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Method Man & Redman Lyrics


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Yo M. C.'s out there, you betta stand clear
It's Funk Doc M. E.th on da world premiere
From New Jerz straight talk, america's best
Co' Island Staten Island is where I'm at
Y'all amateurs act like hoes offendin us
We're special eders go on tours on banana bus
D. O. Same m. O., drive through bricks
Chicken shotty, that ass make me lie to my bitch
Word to god doc throw more lines then fishin rod
No stars, we're supergod non recouperb-alls (yo)
Buttons is pressed to remove the press
Press a bullshit, my index press a full clip (YO)
Set up cones when I'm firing chrome
I hittin ladies to old men in retirement homes
Dail 9-1-1 runnin gun in the street dungeon
Earth, moon and stars checkin out what the sun done
Suspects change clothes
Before I leave the heat, I put two in rain grove for my range rove
Hot to death, cops is vex
I push a buck 60 if they try to block the lex
Drive by on the baja
Snatch the cartier watch I
Boucnce laughing off like clue "HAHA"
Doc is like poppy, supplying you grand
So breaka breaka while I turn it to the Shoalin Man

Foreva underground
Nigga duck the mic when we come around
Control hammer like the mighty Thor
Bringin thunda down
Now you're in store for predator
Like refugees I come to settle score
Half-baked medifore, that taste even better raw
Hardcore holy war
Hits from the reservoir, southpaw saboteur
Land sharks get they chin checked when I jabba jaw
Time to walk my labrodor
Livin out my dreams, at the same time shatter yours
Code red fill 'em full of lead
Grateful dead live from Hemstead
Tiger Kunk Fu know the ledge
Check the full fledged knucklehead
Clam bread, livin on the edge used to be the best
Jack Frost sniffin at your nose, get your Suddafed
Rap Cheech and Chong, me and Red official budda head
Off track like ODB, I'm too black
I'm like Zoro, I mark a Wu, sign your back, motherfucka

(It ain't even a question) This side niggas too hardcore
(It ain't even a question) That side niggas too hardcore
(It ain't even a question) In the middle niggas too hardcore
So what cha, what cha, what cha, want (What cha want?)

(It ain't even a question) Def Squad niggas too hardcore
(It ain't even a question) Wu Tang niggas too hardcore
(It ain't even a question) Def Jam niggas too hardcore
(Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up) So what cha, what cha, what cha, want?

Yo stomp wit the big dogs
Sick dog lurkin (Roof Roof)
Doc bradshaw, behind ball plant and steel curtains
Denver Bronco fan, glock squirtin
Brick city, stering wheel hurtin
Prepare y'all fast car for lane mergin
Hasta manana, why'all crash like that Yanna cock block into gramma
Got cock in Atlanta, rockin PPP Bandanas
While we fuck 'em on camera
It's too late to plant bait for my click to fall
We dodge boobie-traps and pitfalls and thick fog
When I tee, LA ride, "It's y'alls"
Website couldnn't find a site wit Macintosh
On John Walsh
America's Most, aim for spots to put more in a terrier coat

Uh huh, we speak for the unheard
Caught in the matrix
Sound from the subbasement, "Spread the word"
Like uncureables from dirty bird, beyond basic
John Wu these fake niggaz, give 'em replacements
The thrilla from Park Hilla
Bubonic plague any MC that swear he illa
Inject the dufus wit the lupus
Yukmouth rhymes that leave him toothless
My filled fly and filled groupless
Observe the record, livin out my name Repid
Study man and all his methods
And through his ethic, learn to expect the unexpected
One step ahead I, return like Jedi
Three hours behind your punk ass, catchin a red eye
First class but cooler than coach, murder he wrote
On the wall of the bathroom stalls shittin these quotes
"Fuck you all"
Scaredy cat kid, duckin these dogs
You don't like us, then we don't like y'all, lick the balls!
Be easy, speak easy
This one be off the heazyy
Like my pubic hair, black and greazy

(It ain't even a question) This side niggas too hardcore
(It ain't even a question) That side niggas too hardcore
(It ain't even a question) In the middle niggas too hardcore
So what cha, what cha, what cha, want (What cha want?)

(It ain't even a question) Def Squad niggas too hardcore
(It ain't even a question) Wu Tang niggas too hardcore




(It ain't even a question) Def Jam niggas too hardcore
(Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up) So what cha, what cha, what cha, want?

Overall Meaning

The song "The ?" is a collaboration between two legendary rappers, Method Man and Redman. The lyrics are packed with references to their skills as MCs and their experiences in the music industry. The title itself is a mystery, as the question mark symbolizes the unknown and unpredictable nature of their music. They begin by warning other MCs to back off and make way for their world-premiere performance. They assert their superiority and uniqueness, comparing themselves to "special eders" on a banana bus.


The lyrics also touch on themes of violence and criminality, with references to guns, drive-bys, and theft. They boast about their ability to evade the police and leave no witnesses, but also imply that they are willing to hurt innocent people. They use wordplay and metaphors to describe themselves as powerful and unstoppable, comparing themselves to superhero gods and predators. Despite their harsh imagery, they also show a sense of humor and self-awareness, with lines like "Off track like ODB."


Line by Line Meaning

Yo M. C.'s out there, you betta stand clear
Attention all mediocre rappers, be wary and step aside


It's Funk Doc M. E.th on da world premiere
Introducing Funk Doctor named Meth on a global stage for the first time


From New Jerz straight talk, america's best
Representing New Jersey with authentic and exceptional rap skills


Co' Island Staten Island is where I'm at
Currently residing in the vibrant Staten Island neighborhood of New York


Y'all amateurs act like hoes offendin us
You inexperienced artists behave disrespectfully, similar to provocative women


We're special eders go on tours on banana bus
We're unique and unconventional performers, touring in a distinctive manner


D. O. Same m. O., drive through bricks
Operating by the same modus operandi, breezing through difficult situations


Chicken shotty, that ass make me lie to my bitch
The attractiveness of certain women tempts me to deceive my partner


Word to god doc throw more lines than fishing rod
I, as the Doctor, deliver an abundance of rhymes, surpassing even the output of a fishing rod


No stars, we're supergod non recouperb-alls (yo)
Although not celebrities, we possess an extraordinary and irrecoverable aura


Buttons is pressed to remove the press
I metaphorically remove negative attention by pressing buttons or creating hype


Press a bullshit, my index press a full clip (YO)
I respond aggressively to fake or annoying situations, metaphorically loading a full magazine


Set up cones when I'm firing chrome
Caution should be exercised when I engage in dangerous activities, like shooting firearms


I hittin ladies to old men in retirement homes
I have a wide demographic appeal, captivating both younger females and elderly men


Dail 9-1-1 runnin gun in the street dungeon
Emergency services should be called when I engage in intense street encounters


Earth, moon and stars checkin out what the sun done
The entire universe is observing and acknowledging my achievements


Suspects change clothes
Criminals alter their appearance to avoid detection


Before I leave the heat, I put two in rain grove for my range rove
Before abandoning the stolen vehicle, I fire two shots to leave a mark


Hot to death, cops is vex
I am immensely popular and the police are frustrated by my continued success


I push a buck 60 if they try to block the lex
I drive at high speeds to evade any attempt by law enforcement to impede my progress


Drive by on the baja
Performing a shooting while driving through a specific location


Snatch the cartier watch I
Swiftly stealing the valuable Cartier wristwatch from someone


Boucnce laughing off like clue 'HAHA'
Making a quick escape while chuckling, similar to the character in the game of Clue


Doc is like poppy, supplying you grand
I, like a drug lord, provide you with a generous dose of addictive music


So breaka breaka while I turn it to the Shoalin Man
Take a break and witness my transformation into a lyrical and martial arts expert from Shaolin


Foreva underground
Permanently remaining in the underground music scene


Nigga duck the mic when we come around
Other rappers become intimidated and avoid grabbing the mic in our presence


Control hammer like the mighty Thor
Exercising strong control and authority, similar to the powerful superhero Thor


Bringin thunda down
Causing a great impact and spectacle, symbolizing thunder strikes


Now you're in store for predator
You are about to encounter a fierce and relentless predator


Like refugees I come to settle score
Similar to refugees seeking justice, I arrive to seek retribution


Half-baked medifore, that taste even better raw
Employing a partially developed metaphor that still delivers a potent and captivating effect


Hardcore holy war
Engaging in an intense and sacred battle, representing the hardcore rap genre


Hits from the reservoir, southpaw saboteur
Delivering powerful rap hits from a deep source, as a left-handed agent of chaos


Land sharks get they chin checked when I jabba jaw
Aggressive individuals are put in their place when I engage them in verbal confrontations


Time to walk my labrodor
Indicates a need to take a break and spend time with a pet dog


Livin out my dreams, at the same time shatter yours
While pursuing my own aspirations, I am simultaneously causing the downfall of your dreams


Code red fill 'em full of lead
Initiating a high alert situation, shooting them with a barrage of bullets


Grateful dead live from Hemstead
The deceased are resurrected and performing a live concert in Hemstead


Tiger Kunk Fu know the ledge
Employing an expert level of martial arts, similar to the skills of a tiger


Check the full fledged knucklehead
Witness the complete and unadulterated state of a mischievous troublemaker


Clam bread, livin on the edge used to be the best
Living life to the fullest, taking risks and embracing danger was once the most satisfying experience


Jack Frost sniffin at your nose, get your Suddafed
The cold and frosty weather has a noticeable impact on your nose, requiring medication to alleviate symptoms


Rap Cheech and Chong, me and Red official budda head
Similar to the comedic duo Cheech and Chong, me and Red are the definitive representatives of marijuana culture


Off track like ODB, I'm too black
Diverging from the norm like the late rapper ODB, expressing pride in being Black


I'm like Zoro, I mark a Wu, sign your back, motherfucka
Similar to Zoro leaving his mark, I leave an unmistakable Wu-Tang symbol engraved on your back, expressing superiority and dominance


(It ain't even a question) This side niggas too hardcore
There is no doubt that the individuals on this side exude an extremely intense and hardcore persona


(It ain't even a question) That side niggas too hardcore
Similarly, the individuals on that side also possess an overwhelmingly hardcore demeanor


(It ain't even a question) In the middle niggas too hardcore
Even the individuals in the middle exhibit an exceptional level of hardcore attitude


So what cha, what cha, what cha, want (What cha want?)
Addressing the audience with the question of what they desire or expect in terms of hardcore music


(It ain't even a question) Def Squad niggas too hardcore
The members of Def Squad undeniably possess an exceptionally hardcore presence


(It ain't even a question) Wu Tang niggas too hardcore
The members of Wu-Tang Clan also exhibit an incredibly hardcore persona


(It ain't even a question) Def Jam niggas too hardcore
Even the artists signed to Def Jam Records embody an extremely hardcore image


(Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up) So what cha, what cha, what cha, want?
Urging the audience to increase the volume and reiterating the question of their desires or expectations in regards to hardcore music


Yo stomp wit the big dogs
Join and match the level of expertise and dominance exhibited by the more established artists


Sick dog lurkin (Roof Roof)
A diseased and dangerous individual is quietly observing their surroundings or waiting to strike


Doc bradshaw, behind ball plant and steel curtains
As the Doctor, I am strategically positioned, overseeing a well-executed plan and hidden behind obstacles


Denver Bronco fan, glock squirtin
Expressing support for the Denver Broncos football team while being armed with a Glock handgun


Brick city, stering wheel hurtin
Residing in a tough city environment, with the steering wheel causing discomfort or pain from gripping tightly


Prepare y'all fast car for lane mergin
Get ready to maneuver your speedy vehicle into a different lane


Hasta manana, why'all crash like that Yanna
Goodbye until tomorrow, as you all experience a sudden and dramatic crash, similar to Yannawa, a Thai district known for accidents


Cock block into gramma
Deliberately obstructing someone's romantic pursuits or actions, even involving grandmothers


Got cock in Atlanta, rockin PPP Bandanas
Receiving sexual gratification in Atlanta, while proudly wearing PPP (Pocono People Productions) Bandanas


While we fuck 'em on camera
Engaging in sexual activities and broadcasting it on camera for the world to witness


It's too late to plant bait for my click to fall
Attempting to sabotage our group's success is futile, as we are already too resilient to be influenced negatively


We dodge boobie-traps and pitfalls and thick fog
We skillfully avoid hidden dangers, obstacles, and difficulties, even in challenging and unclear situations


When I tee, LA ride, 'It's y'alls'
When I arrive in Los Angeles, my presence and success are acknowledged by all


Website couldn't find a site wit Macintosh
Even websites or platforms struggle to keep up and find a place to accommodate my unique style and talent


On John Walsh
Similar to John Walsh, who searches for fugitives and missing persons, I am constantly in the spotlight and difficult to evade


America's Most, aim for spots to put more in a terrier coat
Like the TV show 'America's Most Wanted,' I target specific places to distribute illegal substances hidden in a terrier dog's coat


Uh huh, we speak for the unheard
We represent and voice the concerns and experiences of those who often go unnoticed or ignored


Caught in the matrix
Trapped within a complex and deceptive system or society


Sound from the subbasement, 'Spread the word'
Emanating powerful and profound messages from the underground music scene, urging others to share and spread these truths


Like uncureables from dirty bird, beyond basic
Similar to individuals deemed incurable by a corrupt system, we transcend ordinary expectations and limitations


John Wu these fake niggaz, give 'em replacements
In the style of director John Woo, I eliminate these inauthentic individuals and offer better replacements


The thrilla from Park Hilla
Representing the thrilling and electrifying atmosphere of the Park Hill neighborhood


Bubonic plague any MC that swear he illa
Devastating and overwhelming any rapper who falsely claims to be talented and exceptional


Inject the dufus wit the lupus
Administering a detrimental and debilitating disease to a foolish and clueless individual


Yukmouth rhymes that leave him toothless
My rhymes are so powerful that they render him speechless, metaphorically removing his teeth


My filled fly and filled groupless
I am fully equipped, both in terms of flying skills and a loyal and talented entourage


Observe the record, livin out my name Repid
Witness and pay attention to the record I achieve, as I live up to and embody my name 'Rapid'


Study man and all his methods
Carefully examine and analyze human behavior and the techniques they employ


And through his ethic, learn to expect the unexpected
By observing their work ethic and approach, I discover the importance of anticipating unexpected outcomes and surprises


One step ahead I, return like Jedi
Always staying ahead of the game, making a comeback similar to the Jedi in the Star Wars franchise


Three hours behind your punk ass, catchin a red eye
Despite being three hours late, I am still able to catch up and overcome any obstacles, like taking a red-eye flight


First class but cooler than coach, murder he wrote
Maintaining a superior and suave demeanor, even in high-pressure situations, as if scripting a murder mystery novel


On the wall of the bathroom stalls shittin these quotes
Leaving behind profound and thought-provoking lines while using the restroom, literally and metaphorically


'Fuck you all'
Expressing disdain and contempt towards everyone


Scaredy cat kid, duckin these dogs
Being fearful and evasive, avoiding any confrontations or clashes with powerful individuals


You don't like us, then we don't like y'all, lick the balls!
If you hold a negative opinion about us, we reciprocate and disdainfully suggest you perform a demeaning act


Be easy, speak easy
Remain calm and relaxed, communicating in a comfortable and effortless manner


This one be off the heazyy
This particular song is exceptionally extraordinary and mind-blowing


Like my pubic hair, black and greazy
Comparing my pubic hair to being black and having a sleek, shiny texture




Lyrics Β© Roba Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: REGGIE N NOBLE, CLIFFORD N SMITH

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Comments from YouTube:

LightfingersKlepto

I had to buy this album 3 times in high school. Kept getting stolen. The whole thing was tight from start to finish. Even caught my dad listening to it a few times

Lenne

Glad to be born in 1990. That decade had the best rap.

PhillyGoat83

Amen and the best R&B πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

Zofa Lipa

01:26 This is just my opinion but..

The. Best. Method. Man. Verse. Ever.
F*CKING KILLS IT AND THE FLOW IS OUT OF THIS WORLD:

tochiRTA

have you heard Shadowboxin? That's way better and actually a top 5 Method Man verse.

Abel Buitrago

totally AGREE!!!

Keir Coley

Meth and red are one of the best duos in the rap game

WW2SRT

Serious kick ass jam. Love it.

Richard mercado

WW2SRT yes

Dez Duey

2021 still banging it!

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