Insane in the Brain
Cypress Hill
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Who you tryin' ta mess with ese? Don't you know I'm loco? To da one on da flam Boy it's tough I just toss that ham in the fryin' pan Like spam It's done when I come in Slam Damn, I feel like the Son of Sam Don't make me wrek ya hectic Automatic got me goin' like Gen'ral Electric Damn The lights are blinking I'm thinking It's all over when I go out drinking Oh Makin' my mind slow, That's why I don't f*ck wit da big four-oh Bro I got ta' maintain 'Cause a nigga like me is goin' insane [Chorus: x4] Insane in the membrane Insane in the brain! Do my shit undercover Now it's time for for the blubber Blabber To watch dat belly get fatter Fat boy on a diet Don't try it I'll check your ass like a looter in a riot Much too fast like a sumo slammin' dat ass Leavin' your face in the grass You know I don't take a chulo Lightly Bitch just jealous 'cause he can't outwrite me So kick that style, wicked Wild Happy face nigga never seen me smile Whip dat mainframe I'll explain A nigga like me is goin' insane [Chorus: x4] Like Louie Armstrong Play the trumpet, I'll hit dat bong And break ya off somethin' soon I got ta get my props Cops Come and try ta' snatch my crops These pigs want to blow my house down Head underground To the next town They get mad when they come to raid my pad And I'm off in the night deuce Cad Yes I'm the pirate Pilot Of this ship if I get wit' the ultraviolet dream Hide from the red light beam Now do you believe in the unseen Look But don't make ya' eyes strain A nigga like me is goin' insane [Chorus: x4]
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Written by: Larry Muggerud, Louis M. Freeze, Senen Reyes
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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20 facts about this song
Release Date"Insane in the Brain" was released on June 6, 1993, as the lead single of the band's second studio album "Black Sunday"
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a big hit, reaching a peak position of 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and 27 on the UK Singles Chart. Interestingly, it became more popular in the UK than in Cypress Hill’s home country, the US.
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ClassificationAlthough often associated with the trend of '90's gangster rap,' the members of Cypress Hill have maintained that they are representatives of hip-hop music.
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Awards and Accolades"Insane in the Brain" was listed #34 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop.
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Multimedia PresenceThe song is internationally recognized and its influence extends to various multimedias. It has been used in films, such as Office Space (1999), The Hangover Part III (2013), and Horrible Bosses 2 (2014). The song is also used in different commercials and video games, including a commercial for Lynx/Axe body spray and video games like Saints Row: The Third and Mafia III.
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Production DetailsThe song was produced by group member DJ Muggs, who is known for his arresting beats and compositions.
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Sample UsedThe song uses a horse-like whistle sound, which is sampled from a 1980 Mel Blanc novelty record called "The Horse on the Merry-Go-Round."
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Lyrics"Insane in the Brain" is noted for its quirky lines like "like Louis Armstrong, play the trumpet I’ll hit dat bong." Despite its light-hearted lyrical moments, the song discusses serious issues like mental illness and alienation.
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RemixesThe song has been remixed by many artists over the years, including Aphrodite, Jason Nevins, and Horsepower Productions.
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Legacy"Insane in the Brain" is widely recognized as Cypress Hill's signature song and remains one of the most defining tracks of 1990s hip hop.
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Release Date"Insane in the Brain" by Cypress Hill was released on June 22, 1993.
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Album PlacementThe song features as track seven on the band's second studio album, "Black Sunday".
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Chart Success"Insane in the Brain" is Cypress Hill's highest-charting single in the U.S., peaking at number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Genre CrossoverThe song was popular not just in the hip hop category, but crossed over to mainstream pop - it reached number 1 on the US Dance Club Songs chart.
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Creative Process"Insane in the Brain" was created in the final stages of "Black Sunday's" production when DJ Muggs sampled a verse from another track and set it to a new beat.
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Unintended HitThe band didn't expect the song to become as big of a hit as it did. They thought it was too hardcore and crazy for mainstream radio.
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Music VideoThe highly illustrative music video for "Insane in the Brain" was inspired by the film Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, particularly the 1931 version starring Fredric March.
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Cultural RecognitionThe Library of Congress added it to their National Recording Registry, stating it has "cultural, historic, and aesthetic significance" in 2020.
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Usage in Media"Insane in the Brain" has been used in a variety of other media contexts. For example, it's been featured in films like Office Space and Pineapple Express, as well as in video games like Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
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LifespanMore than two decades after its release, "Insane in the Brain" is still frequently played, covered, and referenced, proving its lasting cultural impact.
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