Finger Lickin' Good
Beastie Boys
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It's finger lickin', finger-lickin' good, y'all Finger lickin', a-finger-lickin' good, y'all It's finger lickin', finger-lickin' good, y'all It's finger lickin', finger-lickin' good, y'all Well, Mike d, what's up? Yo, Yauch what's up? Come on, Mike, let's tear it up Hear no evil, see no evil, talkin' no bullshit So many damn people are so damn full of it Keyboard Money Mark, you know he ain't havin' it Just give him some wood and he'll build you a cabinet I’m convinced that Vince is rippin' me off I think it's his girdle that's tippin' me off Well, Mike D's out back and he's growin' onions I’ve got bigger buns than my man Paul Bunyan's I’ve been going nuts gettin' all cooped-up Fully hermitizing but now I’m getting souped-up It's time to turn the page to a brand new chapter Settin' my sights and you know what I’m after I’ll be in the paper the news with Ernie Ernesto They'll even print my recipe for pasta with pesto Now here's another special of the day You see, I’ve got more spice than the frugal gourmet Finger lickin', finger-lickin' good, y'all It's Finger lickin', a-finger-lickin' good, y'all It's finger lickin', finger-lickin' good, y'all Well, Mike D, what you got for me? Show these good people what it means to be D Well they call me Mike D with the mad-man style I put the mic up to my lips and I can scream for a while Created a sound at which many were shocked at I’ve got a million ideas that I ain't even rocked yet I’ve got the light bulb flashing at the top of my head Never wake up on the wrong side of the bed You're an idea man, not a yes-man With a point to make, you're bound to take a stand Cause I’m Pete the Puma, Minnie the Moocher Got every type of flavor or style that will suit ‘ya You know the bass is real fat, because it's gotta’ be like that A snare on the funky tin, and a taste of the high-hat Finger lickin', finger-lickin' good, y'all Finger lickin', a-finger-lickin' good, y'all It's finger lickin', it's finger-lickin' good, y'all A-finger lickin', finger-lickin' good, y'all Ey yo, Yauch what up? Mike D, what's up? Come on Yauch, let's tear it up Well, I could catch a groove like a flash in the dark I grab a hold of your attention like a thief in the park ‘Cause I can flip a rhyme off the tip of my tongue Yeah, I be switching up the rhythm like the rhyme's a piece of chewing gum Now I might chew, but I don't bite My ideas are mine when I begin to write In my sleep I’ll be thinking 'bout beats and Getting on the mic and busting some treats and Sport the crazy funky threads that you've never even seen before What I’m lackin’ from the mackin’ I can find at the thrift store I won't scuff nor scuffle, just grin as they walk by Take time to rhyme for a girl I hear talk fly Down some papaya, down with the revolution Always wear my goggles, ‘cause there's so much pollution I can do the Freak, the Patty Duke, and the Spank Gotta free the funky fish from the funky fish tanks I’ll sell my house, sell my car, and I’ll sell all my stuff "I’m going back to New York City, I do believe I’ve had enough" We're gonna’ be out of her in a minute So this one goes out to my man, Mario C My brother Adrock, cuttin' it up on the turntable Yeah, finger lickin' good, y'all DJ Hurricane is finger lickin' good, y'all
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Written by: ADAM HOROVITZ, ADAM NATHANIEL YAUCH, MARIO CALDATO JR., MICHAEL LOUIS DIAMOND, TADONE A. HILL, WENDELL T. FITE
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"Finger Lickin' Good" is a track from the "Check Your Head" album by Beastie Boys, released in 1992.
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Genre Classification"Finger Lickin' Good" falls under the genre of Hip Hop, showcasing a fusion of rap and funk elements, characteristic of the Beastie Boys' sound during the time.
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Track PositionIt is the fourth track on the music album "Check Your Head".
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CompositionThe song is known for its eclectic mix of instruments, featuring an organ as the main instrument, which was unusual for a traditional Hip Hop song during that period.
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Sample UsageThe song samples the track "Time for Livin'" by funk band Sylvester and the Hot Band. Also, at certain points, you can hear a guitar riff from the song "Good Times, Bad Times" by Led Zeppelin.
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Album ReceptionThough "Finger Lickin' Good" was not released as a single, check your head, the album it belongs to received a lot of critical acclaim, and went double Platinum, selling over 2 million copies.
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Lyrics InterpretationOne interpretation of the song's lyrics is that it's a commentary on consumerism, with the repetitive slogan-like chorus pulling from advertising language to make a point about the addictive nature of consumer culture.
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Band's Evolution"Finger Lickin' Good" was an indication of the Beastie Boys' continued evolution as artists, moving away from their earlier punk roots and embracing a more complex and experimental sound.
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Production DetailsLike most of the album, "Finger Lickin' Good" was produced by Beastie Boys and their frequent collaborator, Mario C.
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InstrumentationThe band members themselves played instruments on this track. Mike D was on the drums, MCA played the bass, Ad-Rock handled the guitar, while Money Mark was responsible for the organ.
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