Special Joint
Method Man & Redman Lyrics
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Do you want to get high man?
I see em, Does Pinochio have wooden balls man?
Well yo, I got a joint I've been saving here for a special occasion
Ah, niggas, bitches, welcom
A full tank of gas, a pound of weed, a bird called Pinky
To the East, driver to the East
Funk Doctor and the Phino
By the way, this is protected by the red, the track, and Tica
With the key
Oh shit where the keys at?
The opening lyrics of the song "Intro" by Method Man and Redman are playful and seemingly nonsensical, but they set the tone for the rest of the track, which is a celebration of marijuana and the duo's love of getting high. The line "Do you want to get high man?" is a direct invitation to the listener to join in on the fun, and the subsequent question about Pinocchio's wooden balls is a reference to the fact that the beloved character is made of wood, insinuating that he might also have wooden genitals. The mention of a joint being saved for a special occasion is a nod to the idea of marijuana as a valuable and cherished commodity to be enjoyed only on rare occasions.
As the song continues, the imagery becomes more surreal, with mentions of a full tank of gas, a pound of weed, and a bird called Pinky. These elements all contribute to the idea of an outlandish, almost cartoonish world that Method Man and Redman inhabit, one in which anything is possible and everything is infused with the joyful, carefree attitude of being high. The repeated refrain of "Funk Doctor and the Phino" is a nod to the duo's nicknames, and cements the idea that they are larger-than-life figures in this world of their own creation.
Despite its lighthearted and irreverent tone, "Intro" is ultimately a celebratory ode to marijuana and to the simple pleasures of getting high. Method Man and Redman use humor and surreal imagery to underscore the idea that getting high is not just something they do, but a key part of their identity and their creative process.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you want to get high man?
Asks if the listener desires to use drugs.
I see em, Does Pinochio have wooden balls man?
Jokingly quizzes about the anatomy of a fictional character.
Well yo, I got a joint I've been saving here for a special occasion
Announces possession of a marijuana cigarette saved for a purpose.
Ah, niggas, bitches, welcom
Greets the audience in a casual, informal manner.
A full tank of gas, a pound of weed, a bird called Pinky
Lists items acquired for a road trip or adventure.
To the East, driver to the East
Indicates a direction of travel.
Funk Doctor and the Phino
Refers to the artists by their stage names.
By the way, this is protected by the red, the track, and Tica
Claims that the music is safeguarded by certain entities.
With the key
Implies exclusive access to the music.
Oh shit where the keys at?
Exclaims about the location of the aforementioned key.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, DELLA MUSIC PUBLISHING, LLC
Written by: LOWELL T GEORGE, RICHARD MARIN, REGGIE NOBLE, CLIFFORD M SMITH, CHONG THOMAS
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