Hand on the Pump
Cypress Hill
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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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Written by: BERNICE WILLIAMS, BRETT ANTHONY BOULDIN, EARL G. SR. EDWARDS, EUGENE DRAKE DIXON, LARRY MUGGERUD, LOUIS M. FREEZE
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11 facts about this song
Release DateThis song "Hand on the Pump" by Cypress Hill was released on August 13, 1991.
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Album InclusionThis song is included on their eponymous debut studio album, "Cypress Hill."
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GenreThe song is characterized by its rap genre, incorporating hardcore hip hop elements.
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SamplesThe song contains elements and samples from other songs, including "Duke of Earl" by Gene Chandler and "The Phuncky Feel One" by Cypress Hill.
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VideoThe music video of the song showcases the group's strong views on gun control and self-defense with its visually striking imagery.
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LanguageThough Cypress Hill is known for incorporating Spanish into their music, "Hand on the Pump" is primarily in English.
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Group MembersThe members of the group when this track was recorded were B-Real, DJ Muggs, and Sen Dog.
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Chart PerformanceWhile 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.
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InfluenceThis song influenced many hip-hop artists, particularly in the West Coast rap scene, with its unique sound and bold lyrical content.
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LegacyAlthough 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.
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Live PerformancesCypress Hill regularly performs "Hand on the Pump" during live shows, often using it as a concert opener to energize crowds.
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