The Riddler
Method Man
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Dead crosswords, puzzling your delf (Get yourrrrrrrr headpiece strapped on tight) See, that's what I'm talkin bout When you take the Johnny Blaze (you're dealing with Johnny Blaze) (the Johnny Blaze) and you take that game and you plug that here into Bobby Steels (ohh yeahhhhh) Nowwwww you are playing with power (yeahhhhh get that mouthpiece screwed on right dude) (You're dealing with the Bobby Steels) with power (the Bobby Steels) Now you are playing with power I got your mind twisted Unrealistic wavelength draining on your brain-strip inflicted Crosswords puzzling your delf Questioning your own mental health (yeah) it's like a maze within itself (yeah) Check the grimey, slimey, slimey Crim-inim-inal indivi-dual I be Searching for the Dark Knight Lurking in the shadows of the city (the city) he roll with jiggy My crime committee, robbing every Gotham piggy bank blinnnnnnnd Take a journey through the mind of a Riddler Tax free money not a problem (that's no problem) A price to get the ice not a problem (that's no problem) A body for a price not a problem (that's no problem) Hmm the Riddler Once again it's the mind bender, three-time felony offender Demented, brain cemented, mixed in the blender I lose ya, mass-confusion, question mark clues in What where why whose-in, quiz Time to ask yourself who it is Sheisty P.L.O. underhanded biz, invading brothers wigs (wigs) Can I live Corrupt and bringing all the misery and suffering Pain, you couldn't cure with a Bufferin Rotating, ridiculous, rapid-fire riddle Bat get trapped in the middle of the Riddler Murder for the evil not a problem (not a problem) To the gen there ain't no sequel not a problem (it's not a problem) Big up to all my people not a problem (that's no problem) Hah-hah, the Riddler Observe if you will I'm in my hide-out in the back of the hill (yeah) I crack a wall then I caught about a mil Co-defendant Johnny Blaze and Bobby Steels We was blazing hardware (hardware) Turn the corner you can hear the wheels squeel *rehrrarrrr* On that ass fast was the Batmobile (Batmobile) I can tell by the demon on the grill, this was real Alley-cat screaming *ahhh*, I hit a trash can Garbage everywhere, money flying out the bags and trying to escape, code nine with the cape Or else he'd be headed upstate, it's the Riddler Talkin' suicide, not a problem (that's no problem) If you're speaking homicide not a problem (that's no problem) You want to talk genocide not a problem (that's no problem) It's yhe Riddler Word up, that's no problem Stim-ulim-uli, stim-ulim-uli Feel good don't it And you know it Got ta, hotter You're playing with power
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Written by: Robert F Diggs, Neal Hefti, Clifford Smith
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Artiste Background"The Riddler" is a song by Method Man, who is a prominent American rap artist and member of the famous hip hop collective, the Wu-Tang Clan.
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Movie SoundtrackThe song "The Riddler" was featured on the soundtrack of the 1995 movie "Batman Forever".
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Chart PerformanceAlthough it did not appear on any album by Method Man, "The Riddler" still had impactful chart performance. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart.
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Genre BlendThe song exemplifies a perfect blend of hip-hop and soundtrack music, demonstrating the versatile musicality of Method Man.
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Musical CollaborationsMethod Man collaborated with music producer RZA, also a member of Wu-Tang Clan, for the production of "The Riddler".
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Unique ThemeUnlike most rap songs at the time, "The Riddler" reflects the theme and narrative of the Batman Forever movie, particularly focusing on the character of The Riddler.
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Popular Culture MixLike many superhero-themed songs, "The Riddler" mixed elements of popular culture, music, and movie industry, thereby reaching a broader audience.
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Iconic LyricsThe song’s lyrics are noted for their complex wordplay and references to comic book culture.
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Def Jam RecordingsWhile it was featured in the Warner Bros. movie, the song was released under the iconic hip-hop label Def Jam Recordings.
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Vinyl and CD Release"The Riddler" was released as a single on both CD and vinyl formats, typical for the mid-1990s release strategies. It contains a couple of remix versions along with the original track.
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Impact on CareersDespite not featuring on any of his solo albums, "The Riddler" has remained one of Method Man's most recognizable singles and helped solidify his standing in the hip-hop community.
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