El Capitan

OPM

About El Capitan

"El Capitan" is the second single by American hip hop band OPM. The original version was featured on their debut studio album, Menace to Sobriety. It went on to chart at number 20 on the UK Singles Top 40. It was written about the band's favorite rum. The song was also remixed by Damien Mendis and Stuart Bradbury of SoulChild. It was re-recorded in 2012 for the Heaven Can Wait EP.


Year:
2000
4:17
94 
#1

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[Chorus: x2]
Ooh la la la la la la la 
Ooh la la la la la la la
Ooh la la la la la la la
El Capitan!

I've been rockin' since the 1900s
A microphone and two 1200's
So back in the day we use to f*ck with Alize
Now we kick it with the liquid from Kingston J.A.

In the morning you be crudo make you eat menudo
Pissin' out your culo got to act the foolo
I like it on ice with Coca~Cola
I sip it from L.A. to Capitola

Watch out for the rollas pull over to the shoulder
Shoulda started drinkin' when I was much older
Some like gin, some like tonic
I like the Captain with a half-ounce of chronic

[Chorus]

One night in the summer about two months back
I went out on the town without a plan of attack
Heineken, shots of 151
And a bottle of what we call El Capitan

What happened that night you can't quite recall
The fact is, boy, you can't remember it all
You woke up in the morning with a spinnin' head
And a teenage girl lyin' next to you in bed

You kicked her out and then you slammed the door
Trying to forget about the night before

A month goes by you can't remember the date
Girls at the door says "Boy I'm late!"
That's what you get for outplayin' the ho
And now you got a kid with a girl you don't know

And the first thing you thought when she dropped the bomb
Shouldn't have been fucking with El Capitan

[Chorus]

Now drop the chalupa pick up the mic
And let the party people know just what ya like
Well it comes from Puerto Rico
So you know that I be diggin' it

And if the bottle's empty then you know that I been swiggin' it
Hittin it now the Party' legit
Hynas getting lit shakin' tha booties and tits
We the OPM clique and that's how we roll
So get some education from the man shakin' low

Now Captain Morgan was a pirate dude
He used to jag motherfuckers and act real rude
As a real live person he wasn't much fun
But he sure made a good ass bottle of rum

[Chorus]

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OPM

OPM is a Southern California based ska punk band, based in Los Angeles. OPM has a distinctive sound, combining hip hop, rock music, and pop with laid-back reggae. more »

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Written by: JOHN CHARLES EDNEY, MATTHEW THOMAS MESCHERY

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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7 facts about this song

Band Formation
"El Capitan" is a song by the American reggae rock band 'OPM,' which is a blend of band's diverse Southern Californian influences of punk rock, hip hop, reggae and country.
Album Classification
The song belongs to the debut album of OPM called "Menace to Sobriety," which was released in the year 2000.
Chart Rankings
"El Capitan" enjoyed considerable success. It managed to peak at number 15 on the Billboard Alternative Songs Chart in the U.S.
Lyrics Composition
The song narrates a story about sailing around the world and contrasts the hustle and bustle of city life with the serenity and freedom associated with sailing.
Music Video
The music video for "El Capitan" is unique and quirky, with it depicting the band performing on a cruise ship and various adventures that unraveled during their journey.
Band Influences
The song represents the influences and styles of the OPM band. They’re famously known for mixing reggae with hip-hop and punk, creating a unique style that stands out.
International Recognition
The song was also recognized internationally. It reached number 20 on the UK Singles Chart, broadening OPM's fan base beyond the United States.

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