Breaker 1/9

Common

About Breaker 1/9

"Breaker 1/9" is a song by Common, released in 1993 as the second single from his debut album Can I Borrow a Dollar?. Produced by Immenslope, it samples both "Between the Sheets" by The Isley Brothers. Its beat also contains "booming" drums sampled from "Get Out of My Life, Woman" by Lee Dorsey and made for the "jeep beat collective." Its lyrics recount romantic adventures humorously. It holds the worst chart position of any single from that album, yet still reached #10 on the Hot Rap Singles chart. "Breaker 1/9" is originally a Citizens' Band radio slang term telling other CB users that you'd like to start a transmission on channel 19, and is the phrase that starts C. W. McCall's 1975 novelty hit "Convoy". 


Year:
2007
4:03
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A weeby weeby wobble gobble gobble do the turkey 
Lord have mercy, mercy mercy me 
You see I'm trying to get the punani 
But you just want to rock me ah eh eh ah eh eh 
You see I'm trying to get the punani 
But you just want to rock me ooh check it 

So get your ride on ride the thundercloud and broom broom broom 
Because I gotta gotta get some el bow room 
So I can Bangkok better yet knock Italy 
But raindrops keep falling on my couch, try to sit with me 
Tampering up my program, so I play another slow jam 
It's not an ancient Chinese secret, you should know man 

But you insist on stay and playing Genesis 
I gotta put an end to this, baldergash, haul ass 
And don't come knocking my door, with the cockle-doodle-doo 
I'm talking the his and his and hers, Three's Company too 
So step to the step to the rear 
And don't come back now, hear? 

Ah to the break y'all (break y'all, yeah) 
Ah to the break y'all (break y'all, made it!) 
To the break y'all (break y'all, nah!) 
To the break y'all (break y'all break, break!) 

The CB's, the CB's, they're here! 
I'm checking my mirror from the rear,
Locks are closer, than they appear 
The time is near for you to drop your beer and get your nuts again 
But ain't no haps your dick isn't there 

You're thinking that, "Oops, I made a mistake" 
You say, "F*ck Nell Carter, come on Jimmy, give me a break" 
You made a mistake on the first take 
Trying to break a leg for take two 
You should of ate your Wheaties 
and Petey might of made a breakthrough 

You say to hope that things might bloom, so you assume position 
Wishing he would listen, so you start to kissing 
It's alive, and up goes, and up goes you're adrenaline 
You aimed, you fired, there you go, limp figures 
So you take and then play the role of friend and talk 
Try to tell her it's her fault, when Jack your Been wouldn't Stalk 
Baby Bubba youse a goner, ahh, you'se a goner 

It's fucker up, when your dick is playing tricks on you 
So you pop fizz, what a relief, beef stroke it up 
My man, got your thing, in your hand, say, "I, I think I can!" 
Damn this never happened before, yeah sure that's what they all say 
Uh-oh you better get Maaco kid, cause old girl is saucy 

What was sweet to eat, has now dried up and rotted 
It's a pile of pew, pick up your glove and say, "Yo I got it!" 
Hoping you won't drop you thought you had it made like Kay
What more could go wrong, you got the right one baby! 
Uh-huh, let you tell it, everybody and their momma knows 
that you came quick, quicker than a pizza, from Domino's 

To the break y'all (break y'all, yeah) 
To the break y'all (break y'all, maybe) 
To the break y'all (break y'all, nah) 
To the break y'all (break y'all, check it out) 

The 1/9, the 1/9, the CB's, the break 
The 1/9, the 1/9, the CB's, the break! 
The 1/9, the 1/9, the CB's, the break!! 
Break it up, break it up, break it up, break down! 

Walking up and then down the strip 
Looking for some hip so I can skip 
I spotted this honey dip, and her friend tried to sell me a script 
That they were in a rush to catch the bus, but that was the old Gus 
So I'm getting a bus, as I thrill at the disgust 

Since old girl was with this, I told her friend to kiss this 
And listen physical fitness use your brain and mind your business 
Dipping from a distance, in an instance I got the digits 
and blew a kiss to her 
That old stank hoe, was mad I didn't speak to her 

I hooked up with the one that looked nice 
Took her mind, like an ice!
'Til her friends gave her advice to think, twice 
Before with me she slept, my rep was kinda ill 
They told her to keep that booty still 
I been through more hoes than the pill 

Still I overcame cause I got game like a athlete  
In less than a half week, she was with it to do the nasty (break) 
The drawers dropped, the top off, and the boots was getting knocked 
I heard the door unlock, it was her pop he was a cop 
So I stopped dropped and rolled, so I wouldn't inhale a shell 

Broke like a fingernail, on my trail was the smell of tail 
Bailed back around the flat, to wash off the smell of cat 
Like a belt, everything was strapped 
'Til my homey asked, "What's up with that?" 
The that was like dis G, I told him I got busy 
This was the spy who dissed me cause he told it like a sissy 

That was foul, I went to him lost in the mind now it's a dead end 
The little wreck on that they locked the door and I can't get in 
No more no more no more and now I know and now I know 
Don't mess around with CB's, good buddy, ten-four

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Common

Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. (born March 13, 1972), better known by his stage name Common (formerly Common Sense), is an American rapper and actor. more »

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Written by: ERNIE ISLEY, MARVIN ISLEY, O'KELLY ISLEY, RONALD ISLEY, RUDOLPH ISLEY, CHRISTOPHER JASPER, CHRISTOPHER H JASPER

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Breaker 1/9" is categorized as hip hop music, a genre identified by rhythmic beats and spoken word.
Album Appearance
The song is from Common's debut album, titled "Can I Borrow a Dollar?" which was released in 1992.
Hit Track
"Breaker 1/9" was one of the album's most popular songs and helped establish Common's presence in the music industry.
Music Video
The music video for "Breaker 1/9" was directed by Hype Williams, a renowned music video and film director.
Song Producer
The song was produced by No I.D. and The Twilite Tone, who are both frequent collaborators with Common.
Sampling Technique
The track is notable for its extensive use of samples from music by other artists, including tracks from Curtis Mayfield and The Beastie Boys, demonstrating Common's early exploration of his signature sound.
Chart Performance
Although not a chart topper, "Breaker 1/9" did peak at number 10 on the US Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart.
Unique Style
Common's style in "Breaker 1/9" is marked by his clever wordplay and storytelling ability, which have since become hallmarks of his music.
Critical Acclaim
"Breaker 1/9" received positive reviews from music critics, who praised Common's lyrics and innovative production.
Influential Legacy
The song is considered a classic in the hip hop genre, and its influence can be seen in the work of many rappers who came after Common.

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