Say What

Method Man, Missy Elliott

About Say What

"Say What You Want" is a song by Scottish group Texas and the first single to be taken from their fourth studio album White on Blonde. The song includes interpolations of "Sexual Healing" by Marvin Gaye and "Love... Thy Will Be Done" by Martika. Released in January 1997, it is the band's biggest hit commercially, peaking at number three on the UK Singles Chart. As of February 2015 the single has sold 451,000 copies in United Kingdom. The accompanying music video released to promote the single shows lead singer Sharleen Spiteri in a futuristic room. The song is featured on their 2000 album The Greatest Hits. "Say What You Want" was remixed as "Say What You Want (All Day, Every Day)" featuring Method Man and RZA from the Wu-Tang Clan and re-released as a double A-side with "Insane" in 1998 with a second music video showing Spiteri in a park. This version was also a success, peaking at number four on the UK Singles Chart and reaching number three in New Zealand, becoming the band's highest-charting hit in the latter country. 


Year:
2004
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[Intro: Missy Elliott (Method Man)]
Yeah!
This-this-this-this
This is an exclusive (let's go)
Mr. Meth, you're so Def, you put them other M.C.'s out to rest (that's right)
And they test (uh-huh), but they forget (yeah) how the M-E-F is so Def (let's go)

[Method Man]
Yo, uh, come on, come on, now
Big Meth attack soon as the track come on now
Zone out, with Sean Combs and bizzy-bone out (I see you in the club)
And by one, I'm gettin' thrown out
Mami, got her toes out, ain't one army can Blaze Johnny
Like Gwen Stafani, you know there's No Doubt
I'm trill, sick with it, it's like ill
That's the only way to explain these mic skills
On Homicide Hill, anybody asks is real
The more steel, the more bodybags to fill
Can I get, hit of that hydro, nigga
I tried to quit puffin' before, but I'm no quitter
If honey show me her buns, I'll show her my ones
If the bed rockin', keep knockin' and I'mma cum
Want some, take some, I get it crunk
Speak junk, I'll slow up your road with speed bumps

[Chorus: Missy Elliott w/ P. Diddy doing ad-libs]
When they play this in the club (say what?)
Go and tell that nigga, bump that (say what?)
Throw your hands up, like nigga, what? (say what?)
Ya'll don't really really want that (say what?)
And for whatever muthafucka, don't like it (say what?)
Tell that sucka he can get back (say what?)
Misdemeanor and Meth in your area (say what?)
Are ya'll ready? Come on, play it back (saw what?)

[Method Man]
You wanna front, what? Step up and get bucked
And if your feelin' lucky, duck, then press ya'll luck
Ya'll got me effed up, over tracks overreact
Once I start, like a bullet, ain't no holdin' me back
I'm all that and two mac's, ya'll fakin' jacks
When I cock back like Busta Bust and make 'em clap
Here I go again, who blow in like whirlwinds
Who kiss girlfriends, that kiss they girlfriends
Got to get it, and when I'm gone
Ya'll bury me with chrome, and tell hell I'm comin' home
I'm poison, see my skull and crossbones
Got aim like them kids in Iraq who toss stones
And I got drugs in my system, we thugs in the system
That put slugs in victims, Mr. M-E to F, bomb threat
As long as I ain't no game, there's no contest

[Chorus]

[Method Man]
Ticallion is phatter than your fattest chrome chain
I guess that should explain why I given the dope name
Ain't nothin' free, everything got a fee
How the f*ck you got a car and ain't got a pot to pee?
I'ma grown man, so I do grown man things
Why take half, when I can have this whole damn thing?
It's Meth, baby, drop top, navy Mercedes
I'm number one like P.E. or Tracy McGrady
It's all good, everything I spit, all hood
And if ya'll gave me one wish, niggaz, I wish ya'll would
Who John Blaze? Uh, when ya'll gon' learn huh
When I burn son, stick a fork in him he's done
And ladies love to play, like Ladies Love Cool J
For the right CREAM, the'll do anything you say
She Ice Cream, I'm caked up with icing
Mr. Sandman, come on, bring her a pipe dream

[Chorus]

[Outro: P. Diddy]
Let's work... come on
Def Jam! Mr. Meth, Missy, Bad Boy
Hitmen baby, let's work, come on
Let's work, come on, yeah
Uh, let's work... aiyo pass that nigga
Joe Hooker, I see you, let's work, yeah

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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: Chris Martin, Clifford Smith, Fred Scruggs, James Baker, Kendrick Davis, Kirk Jones, Lottie Wiggins, Melissa Elliot, MELVIN LEE WILSON, Sean Combs, Shelly Manne, Tony Dofat, Tyrone Taylor

Lyrics © MELLOW HOUSE MUSIC, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

General Information
"Say What" is a song by Method Man and RZA, two prominent members of the influential and legendary American hip-hop group, Wu-Tang Clan.
Album Association
The song "Say What" is a track from the album "The Meth Lab Season II: The Lithium" by Method Man which was released on December 14, 2018.
Collaboration History
This isn't the first time Method Man and RZA have collaborated. They are both members of Wu-Tang Clan, and have accompanied each other on numerous tracks throughout the group's extensive career.
Production Credits
RZA, also known as Robert Fitzgerald Diggs, is not only a rapper but also a prominent record producer, and he has likely played a significant role in the production of "Say What".
Theme and Style
"Say What" carries the trademark Wu-Tang Clan's raw and gritty style, with intricate rhymes and deep, thematic content that both Method Man and RZA are known for.
Lyrical Technique
Method Man and RZA are famous for their unique lyricism, blending street-smart narrative with a thoughtful perspective which can be witnessed in "Say What".
Critical Acclaim
Though not one of their most famous tracks, "Say What" is still appreciated by hardcore fans of Method Man, RZA, and the Wu-Tang Clan.
Influence and Impact
Both Method Man and RZA have immensely influenced the rap industry. This legacy is reflected in the song "Say What", further fortifying their status as hip-hop legends.
Similar Tracks
"Say What" follows the unique style of storytelling seen in many other Wu-Tang Clan songs, particularly those from RZA and Method Man, like "Wu-Gambinos" and "Shadowboxin'".
Performance History
Despite not being one of their mainstream hit songs, "Say What" has been performed by Method Man and RZA at various events and concerts for their loyal fan base.

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