Heaven Is a Halfpipe

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About Heaven Is a Halfpipe

"Heaven Is a Halfpipe" (also known as "Heaven Is a Halfpipe (If I Die)") is the debut single by American hip hop band OPM. It was included on their debut studio album, Menace to Sobriety (2000). The song peaked at number 18 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks and was a top 40 hit in several other nations, including the United Kingdom, where it reached number 4 on the UK Singles Chart. It was the 33rd best-selling single of 2001 in the UK, selling 265,000 copies and being certified Silver. In 2018, its certification was upgraded to Gold for sales of 400,000 copies. The song was re-recorded in 2012 for the Heaven Can Wait EP. 


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2000
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If I die before I wake 
At least in heaven I can skate
'Cause right now on earth I can't do jack
Without the man up on my back

Now heaven would be a DJ
Spinning dub all night long
And Heaven would be just kickin' back
With Jesus packing my bong
And if you don't believe in Jesus and Mohammed or Buddha too
And while the world is warring
We'll just sit back and laugh at you
Singing

If I die before I wake
At least in heaven I can skate
'Cause right now on earth I can't do jack
Without the man up on my back

Now when most people think of heaven
They see those pearly gates
But I looked a little closer
And there's a sign that says "Do Not Skate"
So if you wanna come to my heaven
Well we're all gonna have a ball
And everyone you know is welcome
'Cause we got no gates or walls 
Singing

If I die before I wake
At least in heaven I can skate
'Cause right now on earth I can't do shit
Without the man fucking with it

And then I got to the gate
Pulled out a list that I'd been calling fate
I'm sorry friend you can't come in
You gotta a list here that doesn't end
You're mad 'cause I smoke dope
You teaching any classes in how to cope
I'll find a place to rest my head
I'd rather be alone now that I'm dead
Like Christian Hossoi way back in 87'
We'll be busting Christ air's until we get to Heaven
You think I really care that I miss my Biology
Got my education in stale fishology
With all your rules you gots to chill
I'm gonna twist out like Mike McGill
I'm gonna twist out cause I got the skillz
I'm gonna twist out cause I got the skillz, got the skillz, got the skillz

Heaven is a halfpipe

If I die before I wake
At least in heaven I can skate
'Cause right now on earth I can't do jack
Without the man up on my back

If I die before I wake
At least in heaven I can skate
'Cause right now on earth I can't do shit
Without the man fucking with it

If I die before I wake
At least in heaven I can skate
'Cause right now on earth I can't do jack
Without the man up on my back

If I die before I wake
At least in heaven I can skate
'Cause right now on earth I can't do shit
Without the man fucking with it

If I die before I wake
At least in heaven I can skate
'Cause right now on earth I can't do shit

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OPM is a Southern California based ska punk band, based in Los Angeles. OPM has a distinctive sound, combining hip hop, rock music, and pop with laid-back reggae. more »

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Written by: Mattew Meschery, John Edney, Geoff Turney

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Song History
"Heaven Is a Halfpipe" is a song by American band OPM. It was released as the lead single from their debut studio album, "Menace to Sobriety."
Genre
The song belongs to the Alternative Rock and Rap Rock genre. OPM is known for its blend of pop, rock, hip-hop and reggae resonates within this flagship song.
Release Year
"Heaven is a Halfpipe" was released on July 11, 2000. It instantly received spotlight for the unconventional theme and upbeat melody.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, the song successfully climbed to number four on the UK Singles Chart. It also charted in several other European countries, cementing the band's international repute.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Heaven is a Halfpipe" stand out due to their unique theme of skateboarding. This theme, which surmise an idealistic heaven for skateboarders, resonated with the youth and extreme sports enthusiasts.
Album
“Heaven is a Halfpipe” was included in the band's album "Menace to Sobriety". Despite the critical acclaim the song received, the album did not chart as well in the United States.
Music Video
The music video for "Heaven is a Halfpipe" features the band members playing on a stage, interspersed with footage of skateboarders in a halfpipe, thereby harmonizing with the song's theme.
Band Composition
The band OPM consists of members John E. Necro, Geoffrey Turney, and Linus of Hollywood. "Heaven is a Halfpipe" highlighted their chemistry and unconventional approach to creating music.
Song Length
The original single version of the song runs for 4 minutes and 18 seconds.
Reception
Despite lacking mainstream success in their native United States, "Heaven is a Halfpipe" nevertheless won OPM legions of fans around the world for its unique theme and sound. It is considered the band's signature song to this day.

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