1 2 1 2
Method Man & Redman Lyrics


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Come on
1 2 1 2 uh uh
1 2 1 2
Mr. Meth and Doc
1 2 1 2
Uh uh 1 2 1 2
DJ Scratch on the track
1 2 1 2
Wa wa 1 2 1 2
Break your motha fuckin back
1 2 1 2
Ah yo yo
My, lyric is 8 ball
Batter up play ball
Fuck ya'll analog
Niggas we be digital, subliminal, come in
From the 5 star general
Attack you from the blind side, invisible
To the naked eye
Where them criminals
Better have your 8 essential vitamins and minerals
The wu is coming through you know the outcome
Critical
Condition in your physical for injurin
The officer and gentleman who stack by the benjamen

Off a beat like this
I keep a night stick
In case any stick up care where heat might miss
I chicken fry rice bitch
In a white trench
Bustin off two macks I'm like "I'm hit"!!!
I'm just playin, I clear the croud out
Like a peppa can sprayin
I throw lightin out the arms raiden
Go guard your pray
Next year I do nothin more than Y2K

We say
Wa wa wa wa 1 2 1 2
Wa wa wa wa 1 2 1 2
We say
Wa wa wa wa 1 2 1 2 we say
Wa wa wa wa 1 2 1 2
We say
Wa wa wa wa 1 2 1 2
Wa wa wa wa 1 2 1 2
And if you say fuck me
I'm a say fuck you
Wa wa wa wa 1 2 1 2

From deputant down to stripper
I'm too nonchalaunt
A drink mixed with four kinds of liquors
Catch me at the bar "Fu Bar"
Ladies know who we are and
Dream of fuckin a star
Who da scrub
Shotgun in this man car
Burnin up
Forever gettin thrown out the club
It be us Paul
Shot out and bugged
I smoke bud, sniff a bee's ass to get a buzz
I'm everything you think you don't know

I throw a 5 in the power
Poppa wheely with the front end hittin speed bumps, 40 miles per hour
I'm out at Howard, next to Baltimore
Takin change out the fountains at shoppin malls
Rats can only afford Chuck E Cheese
The blood in my jeans is tough like Buddy Lee
Semi-dart auto off ya, blood coughin
Meth pull the last spark plug with a heart pump

We say
Wa wa wa wa 1 2 1 2
Wa wa wa wa 1 2 1 2
We say
Wa wa wa wa 1 2 1 2 we say
Wa wa wa wa 1 2 1 2
We say
Wa wa wa wa 1 2 1 2
Wa wa wa wa 1 2 1 2
And if you say fuck me
I'm a say fuck you
Wa wa wa wa 1 2 1 2

Call me will, enemy I state
When 4 Doc run the scam
New jacks studderin, that the man from the upperhand
Punch, atomic bomb I hit many
From Bricks to South Park you dyin with Kenny
While you bailin I'm trailin
Rockin hard hat helmets clip the satellite servallence
When I walk by you better not be kickin
Or i put two more in that terriyaki chicken

You've just been fitted for them seeman shoes
This is bottom of the lake raps
Stab you in the back
Kung Fu
52 cops can't withstand the 52 blocks
Unless they bust like 52 shots
I'm the has been that have not
Battle kids at Maxwell's house
Know when I'm good to the last drop
what's my name Meth he's name Doc
Just like urban
See me in the gran transportation splurgin
Drivin with a turban who push a black suburban (come on)
We rollin windows half down through the urban
Network law lay it down like a persian
M to the E to the F, spell curtain

Get out your car sucker
This ain't yours
Robbed you with a gun that filled with paint balls
And brauds got the nerve to act funny
You a champaine ho, with cool aide money
Frown bitch, Doc up in that town quick
You back down a point on NFL blitz
I'm lyin buddah break fool and take two
And put your hole in the earth to escape through

We say
Wa wa wa wa 1 2 1 2
Wa wa wa wa 1 2 1 2
We say
Wa wa wa wa 1 2 1 2 we say
Wa wa wa wa 1 2 1 2
We say
Wa wa wa wa 1 2 1 2
Wa wa wa wa 1 2 1 2
And if you say fuck me




I'm a say fuck you
Wa wa wa wa 1 2 1 2

Overall Meaning

The song "1 2 1 2" is a collaboration between Method Man and Redman, featuring DJ Scratch on the track. The song opens with a repeated call for attention, "1 2 1 2," which is a common way for MCs and DJs to test their microphones and sound systems before a performance. The lyrics themselves showcase the rappers' confident and aggressive styles, with references to their skills as digital instead of analog rappers, their ability to attack from the blind side, and their tendency to clear out crowds like pepper spray. They also reference specific places and cultural touchstones, such as Howard University, Baltimore, Chuck E Cheese, and NFL Blitz.


In the second verse, Redman name-drops several other rappers and groups, such as Wu-Tang Clan, and boasts about his ability to "throw a 5 in the power" and pop wheelies while hitting speed bumps. He also references taking change out of shopping mall fountains and suggests that rats can only afford to go to Chuck E Cheese. The final verse includes a reference to the "52 blocks" fighting style, which originated in prisons and emphasizes close-range fighting and maneuvering. The song concludes with a repeated call-and-response pattern, with the rappers and chorus saying "Wa wa wa wa 1 2 1 2" and then declaring that if someone says "fuck me," they will respond with the same sentiment.


Overall, the lyrics of "1 2 1 2" showcase the rappers' braggadocio, wordplay, and willingness to take on all challengers. The song is a classic example of collaborative East Coast hip-hop from the late 1990s, blending tight rhymes, aggressive beats, and old-school DJ techniques.


Line by Line Meaning

Come on
Let's go


1 2 1 2 uh uh
This is a classic hip-hop rhythm


1 2 1 2
This rhythm is consistent


Mr. Meth and Doc
Method Man and Redman are here


Uh uh 1 2 1 2
They are getting into the groove


DJ Scratch on the track
DJ Scratch is producing the music


Wa wa 1 2 1 2
The beat is hitting hard


Break your motha fuckin back
The music is so intense, it's like breaking someone's back


Ah yo yo
Hey, listen up


My, lyric is 8 ball
My verse is powerful


Batter up play ball
Prepare for greatness


Fuck ya'll analog
We are beyond outdated styles


Niggas we be digital, subliminal, come in
We are technologically advanced, with hidden messages


From the 5 star general
We are leaders in this rap game


Attack you from the blind side, invisible
We strike unexpectedly and unnoticed


To the naked eye
Unless you pay close attention


Where them criminals
Where the real artists are


Better have your 8 essential vitamins and minerals
Be prepared for our energizing performance


The wu is coming through you know the outcome
Wu-Tang Clan is making their presence known


Critical
Crucial and important


Condition in your physical for injurin
Prepare yourself for the impact


The officer and gentleman who stack by the benjamen
We are respected figures who accumulate wealth


Off a beat like this
Using a beat like this


I keep a night stick
I always have a weapon


In case any stick up care where heat might miss
In case someone tries to rob us and our guns fail


I chicken fry rice bitch
I will handle any situation smoothly


In a white trench
Wearing a white coat


Bustin off two macks I'm like 'I'm hit'!!!
Shooting guns and feeling the impact


I'm just playin, I clear the croud out
Just joking, but also intimidating the crowd


Like a peppa can sprayin
Like a can of pepper spray


I throw lightin out the arms raiden
I release energy like a lightning strike, like the video game character Raiden


Go guard your pray
Protect yourself


Next year I do nothin more than Y2K
Next year, I will make a huge impact like the Y2K bug


From deputant down to stripper
From sophisticated ladies to exotic dancers


I'm too nonchalaunt
I am very casual and carefree


A drink mixed with four kinds of liquors
A strong and complex drink


Catch me at the bar 'Fu Bar'
Find me at a cool and exclusive bar


Ladies know who we are and
Women are aware of our fame and popularity


Dream of fuckin a star
Fantasize about being with a celebrity


Who da scrub
Who is the loser


Shotgun in this man car
Sitting in the passenger seat of a vehicle


Burnin up
On fire


Forever gettin thrown out the club
Constantly getting kicked out of clubs


It be us Paul
It's always us


Shot out and bugged
Tired and annoyed


I smoke bud, sniff a bee's ass to get a buzz
I consume marijuana and go to extreme lengths for excitement


I'm everything you think you don't know
I possess knowledge and experiences that you can't imagine


I throw a 5 in the power
I add intensity to the performance


Poppa wheely with the front end hittin speed bumps, 40 miles per hour
Performing tricks on a motorcycle while going at a fast speed


I'm out at Howard, next to Baltimore
I'm in the vicinity of Baltimore, specifically Howard County


Takin change out the fountains at shoppin malls
Stealing coins from mall fountains


Rats can only afford Chuck E Cheese
Economically disadvantaged people can only afford cheap entertainment


The blood in my jeans is tough like Buddy Lee
My family lineage is filled with resilient and strong individuals


Semi-dart auto off ya, blood coughin
Shooting a semi-automatic weapon, causing someone to cough up blood


Meth pull the last spark plug with a heart pump
Method Man finishes the job with energy and impact


Call me will, enemy I state
My name is Will, and I am declaring myself as an opponent


When 4 Doc run the scam
When Redman is in control, executing a scheme


New jacks studderin, that the man from the upperhand
Inexperienced newcomers are intimidated by Redman's superiority


Punch, atomic bomb I hit many
My punch is powerful, impacting many people


From Bricks to South Park you dyin with Kenny
In dangerous neighborhoods, you can get killed like the South Park character Kenny


While you bailin I'm trailin
While you are escaping, I am following closely behind


Rockin hard hat helmets clip the satellite servallence
Wearing protective gear to avoid detection by surveillance technology


When I walk by you better not be kickin
When I pass by, you better not start trouble


Or i put two more in that terriyaki chicken
Or I will shoot you again


You've just been fitted for them seeman shoes
You have been identified as a target


This is bottom of the lake raps
These are deep and powerful lyrics


Stab you in the back
Betray you


Kung Fu
A reference to martial arts and the power behind it


52 cops can't withstand the 52 blocks
Even a large number of police officers can't handle the advanced martial art technique


Unless they bust like 52 shots
Unless they shoot their guns excessively


I'm the has been that have not
I am someone who used to be popular but no longer is


Battle kids at Maxwell's house
Engaging in rap battles at Maxwell's house


Know when I'm good to the last drop
I give my all until the very end


What's my name Meth he's name Doc
My name is Meth, and his name is Doc


Just like urban
Similar to the city lifestyle


See me in the gran transportation splurgin
Witness me in an expensive and luxurious vehicle


Drivin with a turban who push a black suburban (come on)
Driving with a turban, representing my cultural identity, in a black SUV


We rollin windows half down through the urban
Driving through the city with the car windows partially open


Network law lay it down like a persian
We establish rules and regulations like a sophisticated society


M to the E to the F, spell curtain
Method Man and Redman, spelling out 'curtain'


Get out your car sucker
Get out of your car, fool


This ain't yours
This doesn't belong to you


Robbed you with a gun that filled with paint balls
We stole from you using a fake gun loaded with paintballs


And brauds got the nerve to act funny
And women have the audacity to act strange


You a champaine ho, with cool aide money
You pretend to be rich, but you're actually broke


Frown bitch, Doc up in that town quick
Look mad, because Redman is arriving in town fast


You back down a point on NFL blitz
You lose a point in the NFL Blitz video game


I'm lyin buddah break fool and take two
I am deceiving my opponent, making him believe I am innocent


And put your hole in the earth to escape through
Causing a grave to be dug as a way of escaping


And if you say fuck me
And if you insult me


I'm a say fuck you
I will respond with equal disrespect


Wa wa wa wa 1 2 1 2
Repeating the hip-hop rhythm




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Reggie Noble, Clifford Smith, George L Spivey

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@mikeneidlinger8857

Redman is one of my greatest inspirations. He punches a hole in the Earth to escape through.

@dan1701

This album didn't leave my cd player for at least a month.

@Szaki345

Damn! This comment ageing like the album, as a good wine.

@moralomark8858

@@Szaki345 Yeah lol

@UptownKash

Was n my rotation for a year or two

@martinsluters39

I remember those cd days ;)

@jermainewashington2224

Or two 🕑

@UptownKash

Album actually lived up to the hype..i go back to this album more than their solo work

@Erennn-mq5cx

It’s got some good tracks I like Mi Casa especially, but I’d still take Redman’s first three albums over this.

@lauriechambers8335

WOW MISS OLD HIP HOP!

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