The Riddler

Method Man

About The Riddler

"The Riddler" is a single by Method Man from the Batman Forever soundtrack based on the character of the same name. It was released on October 24, 1995 for Atlantic Records and produced by fellow Wu-Tang Clan member, RZA. The single found decent success, making it to four different Billboard charts, including #56 on the magazine's main chart, the Billboard Hot 100. A promotional music video directed by Diane Martel was released with Method Man performing the song intercut with scenes from the film featuring The Riddler.  


Year:
1995
#1

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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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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: 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.
Movie Soundtrack
The song "The Riddler" was featured on the soundtrack of the 1995 movie "Batman Forever".
Chart Performance
Although 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.
Genre Blend
The song exemplifies a perfect blend of hip-hop and soundtrack music, demonstrating the versatile musicality of Method Man.
Musical Collaborations
Method Man collaborated with music producer RZA, also a member of Wu-Tang Clan, for the production of "The Riddler".
Unique Theme
Unlike 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.
Popular Culture Mix
Like many superhero-themed songs, "The Riddler" mixed elements of popular culture, music, and movie industry, thereby reaching a broader audience.
Iconic Lyrics
The song’s lyrics are noted for their complex wordplay and references to comic book culture.
Def Jam Recordings
While it was featured in the Warner Bros. movie, the song was released under the iconic hip-hop label Def Jam Recordings.
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.
Impact on Careers
Despite 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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