Method Man

Released: April 25, 1995

Songwriter: Method Man RZA Valerie Simpson Nickolas Ashford

Producer: Diddy RZA

[Intro: Mary J. Blige]
Like sweet mornin' dew
I took one look at you
And it was plain to see
You were my destiny

[Hook: Mary J. Blige]
You're all I need
To get by, by
You're all I need
To get by, by

[Verse 1: Method Man]
Shawty, I'm there for you anytime you need me
For real, girl, it's me in your world, believe me
Nothin' make a man feel better than a woman
Queen with a crown that be down for whatever
There are few things that's forever, my lady
We can make war or make babies
Back when I was nutin'
You made a brother feel like he was sumtin'
That's why I'm with you to this day, boo, no frontin'
Even when the skies were gray
You would rub me on my back and say, "Baby, it'll be okay"
Now, that's REAL to a brother like me, baby
Never ever give my pussy away and keep it tight, aiiight?
And I'mma walk these dogs so we can live
In a phat-ass crib with thousands of kids
Word life, you don't need a ring to be my wife
Just be there for me and I'mma make sure we
Be livin' in a fuckin' lab of luxury
I'm realizin' that you didn't have to fuck wit me
But you did, now I'm goin' all out, kid
And I got mad love to give, you my nigga

[Hook: Mary J. Blige]
You're all I need
To get by, by
You're all I need
To get by, by

[Verse 2: Method Man]
I got a love jonz for your body and your skin tone
Five minutes alone, I'm already on the bone
Plus, I love the fact you got a mind of your own
No need to shop around, you got the good shit at home
Even if I'm locked up North
You in the world, wrapped in three-fourths of cloth
Never showin' your stuff off, boo
It be true, me for you - that's how it is
I can be your knower, you can be my wis'
Then I can be your Sun, you can be my Earth
Resurrect the God through birth
Best believe

[Hook: Method Man](x2)
You're all that I need, I'll be there for you
If you keep it real with me, I'll keep it real with you
Lovin' your whole steez, it be in there, boo
On top of that, you got the good Power-U

[Hook: Mary J. Blige](x3)
You're all I need
To get by, by
You're all I need
To get by, by

Method Man (born Clifford Smith on March 2, 1971) is a Grammy-winning rapper and actor who is one of the breakout members of Staten Island’s Wu-Tang Clan. On their seminal 1993 debut album Enter the 36 Chambers, Mr. Mef made his name known with his namesake solo track among other standout appearances throughout the album. He was also the first member of the group to release a solo album when he put out Tical in 1994.

In 1996, Method Man won a Grammy with Mary J. Blige in the Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group category for their collaboration “I’ll Be There for You/You’re All I Need.” Meth has gone on to release several solo albums while continuing to contribute to Wu-Tang projects, and he also released two collaborative albums with his partner-in-rhyme Redman in 1999 (Blackout!) and 2009 (Blackout! 2).

He parlayed his success in the music business into television and film roles. He has appeared in The Wire, Belly, The Breaks, The Deuce, Luke Cage, and he’s the host of the rap battle TV show Drop the Mic. He also starred alongside Redman in their short-lived FOX sitcom Method & Red and the movie How High, which is named after their 1995 collaboration. He has also been featured in multiple Def Jam fighting video games, including Def Jam Vendetta and Def Jam Fight For NY.

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