After party
Method Man & Ghostface Killah Lyrics


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[Intro: Method Man]
Damn... yo, yo

[Method Man]
Woke up in the morning, like ten A.M
Walked passed the Listerine, went straight for the gin
Osama Bin Laden on my chinny chin chin
[Ghostface Killah]
Yo, Meth, the mailman!

[Method Man]
Yo, Ghost, let him in!

[Ghostface Killah]
Will you sign, Mr. Ghostface, package for a friend, here
Right by the X, my bad, here's a pen

[Method Man]
Gucci flip flops, I box my way to the kitchen
My keys is missin', my trees is missin'
No more parties, cuz Doc need to listen

[Ghostface Killah]
Cuz something in my closet, go look (he's a pissin')
I cursed this bitch out, we be laid back

[Method Man]
Half a box of cereal gone, my milk's warm
Mad strong, this is John John, pro and con phenomenon
Stretch with a morning yawn, party 'til the break of dawn
Ladies throw your faces on, sing it when the break come on

[Chorus: Method Man (Ghostface Killah)]
Each (meet) son (see)
Boats (suites) dough (beats)
No cat give you these, rap flow triple g's
Meth, Ghost, Killa Beez, you know we ride

[Ghostface Killah]
Wu-Tang, the best rap group of all time
Rush little shotgun, rest around nine
Refrigerator, fish and sweets with no swine
Dirty and Meth guest room with four dimes
And U-G. had a master headache
Him and Genius flew back from, Uganda black, gettin' that cake
Where Divine at? Wine at
Tell a DJ to rewind that, Killa killed it wit a blind back
Dime sack, you know we blew that wit the cognac
Them bowling ball lead head niggaz, we call them pawn yacks

[Method Man]
I say my girl, like to party all the time, Ghost
Spend up my ends, every week, she always crime broke
Thank God it's friday, I just got paid
Feelin' good like I just got laid
The next drink's on me, instead of, oh God, you think O.G
White girls they comin' out, like they Pink on E
So you better get the party started, we get it crunk regardless
We got the 'dro and hypnotic, them kids is puffin' garbage
Is where it's crackin' at, Street is you passin' that?
Mami's is grabbin' ass, Johnny, I'm grabbin' back
You know my habitat, you know my peoples
If you wit me, where you at
There ain't nothin' compared to that, come on!

[Chorus: Method Man (Ghostface Killah)]
Each (meet) son (see)
Boats (suites) dough (beats)
No flows ill as these, him and Ghost, nigga please
Meth, Ghost, Killa Beez, you know we ride

[Hook 2X: Method Man (Ghostface Killah)]
I got me some Seagram's gin
Everybody got they cup, but they ain't shit there
(These cheap muthafuckas be grown ass men
Tight muthafuckas finish your shit then they bounce off with them)
Come back again, drunk off your gin
And when they try to get you for they ends, that's no friend
That's no friend, eh, eh

[Outro: Method Man]
Yeah, greedy muthafuckas, always wanna get high
But never wanna buy, first one to come to the party




Last one to leave, man, fuck all that
Aiyo, Mr. Streetlife, tell 'em where we come from man.

Overall Meaning

The song "After Party" by Method Man & Ghostface Killah is about their life at parties, after parties, and their experiences during the night. The lyrics describe the morning after a wild party, where everyone is hungover and waking up to a messy house filled with empty alcohol bottles, passed out friends, and missing items. The chorus emphasizes the importance of boat shoes, money, and rapping skills in order to make it big in the music industry. In the verses, Ghostface Kilah and Method Man talk about their individual lives and experiences at parties, with Ghostface Kilah talking about his travels to Uganda, while Method Man describes his struggles with money and his girlfriend who always spends it.


The opening lines are a reference to the popular children's story "The Three Little Pigs", with Method Man saying "Osama Bin Laden on my chinny chin chin", referring to the fact that he hasn't shaved in a while. The use of the name Osama Bin Laden is a play on words, referencing the fact that at the time of the song's release in 2006, he was a prominent figure in the news. The lyrics also reference the Wu-Tang Clan, with Ghostface Kilah calling them the "best rap group of all time" and talking about their many accomplishments.


One interesting fact about the song is that it samples the beat from the song "Take Me to the Mardi Gras" by Bob James. The song has been featured in several movies and TV shows, including the film "The Wackness" and the TV show "Narcos: Mexico". The song is also known for its memorable hook, which includes the lyrics "I got me some Seagrams gin".


Another interesting fact about the song is that it was included on the soundtrack for the popular video game "Saints Row 2". The game featured several songs from the early 2000s, and "After Party" was a popular choice among players. Additionally, the song was remixed by several DJs and producers, with one notable remix featuring rapper Lil Wayne.


The chords for "After Party" are not publicly available as the song was created using electronic beats and sampling.


Line by Line Meaning

Woke up in the morning, like ten A.M
Method Man wakes up at 10 am


Walked passed the Listerine, went straight for the gin
Rather than mouthwash, he drinks gin


Osama Bin Laden on my chinny chin chin
Unshaven beard similar to Bin Laden's


Yo, Meth, the mailman!
Ghostface alerts Method Man to the presence of the mailman


Yo, Ghost, let him in!
Method Man tells Ghostface to allow the mailman entry


Will you sign, Mr. Ghostface, package for a friend, here Right by the X, my bad, here's a pen
Ghostface signs for a package for a friend while the mailman provides a pen


Gucci flip flops, I box my way to the kitchen My keys is missin', my trees is missin' No more parties, cuz Doc need to listen
Method Man wears Gucci flip flops, boxes to the kitchen searching for his keys and tree, decides not to party because his doctor needs to advise him.


Cuz something in my closet, go look (he's a pissin') I cursed this bitch out, we be laid back
Ghostface refers to a man who is urinating in his closet, and also alludes to a conflict he had with a woman who is now relaxed


Half a box of cereal gone, my milk's warm Mad strong, this is John John, pro and con phenomenon Stretch with a morning yawn, party 'til the break of dawn Ladies throw your faces on, sing it when the break come on
Method Man has only half of his cereal left but the milk is still warm. He feels strong and ready to party throughout the day. He tells the ladies to get ready for the upcoming break in the song


Each (meet) son (see) Boats (suites) dough (beats) No cat give you these, rap flow triple g's Meth, Ghost, Killa Beez, you know we ride
Each rap verse has the ability to deliver a message. Their rhymes create wealth. They are the Wu Tang Clan, and they ride together


Wu-Tang, the best rap group of all time Rush little shotgun, rest around nine Refrigerator, fish and sweets with no swine Dirty and Meth guest room with four dimes And U-G. had a master headache Him and Genius flew back from, Uganda black, gettin' that cake Where Divine at? Wine at Tell a DJ to rewind that, Killa killed it wit a blind back Dime sack, you know we blew that wit the cognac Them bowling ball lead head niggaz, we call them pawn yacks
Ghostface sings about the Wu Tang Clan being the best rap group ever. He then mentions sitting in the front seat of a car, eating a meal that does not contain pork, being in a guest room with four women, U-God and the GZA going to Uganda to make money, and other events in his life. He then instructs the DJ to replay a part of the song.


I say my girl, like to party all the time, Ghost Spend up my ends, every week, she always crime broke Thank God it's friday, I just got paid Feelin' good like I just got laid The next drink's on me, instead of, oh God, you think O.G White girls they comin' out, like they Pink on E So you better get the party started, we get it crunk regardless We got the 'dro and hypnotic, them kids is puffin' garbage Is where it's crackin' at, Street is you passin' that? Mami's is grabbin' ass, Johnny, I'm grabbin' back You know my habitat, you know my peoples If you wit me, where you at There ain't nothin' compared to that, come on!
Method Man's girlfriend likes to party but also spends all of their money. He is happy it is Friday and that he just got paid. He is also happy like he just had sex. He tells Ghostface the next drink is on him. There are white girls who are high, the group parties anyway, and they smoke 'dro and hypnotic (a brand of liquor). They also refer to people who smoke bad quality weed. Method Man asks if a man named Street is attending the party, while women grab his butt and he grabs theirs in return. He asserts that everyone there already knows him and his friends.


Each (meet) son (see) Boats (suites) dough (beats) No flows ill as these, him and Ghost, nigga please Meth, Ghost, Killa Beez, you know we ride
Each rap verse has the ability to deliver a message. Their rhymes create wealth. There are no better rappers than Method Man and Ghostface. They are part of the Wu Tang Clan and they drive together.


I got me some Seagram's gin Everybody got they cup, but they ain't shit there (These cheap muthafuckas be grown ass men Tight muthafuckas finish your shit then they bounce off with them) Come back again, drunk off your gin And when they try to get you for they ends, that's no friend That's no friend, eh, eh
Method Man provides the Seagram's gin, but other people finish it off and don't bring their own. Others come back drunk off of his gin, and try to manipulate him to leave. He calls out this behavior, saying that they're not friends if they try to take advantage of him. He repeats that point, saying 'that's no friend'.


Yeah, greedy muthafuckas, always wanna get high But never wanna buy, first one to come to the party Last one to leave, man, fuck all that Aiyo, Mr. Streetlife, tell 'em where we come from man.
Method Man is frustrated with people who only want to get high, but never contribute. They are the first to arrive and the last to leave, but he doesn't like it. He invites his friend, Streetlife, to talk about their history.




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