Can't Get the Best of Me

Cypress Hill

About Can't Get the Best of Me

"Can't Get the Best of Me" is a song by American hip hop group Cypress Hill. The song was released as a single from the group's fifth studio album, Skull & Bones.


Year:
2000
4:14
135 
#2

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Hell nah
You can't handle a man of my superior strength 
I've been rockin' for years, now it's time to go to length 
Bitin' emcees in their tracks I stop 'em
My rhyme style makin' turn dropper?
My concepts come sick like Dennis Hopper
I jack fools up and stick em like dirty coppers
Like I said before I'm takin' you lame whores
Down to the phone, knock his ass on your good balls
Only one way to deal with these softies
Take they ass out like heroes and they flossin'
And when you tell me you better bring styles 
'Cause mine can go on and on and on for miles

[Chorus: x3]
You can't get the best of me 
Can't get the best of me  
You can't get the best of me [Repeats]
(Can't hold me down)
Can't get the best of me 
(Can't hold me down)

Five roll with the weakest
What you need is ? the chrome plated heater
So you can peep this 
Tragedy had to be in your mind soakin' in 
Sad to see you broken down
Not at least broken in 
Can't stop some hill shit
From comin' though
The reality is out with the old 
And with the new
Ways and things change
With strange haids of braids shade?
Switch place life and life plays with thumb pain?
Does and untrues, the mobb leaves no clues
In the dark confused, we choose to eat you
Out the whole stroke away so I can listen-a
We don't stop if you can't f*ck commissioner 

[Chorus: Repeats]

Nigga get up on a rhymin' ?
Takin' out crews who think they are baddest
Mad dog Sen for real is the maddest 
F*ck you punk and you're A&R status
I stand in a zone though I'm never alone be
Real got my back checkin' at your dome 
So when it comes down to who's (Spanish)
I'm down for the pound and slangin' the (Spanish)
(Whole line in Spanish)
Gonna make a move and smoke your fuckin' hot-show 
Remove that sucker and the wack-ass shit
'Cause every time I see he's actin' like a bitch
So let's get it straight I smoke the competition 
Breakin' down fools in my muthafuckin' mission 
One by one they'll all come out missin'
You can't f*ck with this here kid I ain't bitchin'

[Chorus: x12]   
(Can't hold me down)
You can't get the best of me
(Can't hold me down)
Can't get the best of me
(Can't hold me down)

You can't get the best of me
You can't get the best of me

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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: BRADLEY J. WILK, ERIC LANCE CORREA, LARRY MUGGERUD, LOUIS M. FREEZE, SENEN REYES

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Song Composers
"Can't Get the Best of Me" is a song by American hip hop group Cypress Hill. The composition is primarily credited to B-Real and DJ Muggs, who are the key members of the band.
Album Information
The song is part of their fifth studio album "Skull & Bones," which was first released in the year 2000.
Genre
The album merges the styles of both rap and rock, which was a unique concept at the time of its release, showing the versatility and style variation of Cypress Hill.
Song Performance
"Can't Get the Best of Me" was one of the standout tracks from the album. While not released as a single, it still earned popularity among fans and critics alike.
Music Video Appearance
The song is included in the music video game 'Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock,' expanding its reach to a wider audience.
Lyrical Theme
The lyrics talk about perseverance, with the lines emphasizing resisting defeat and refusal to let setbacks get the best of them.
Metallica Influence
The guitar riff in "Can't Get the Best of Me" sounds remarkably similar to the riff in "Harvester Of Sorrow" by Metallica, showing the influence of other genres on the band.
Collaboration
"Can't Get the Best of Me" is one song where Cypress Hill featured a collaboration with Everlast, further enriching its sound.
Critical Response
The song, along with the rest of the album, received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised the band's departure from their previous sound, others felt the change was not entirely successful.
Live Performances
Despite mixed reviews, "Can't Get the Best of Me" has remained a popular choice during Cypress Hill's live performances. It showcases the band's energy and their ability to engage with their fans.

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