When the Shit Goes Down
Cypress Hill
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Livin on phat pockets on flat wit tha gat Rollin around nine deuce Cadillac Still got my homies to watch my back And they'll smoke ya ass if ya want to come chat That's why some pigs an tha kids come sweatin' they follow A hollow point shell's hard ta swallow Why wallow when ya come ta roll on I put tha clip an dust Bring ya ass on, kickin' dust on ya head as tha gatt busts My grip surrounded I'm about ta get rushed I brushed wit death How many shells stuffed in my closet??? When tha shit goes down ya better be ready (when tha shit goes down) When tha shit goes down ya better be ready (when tha shit goes down) When tha shit goes down ya better be ready (when tha shit goes down) When tha shit goes down ya better be ready (ya better be ready) I told tha boyz get tha sawed off glock and tha rest of tha gats As I strapped on tha bullet-proof vest BOOM I think I got one to tha chest Hot damn I didn't want to kill a man shit I still stand tall with tha hill clan ya'll better stand back Niggaz bout ta fall I'm comin' out blastin' like Yosemite Sam get tha cheese an tha bread for tha ham When tha shit goes down ya better be ready (when tha shit goes down) When tha shit goes down ya better be ready (when tha shit goes down) When tha shit goes down ya better be ready (when tha shit goes down) When tha shit goes down ya better be ready (ya better be ready)
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Written by: LARRY MUGGERUD, LAWRENCE EMMETT DICKENS, LOUIS M. FREEZE
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Creation"When the Shit Goes Down" is a song by American hip hop group Cypress Hill, released in 1993. It was recorded during the group’s “Black Sunday” album sessions.
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SuccessThe song enjoyed commercial success and became one of Cypress Hill's most popular hits, helping to catapult them to mainstream audiences.
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InfluencesThe song samples "Deep Gully" by Outlaw Blues Band, suggesting the influence of blues and other forms of music on the group's style.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics often deal with the theme of survival during difficult times. Its famous line "When the shit goes down, you better be ready" emphasizes the need to be prepared in the face of adversity.
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Pop Culture References"When the Shit Goes Down" is referenced in popular culture, including several movies and TV shows like "End of Watch" (2012) and "The Simpsons" episode titled "Homerpalooza".
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Group StyleThese lyrics reflect the raw, tough street life described in many of Cypress Hill's songs, establishing them as pioneers in the gangsta rap genre.
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RecognitionThe album “Black Sunday,” which included "When the Shit Goes Down," was certified triple Platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), exemplifying its cultural impact.
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Choice of LanguageDespite some profanity in the lyrics, the song was rarely censored on radio stations, showing radio's willingness to play provocative music given its cultural relevance.
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Live Performance"When the Shit Goes Down" is frequently included in the group's live performances and is a crowd favorite because of its catchy, sing-along chorus.
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Contributing ArtistsMembers B-Real, Sen Dog, and DJ Muggs are the main performers on this track. B-Real delivers the iconic verses, while Sen Dog provides supplemental vocals. DJ Muggs handled the production side.
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