How I Could Just Kill A Man - Cypress Hill

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"How I Could Just Kill a Man" is the debut single by hip hop group Cypress Hill from their eponymous debut album, Cypress Hill, and was their first major hit in 1991. It was released as a double A-side to "The Phuncky Feel One" and the music video featured cameos by A Tribe Called Quest's Q-Tip and Ice Cube, with whom the group would later feud. The song was also in the movie Juice (1992). It was re-released in 1999 with Spanish lyrics and a new video. It is featured as the first track on their greatest hits compilation Greatest Hits from the Bong. The song was also featured on the 2004 video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, appearing on the West Coast hip hop station Radio Los Santos. It was voted number 79 in About.com's Top 100 Rap Songs. Towards the end of the song (approximately the last 30 seconds) someone is heard saying, "All I wanted was a Pepsi". This quote is taken from the well-known Suicidal Tendencies song, "Institutionalized". In 2001, Cypress Hill included a sequel to the song on their album Stoned Raiders entitled "Here Is Something You Can't Understand", using the same chorus but with new verses from B-Real, Sen Dog and guest Kurupt. more »

Year: 2005 4:08 103 Views It's another one of them ol' funky Cypress Hill things You know what I'm sayin? And it goes like this Hey don't miss out on what you're passing You're missing the hoota of the funky Buddha Eluder or the fucked up styles to get wicked So come on as cypress starts to kick it 'Cause we're like the outlaw stridin' while suckers are hidin' Jump behind the bush when they see me driving By, hangin' out the window And my Magnum takin' out some puto's Acting kinda loco, I'm just another local Kid from from the street getting paid for my vocals Here is something you can't understand (How I could just kill a man) Here is something you can't understand (How I could just kill a man) Here is something you can't understand (How I could just kill a man) Here is something you can't understand (How I could just kill a man) Here is something you can't understand I'm ignoring all the dumb shit Yo, because nothin' is comin' from it I'm not gonna waste no time Fuckin' around my gat straight hummin' Hummin' comin' at cha And you know I had to gat ya Time for some action, just a fraction of friction I got the clearance to run the interference Into your satellite, shining a battle light Swing out the gat, and I know that will gat ya right Here's an example, just a little sample How I could just kill a man! One-time tried to come in my home Take my chrome, I said "Yo, it's on Take cover son, or you're ass-out How you like my chrome?", then I watched the rookie pass out Didn't have to blast out, but I did anyway Young punk had to pay So I just killed a man! Here is something you can't understand (How I could just kill a man) Here is something you can't understand (How I could just kill a man) Here is something you can't understand (How I could just kill a man) Here is something you can't understand (How I could just kill a man) It's gonna be a long time before I finish One of the many missions that I have to establish To light my spliff, ignite ya with insights And if you ain't down, bullshit! Say some punk try to get you for your auto Would you call the one-time, play the role model? No, I think you play like a thug Next hear the shot of a Magnum slug Hummin', comin' at cha Yeah ya know I'm gonna gat ya How do you know where I'm at when you haven't been where I've been Understand where I'm coming from When you're up on the hill, in your big home I'm out here, risking my dome Just for a bucket, or a fast ducat Just to stay alive, aiyyo I gotta say "f*ck it" Here is something you can't understand (How I could just kill a man) Here is something you can't understand (How I could just kill a man) Here is something you can't understand (How I could just kill a man) Here is something you can't understand (How I could just kill a man) Here is something you can't understand (All I wanted was a Pepsi)

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: Rudy Archuleta, Lowell Fulsom, Lamont Holbdy, Hugh Mc Cracken, Larry E Muggerud, Rod Navarro, Morris J Taft

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Genre Classification "How I Could Just Kill Man" by Cypress Hill is a hip-hop song. It's a fusion of rap and Latino influences, which makes it a standout in the genre.

Debut Album The song is from Cypress Hill's self-titled debut studio album. The album was released in August 1991 by Ruffhouse Records and Columbia Records.

Members of the Group Cypress Hill is an American hip-hop group composed of B Real, DJ Muggs, Sen Dog, and Eric Bobo (who joined later). They are known for their innovative style, which blends elements of rap, rock, and Latin music.

Song Inspiration The song's title, "How I Could Just Kill a Man," is partially inspired by a line from the 1989 Spike Lee film "Do the Right Thing," where a character says, "I could kill someone today."

Song Theme The lyrics and the video for the song discuss the hardships and realities of living in crime-ridden neighborhoods or ghettos, a common aspect of the lives of the group members growing up.

First Single "How I Could Just Kill a Man" was the debut single of Cypress Hill, effectively putting them on the map in the world of hip-hop and propelling them towards stardom.

Charts Performance This song peaked at number 77 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Despite not reaching the top of the charts, it's still considered a classic and important song in the history of hip-hop.

Cover Versions The song has been covered by several artists, most notably by Rage Against the Machine on their 2000 album, "Renegades."

Music Video The music video for "How I Could Just Kill a Man" was directed by Ice Cube and features cameo appearances from other members of the West Coast hip-hop scene, including Ice T and Flavor Flav.

Influence on Music This song, like many others from Cypress Hill, is known for its dark, menacing beat, which became a signature of the group's sound and inspired many hip-hop artists to come.

Usage in Media "How I Could Just Kill a Man" has been used in numerous films and video games, including the popular Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, where it features on the fictional radio station Radio Los Santos.

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