Judgement Day

Method Man

About Judgement Day

"Judgement Day" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Method Man, released October 20, 1998 as the only single and twenty-seventh track from his second studio album, Tical 2000: Judgement Day (1998). It is the last full song on the album. The introduction of the track is based on the opening of the 1989 film Cyborg.


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First there was the collapse of civilization
Anarchy, genocide, starvation
Then when it seemed like shit couldn't get any more fucked up
We got the plague
The living death
Closing his icy grip around the whole planet
Then the rumors started
The last hardcore MC's were working on a cure
That would end the pestilence. Why?
I like the death
I like the misery
I like this world!

The Final Frontier
These are the voy-voy-voyages of the Starship TICAL

As I walk in the shadow of death
Sixteen men on a dead man's chest
Your host this even Mr H-O-T
N-i-x, you get splashed with the Tec
Nobody go 'til the God say so
You got a second or more to run for the door
Before I blow back off the map, contact
You didn't know Stat' could get down like that
Who want them test rocket launcher, yes
Mr. Meth, hold the fort, most def
Cats is dead wrong, song's too long
Get swung on, can't we all get along?
See my pinkie, see my thumb
See that kid with the pump shot gun?
Bust your gums, leave your whole shit numb
Hmm, now what's this? Smell like fish
Mr. Big Mouth, the gat be trout
You need to douche out your style no doubt
Johnny struck through the Shaolin slum
Prum-prum-prum on my Shaolin drum
Niggas don't dare to step in the square
Kids ain't playing over here, playa
Only one way, and that's my way
Grim Reaper calling, Judgement Day

Ten, let the countdown begin 
Nine, I was born in the mind
Eight, take the head of a snake
Seven, behold Armageddon
Six, ain't no love for the rich
Five, only strong will survive
Four, 'cause we live by the sword
Three, plus sixty degrees
Two, for the black and the blue
One, for the sun, step into millennium

The name of this one is Judgement Day
No more B.S., can't come out and play
Don't blame me, blame society
Type of chemistry for a live MC
Hands in the air like you just don't care
You all get a share, there's a party over here
Year 2000, keep bouncing
T-minus, thirty seconds and counting
New York's finest, still wilding, Shaolin
At the full moon howling
Get 'til it's gone, Killa Bee kills
Only time will reveal like the words in the song
Cause love's what I feel for my crew, bust steel
Niggas don't got to pay my bills
P.l.o. Pack the slingshot flow
Plant the seed, let the garden grow
And stick that rhyme where the sun don't shine
Darts pierce your heart like a Valentine
This my Tale From the Crypt that's sick
Bloodbath, body bags and shit
Ufc fighting championships
G.i. Joes with the Kung-Fu Grip
Now you don't dare, to step in the square
Kids ain't playing over here, playa
Only one way, and that's my way
Grim Reaper calling, Judgement Day

Come on, I said come on

Ten, let the countdown begin 
Nine, I was born in the mind
Eight, take the head of a snake
Seven, behold Armageddon
Six, ain't no love for the rich
Five, only strong will survive
Four, 'cause we live by the sword
Three, plus sixty degrees
Two, for the black and the blue
One, for the sun, step into millennium

As I walk in the shadow of death
Sixteen men on a dead man's chest
Your host this even Mr H-O-T
N-i-x, you get splashed with the Tec
Nobody go 'til the God say so
You got a second or more to run for the door
Before I blow back off the map, contact
You didn't know Stat' could get down like that
Who want them test rocket launcher, yes
Mr. Meth, hold the fort, most def
Cats is dead wrong, song's too long
Get swung on, can't we all get along?
See my pinkie, see my thumb
See that kid with the pump shot gun?
Bust your gums, leave your whole shit numb
Hmm, now what's this? Smell like fish
Mr. Big Mouth, the gat be trout
You need to douche out your style no doubt
Johnny struck through the Shaolin slum
Prum-prum-prum on my Shaolin drum
Niggas don't dare to step in the square
Kids ain't playing over here, playa
Only one way, and that's my way
Grim Reaper calling, Judgement Day

Ten, let the countdown begin 
Nine, I was born in the mind
Eight, take the head of a snake
Seven, behold Armageddon
Six, ain't no love for the rich
Five, only strong will survive
Four, 'cause we live by the sword
Three, plus sixty degrees
Two, for the black and the blue
One, for the sun, step into millennium

Ten
Nine
Eight
Seven
Six
Five
Four
Three
Two
One
Step into millennium

Let the countdown begin 
I was born in the mind
Take the head of a snake
Behold Armageddon
Ain't no love for the rich
Only strong will survive
'Cause we live by the sword
Plus sixty degrees
For the black and the blue
For the sun, Judgment Day

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Method Man

Clifford Smith (born April 1, 1971), better known by his stage name Method Man, is an American Grammy Award winning hip hop artist, record producer, actor and member of the hip hop collective Wu-Tang Clan. He took his stage name from the 1979 film The Fearless Young Boxer, also known as Method Man. He is one half of the rap duo Method Man & Redman. He won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for "I'll Be There for You/You're All I Need to Get By" with Mary J. Blige. In 2007, the writers of About.com placed him on their list of the Top 50 MCs of Our Time (1987–2007). In 2012, The Source placed him on their list of the Top 50 Lyricists of All Time. He is also the only MC to be featured on Notorious B.I.G.'s debut album Ready to Die. more »

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Written by: JONATHAN NICHOLAS SHORTEN, JAY MAREE SMITH

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13 facts about this song

Release Date
"Judgement Day," by Method Man, was released on November 17, 1998.
Album Information
The song is from the album "Tical 2000: Judgement Day," which is Method Man's second studio album.
Chart Performance
"Judgement Day" peaked at number 60 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it the album's highest-charting single.
Music Video
The music video for "Judgement Day" finds Method Man in a dystopian future, which fits with the apocalyptic theme of the song.
Genre
The song, similar to most of Method Man's music, falls under the East Coast Hip Hop genre, often characterized by its soulful samples and lyrical wordplay.
Collaborations
Despite being a member of the Wu-Tang Clan, "Judgement Day" does not feature any other members of the collective.
Producers
The song was produced by Method Man and 4th Disciple, who was also a long-time Wu-Tang contributor.
Album's Concept
The song and album's title "Judgement Day" were influenced by the global hysteria surrounding Y2K, the fear that all computer systems would crash when the date changed to January 1, 2000.
Legacy
Although it's over 20 years old, "Judgement Day" remains one of Method Man's most popular songs.
Reception
The song has generally received positive reviews from critics, praising its balance of aggressive flows with vulnerability and introspection.
Lyricism
"Judgement Day" is often praised for Method Man's intricate verses and storytelling, which showcases his unique melodic flow and vivid imaginations.
Music Sampling
The song features samples from "Hihache" by the Lafayette Afro Rock Band, and "After Laughter Comes Tears" by Wendy Rene.
Soundtrack Appearances
"Judgement Day" was also featured in the soundtrack for the video game, "Midnight Club: Dub Edition Remix," that was released in 2006.

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