What's Your Number?
Cypress Hill, Tim Armstrong
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Let's go! I met her at the club, her friend liked me but she didn't. She noticed a lot of girls giving up their phone digits. She didn't want to be one of those ho's whose clothes Exploiting their body's from head to toes. She had glossy lips, She was swaying her hips on the dance floor and every ni- Flashing the grips trying to impress her in vain, She gave no play, tend to offer numbers and she said no way. I thought to myself let it go the girl on beat, But like Smoky said she really had a hold on me. I couldn't stop staring I started to fantasize with her. Voices in my head said she's tantalizing ya. Even if I Moved to the other side of the party I had pictures in my Head of her moving that body. I was beside myself with conquer Pain so I slowly walked over and I asked her name [Chorus: x2] What's your name? What's your number? I would like to get to know you, Can we have a conversation? The night is young, Girl Give me a chance She gave a smile but I got no answer though it took a while Before she could gave a chance she sat too cool. I offered her A drink she turned me down flat she said "If you want my name You gotta do better than that." I said, "Okay, now your shit Don't stink, I'ma walk away, only tried to buy you a drink." As I began to walk away she said "I'm sorry for reals, but every Guy in the club tries slipping me pills, I don't trust that each And everyone would lie to you" I said "I understand but that's Not what I tried to do, I wasn't even gonna go to your table but If I didn't, I knew that I'd regret it later. I go after what I Want but I got class. For me no need to slip a pill if I want." She gave me a funny look, I couldn't tell what it meant. She let Her guard down and on the conversation went [Chorus: x2] Lets go! She said I want a man with the plan and ambition not an immature, On a., get mission. I'm too good but that I have so much to offer. Got a good job, working at my mom and dad's law firm. "You got Goals?" that's what she asked, "Yeah, I want to fill my home with Platinum plaques. It takes hard work but you know it's coming After." She said "Oh My God! You must be a famous rapper". "I do Alright, but I'm never satisfied. I'm told 'when you still love What you do it never gets old'. I strive for more but that's enough About me. Why don't we skip out the club, take a walk on the street? We slipped outta the club with no worries, seemed she wanted to get Out in a hurry. We hung all night, and we lost our friends 'til They caught us banging in the back of a Benz. [Chorus: x4] Let's go!
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Written by: LARRY E. MUGGERUD, LOUIS M. FREEZE, PAUL GUSTAVE SIMONON
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10 facts about this song
Artist Information"What's Your Number?" is a song by Cypress Hill, an American hip hop group from South Gate, California. The group was formed in 1988 and was one of the very first hip hop bands to prominently feature Spanish lyrics in their songs.
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Album InfoThe song "What's Your Number?" is from the band's seventh studio album, "Till Death Do Us Part," which was released in 2004.
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Genre DetailsThe song belongs to the genres of hip hop and rap rock, and is a fusion of hip hop sounds and rock beats.
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Collaboration"What's Your Number?" features Tim Armstrong of punk rock band Rancid. Armstrong also played guitar on the track.
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SamplingOne of the fascinating elements of this song is that it uses a sample – the underlying beat is borrowed from "The Guns of Brixton," a song by English rock band The Clash, from their 1979 album "London Calling."
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Music VideoThe song also has a music video, which features a party setting with Cypress Hill and Tim Armstrong performing.
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Chart SuccessDespite its catchy tune and recognizable sample, the song did not perform incredibly well in terms of charts. The highest it reached was 23rd on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.
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Political AssociationCypress Hill is known for their political and social commentary, often using their music to express their views and experiences, especially related to their Latino heritage. Though "What's your Number" isn't overtly political, it still manages to introduce themes of urban life and cultural identity.
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Pop CultureCypress Hill, including their song “What’s Your Number?” has been featured in several popular video games like "Madden NFL," adding to their pop culture significance.
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InfluenceDespite the song's moderate commercial success, it remains popular among fans and is considered part of the music collection that pioneered the fusion of rock and hip hop.
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