There Goes the Neighborhood
Body Count
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There goes the neighborhood. Here come them fuckin' niggas With their fancy cars. Who gave them fuckin' niggas Those rock guitars? Who let 'em in the club? Did you make 'em pay? Who let 'em on the stage? Whose lettin' 'em play? Don't they know rock's just for whites Don't they know the rules? Those niggas are too hard core This shit ain't cool. Those blacks want everything In the fuckin' world That nigga plays so good He took my muthafuckin' girl There goes the neighborhood. There goes the neighborhoooooood, There goes the neighborhood, There goes the neighborhood There goes the neighborhood. Da, Da, Da, Da, Da We're here, We ain't goin' nowhere. We're movin' right next door to you, Body Count, muthafucka. And those of you that don't like it Can suck, my muthafuckin' dick, ha, ha, ha, ha. There goes the neighborhood! Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha There goes the neighborhood! Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha There goes the neightborhoooooood! There goes the neighborhood! Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha There goes the neighborhood! Here come them fuckin' niggas With their fancy cars. Who gave them fuckin' niggas Those rock guitars? Who let 'em in the club? Did you make 'em pay? Who let 'em on the stage? Whose lettin' 'em play? Don't they know rock's just for whites Don't they know the rules? Those niggas are too hard core This shit ain't cool. Those blacks want everything in the fuckin' world. That nigga plays so good, He took my muthafuckin' girl. There goes the neighborhood There, there, there, there goes the neighborhood.
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Written by: ERNEST T. CUNNIGAN, TRACY LAUREN MARROW
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"There Goes the Neighborhood" is a song that falls under the genre of hardcore punk or crossover thrash, blending elements of rock with rap.
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Album InformationThe song is from the band’s self-titled debut album "Body Count" that was released in 1992.
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Band FormationBody Count was formed in Los Angeles, California in 1990 by Ice-T and lead guitarist Ernie C. The band was designed to be an outlet for Ice-T's interest in heavy metal.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video for "There Goes the Neighborhood" was directed by Matt Mahurin, who has also worked with several other metal bands, including Metallica.
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Controversial ContentThe song tackles issues of racism and class prejudice. The lyrics depict negative attitudes and preconceptions towards black people in the metal community.
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RecognitionDespite its controversial content, "There Goes the Neighborhood" is one of Body Count's most popular songs. It received substantial airplay on MTV and was performed live on "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno.
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Grammy NominationBody Count's album, which included "There Goes the Neighborhood," was nominated for a Grammy for Best Metal Performance in 1993.
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Main LineThe main line in the track, "There goes the neighbourhood," is used as a sarcastic cry against the criticism faced by the band for being black and playing in a genre traditionally dominated by white musicians.
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Unique PerformanceIt is considered one of the few songs where Ice-T used clean vocals rather than his usual rap style.
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InfluenceThe song helped pave the way for other African-American rock bands to break into the mainstream.
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MisinterpretationSome critics misinterpreted the song, believing it was promoting violence and racism. However, Ice-T clarified that the track was actually challenging the stereotypes within the music industry.
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Band RelevancyThe popularity of "There Goes the Neighborhood" helped Body Count stay relevant for decades, still active and producing music as of 2021.
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Distinctive SoundThe song's guitar solo is particularly distinctive, showcasing a fast tempo and unique sound that has come to characterize Body Count's music.
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LegacyDespite the controversy, the song is considered a classic in the rock and metal genres, thanks largely to its biting and provocative social commentary.
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Live performancesBody Count often plays "There Goes the Neighborhood" during their live shows due to its popularity, making it a mainstay of their concert setlist.
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