigga "Walk on"
Method Man believes that being honest and true to oneself can prevent failure, and encourages people to continue moving forward.
Huh, now go say that I don't quiver, and any chick
Caught with dirt under her nail's a gold digger
Method Man is not easily intimidated and dislikes women who are only after men's money.
Yeah, I tell the people, like I told RZA
Method Man is confident and speaks his mind, even to high-profile people like RZA.
Man, I got Meth and on the day that I don't, I'll let you know, nigga
Method Man is always around and will never leave the rap game.
Nah, no carbon copies, they ain't got me, but they can watch me
Method Man is original and cannot be copied, but he is fine with people admiring him from afar.
Jewels jingling, middle finger at paparazzi
Method Man wears expensive jewelry and does not like the attention of the media.
Not too cocky, but still, ain't too many niggaz can top me
Method Man is proud of his achievements but is still humble.
So bounce you foes and pull ya shoes up, nigga "Walk on"
Enemies should leave and not cause trouble, while Method Man continues to move forward.
Don't even blink, think fast, make the right move
Method Man is quick-minded and knows what to do in any situation.
Got a gun on ya, like Pinky had on Ice Cube
Method Man carries a weapon and is not afraid to use it.
I don't play, homey, I got my stripes, too
Method Man is serious and has earned his respect in the rap game.
I'mma sky high-a-trist, I smoke in a flight suit, nigga
Method Man is unafraid of flying and smokes while in his flight suit.
Recognize, like Sam Sneed'll "back down"
People should know to back down when Method Man is around.
You sick and tired of wack niggaz, then act now
Method Man is encouraging people to do something about the state of rap music if they are unhappy with it.
I show you how it's done, nigga, Gilla House
Method Man is going to demonstrate how rap music should be made with his group Gilla House.
Give you a whole clip, turn your ruby glitter out, nigga "Walk on"
Method Man will not hesitate to use his weapon and leave his enemies embarrassed and defeated.
And beat ya feet up, I'm sick with these dice, so put ya g's up
Method Man is skilled at gambling and encourages others to bet against him with their money.
Then back a lighter tree, about to get the energy up
Method Man smokes marijuana to calm down and increase his energy level.
I milk like double D cup, plus, I air it out just like a sneaker
Method Man has a lot of money and enjoys showing it off, but also allows himself to relax and be comfortable.
Will win, and then "key" your car like Alicia
Method Man will succeed and leave a lasting impression on his enemies by vandalizing their car.
Yup, my Meth is off the meter, more Yankee caps than Derek Jeter
Method Man is unique and full of energy, and wears many different styles of Yankee caps.
Try'nna catch me a diva, then I'mma catch and meet ya
Method Man is looking for a certain type of woman, and is willing to go out of his way to find her.
Might spill a thong, but still a don, still got
Love, for my baby moms, we just don't get along, hold the fuck on "Walk on"
Method Man has a complicated relationship with his ex-partner, but still cares for her and his children. Regardless, he is continuing to move forward towards success.
Allow me to reintroduce, nah, I don't need it
Method Man does not need an introduction, as his talent speaks for itself.
If you ain't got it since '92, nigga, beat it
If you are not a true fan of Method Man since he started his career in 1992, then you should leave.
Hop in the four of ya seven, black two-seater
Method Man drives a black two-seater sports car.
Pull out a hammer, big as a vacuum cleaner
Method Man carries a large firearm for protection or intimidation.
Nigga, I roll heavy, bitch, I roll steady
Method Man is wealthy and confident with his success.
Get that dough Reggie, me fall off, really?
Method Man is not worried about losing his money anytime soon.
You better ask who the best rapper in ya hood
People should recognize that Method Man is the most talented rapper in their neighborhood.
And when you mimick me, muthafucka, do it good, nigga "Walk on"
If people are going to copy Method Man's style, they should do it well and keep moving forward.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Burt Bacharach, Hal David
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