Y.O.U
Method Man & Redman Lyrics


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Traces of lipstick on my collar
Baby, you got to do some more to get this last dollar
Hotter than lava when you come believe that I'm a follow
Lady Madonna like the drink, but she don't like to swallow
Rockin' that product, honey, stay up in the beauty-polla'
Girl, it would be my honour
Make you my baby-mama
Holler, she hella proper
Fuck with tha dumbin' cousin
Sucka for lovin', buggin'
Shockin' them, duckin', buckin'
Suckin' then finga-fuckin'
Then let me show you somethin'
I'll knock that stuffin' off that English muffin
Can't tell me nuthin', uhn uhn
Pushin' yo' panic button in when I'm stuckin'
All of a sudden, baby gun-duckin', BBC!
Oh, girl, you nasty

Yo', I get it on poppin'
Doc, unlockin' yo' doors, clockin' my drawers
Suckin' your mouth with a torn stockin'
Rapped around ya noggin'
I'm creepin' when you parkin'
Shoot out the lights, darkening the area, then hop in
Pick up my bigga nigga, who helped me figured the plottin'
Droppin' the tops, splittin' the dough
Shoppin' in rotten New York, first flockin'
Because I'm heavy like Bo stockin' coat
Watch ya coat from Fo sparkin'
They leave the parking
Niggaz unforgetable can be forgotten
Doc and Meth album enterin' the top ten!
Choppin' it raw, lockin' 'n blockin'
Only raw choppin' his metaphors, so cops can stop watchin'
I put 'em in and cock 'em
Ready to rock 'em, stock 'em
Renevate your apartment when these two things barkin'
My Mackamichi, knockin'
Bougie holes be spottin' on they tampons
I get 'em dripple like leaky faucets

Now who a bitch nigga?
(Now who a snitch nigga?)
Now who the shit nigga?
(Now who the sick nigga?)
Now who you with, nigga?
(With who you with, nigga?)
Who rock shit, nigga?
(Who pop shit, nigga?)

(Come on!) Come on!

I figured it out
Y'all niggaz ain't as big as yo' mouth
My street value, well, it ain't won't even fit in yo' couch
When I bust, titties come out
No matter what city hardcore committee's dumb to fuck out
Sons, ya duck out!
Nuthin' to lose
Poppin' a two up in ya goose
Buckle yo' shoes scuff on my boots, fuckin' with you
Blow my anaconda like Nirvana
Marijuana got bitches on they knees
And they gon' bind us
Gettin' 'em dirty, dirty, with the hersey and the bombin'
Holla the drama
Fire two in ya armor
Ya pigeon betta call ma
The ice is a honour
To in help me lift an arm up
Lebaba with ya momma
Even dirty her donna
My dick is heronomic
Pull out a young Geronimo, BBC!
Oh, girl, you nasty

Itchin' to start the mission
Flippin', so keep yo' distance
Ain't got no pot to piss in?
Ain't got no competition
Listen, I slip the clippin'
Trippin', you get me lippin'
Come, miss, and catch a whippin'
Now kids is actin' different
Ditchin' them double-dippin'
Chickens that keep forgettin'
I ain't the one for trickin'
Or anybody-kickin'
Rippin' these compositions
Scrippin' them paper-written
Hold 'em and hit 'n stickin'
Ballin' like Scottie Pippen
It's hot in Hell's Kitchen
But, still, I'm frost bittin'
Shittin' like 'No he didn't'
Wipin' my ass and splittin'
Chattin' like Joe gettin'
All in the zone, settin' it off like Big Daddy
It ain't no half-steppin'
I keep rappin'
Staten you keep sweatin', frontin', and ass-bettin'
Duckin' my Smith and Wesson
Trashin' the Meth and catchin'
Hell, we leave you restin' in peace, BBC!
Oh, girl, you nasty

Now who a bitch nigga?
(Now who a snitch nigga?)
Now who the shit nigga?
(Now who the sick nigga?)
Now who you with, nigga?
(With who you with, nigga?)
Who rock shit, nigga?
(Who pop shit, nigga?)





(Come on!) Come on!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Method Man & Redman's song Y.O.U paint a picture of a explicit, drug-fueled, and dangerous lifestyle. The use of violent language and sexual innuendos create an image of a "tough guy" persona. The opening line, "Traces of lipstick on my collar," sets the tone for the rest of the song, implying that the rapper has been unfaithful. He goes on to state that the woman he is with will have to do more to get his last dollar, alluding to the idea that she is using him for money. The song closes with a repetition of the phrase "Who a bitch nigga?" suggesting that the rap duo is attempting to establish themselves as alpha males in their community.


The lyrics to Y.O.U are reflective of the artistic expression of the hip-hop genre. The use of violent imagery, sexual metaphors and explicit language is a common feature of rap and hip-hop music. This can be attributed to the origins of the genre as a highly politicized social commentary on the lives of marginalized communities in inner-city America. The lyrics reflect the experiences and values of those communities, and aim to both express the struggles and hardship of their daily lives and inspire those within those communities to seek positive change.


Line by Line Meaning

Traces of lipstick on my collar
Evidence of infidelity is visible on my clothing


Baby, you got to do some more to get this last dollar
In order to receive financial support, you need to put in more effort


Hotter than lava when you come believe that I'm a follow
When you arrive, my passion and desire will intensify


Lady Madonna like the drink, but she don't like to swallow
You possess characteristics of a seductive woman, but refuse to fully indulge


Rockin' that product, honey, stay up in the beauty-polla'
You maintain your appearance and attractiveness by using beauty products


Girl, it would be my honour
I would be pleased and proud to have you


Make you my baby-mama
I want to have a child with you


Holler, she hella proper
She is incredibly skilled and impressive


Fuck with tha dumbin' cousin
Engaging in sexual intercourse with a close friend or relative


Sucka for lovin', buggin'
Being vulnerable and desperate for romantic affection


Shockin' them, duckin', buckin'
Surprising and evading others with my actions and attitude


Suckin' then finga-fuckin'
Engaging in oral sex and manual stimulation


Then let me show you somethin'
Allow me to demonstrate or teach you something


I'll knock that stuffin' off that English muffin
I can satisfy you sexually and remove any inhibitions


Can't tell me nuthin', uhn uhn
I refuse to listen to anyone's opinions or judgments


Pushin' yo' panic button in when I'm stuckin'
I enjoy causing you anxiety and distress when engaging in sexual activities


All of a sudden, baby gun-duckin', BBC!
Suddenly, you are avoiding intimacy and making excuses


Oh, girl, you nasty
You possess a wild and promiscuous nature


Yo', I get it on poppin'
I am ready and eager to engage in sexual activity


Doc, unlockin' yo' doors, clockin' my drawers
I am gaining access to your private spaces and taking note of my personal belongings


Suckin' your mouth with a torn stockin'
Engaging in oral sex while wearing ripped stockings


Rapped around ya noggin'
Wrapped around your head, capturing your attention


I'm creepin' when you parkin'
I am observing and approaching you when you are parking your vehicle


Shoot out the lights, darkening the area, then hop in
I am disabling the lights to create darkness before joining you


Pick up my bigga nigga, who helped me figured the plottin'
I am retrieving my reliable partner who assisted in planning


Droppin' the tops, splittin' the dough
Lowering convertible car roofs and dividing money


Shoppin' in rotten New York, first flockin'
Engaging in shopping sprees in decaying areas of New York City


Because I'm heavy like Bo stockin' coat
Referring to my significant influence and power


Watch ya coat from Fo sparkin'
Be cautious as gunfire may occur from undercover police


They leave the parking
They quickly depart from the parking area


Niggaz unforgetable can be forgotten
People who were once memorable can be easily forgotten


Doc and Meth album enterin' the top ten!
Our collaborative album is achieving high chart rankings


Choppin' it raw, lockin' 'n blockin'
Delivering hard-hitting and uncensored lyrics, dominating the rap scene


Only raw choppin' his metaphors, so cops can stop watchin'
Exclusively delivering raw and unfiltered lyrics to divert law enforcement's attention


I put 'em in and cock 'em
I load my guns and prepare to use them


Ready to rock 'em, stock 'em
Prepared to confront and defeat any adversaries


Renevate your apartment when these two things barkin'
Causing chaos and destruction when my guns are fired


My Mackamichi, knockin'
My powerful firearm, responsible for delivering impactful shots


Bougie holes be spottin' on they tampons
Wealthy and pretentious women notice stains on their feminine hygiene products


I get 'em dripple like leaky faucets
I am able to sexually arouse and excite women to the point of producing excessive fluids


I figured it out
I have come to a realization or solution


Y'all niggaz ain't as big as yo' mouth
You all do not live up to the inflated claims you make


My street value, well, it ain't won't even fit in yo' couch
My worth, in terms of respect and influence in the streets, exceeds the capacity of a typical couch


When I bust, titties come out
When I achieve success or make an impact, women become interested and reveal their breasts


No matter what city hardcore committee's dumb to fuck out
Regardless of the location, the bold and unruly group will cause chaos and commotion


Sons, ya duck out!
Individuals, you should run away or hide in fear


Nuthin' to lose
I have nothing to risk or forfeit


Poppin' a two up in ya goose
Shooting two bullets into your body


Buckle yo' shoes scuff on my boots, fuckin' with you
Prepare yourself for a challenging and intense encounter, engaging with me


Blow my anaconda like Nirvana
Perform oral sex on me until my penis reaches its full potential, comparable to the musical greatness of Nirvana


Marijuana got bitches on they knees
The influence of marijuana results in women being submissive and eager to engage in sexual acts


And they gon' bind us
They will willingly comply and become emotionally attached to us


Gettin' 'em dirty, dirty, with the hersey and the bombin'
Engaging in sexually explicit and adventurous activities with the use of drugs


Holla the drama
Invite and embrace chaotic and dramatic situations


Fire two in ya armor
Shoot bullets into your protective gear or clothing


Ya pigeon betta call ma
You should inform your acquaintances and associates to contact me


The ice is a honour
Wearing expensive jewelry is a symbol of status and respect


To in help me lift an arm up
To assist me in raising my weapon or firearm


Lebaba with ya momma
Engaging in sexual intercourse with your mother


Even dirty her donna
Even if your mother is promiscuous or unclean


My dick is heronomic
My penis possesses extraordinary power and influence


Pull out a young Geronimo, BBC!
I extract a young and daring warrior, emitting power, like the British Broadcasting Corporation


Oh, girl, you nasty
You possess a wild and promiscuous nature


Itchin' to start the mission
Eager and impatient to begin a task or objective


Flippin', so keep yo' distance
Engaging in unpredictable and volatile behavior, urging others to maintain distance


Ain't got no pot to piss in?
Do not have any resources or financial stability


Ain't got no competition
There is no one who can rival or challenge me


Listen, I slip the clippin'
Pay attention, I am loading ammunition into the gun


Trippin', you get me lippin'
If you anger or provoke me, I will respond aggressively


Come, miss, and catch a whippin'
Approach me, and you will experience physical punishment


Now kids is actin' different
Nowadays, younger individuals are behaving in an altered or unusual manner


Ditchin' them double-dippin'
Avoiding individuals who engage in deceitful or disloyal behavior


Chickens that keep forgettin'
Women who continually fail to remember or acknowledge past experiences


I ain't the one for trickin'
I am not interested in engaging in deceptive or manipulative behavior


Or anybody-kickin'
I will not tolerate or accept mistreatment or abuse from anyone


Rippin' these compositions
Creating and delivering powerful and impressive musical verses


Scrippin' them paper-written
Writing and expressing lyrical content on paper


Hold 'em and hit 'n stickin'
Controlling and striking my opponents, leaving a lasting impact


Ballin' like Scottie Pippen
Excelling and succeeding in a manner similar to the basketball player Scottie Pippen


It's hot in Hell's Kitchen
The environment is intense, chaotic, and dangerous


But, still, I'm frost bittin'
Despite the challenging conditions, I remain composed and unaffected


Shittin' like 'No he didn't'
Expressing disbelief or shock, as if defying expectations


Wipin' my ass and splittin'
Disregarding or dismissing something with ease and nonchalance


Chattin' like Joe gettin'
Speaking confidently and assertively, similar to the artist Joe


All in the zone, settin' it off like Big Daddy
Fully focused and in control, initiating action like the rapper Big Daddy Kane


It ain't no half-steppin'
There is no room for hesitation or indecisiveness


I keep rappin'
I continue to deliver lyrics and perform in a skilled manner


Staten you keep sweatin', frontin', and ass-bettin'
The people from Staten Island, New York, continue to struggle, pretend, and engage in risky behavior


Duckin' my Smith and Wesson
Avoiding confrontation or trouble caused by my firearm


Trashin' the Meth and catchin'
Disparaging and criticizing my partner, Method Man, in order to attract attention


Hell, we leave you restin' in peace, BBC!
We will cause your demise and leave you in a state of eternal rest, similar to the British Broadcasting Corporation


Oh, girl, you nasty
You possess a wild and promiscuous nature


Now who a bitch nigga?
Identifying someone who behaves in a cowardly or untrustworthy manner


(Now who a snitch nigga?)
(Identifying someone who provides information to authorities or betrays others)


Now who the shit nigga?
Identifying someone who is exceptional or dominant


(Now who the sick nigga?)
(Identifying someone who is insane or twisted)


Now who you with, nigga?
Asking about the people one associates with


(With who you with, nigga?)
(Questioning the individuals someone aligns themselves with)


Who rock shit, nigga?
Identifying someone who excels in their craft or profession


(Who pop shit, nigga?)
(Identifying someone who talks or boasts in a confrontational manner)


(Come on!) Come on!
Encouraging or urging someone to take action or participate




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Written by: KAMAAL IBN JOHN FAREED

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