Method
Token Lyrics


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(Work hard, work smart, fuck sleep)
And nobody in this bitch can touch me
(No sleep)
Nobody in this bitch can touch me
But I ain't wasting my time feeling comfy
I ain't in if it don't involve fans or money
(So whats the method?)
Work hard, work smart, fuck sleep
I ain't about to work a 9 to 5
Far ahead, but I work like I'm behind
Step by step, how to control your fate
I ain't sleeping if I got one opponent awake

Wait... Don't tell me that kid back again
Acting like the shit when hes babbling
Then he turned quiet as they clapped for him
Demeanor yelling "he don't even gotta try" and demolish you by accident
I treat every studio like its my last session
Running circles around 'em like I'm athletic
Rappers talking to me, fronting like some rap legends
Still I read your body language like a book with a sad ending
Uh, your whole career is that depressing
Now take a seat....class in session
Your at a lesson, each lesson I add will lessen your adolescence
Unless you're an addict letting 'em snatch your blessings
All I gotta do is verbalize a rap flow
Then its a legal murder like tobacco
My stage working by my back though
You ain't wit it, get burned alive at the flag pole (certified asshole)

Nobody in this bitch can touch me
But I ain't wasting my time feeling comfy
I ain't in if it don't involve fans or money
(So whats the method?)
Work hard, work smart, fuck sleep
I ain't about to work a 9 to 5
Far ahead, but I work like I'm behind
Step by step, how to control your fate
I ain't sleeping if I got one opponent awake

I don't hang around with nobody fake
Got no time for love that's so quick to transform into hate
I got goals to reach...... And a dream to chase
So if you ain't helping me with em' then get the fuck out my face
Real shit
And this really realism is as real as it gets
That's why these realists, I reel em' in and its so real when I did
My fans enjoy the fruits of my labor, feeling this kid
Cause they go bananas when I appeal in this bitch
And nobody in this bitch is gon' touch me
But I ain't wasting my time feeling I'm lucky
Cause I get too many messages bout being an inspiration
To be ignorant to the fact its bigger than just me
And I don't wanna hear I'm ahead of my time
And I don't wanna hear that I'm the best of my kind
I don't got a fucking kind, I'm defined by work ethic and grind,
I don't see limits you've set in your mind
Fuck that

Nobody in this bitch can touch me
But I ain't wasting my time feeling comfy
I ain't in if it don't involve fans or money
(So whats the method?)
Work hard, work smart, fuck sleep
I ain't about to work a 9 to 5
Far ahead, but I work like I'm behind
Step by step, how to control your fate
I ain't sleeping if I got one opponent awake

While they're awake..... I'mma put em' to sleep
Recognize my dedication when your looking at me...Please
I fear no man but the worst me.....
So in the morning bright and early (while they're sleeping)
I'm working' and scheming....fuck sleep, I got a dream to believe in
Meaning
Life ain't bout finding yourself, its bout creating yourself




So when I'm breathing I'm building a fucking genius
And that's the method

Overall Meaning

In Token's song Method, he talks about his intense work ethic and drive to succeed in the music industry. He starts the chorus off by saying "work hard, work smart, fuck sleep," which is a nod to the fact that he believes there is no time for rest and that he will do whatever it takes to get to the top. He prides himself on his ability to outwork anyone and views his opponents as motivation to keep pushing himself further. He states, "I ain't sleeping if I got one opponent awake," which shows that he is constantly thinking about how to stay ahead of the competition. Token also addresses the fact that he would rather put in the work to chase his dreams than settle for a 9 to 5 job. He understands the importance of his fans and making money in the music industry, and he will not waste his time if it doesn't involve either of those things.


The second verse of the song is a direct callout to anyone who doubts Token's ability as a rapper. He asserts his dominance in the game and proclaims that he treats each studio session like it's his last, always striving to improve his craft. He speaks directly to his competitors and tells them that he can read their body language and see through their fake personas. Token's confidence and self-assurance shine through in this verse, as he makes it clear that he has no time for those who don't take his talent seriously. Overall, Method is a song about hard work, dedication, and the unwavering determination to achieve one's goals.


Line by Line Meaning

(Work hard, work smart, fuck sleep)
The method is to work hard, work smart, and prioritize work over sleep.


And nobody in this bitch can touch me
He feels unbeatable and unstoppable.


(No sleep)
He sacrifices sleep to focus on his work.


But I ain't wasting my time feeling comfy
He's not interested in comfort or taking it easy.


I ain't in if it don't involve fans or money
He only cares about things that bring him fans or money.


(So whats the method?)
He's asking about his work method.


I ain't about to work a 9 to 5
He won't settle for a typical job.


Far ahead, but I work like I'm behind
He's already successful, but he still works hard as if he's not there yet.


Step by step, how to control your fate
He has a plan to achieve his goals and control his own destiny.


I ain't sleeping if I got one opponent awake
He won't rest until he defeats his competition.


Wait... Don't tell me that kid back again
He's familiar with haters who doubt his abilities.


Acting like the shit when hes babbling
He's confident in his skills and doesn't care about doubters.


Then he turned quiet as they clapped for him
He humbly accepts praise and recognition for his work.


Demeanor yelling "he don't even gotta try" and demolish you by accident
Even though he makes it look easy, he still beats his competition with little effort.


I treat every studio like its my last session
He puts in 100% effort every time he works on music.


Running circles around 'em like I'm athletic
He's so talented and skilled that he surpasses his competition easily.


Rappers talking to me, fronting like some rap legends
Other rappers try to act superior to him.


Still I read your body language like a book with a sad ending
He can tell when someone is being insincere or fake by their body language.


Uh, your whole career is that depressing
He sees right through the negative attitudes and mediocre work ethics of other rappers.


Now take a seat....class in session
He's letting you know he's about to educate you on what true hard work looks like.


Your at a lesson, each lesson I add will lessen your adolescence
He's teaching a lesson that will make you more mature and wise.


Unless you're an addict letting 'em snatch your blessings
He's calling out people who waste their talents or opportunities due to addiction or bad habits.


All I gotta do is verbalize a rap flow
He's so skilled at rapping that it's effortless for him.


Then its a legal murder like tobacco
He destroys his competition in a legal, profitable way.


My stage working by my back though
He carries his stage performances on his back and makes sure they're successful.


You ain't wit it, get burned alive at the flag pole (certified asshole)
He's letting you know he's a tough competitor, and if you're not ready for it, you'll get burned.


I don't hang around with nobody fake
He only associates with genuine, authentic people.


Got no time for love that's so quick to transform into hate
He doesn't waste time on relationships that quickly turn negative or toxic.


I got goals to reach...... And a dream to chase
He's focused on achieving his goals and pursuing his dreams.


So if you ain't helping me with em' then get the fuck out my face
If you're not supporting him or adding value to his work, he doesn't want to deal with you.


Real shit
He's about to tell some truth.


And this really realism is as real as it gets
He's being honest and straightforward with his audience.


That's why these realists, I reel em' in and its so real when I did
He attracts an audience that appreciates his authentic, truthful approach to music.


My fans enjoy the fruits of my labor, feeling this kid
His fans enjoy the rewards of his hard work and dedication.


Cause they go bananas when I appeal in this bitch
His fans go crazy when they hear his music, and he appeals to them strongly.


And nobody in this bitch is gon' touch me
He's still unbeatable.


Cause I get too many messages bout being an inspiration
He inspires others with his work and receives many positive messages about it.


To be ignorant to the fact its bigger than just me
He's aware that his impact goes beyond just himself and his music.


And I don't wanna hear I'm ahead of my time
He's not interested in hearing that he's too advanced for his peers or industry.


And I don't wanna hear that I'm the best of my kind
He's not interested in being classified or categorized as the best in any particular category.


I don't got a fucking kind, I'm defined by work ethic and grind
He doesn't fit into any one category, and instead identifies as someone who works hard and grinds constantly.


I don't see limits you've set in your mind
He doesn't see any limits or restrictions to what he can accomplish.


While they're awake..... I'mma put em' to sleep
While his competition is awake, he's going to surpass them and knock them out of the running while they're not paying attention.


Recognize my dedication when your looking at me...Please
He wants people to see how hard he works and recognize his effort and dedication.


I fear no man but the worst me.....
He's confident in himself and his abilities, but he's wary of becoming complacent or not reaching his full potential.


So in the morning bright and early (while they're sleeping)
He starts working on his goals and dreams early in the morning while his competition is still sleeping.


I'm working' and scheming....fuck sleep, I got a dream to believe in
He's willing to sacrifice sleep to keep working on his goals and achieve his dreams.


Life ain't bout finding yourself, its bout creating yourself
You have to actively work to create your own identity and future, it won't just happen on its own.


So when I'm breathing I'm building a fucking genius
Every breath he takes is dedicated to building up his own genius and improving himself.


And that's the method
That's his process and approach to achieving success and fulfilling his dreams.




Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: Ben Goldberg

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