Insane in the Brain

Cypress Hill

About Insane in the Brain

"Insane in the Brain" is a 1993 single by the American hip hop group Cypress Hill. In addition to hitting number one on the US rap chart, the song also was a mainstream hit, reaching number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1993. It earned a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America and sold 600,000 copies domestically. The song was released on the group's Black Sunday album. The popular lyric "Insane in the membrane" is sometimes confused for the title.  


Year:
1993
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Who you tryin' ta mess with ese?
Don't you know I'm loco?

To da one on da flam
Boy it's tough
I just toss that ham in the fryin' pan
Like spam
It's done when I come in
Slam
Damn, I feel like the Son of Sam
Don't make me wrek ya hectic
Automatic got me goin' like Gen'ral Electric
Damn
The lights are blinking I'm thinking
It's all over when I go out drinking
Oh
Makin' my mind slow,
That's why I don't f*ck wit da big four-oh
Bro
I got ta' maintain
'Cause a nigga like me is goin' insane

Insane in the membrane
Insane in the brain!

Insane in the membrane
Insane in the brain!

Insane in the membrane
Insane in the brain!

Insane in the membrane
Insane in the brain!

Do my shit undercover
Now it's time for for the blubber
Blabber
To watch dat belly get fatter
Fat boy on a diet
Don't try it
I'll check your ass like a looter in a riot
Much too fast like a sumo slammin' dat ass
Leavin' your face in the grass
You know
I don't take a chulo
Lightly
Bitch just jealous 'cause he can't outwrite me
So kick that style, wicked
Wild
Happy face nigga never seen me smile
Whip dat mainframe
I'll explain
A nigga like me is goin' insane

Insane in the membrane
Insane in the brain!

Insane in the membrane
Insane in the brain!

Insane in the membrane
Insane in the brain!

Insane in the membrane
Insane in the brain!

Like Louie Armstrong
Play the trumpet, I'll hit dat bong
And break ya off somethin' soon
I got ta get my props
Cops
Come and try ta' snatch my crops
These pigs want to blow my house down
Head underground
To the next town
They get mad when they come to raid my pad
And I'm off in the night deuce Cad
Yes I'm the pirate
Pilot
Of this ship if I get wit' the ultraviolet dream
Hide from the red light beam
Now do you believe in the unseen
Look
But don't make ya' eyes strain
A nigga like me is goin' insane

Insane in the membrane
Insane in the brain!

Insane in the membrane
Insane in the brain!

Insane in the membrane
Insane in the brain!

Insane in the membrane
Insane in the brain!

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Cypress Hill

Cypress Hill is an American hip hop group from South Gate, California. Cypress Hill was the first Cuban-American/Latino hip hop group to have platinum and multi-platinum albums, selling over 18 million albums worldwide. They are one of the most well-known groups in West Coast rap and Hip Hop in general and are critically acclaimed for their first two groundbreaking albums. more »

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Written by: Larry Muggerud, Louis M. Freeze, Senen Reyes

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20 facts about this song

Release Date
"Insane in the Brain" was released on June 6, 1993, as the lead single of the band's second studio album "Black Sunday"
Chart Performance
The song was a big hit, reaching a peak position of 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and 27 on the UK Singles Chart. Interestingly, it became more popular in the UK than in Cypress Hill’s home country, the US.
Classification
Although often associated with the trend of '90's gangster rap,' the members of Cypress Hill have maintained that they are representatives of hip-hop music.
Awards and Accolades
"Insane in the Brain" was listed #34 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop.
Multimedia Presence
The song is internationally recognized and its influence extends to various multimedias. It has been used in films, such as Office Space (1999), The Hangover Part III (2013), and Horrible Bosses 2 (2014). The song is also used in different commercials and video games, including a commercial for Lynx/Axe body spray and video games like Saints Row: The Third and Mafia III.
Production Details
The song was produced by group member DJ Muggs, who is known for his arresting beats and compositions.
Sample Used
The song uses a horse-like whistle sound, which is sampled from a 1980 Mel Blanc novelty record called "The Horse on the Merry-Go-Round."
Lyrics
"Insane in the Brain" is noted for its quirky lines like "like Louis Armstrong, play the trumpet I’ll hit dat bong." Despite its light-hearted lyrical moments, the song discusses serious issues like mental illness and alienation.
Remixes
The song has been remixed by many artists over the years, including Aphrodite, Jason Nevins, and Horsepower Productions.
Legacy
"Insane in the Brain" is widely recognized as Cypress Hill's signature song and remains one of the most defining tracks of 1990s hip hop.
Release Date
"Insane in the Brain" by Cypress Hill was released on June 22, 1993.
Album Placement
The song features as track seven on the band's second studio album, "Black Sunday".
Chart Success
"Insane in the Brain" is Cypress Hill's highest-charting single in the U.S., peaking at number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Genre Crossover
The song was popular not just in the hip hop category, but crossed over to mainstream pop - it reached number 1 on the US Dance Club Songs chart.
Creative Process
"Insane in the Brain" was created in the final stages of "Black Sunday's" production when DJ Muggs sampled a verse from another track and set it to a new beat.
Unintended Hit
The band didn't expect the song to become as big of a hit as it did. They thought it was too hardcore and crazy for mainstream radio.
Music Video
The highly illustrative music video for "Insane in the Brain" was inspired by the film Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, particularly the 1931 version starring Fredric March.
Cultural Recognition
The Library of Congress added it to their National Recording Registry, stating it has "cultural, historic, and aesthetic significance" in 2020.
Usage in Media
"Insane in the Brain" has been used in a variety of other media contexts. For example, it's been featured in films like Office Space and Pineapple Express, as well as in video games like Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
Lifespan
More than two decades after its release, "Insane in the Brain" is still frequently played, covered, and referenced, proving its lasting cultural impact.

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