How I Could Just Kill a Man
Cypress Hill
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"It's another one of them old phunky Cypress Hill things, you know what I'm sayin'?And it goes like this" Hey, don't miss out on what you're passing You're missing the hootah Of the funky Buddha Eluder Of your fucked-up styles, I get wicked So come on as Cypress starts to kick it 'Cause we're like the outlaws stridin' While suckers are hidin' Jump behind the bush when you see me drivin' By Hanging out the window With my magnum taking out some putos Acting kind of loco I'm just another local Kid from the street getting paid from my vocals [Chorus: x2] Here is something you can't understand How I could just kill a man Here is something you can't understand How I could just kill a man Here is something you can't understand I'm ignoring all the dumb shit Yo, because nothing is coming from it I'm not gonna waste no time fuckin' around my gat straight humming Hummin', Coming at ya Yeah ya know I had to gat ya Time for some action Just a fraction of friction I got the clearance To run the interference Into your satellite Shining a battle light Sen got the gatt and I know that he'll gat you right Here's an example Just a little sample How I could just kill a man One-time tried to come in my home Take my chrome I said, "Yo, it's on!" Take cover son or you're assed-out How do you like my chrome then I watched the rookie pass out Didn't have to blast him but I did anyway That young punk had to pay So I just killed a man [Chorus: x2] It's gonna be a long time before I finish One of the many missions that I had to establish To lite My spliff ignite You with insight So if you ain't down, bullshit! Say some punk tried to get you for your auto Would you call the One-time and play the role model? No!I think you'll play like a thug Next you hear the shot of a magnum slug Humming coming at ya Yeah ya know I'm gonna gatt ya! How you know where I'm at when you haven't been where I've been? Understand where I'm coming from When you're up on the hill in your big home I'm out here risking my dome Just for a bucket Or a fast duck it Just to stay alive, yo I got to say "f*ck it!" [Chorus: x2] Here is something you can't understand "All I wanted was a Pepsi!" "What does it all mean?"
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Written by: Rudy Archuleta, Lowell Fulsom, Lamont Holbdy, Hugh Mc Cracken, Larry E Muggerud, Rod Navarro, Morris J Taft
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11 facts about this song
Genre Classification"How I Could Just Kill Man" by Cypress Hill is a hip-hop song. It's a fusion of rap and Latino influences, which makes it a standout in the genre.
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Debut AlbumThe song is from Cypress Hill's self-titled debut studio album. The album was released in August 1991 by Ruffhouse Records and Columbia Records.
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Members of the GroupCypress Hill is an American hip-hop group composed of B Real, DJ Muggs, Sen Dog, and Eric Bobo (who joined later). They are known for their innovative style, which blends elements of rap, rock, and Latin music.
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Song InspirationThe song's title, "How I Could Just Kill a Man," is partially inspired by a line from the 1989 Spike Lee film "Do the Right Thing," where a character says, "I could kill someone today."
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Song ThemeThe lyrics and the video for the song discuss the hardships and realities of living in crime-ridden neighborhoods or ghettos, a common aspect of the lives of the group members growing up.
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First Single"How I Could Just Kill a Man" was the debut single of Cypress Hill, effectively putting them on the map in the world of hip-hop and propelling them towards stardom.
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Charts PerformanceThis song peaked at number 77 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Despite not reaching the top of the charts, it's still considered a classic and important song in the history of hip-hop.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, most notably by Rage Against the Machine on their 2000 album, "Renegades."
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Music VideoThe music video for "How I Could Just Kill a Man" was directed by Ice Cube and features cameo appearances from other members of the West Coast hip-hop scene, including Ice T and Flavor Flav.
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Influence on MusicThis song, like many others from Cypress Hill, is known for its dark, menacing beat, which became a signature of the group's sound and inspired many hip-hop artists to come.
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Usage in Media"How I Could Just Kill a Man" has been used in numerous films and video games, including the popular Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, where it features on the fictional radio station Radio Los Santos.
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