No Sleep till Brooklyn
Beastie Boys
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No sleep till, Brooklyn! Foot on the pedal Never ever false metal Engine running hotter than a boiling kettle My job ain't a job It's a damn good time City to city I'm running my rhymes. On location Touring around the nation Beastie Boys always on vacation Itchy trigger finger But a stable turntable I do what I do best Because I'm willing and able. Ain't no faking Your money I'm taking Going coast to coast to watch all the girlies shaking. While you're at the job working nine to five The Beastie Boys at the Garden Cold kickin' it live. No sleep till Another plane Another train Another bottle in the brain Another girl Another fight Another drive all night. Our manager's crazy He always smokes dust He's got his own room at the back of the bus. Tour around the world You rock around the clock Plane to hotel Girls on the jock. We're trashing hotels like it's going out of style Getting paid along the way 'Cause it's worth your while. Four on the floor Ad-Rock's out the door M.C.A.'s in the back because he's skeezin' with a whore. We got a safe in the trunk with money in a stack With dice in the front and Brooklyn's in the back. No sleep till No sleep till Brooklyn, no sleep till Brooklyn ! Ain't seen the light since we started this band M.C.A. get on the mike, my man! Born and bred Brooklyn The U.S.A. They call me Adam Yauch But I'm M.C.A. Like a lemon to a lime A lime to a lemon I sip the def ale with all the fly women. Got limos, arena, TV-shows Autograph pictures and classy hoes Step off Homes Get out of my way Taxing little girlies from here to L.A. Waking up Before I get to sleep 'Cause I'll be rockin' this party eight days a week! No sleep till No sleep till Brooklyn! No sleep till Brooklyn! No sleep till Brooklyn! No sleep till Brooklyn! No sleep till Brooklyn! No sleep till Brooklyn! No sleep till Brooklyn! No sleep till Brooklyn! No sleep till Brooklyn! No sleep till Brooklyn!
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Written by: Adam Keefe Horovitz, Rick Rubin, Michael Louis Diamond, Adam Nathaniel Yauch
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Song Information"No Sleep till Brooklyn" is a song by Beastie Boys from their debut studio album "Licensed to Ill" released in 1986.
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Genre ClassificationThe song is often classified under the genres of Hip hop and Rap Rock.
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Songwriting Credits"No Sleep till Brooklyn" was written by the band members Adam Yauch, Adam Horovitz, and Michael Diamond, in collaboration with the renowned producer Rick Rubin.
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Popular Culture ReferenceThe title "No Sleep till Brooklyn" is a play on the phrase "No Sleep 'til Hammersmith", which is an album by the English rock band Motörhead.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video for "No Sleep till Brooklyn" was directed by Ric Menello, who was known for co-writing and directing many of the Beastie Boys' early videos.
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Style and ThemeThe song combines elements of heavy metal and hip hop, showcasing Beastie Boys' unique ability to blend these two genres together.
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Song RecognitionIn 2008, "No Sleep till Brooklyn" was listed on VH1's list of the 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop, emphasizing the song's cultural influence and longevity.
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Album Success"Licensed to Ill", the album containing "No Sleep till Brooklyn", became the first hip-hop album to top the Billboard 200 chart, selling over 10 million copies.
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Guest ArtistThe guitar part on the track was played by Kerry King from the thrash metal band Slayer. His involvement added to the fusion of heavy metal and hip hop elements in the song.
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Live Performances"No Sleep till Brooklyn" was regularly featured in Beastie Boys' live shows, further confirming the song’s popularity and the band's appreciation for it.
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Song MeaningThe song captures the exhaustive touring life of a band, hinting at how the Beastie Boys struggled with constant touring and performances without often getting a chance to rest.
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