The Zoo (feat. Method Man, Redman & Shyheim)

Shyheim

Method Man (Tical)

Just when they least expect it, I link with Method

This beat pack MC's gon' eat that for breakfast

The rest is history can't copy the chemistry

The energy, the imagery, don't add salt to injury

I put these n-s asleep in this industry

Rap vigorously, fiercely, and I take my artistry seriously

Block to block, buildin' stocks

We stackin' knots, drop the top

Fuck the cops

Middle finger in the air

Yeah, that's for pop

The beam so red, man, we call it Doc

Stop the press

We ain't doin' no interviews

We bad news, and cold like igloos

It's written in the ink, that's a Wu-Tang tattoo

Can I get a Soo?

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 alligators

Don't be a lion in the jungle (Yeahhhh)

Be a lion in the zoo

Cause a lion in the jungle always gets shot first (Whoooo)

Boom

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

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 gangsters out here lying 'bout a truth

If this the stairway to heaven, leave 'em 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

Y'all got gasoline draws and fire in your boots

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

You sliding on bald tires, just retiring and regroup

But the troops are not inspired, my requirements recruit

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

Y'all 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 'em like a fact you can't refute

Don't be a lion in the jungle, or be lyin' in the booth

Don't be a lion in the jungle (Yeahhhh)

Be a lion in the zoo

Cause a lion in the jungle always gets shot first (Whoooo)

Boom

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

Redman

Redman

Redman

Redman

Redman

Redman

Redman

Redman

Redman

Redman

Redman

Yessir (Redman) 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, bruh

And go fuck yourself

Premium in a tank when a rapper wanna lance

My pen fully loaded, I ain't never shootin' blanks

And I can laugh with ya, but my money, I'm serious

I learned a lot in my school cafeteria

I don't do toe for toe, eye to eye

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

And just when you're out of breath, fightin' off the ropes

I jump in the ring like "you said 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

Don't be a lion in the jungle (Yeahhhh)

Be a lion in the zoo

Cause a lion in the jungle always gets shot first (Whoooo)

Boom

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

Yo yo

When I'm alone in my room, I'm writing rhymes on the wall

Left hand holding the mic, right hand on my balls

Hieroglyphic on the lyrics, lost child of the Gods

Angels rally 'round my bed, the ancestors applaud

Moonlight move through the window, see the shadow heads nod

The beat is knockin'

Golden Glock in my pocket

Picture me pop lockin', this hip-hop's Hancock

I'm Will and Herbie combined, this rhyme here's my rocket

Minus the scratchin', the flow style is bananas

King of the sixteen, she put a flame on each candle

Then my Molly called me Long Duc Dong Montana

Hit the stage with a rock band and a black bandana

Selah's the last name, the first is Shyan

Eternal I am, spittin' manna with the Man, Wu

Meth and Red, Shy to Shy the new clan

Escaped up out the jungle, now I'm the lion in the zoo, damn

Don't be a lion in the jungle (Yeahhhh)

Be a lion in the zoo

Cause a lion in the jungle always gets shot first (Whoooo)

Boom

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