Hand on the Pump

Cypress Hill

About Hand on the Pump

"Hand on the Pump" is a single by hip hop group Cypress Hill, released from their self-titled debut. While still successful, the song did not reach the popularity of previous singles "How I Could Just Kill a Man" and "The Phuncky Feel One". The song was re-recorded and released as a single in 1992 under the name "Hand on the Glock"; this version was also released on the "Latin Lingo" single.


Year:
1991
4:03
386 
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Well I'm an alley cat, some say a dirty rat
On my side is my gat, see I'm all of that
Spittin' out buck shots, boy I'm gonna wet'cha
Runnin' hot, but I'm still comin' to get'cha
Thinkin' like a peace smoke, comin' on a homicide
You talkin' shit, tryna take me for a ride
I'm not a bad guy, but I'm the funky feel
Finger on the trigger with my hands upon the steel
Lettin' out a bullet, this is goin' boo-ya
You're stuck in my hood, so what ya gonna do now?
Being the hunted one is no fun
Here I come son, yo I think ya better run
Better run more, and move a little faster
Second of thought and I'm coming to blast ya
With my

Sawed off shotgun, hand on the pump
Left hand on a forty, [puffin onna blunt]
Pumped my shotgun, [niggas didn't jump]
Lala la la lala la laa

Comin at you like a stiff blow, fuckin up your program
Ain't takin shit from you him or no man
Master mind maniac and a menace soooo
How they want to pass sentence
All because a nigga tried to play me on the trigger
He missed, so now the nigga's pissed
Rude and crude like a pit bull, get to the point
Your fuckin card will get pulled, now
I'm headed up the river with a boat and no paddle
And I'm handin out beatdowns
I'm headed up the river with a boat and no paddle
And I'm handin out beatdowns [get your face down!]
Put me in chains, try to beat my brains
I can get out, but the grudge remains
When I see ya punk ass, I'm gonna getcha
Fucking do ya, shotgun go boo-yaa!

Sawed off shotgun, hand on the pump
Left hand on a forty, [puffin onna blunt]
Pumped my shotgun, [niggas didn't jump]
Lala la la lala la laa

Kickin that funky Cypress Hill shit
Take a lot of mental for the blunted to chill with
Cuz I'm the chill one, known to get ill one
They stepped to the Hill "What's up?", I had to kill one
Now I'm headed up the river with a boat and no paddle
And they got me on lock down
Headed up the river with a boat and no paddle
And they got me on lock down
Living like a nigga who done lost his mind
Cause I ain't goin out like a spineless jellyfish
Some say life is a bitch
Ask that punk who dug his own ditch
Out for the Hill fuckin up at a party
Tried to get funny, put a hole in his body
Lala la la lala la laaa
Look at all of those funeral cars
Cause I'mma

Sawed off shotgun, hand on the pump
Left hand on a forty, [puffin onna blunt]
Pumped my shotgun, [niggas didn't jump]
Lala la la lala la laa

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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: BERNICE WILLIAMS, BRETT ANTHONY BOULDIN, EARL G. SR. EDWARDS, EUGENE DRAKE DIXON, LARRY MUGGERUD, LOUIS M. FREEZE

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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11 facts about this song

Release Date
This song "Hand on the Pump" by Cypress Hill was released on August 13, 1991.
Album Inclusion
This song is included on their eponymous debut studio album, "Cypress Hill."
Genre
The song is characterized by its rap genre, incorporating hardcore hip hop elements.
Samples
The song contains elements and samples from other songs, including "Duke of Earl" by Gene Chandler and "The Phuncky Feel One" by Cypress Hill.
Video
The music video of the song showcases the group's strong views on gun control and self-defense with its visually striking imagery.
Language
Though Cypress Hill is known for incorporating Spanish into their music, "Hand on the Pump" is primarily in English.
Group Members
The members of the group when this track was recorded were B-Real, DJ Muggs, and Sen Dog.
Chart Performance
While the song did not make a significant impact on the charts initially, it has since become one of the group's signature tracks thanks to its catchy rhythm and defiant lyrics.
Influence
This song influenced many hip-hop artists, particularly in the West Coast rap scene, with its unique sound and bold lyrical content.
Legacy
Although Cypress Hill has evolved and diversified their musical style over the years, "Hand on the Pump" remains a fan favourite and essential Cypress Hill track.
Live Performances
Cypress Hill regularly performs "Hand on the Pump" during live shows, often using it as a concert opener to energize crowds.

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