how high
Redman feat. Method Man Lyrics
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Tippy? (tippy)
Come on, my people
Sing it, daddy
Hey (ooh-wee)
We rock
Ha (ah), ha ha
Ha ha (aha)
And so like a mushroom in cow shit
And I'm taking it just to get the ultimate high, baby
The ultimate high, ohh
Excuse me as I kiss the sky
Sing a song of sixpence, a pocket full a rye
Who the fuck wanna die for their culture?
Stalk the dead body like a vulture, Ticalion, hmm
Blacker than your blackest stallion
Hit your housing projects
I represent yo' Shaolin, my nigga
Now yes, Apocalypse now, the gun pow
It be going down, diggy diggy down, diggy down down
While the planets and the stars and the moons collapse
When I raise my trigger finger all y'all niggas hit the deck
'Cause ain't no need for that, hustlers and hardcore
Raw to the floor, raw like Reservoir Dogs
The Green-Eyed Bandit can't stand it
With more fruitier loops than that Toucan Sam bitch
Plus the Bombazee got me wide
Fucking with us
Is a straight suicide
Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four
Three, two, murder one lyric at your door
Tical bring it to that ass raw
Breaking all the rules like glass jaws
Nigga, you got to get mines to get yours
Fucka, we don't need no rap tour
I'd rather kick the facts and catch you with the rap-ture
More than you bargained for
Tical, I stays open like an all night store (yeah, yeah, ah)
For real I keeps it ill like a piece of blue steel
Pointed at your temple with the intent to kill
And end your existence, M-E-T
Ain't no use for resistance, H-O-D
I bees the ultimate rush to any nigga on dust
The Egyptian Musk used to have me pull mad sluts
I shift like a clutch with the Ruck
Examine my nuts, I don't stop 'til I get enough
Your shit broke down, light your flare
Since the dark side tears you into Hollywood Squares
Six million ways to die, so I chose
Made it six million and one with your eyes closed
The blindfold cold, so you can feel the wrath
And shatter the glass and second half on your funky ass
And, yo, my man (Tical) hit me now
Bitches used to play me now they can't forget me now
They get me mad, I rock the spot, check Glock
Empty off a licking off a hip-hop
Fuck the Billboard, I'm a bullet on my block
How you dope when you paid for your Billboard spot?
Look up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane
It's the Funk Doctor Spot smoking buddha on a train
How high? So high that I can kiss the sky
How sick? So sick that you can suck my dick (uh)
Look up in the sky it's a bird it's a plane
Recognize Johnny Blaze, ain't a damn thing changed
How high? So high that I can kiss the sky
How sick? So sick that you can suck my dick
'Til my man Raider Ruckus come home
It ain't really on 'til the Ruckus get, home
Puff a meth bone, now I'm off to the red zone
We don't need your dirt weed, we got our fucking own
Check it, I wreaks havoc with my hectic
Bring the Pain lyrics, screaming for the antiseptic
Moving on your left, kid, and I'm Method
Out my fucking dome piece, plus I got no love for the beast
Hailing from the big East Coast, where niggas pack toast
Home of the drug kingpins and cut throats
Hey boy, you the rude boy on the block
You try to stop the bum rush, you will get popped
As I run a mile with a racist
My style was born in the pissy staircases
Dig it, F a rap critic
He talk about it while I live it
If Red got the blunt, I'm the second one to hit it
Look up in the, I got the verbs, nouns and Glocks in ya
Enter the center, lyrics bang like Ricochet Rabbit
I brings havoc with an AK 'matic, rolling blunts an all day habit
I get it on like Smith & Wes', who clique's the best?
Punks take a sip and test, who splits your vest?
The funk phenomenon, I'm bombing you like Lebanon (blow canal)
Blow canals of Panama just off stamina
Style's not to be fucked with or played with
Fuck them pretty hoes, I love those Section 8 Bitches
Hitting switches, twisting wigs with
Fat radical mathematical type scriptures
I dig up in your planets like Diga', boo
Scared you, blew you to smithereens
Fuck the Marines, I got machines
That like to spit and read Mad Magazine
I fly more heads than Continental
Wreck ya five times like U.S. Air off an instrumental
Look I'm not a half way crook with bad looks
But I may murder your case like your name was Cal Brooks
I breaks 'em off proper
Ask Biggie Smalls who shot ya
Funk Doctor with the 12-gauge Mossberg
Look I got the tools like Rickle
To make your mind tickle (yo, Red)
For the nine nickel
Yo, Red (bitch-ass), yo, Red
Punk-ass, pussy-ass
You ain't got the say no more, man
That's it, man (word up, man)
We out, it's over
Silly-ass niggas
The lyrics to Redman and Method Man's song "How High" are full of drug and violence references that paint a picture of the street culture that the rappers came out of. The lyrics open with Redman talking about taking his mind where it's never gone before and comparing himself to a mushroom growing in cow shit, which is a reference to psychedelic drug use. Then, Method Man jumps in with a reference to Jimi Hendrix's "Purple Haze" song by saying "Excuse me while I kiss the sky," making another reference to drug use. They go on to talk about stalking dead bodies like a vulture and representing Shaolin, which is a reference to both the martial arts history of their hometown of Staten Island and the Wu-Tang Clan, of which Method Man is a member. The lyrics continue with references to guns, hustlers, and hardcore life on the streets, as well as a call-out to Billboard for highlighting artists who may not have earned their place on the charts.
Overall, the song paints a vivid picture of the rough and tumble street culture that the artists grew up in and the influences that led them to make music that represented their lives and spoke to listeners who shared similar experiences. The song's references to drug use, violence, and crime were controversial at the time of its release but helped to establish Redman and Method Man as important figures in the hip-hop scene.
Line by Line Meaning
Takin' it from the top? (Top)
Starting from the beginning?
Tippy? (tippy)
Are you ready?
Come on, my people
Let's go, my friends
Sing it, daddy
Sing along, my dear
Hey (ooh-wee)
Hey, wow
We rock
We are amazing
Ha (ah), ha ha
Haha
Ha ha (aha)
Haha
Taking my mind where it's never gone before
Exploring new thoughts and ideas
And so like a mushroom in cow shit
Growing and thriving in unexpected places
And I'm taking it just to get the ultimate high, baby
Seeking the ultimate experience of euphoria
The ultimate high, ohh
The pinnacle of intoxication and bliss
Excuse me as I kiss the sky
Pardon me while I reach new heights
Sing a song of sixpence, a pocket full a rye
Singing a cheerful and playful tune
Who the fuck wanna die for their culture?
Who is willing to sacrifice their life for their beliefs?
Stalk the dead body like a vulture, Ticalion, hmm
Watch and prey on the deceased like a bird of prey
Blacker than your blackest stallion
Darker than anything you can imagine
Hit your housing projects
Invading and dominating your neighborhood
I represent yo' Shaolin, my nigga
I am a representative of Shaolin, my friend
Now yes, Apocalypse now, the gun pow
The end is near, the power of firearms
It be going down, diggy diggy down, diggy down down
It's happening, going down rapidly
While the planets and the stars and the moons collapse
Amongst the chaos and destruction of the universe
When I raise my trigger finger all y'all niggas hit the deck
When I point my gun, everyone falls to the ground
'Cause ain't no need for that, hustlers and hardcore
There's no need for violence, only hustle and toughness
Raw to the floor, raw like Reservoir Dogs
Unfiltered and intense, like the movie Reservoir Dogs
The Green-Eyed Bandit can't stand it
I, the Green-Eyed Bandit, cannot tolerate it
With more fruitier loops than that Toucan Sam bitch
Having more flavorful beats than Toucan Sam
Plus the Bombazee got me wide
Drugs have me feeling excited and energized
Fucking with us
Messing with us
Is a straight suicide
Will result in certain death
Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four
Counting down from ten to four
Three, two, murder one lyric at your door
Killing each line with powerful lyrics
Tical bring it to that ass raw
Delivering with aggression and rawness
Breaking all the rules like glass jaws
Disregarding rules, just like weak chins getting shattered
Nigga, you got to get mines to get yours
You have to take what's rightfully yours
Fucka, we don't need no rap tour
We don't need a tour to prove our worth in rap
I'd rather kick the facts and catch you with the rap-ture
Prefer speaking the truth and capturing your attention
More than you bargained for
Providing more than you expected
Tical, I stays open like an all night store (yeah, yeah, ah)
I'm always ready and available
For real I keeps it ill like a piece of blue steel
I keep it real and extraordinary
Pointed at your temple with the intent to kill
Aiming directly at your head to cause harm
And end your existence, M-E-T
Bringing your life to an end, M-E-T
Ain't no use for resistance, H-O-D
Resistance is futile, H-O-D
I bees the ultimate rush to any nigga on dust
I provide the ultimate rush to anyone under the influence
The Egyptian Musk used to have me pull mad sluts
The strong scent of Egyptian Musk attracted many women
I shift like a clutch with the Ruck
I move smoothly and skillfully with my partner Ruck
Examine my nuts, I don't stop 'til I get enough
Take a look at my skills, I never stop until satisfied
Your shit broke down, light your flare
Your performance is weak, ignite your signal for help
Since the dark side tears you into Hollywood Squares
The dark reality of life exposes your fake persona
Six million ways to die, so I chose
Countless paths to death, I made my decision
Made it six million and one with your eyes closed
Added one more death to the list, you won't see it coming
The blindfold cold, so you can feel the wrath
Blindfolded to intensify the fear and punishment
And shatter the glass and second half on your funky ass
Breaking through barriers and overpowering your weak self
And, yo, my man (Tical) hit me now
And, hey, my friend (Tical) contact me now
Bitches used to play me now they can't forget me now
Women used to ignore me, now they can't get enough of me
They get me mad, I rock the spot, check Glock
They provoke my anger, I dominate the scene, check my gun
Empty off a licking off a hip-hop
Strike back and destroy the competition in hip-hop
Fuck the Billboard, I'm a bullet on my block
Disregard the Billboard charts, I'm a force in my neighborhood
How you dope when you paid for your Billboard spot?
How can you be considered talented when you bought your way onto the charts?
Look up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane
Gaze at the sky, there's something extraordinary
It's the Funk Doctor Spot smoking buddha on a train
It's me, the Funk Doctor Spot, enjoying marijuana on a train
How high? So high that I can kiss the sky
Extremely intoxicated, reaching unimaginable heights
How sick? So sick that you can suck my dick (uh)
Sickness in skill and attitude, disrespect to those who oppose
Look up in the sky it's a bird it's a plane
Gaze at the sky, there's something extraordinary
Recognize Johnny Blaze, ain't a damn thing changed
Realize my identity, nothing about me has changed
How high? So high that I can kiss the sky
Extremely intoxicated, reaching unimaginable heights
How sick? So sick that you can suck my dick
Sickness in skill and attitude, disrespect to those who oppose
'Til my man Raider Ruckus come home
Until my friend Raider Ruckus is released from prison
It ain't really on 'til the Ruckus get, home
The real action doesn't start until Ruckus returns
Puff a meth bone, now I'm off to the red zone
Smoke crystal meth, now I'm heading to a dangerous area
We don't need your dirt weed, we got our fucking own
We don't need your low-quality marijuana, we have our own
Check it, I wreaks havoc with my hectic
I cause chaos and destruction with my aggressive nature
Bring the Pain lyrics, screaming for the antiseptic
Delivering powerful and intense lyrics, demanding a cleanse
Moving on your left, kid, and I'm Method
Advancing skillfully and forcefully, I am Method
Out my fucking dome piece, plus I got no love for the beast
Out of my own mind, and I hate authority
Hailing from the big East Coast, where niggas pack toast
Coming from the large East Coast, where people carry guns
Home of the drug kingpins and cut throats
Origin of powerful drug lords and ruthless individuals
Hey boy, you the rude boy on the block
Hey boy, you're the disrespectful person on the street
You try to stop the bum rush, you will get popped
If you try to intervene, you will be shot
As I run a mile with a racist
While I associate with a racist person
My style was born in the pissy staircases
My unique style developed in grim and dirty environments
Dig it, F a rap critic
Understand this, disregard rap critics
He talk about it while I live it
Critics discuss, but I actually experience it
If Red got the blunt, I'm the second one to hit it
If Redman has a marijuana joint, I'm the next in line to smoke it
Look up in the, I got the verbs, nouns and Glocks in ya
Look up, I possess the action words, names, and guns
Enter the center, lyrics bang like Ricochet Rabbit
Enter the heart of the action, lyrics hit hard like a cartoon character
I brings havoc with an AK 'matic, rolling blunts an all day habit
Causing chaos with an automatic rifle, constantly smoking marijuana
I get it on like Smith & Wes', who clique's the best?
I get things done, just like Smith & Wesson guns, who's superior?
Punks take a sip and test, who splits your vest?
Weak individuals try to challenge, who puts holes in your clothing?
The funk phenomenon, I'm bombing you like Lebanon (blow canal)
The embodiment of funky music, I am attacking you forcefully
Blow canals of Panama just off stamina
Destroying everything in sight, fueled by my endurance
Style's not to be fucked with or played with
My style is intimidating and should not be underestimated
Fuck them pretty hoes, I love those Section 8 Bitches
Disregard attractive women, I prefer those from low-income housing
Hitting switches, twisting wigs with
Manipulating and overpowering, causing chaos
Fat radical mathematical type scriptures
Thick and profound lyrics with a revolutionary message
I dig up in your planets like Diga', boo
I explore and infiltrate your mind and thoughts
Scared you, blew you to smithereens
Terrifying you, completely destroying you
Fuck the Marines, I got machines
Screw the Marines, I have firearms
That like to spit and read Mad Magazine
Firearms that shoot and cause destruction, much like the humor magazine
I fly more heads than Continental
I surpass expectations, like the airline
Wreck ya five times like U.S. Air off an instrumental
Defeat and destroy you multiple times over, just like U.S. Air crashes
Look I'm not a half way crook with bad looks
I'm not a fake criminal with an unattractive appearance
But I may murder your case like your name was Cal Brooks
But I might ruin your reputation, like Cal Brooks
I breaks 'em off proper
I handle situations correctly
Ask Biggie Smalls who shot ya
Ask Biggie Smalls who is responsible for your downfall
Funk Doctor with the 12-gauge Mossberg
The Funk Doctor armed with a powerful shotgun
Look I got the tools like Rickle
I possess the necessary skills and instruments, like Rickle
To make your mind tickle (yo, Red)
To stimulate and excite your mind (hey, Red)
For the nine nickel
For the 9mm handgun
Yo, Red (bitch-ass), yo, Red
Hey, Red (insulting), hey, Red
Punk-ass, pussy-ass
Weak, cowardly individual
You ain't got the say no more, man
You no longer have any authority, man
That's it, man (word up, man)
That's all, man (agree)
We out, it's over
We're leaving, it's finished
Silly-ass niggas
Stupid individuals
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, DELLA MUSIC PUBLISHING, LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Reggie Noble, Erick Sermon, Clifford Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MikelKiriakos
@@imsofocused4678 you've gotta hear the uncut version...
"Styles not to be fkd with, or played with..
Fk them pretty hoes, I love those section 8 bit-
ches , hitting snitches, twisting wigs with..
Fat radical mathematical type scriptures
I dig up in your planets like dig-a...
Boo scared you, blew you to smith -a...
reens, fk the marines I got machines
That like to spit and read mad magazines.
Etc...
@jazzroyale7260
I’ll say 65-70%…
The other percentages is the real dudes who are just as good and keeping Hip Hop alive…
Kendrick Lamar
J Cole
Mick Jenkins
Joey Bada$$
Big KRIT
AB-Soul
Tyler The Creator
JID
Logic
The Underachievers
Flatbush Zombies
Vince Staples
Man the masses fucked it all up 🙄🙄😒
@augustknight3483
I first heard this joint in the middle of summer, '95. It was 90 degrees in Manhattan. I was on vacation in N.Y. I went crazy when I heard this on the radio in our hotel room. I was 15yrs old at the time. Soon as I got back home from vacation, I ran to the local record store and bought the maxi single. I still have it til this day!
@nickolasecker9596
I wish I could have heard this track in its era at that exact point in time. The beat would be perfect for wandering Manhattan.
@pmproben
me the same! :-) Only difference it was Berlin, Germany and we had 25 degrees celsius.
Edit: sorry, I was 16 years of age.
@SpazAteSkittlesOutHerAzz
RIGHT I WAS IN A MOTEL6
@bambam8527
That summer of 95 was insane hip hop. Fast fwd 25 years and look at the shit out now. Smh
@VinDieselXXX
1995 i was 10 years old......I remember hearing this riding across the 145th Street Bridge in moms 1993 Ford Taurus Wagon. And also its a bad memory from high school...year: 2002. i got jumped and robbed for my Enyce shirt which had matched my brand new Air Jordan 17s (they didn't take those because they probably already robbed someone else for em because they had the same jordans on too). So after I ran home half naked I watched 106th and park and if im not mistaken there was a show afterwards that would play older rap videos. I remember hearing this and also nas street dreams.
@bxboro4662
This collaboration was such a big deal back in the 90s. True classic shit!
@robertreeves7675
Even Respect Triple O G
@kevsnoop81
Huge!
@gilbertikpase891
Legend for real