Highlife
Cypress Hill
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[B-Real] I rolled you up like my Rizla Cut you up, with my sisters You want to get us, yeah, the venom spitters Your style's trash: don't litter You got the jitters the hard hitters No quitters your soul quivers When you see the gats blazing, get out the street now There ain't no use for you begging to turn the heat down You label me coldblooded You want to warm me up with hot lead the gat thudded You can't cut it You wack, but it's, no use your mouth shut it Shooting arrows diamond-studded, and still budded You got to love it, you better chase the paper all day So you can walk down the long platinum hallway But now the fools are minutemade, They get played for a minute Then played out they never get back in it Gun park I bring chalk for your body outlined on the floor You got hit by the 4-4! [Chorus] You're in the game called life, son, how you're living it Street corner kids growing up blowing up You chase dreams you want the highlife, with the skylights But in the end your soul's lost, you lost the shine right Never turn your back ever, on niggas true to you Stand alone for the cheddar, and they'll be through with you The highlife, yeah, the highlife The highlife, yeah, the highlife [B-Real] You gotta hang out with B. Reezy, and take it easy It's getting greasy, I had to learn how to beat me That's when you go for dolo, and get your meal ticket And still kick it hardcore I'm running real with it Niggas getting softcore, the people want more Hardcore shit that's why I give them an encore Curtains opened, you see the people applaud feeling it You can't figure out the formula so you're stealing it Can't stand unoriginal cats with minimal Skills that's criminal, you fake bitches! You're looking for riches, in the wrong places The faces of death look you in the eye cut off your breath When you fall feel your knees shatter The bones breaking with your weak blatter Pissing on yourself it don't matter Dead weight, the bed waits for you on the set date Dreams gone instead fate didn't hesitate To put you away, close the gates now you're locked out Your life: cable, with all the porn channels blocked out (damn!) What you good for? Nothing, so be gone suckers Have a nice trip see you motherfuckers! [Chorus] [Sen Dog] I live for the highlife, get my mind right F*ck the fame, the game and the limelights Fools that be out there trying to duplicate But they can't match the aura, can't impersonate See the first things that comes to pass, is the blast Of the Cypress Hill weed funk blazing up a path You can't help, but inhale and get strong You need that good shit all up in your lungs I live fast, and keep energy in motion Jah bless, so I feel I been chosen But I know, ? of he who conquers You gotta come strong and sound off like thunder I check myself and make sure I'm coming real tight Rhyme for my fam, the G's and the highlife [B-Real] The highlife, hah, hah The highlife yeah [Chorus]
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Written by: LARRY MUGGERUD, LOUIS FREESE, SENEN REYES
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15 facts about this song
Music Genre"Highlife" by Cypress Hill is classified under the genre of "West Coast hip hop", "alternative hip hop", "rap rock", and "nu metal".
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Album DebutThe song appeared on the band's 1998 album named "IV", marking their fourth studio album during their career.
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Song DurationIt is one of the longest tracks on the album, running for approximately 3 minutes and 53 seconds.
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Band MembersCypress Hill comprises members B-Real, DJ Muggs, Sen Dog, and Eric Bobo. All of them contributed to the creation of "Highlife".
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Chart AchievementThe album "IV" peaked at number 11 on the Billboard 200 chart, making "Highlife" one of the songs from a top charting album.
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LanguageLike most of Cypress Hill's songs, "Highlife" is performed in English. However, the band is known to occasionally incorporate Spanish lyrics into their music, which is a nod to their Hispanic heritage.
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Social CommentaryAs with many Cypress Hill songs, "Highlife" contains elements of social commentary, often discussing themes like urban life, recreational drug use, and issues in society.
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Recording ProcessThe song, like the rest of the album, was recorded at the group's own studio, The Temple Studios in Los Angeles, California.
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Beat and TempoThe song is recognized for its slow, mid-tempo beat that allows for the vocals of B-Real and Sen Dog to stand out. This beat and tempo characterize much of the Cypress Hill sound.
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CollaborationDJ Muggs, the band's producer, is credited with creating the instrumental for the song. His work often blends elements of hip hop with rock and reggae, contributing largely to the band's unique sound.
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Vinyl Release"Highlife" was on the vinyl release of the album "IV". This was at a time when vinyl was making a comeback in the music industry, making the release noteworthy for fans and collectors.
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Cultural ImpactOver the years, Cypress Hill and its unique style of music, with songs like "Highlife", played a key role in shaping the evolution of West Coast and alternative hip hop.
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Unique SoundThe song "Highlife" is representative of Cypress Hill's unique sound, which often includes dark, funky grooves and gritty basslines, combined with direct, sharp rapping.
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LegacyToday, Cypress Hill, with their songs like "Highlife", is seen as a pioneer in the field of Latin hip-hop and they have influenced a generation of artists in both the hip-hop and rock genres.
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Recognition"Highlife", while not released as a single, remains a favorite among Cypress Hill fans and is often recognized for its well-crafted lyrics and innovative production.
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