[Intro: Shyheim]

Shyheim

Method Man

Ah

[Verse 1: Shyheim]

Just when they least expect it I link with Method

This beat bad Emcees gon eat that for breakfast

The rest of history can't copy the chemistry

The energy the imagery no assault to injury

I put these niggas to sleep in this industry

Rap vigorously fearlessly

And I take my artistry seriously block to block

Building stocks we stacking knots drop the top

Fuck the cops middle finger in the air yeah that's for Pac

The beam's all red man we call it Doc stop the press

We ain't doing no interviews we bad news

And cold like igloos it's written in the ink

That's a Wu Tang tattoo can I get it too

You know how we do I was raised by the gladiators

Wanted to be like the older Gods not the Power Rangers

I know math like a calculator power like a generator

You trash for incinerators imitator

I keep it fresher than a General Electric refrigerator

I'll see you later alligator

[Hook: Method Man]

Don't be a lion in the jungle be a lion in the zoo

Cuz a lion in the jungle always get shot first

BOOM

Don't be a lion in the jungle be a lion in the zoo

[Verse 2: Method Man]

Uh

Got these rappers out here lying bout the truth

Even though his family black thought he was lying bout his roots

And these two faced gangstas out here lying bout a truce

If this the stairway to heaven leave him lying on the stoop

Tony Stark's in his element got iron in my group

Some people dying it's evident i'm ironing my suit

Ya'll got gasoline drawers and fire in your boots

I'm firing squad fire I say fire and they shoot

You sliding on bald tires just retire and regroup

If the troops are not inspired my requirement is recruit

To my environment's youth I'm the general salute

Stop chasing the clout chasers that's a trivial pursuit

I'm the type to pay attention and recoup

And any payment from pagans who with Satan I rebuke

I'm the proof that hit them like a fact you can't refute

Don't be a lion in the jungle or be lying in the booth

[Hook: Method Man]

Don't be a lion in the jungle be a lion in the zoo

Cuz a lion in the jungle always get shot first

BOOM

Don't be a lion in the jungle be a lion in the zoo

[Verse 3: Redman]

Yes sir

Yo

Yo

I'm Gucci in my hood I don't need it on the belt

I aced every card that was dealt my food for thought

You can't Yelp yo look in the mirror

With your middle finger bro and go fuck yourself

Premium in the tank when a rapper wanna link

My pen fully loaded I ain't ever shooting blanks

And I could laugh with you but my money i'm serious

I learned a lot in my school cafeteria

I don't do toe for toe I to eye

My little bro will fuck you up I ain't gon lie

And just when you out of breath fighting off the ropes

I'll jump in the ring like you said you want smoke

And that's why I mind my biz and work smarter

My attitude don't give a fuck avoid drama

So meet your new barber I'm shaping you up

I'm grooming you like you wanna get this money or what

[Hook: Method Man]

Don't be a lion in the jungle be a lion in the zoo

Cuz a lion in the jungle always get shot first

BOOM

Don't be a lion in the jungle be a lion in the zoo

[Verse 4: Dbait]

Yeah

For the longest time They wanted me retiring the booth

It’s no lie And Now they all trying to regroup

On my line they call me up like why don’t you produce

For my guys they want me to supply em all with loops

I be like is you high man why you trying to call a truce

What happened to the time when you was rounding all your troops

Flag rising to the sky but homie nah I ain’t amused

Can’t buy none of your lies cuz homie I done paid my dues

When I would rhyme ya’ll would Hibernate and snooze

I knew my shit was hot as fuck so I just played it cool

Now you brag to everybody like that guy went to my school

Nah you better move bout to start firing from the booth

And now your girl bout to be crying on the news

That’s just the way of life homie I don’t make the rules

I hate to be the guy to clarify when they confused

If they cross a line i’ma have to line em up and boom

[Hook: Method Man]

Don't be a lion in the jungle be a lion in the zoo

Cuz a lion in the jungle always get shot first

BOOM

Don't be a lion in the jungle be a lion in the zoo