Potholes in My Lawn
De La Soul
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(Yo, something's wrong here, no, not again!) (Get the daisies for the) Potholes in my lawn Everybody's sayin' What to do when suckin' lunatics start diggin' and chewin' They don't know that the Soul don't go for that Potholes in my lawn And that goes for my rhyme sheet Which I concentrated so hard on, see I don't ask for maximum security But my dwellin' is swellin' It nipped my bud when I happened to fall Into a spot Where no ink or an ink-blot Was on a scroll I just wrote me a new 'mot' But now it's gone There's no Suckers knew that I hate To recognise that every time I'm writin' It's gone (Yodel-a-hee, Yodel-oh-hee, Yodel-a) (Yodel-a-hee, Yodel-oh-hee, Yodel-ee-hee-hee-hee) Potholes in my lawn I've found that it's not wise To leave my garden untended Cause eyes have now pardoned all laws of privacy Even paws are after my writer See, I've found that everyone's sayin' What to do when suckers are preyin' On my well-guarded spreadsheets Oh why, hell does it send up fleets Of evil-doers through the big hole To get to evil-doers who dig holes Which leaves my lawn with lawn-chew I think I'd better plant traces to give clues Or better yet call 911 And when they get here I inform them I'm the Plug One Open a chair and let them realize the reason For concern of the Soul Cause we've come down with a case of potholes (Yodel-a-hee, Yodel-oh-hee, Yodel-a) (Yodel-a-hee, Yodel-oh-hee, Yodel-ee-hee-hee-hee) Potholes in my lawn (Who stole, who stole, who stole the cookie From the cookie jar?) Now you got the message What to do when you die The death that I predict in 'Plug Tunin' It's a shame that you deny to claim That you stole my words of fame That I wrote in my rhyme sheet Which I concentrated so hard on, see I don't ask for a barbed wire fence, B But my dwellin' is swellin' It nipped my bud when I happened to fall Into a spot Where no ink or an ink-blot Was on a scroll I just wrote me a new 'mot' But now it's gone there's no Suckers knew that I hate To recoginse that every time I'm writin' It's gone Potholes in my lawn (Yodel-a-hee, Yodel-oh-hee, Yodel-a) (Yodel-a-hee, Yodel-oh-hee, Yodel-ee-hee-hee-hee)
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Written by: CHARLES MILLER, DAVID J. JOLICOEUR, HAROLD RAY I. BROWN, HOWARD E. SCOTT, JERRY GOLDSTEIN, KELVIN MERCER, LE ROY L. JORDAN, LEE OSKAR, MORRIS DEWAYNE DICKERSON, PAUL E. HUSTON, SYLVESTER ALLEN, VINCENT L. MASON
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10 facts about this song
Album Classification"Potholes in My Lawn" is a song from De La Soul's debut album titled "3 Feet High and Rising," released in 1989. The LP is often regarded as one of the best hip-hop albums of the time.
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Song ThemeThe song talks metaphorically about the issues the group deal with in their daily lives, referring to them as "potholes" in their "lawn."
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Pioneering ApproachDe La Soul was known for their sampling approach. "Potholes in My Lawn" includes samples from acts like The Turtles, Steely Dan, and Sly and the Family Stone among others.
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Art StyleDe La Soul along with their producer, Prince Paul, used comedy sketch interludes in their songs. "Potholes in My Lawn" is one of those tracks which effectively integrates this art style, reflecting the group's sense of humor and fun outlook on their music.
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Music VideoA music video was made for "Potholes in My Lawn," displaying a cartoonish comic book style of animation. It also gave the group exposure on early 90's MTV programming.
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Influence on Hip HopDe La Soul, with songs such as "Potholes in My Lawn," helped solidify the new school hip hop genre, which broke from the traditional straightforward rhymes and focused more on metaphors and abstract storytelling.
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Popularity and RankingThe single didn't chart as high as some of their other songs, but it has been critically acclaimed and has remained a fan favourite since its release.
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Lyrics and Rapping Style"Potholes in My Lawn" showcases the unique lyrical style of De La Soul, which blended abstract and fun lyrics with socially conscious themes.
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Live PerformancesThe song remained a staple in De La Soul's live shows and continues to be a crowd-pleaser due to its catchy hook and memorable lyrics.
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Cover ArtThe cover artwork for "Potholes in My Lawn" was designed by British art collective Grey Organisation, it features colourful geometric designs maintaining the playful simplicity that De La Soul is known for.
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