Highlife

Cypress Hill

About Highlife

"Highlife" is a song by American hip hop group Cypress Hill. The song was released as a single from the group's fifth album, Skull & Bones.


Year:
2000
3:53
70 

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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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Cypress Hill

Cypress Hill is an American hip hop group from South Gate, California. Cypress Hill was the first Cuban-American/Latino hip hop group to have platinum and multi-platinum albums, selling over 18 million albums worldwide. They are one of the most well-known groups in West Coast rap and Hip Hop in general and are critically acclaimed for their first two groundbreaking albums. more »

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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".
Album Debut
The song appeared on the band's 1998 album named "IV", marking their fourth studio album during their career.
Song Duration
It is one of the longest tracks on the album, running for approximately 3 minutes and 53 seconds.
Band Members
Cypress Hill comprises members B-Real, DJ Muggs, Sen Dog, and Eric Bobo. All of them contributed to the creation of "Highlife".
Chart Achievement
The album "IV" peaked at number 11 on the Billboard 200 chart, making "Highlife" one of the songs from a top charting album.
Language
Like 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.
Social Commentary
As with many Cypress Hill songs, "Highlife" contains elements of social commentary, often discussing themes like urban life, recreational drug use, and issues in society.
Recording Process
The song, like the rest of the album, was recorded at the group's own studio, The Temple Studios in Los Angeles, California.
Beat and Tempo
The 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.
Collaboration
DJ 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.
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.
Cultural Impact
Over 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.
Unique Sound
The song "Highlife" is representative of Cypress Hill's unique sound, which often includes dark, funky grooves and gritty basslines, combined with direct, sharp rapping.
Legacy
Today, 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.
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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