Insane in the Brain
Cherry Stone raised their heads in 96 under the name Kevlar HC. From KHC, a… Read Full Bio ↴Cherry Stone raised their heads in 96 under the name Kevlar HC. From KHC, a crew joining hardcore bands, writers, rappers, etc. for the time being, a new project comes into life, based on the new streams in the street world. The hip hop rhythmics and metrics merged with the new sound, the rap bases and samples are mingled with the hardcore attitude and character. What comes out of it is unprecedented. Strong in the two vocals able to range from rap to crossover with electronical inserts that make this brand new project completely unique. Their songs get their inspiration from the different reference styles, managing to please not only those who love such bands as Limpbizkit, Biohazard and Linkin Park but also who grew up listening to Cypress Hill and House Of Pain. In 99 Enduring Scar was released. The album left its mark right away, even in the USA, where the most important labels in the field took an interest in the peculiar musical mood of the band that was contacted by Etnies and Mecca, shoes and wear brand leaders in the skatebord and hip hop world. In 2000 the band was the first and unique Italian entity to be sponsorized by these two well-known USA brands. Very soon the Kevlar HC shows are countless. Lives are reviewed as a high concentration of rage and adrenalin, a concentration that never fails to involve the audience, body and soul. The band supports historical crews from Europe and from the United States, as Madball and makes its first appearance on Swiss and Spanish stages. In 2001, the release of the second album, Building new Pillars, produced by Rude Records, and soon afterwards of the first videoclip, Our Fire. The live shows go on. The band takes part in the big Etnies events, dedicated to street, skateboard and bmx. It is sent to Spain to participate to the Eastpak Festival 2002, where it is acknowledged as the Best sound of the fest, and to New York, on the occasion of the last Madball show before their dissolution, where good friends bind all the band members to many representatives of the underground scene most famous in the world. Since 2003 the band takes the name Cherry Stone and is getting ready to release its latest project, a concentration of metal and hip hop, of a quality that other products in this field can hardly match. The album, self titled, is promoted from Spin-go!, the best independent promotion agency in Italy, and Virus Concerti, maybe the only one liveshows agency from Italy able to make the band known even abroad, bands like Linea 77. The first videoclip, Clone (cd track number 4) is for the Italian TV. Its directed from Riccardo struchil, one of the best independent Italian directors. The video is so good that even the videoclip for the rest of the world, Insane in the Brain (the most popular Cypress Hill cover), is directed from Riccardo Struchil. Clone Videoclip, a live where the band plays into an hurricane of white, red and black colors has been on heavy rotation on MTV brand new Italy, All Music, Rock tv and all the Italian channels about music. The song its been even the number 3 into the Italian rock parade on Rock FM radio. Even the press worked hard on the Cherry Stone project. All the Italian papers about music had promo cd attouched, interwious, and photos. Most important the specials on Rolling Stone (written from the artistdirector of MTV Italy) and on Rock sound, the most important paper in Italy about rock, here the band present every moth with some new stuff. During the same months, even if the videoclip of the track Insane in the brain was not yet in TV rotation with the new videoclip, the truck of Insane in the brain was chosen to be the music of the USA Wrestling show on the Italian TV, the Smack Down Show. Now the video of the new single "Insane in the brain" is ready and the album is out also in Japan. The rest of the world is going to be added really soon...

Insane in the Brain
Cherry Stone Lyrics


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To da one on da flamboyant tip
I'll just toss that ham in the fryin' pan
Like spam, get down when I come and slam
Damn, I feel like the Son of Sam
Don't make me wreck shit, hectic
Next get the chair got me goin like General Electric
And the lights are blinkin' I'm thinkin'
It's all over when I go out drinkin'
Ohh, makin' my mind slow
That's why I don't fuck with the big four-oh
Bro, I gotta maintain
Cause a nigga like me is goin insane

Insane in da membrane.. insane in da brain!
Insane in da membrane.. insane in da brain!
Insane in da membrane.. crazy insane, got no brain!
Insane in da membrane.. insane in da brain!

Do my shit undercover now it's time for the blubba
Blabber, to watch that belly get fatter
Fat boy on a diet, don't try it
I'll jack yo' ass like a looter in a riot
My shit's fat, like a sumo, slammin' dat ass
Leavin yo' face in the grass
(Cause) you know, I don't take a duro, lightly
Punks just jealous cause they can't outwrite me
Or kick that style, wicked, wild
Happy face nigga never seen me smile
Rip dat main-frame, I'll explain
A nigga like me is goin insane

Insane in da membrane.. insane in da brain!
Insane in da membrane.. insane in da brain!
Insane in da membrane.. crazy insane, got no brain!
Insane in da membrane.. insane in da brain!

Like Louie Armstrong, played the trumpet
I'll hit that bong and break ya somethin' soon
I gotta get my props
Cops, come and try to snatch my crops
These pigs wanna blow my house down
Head underground, to the next town
They get mad when they come to raid my pad
And I'm out in the nine-deuce Cad
Yes I'm the pirate, pilot
Of this ship if I get with the ultraviolet dream
Hide from the red light beam
Now do you believe in the unseen?
Look, but don't make your eyes strain
A nigga like me is goin insane

Insane in da membrane.. insane in da brain!
Insane in da membrane.. insane in da brain!




Insane in da membrane.. crazy insane, got no brain!
Insane in da membrane.. insane in da brain!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cherry Stone's song Insane in the Brain talk about the rapper's mindset and how he perceives the world around him. The opening lines of the song seem to be directed towards someone who might be showing off or being flamboyant, with Cherry Stone saying that he'll just do his own thing and not care about others. He then talks about getting aggressive and wanting to wreck things, and feeling like the notorious Son of Sam. He also mentions that he feels slow and unable to keep up with the big four-oh, indicating that he might be getting older and feeling the effects of age.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Insane in da membrane" over and over again, suggesting that the singer feels like he's going crazy and losing his mind. He then talks about doing things on the DL and trying not to draw attention to himself, referencing his desire to keep his activities hidden and avoid getting caught. He talks about being a fat boy on a diet and his propensity for violence, and he mentions that he's got the skills to write a great rap and that his style is enviable.


In the second half of the song, Cherry Stone mentions smoking marijuana and feeling like a pirate as he evades the law. He talks about the cops wanting to take his drugs and how he has to continually stay one step ahead of them. The song seems to express a sense of frustration and overwhelmment, with the singer feeling like he's losing control of himself and his surroundings.


Line by Line Meaning

To da one on da flamboyant tip
Addressing someone who is showing off


I'll just toss that ham in the fryin' pan
I'll handle this situation quickly and with ease


Like spam, get down when I come and slam
When I bring the energy, you better be ready to dance


Damn, I feel like the Son of Sam
Feeling out of control and violent


Don't make me wreck shit, hectic
Don't push me to cause chaos and destruction


Next get the chair got me goin like General Electric
Feeling pumped up and ready to go


And the lights are blinkin' I'm thinkin'
The chaos around me is making it hard to focus


It's all over when I go out drinkin'
I lose control when I drink


Ohh, makin' my mind slow
Feeling sluggish and cognitively impaired


That's why I don't fuck with the big four-oh
I'm avoiding getting older and slowing down


Bro, I gotta maintain
I have to keep it together and stay in control


Cause a nigga like me is goin insane
I'm feeling crazy and out of control


Do my shit undercover now it's time for the blubba
Trying to keep a low profile until it's time to shine


Blabber, to watch that belly get fatter
Chatter to distract from the real issue of gaining weight


Fat boy on a diet, don't try it
I may be losing weight, but I'm still a tough guy


I'll jack yo' ass like a looter in a riot
I'll attack and steal from you like a criminal


My shit's fat, like a sumo, slammin' dat ass
My style is heavy and impactful


Leavin yo' face in the grass
Knocking you down and subduing you


Punks just jealous cause they can't outwrite me
People are envious of my skills and creativity


Or kick that style, wicked, wild
Nobody can match my unique and exciting sound


Happy face nigga never seen me smile
Despite my name, I'm not actually happy or carefree


Rip dat main-frame, I'll explain
Causing chaos and destruction is my way of explaining my frustration


Like Louie Armstrong, played the trumpet
Drawing a comparison between myself and a legendary musician


I'll hit that bong and break ya somethin' soon
Smoking weed helps me forget my problems and feel invincible


I gotta get my props
I need to earn respect and recognition


Cops, come and try to snatch my crops
The police are harassing me and trying to take my drugs


These pigs wanna blow my house down
The police are trying to destroy my life and career


Head underground, to the next town
Fleeing from the law and trying to start fresh elsewhere


They get mad when they come to raid my pad
The police are angry when they can't catch me in the act


And I'm out in the nine-deuce Cad
I'm still living a flashy lifestyle despite the danger


Yes I'm the pirate, pilot
I'm a metaphorical pirate who is in control


Of this ship if I get with the ultraviolet dream
If I can make my vision a reality, I'll be in charge


Hide from the red light beam
Avoiding detection and staying one step ahead of the law


Now do you believe in the unseen?
I'm asking if people believe in my vision and my ability to escape the law


Look, but don't make your eyes strain
I'm warning people not to get too caught up in what I'm doing


A nigga like me is goin insane
I'm still feeling crazy and out of control




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Misael Droguett Gómez

Great Cover 👍😊 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Rawk4Life

Look for Factory 81's cover of this song if you want to hear someone screaming the chorus. It's brutal!

blacklotus808

The question is does it make it in to my music selection ???

Misael Droguett Gómez

i like the Nu Metal 🤘🎤🇮🇹🎸🤘

gone.

If you like this, definitely check out factory 81s cover on insane in the brain

kevin bertrand

trop bien !!so cool ! cypres hill is better but that song is so good guyz !!

blacklotus808

Weird i think i like it, the original is always the best but im not saying anything new there.

kingcypress

I WAS BOBING MY HEAD ....THINK I WENT INSANE??

Paul Boyer

Dude, I love hard rock and rap when mixed too, but this is fucking awful. If you like the original Insane in the Bran and you wan't a good cover, just look up the band Factory 81's cover of it. It's fucking AMAZING.

Tengu Beater

factory 81 - insane in the brain 

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