Lick a Shot
Cypress Hill
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"Oh yeah it is!" "Colour is not important." Lick a shot! "Oh!" Comin' at ya "Fire!" Zippedy do da, zippedy hey Cried oh my, want to get that punk with my AK And get on the way On a mission, puffin' on a fat ass jay Prude! You can't hang Flash back on the skills when I used to bang On the corner I'll warn ya Gonna roll on ya Fool Hit ya with a golden rule Don't turn your back on the street When I hit that corner, feel the concrete If ya push that by like nothin' Watch me turn to a psycho all of a sudden Blastin' at these fools with a passion Look at the Glock when it's time for some action Let the gatt hummm Lick a shot! So I let the gatt hummm Let the gatt hummm Lick a shot! So I let the gatt hummm Sunday morning Wake up it's stormin' Raindrops fallin' on my head it's pourin' Cats an' dogs Pigs in a wagon Lookin' for the Afro - one that's saggin' Scooby-Doo An' fucked down too Ploy me Don't let your punk ass try me Gonna take more Then you better call your backup team And wait for the crew I'm the one flippin' Keepin' the clip On my hip an' Just watch your back if you're slippin' Oooo Where did that .22 Come from When the bullet past through my lung I've lost my breath I'm winded I've been hit, by a slug that wasn't intended I hear thunder I wonder If a nigga like me's goin' under Take a number! Let the gatt hummm Lick a shot! So I let the gatt hummm Let the gatt hummm Lick a shot! So I let the gatt hummm Had a bad dream Woke up in a casket Now I can't even get back at the bastard Bull-shit! This pine box Ain't strong enough to contain the Afro Marx Critical bell rings Snapped out the dream What the f*ck's up with the funny red beam Pointin' at me I got no strap G What now: gotta duck, they're gonna gatt me Bam, I feel numb Where did the shotgun blast come from Let the gatt hummm Lick a shot! So I let the gatt hummm Let the gatt hummm Lick a shot! So I let the gatt hummm
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Written by: Larry Muggerud, Louis Freeze, Senen Reyes
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Song Background"Lick a Shot" is a song by the American hip hop group Cypress Hill.
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Release DateIt was released as part of their second album "Black Sunday" which was launched on July 20, 1993.
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Album Success"Black Sunday" was a commercial success, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 and eventually being certified triple platinum.
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Internationally RecognizedThe album and the individual song gained significant recognition globally, expanding the band's audience to a wider international crowd.
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Origin of the BandCypress Hill is a Southern Californian hip-hop group who started their career in 1988.
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Band RecognitionThey became the first Latino American hip hop recording artists to have platinum and multi-platinum albums, making them very influential in the hip-hop industry.
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Pop Culture ReferenceThe phrase 'Lick a Shot' generally refers to a gun being fired, which is prevalent in many hip-hop tracks to imply a show of strength or aggression.
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Lyrical ContentThe song features a particularly hard and aggressive style, full of gun and gang-influenced metaphors which were common themes in Cypress Hill’s lyrics.
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Beats and ProductionDJ Muggs provided the beats for the song, and his signature dark, grimy and psychedelic beats became synonymous with Cypress Hill's sound.
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Music VideoThe song’s official video is filmed in black and white, featuring the band members, which further added to their distinctive aesthetic style.
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Influence on Other ArtistsThe distinctive sound and influential lyrics have been sampled or referenced by multiple artists in the hip-hop industry.
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Soundtrack Contributions"Lick a Shot" was featured as a soundtrack in the 1999 film, "Office Space".
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Critical AcclaimThe song was praised for its rawness, catchy hook and head-nodding beat that encapsulates the essence of 90s hip hop.
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Song Duration"Lick a Shot" has a duration of approximately 3 minutes and 24 seconds.
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Contrast in TimeDespite being released over two decades ago, "Lick a Shot" still continues to be celebrated and enjoyed by both old and new hip hop fans alike, highlighting the timeless nature of Cypress Hill's music.
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