No Rest For The Wicked
Cypress Hill Lyrics


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So many fools swingin' from my sack
Let's talk about the one who had my back!
Down in the west coast, so lemme kick it
To the motherfucker who calls himself "wicked"
No rest, no peace, no sleep
Doughboy rolling down the hill cause it's so steep
Jackson, lemme figure out the name
Jack cause you be stealing other niggas' game!
But I'm the wrong nigga you wanna fuck with
On my dick so hard, now ya wanna suck it!
Go on the head, gobble up the nuts
Get your lips ready & tear this motherfucker up!
Talk about Eazy, correct yourself
Cube, better step back & check yourself!

Hmmm let's talk about this
First solo album on the east coast dick
The east coast niggas all showed ya love
Especially the one known as King Sun
He tried to warn us niggas about 'cha
But nobody would listen
Even began dissin'
Two albums later, you callin' my crew
All because ya wannabe Cypress Cube (No way, motherfucker!)
Shoulda known you couldn't hang in the alley
Good boy went to school out in the valley
Fuck it, lemme make this understood
Speakin' on mama's little Boy N the Hood
No Vaseline
Just a rope and a chair and gasoline (burning your ass up!)
Lynch Mob is a friend of mine
But you talk about them niggas from behind
"You know what a chazzer is, O'Shea?
A motherfucking pig that don't fly straight"
Where ya gonna run to? Where ya gonna hide?
Tadow! Look at who's running outside!

Natural Born Bullshitta
Lemme hit ya with a dose of reality when I get wit' ya
Your homie came knockin', he had to chain my suit
You put a pipe on your cover, even though you don't smoke Buddha
Let me take you down under on a plane
Where everybody was going insane
Took a look at the Real one: afro gone
The next morning, you didn't have yours on
How many ways will you bite my shit?
Would ya wet me or start throwing up a set?
Caution, when you enter the zone
Never used to bang 'til you heard the microphone
I got Cube melting in a Tray
Pulling up his card and fucking up his "good day"
Unoriginal rap veteran
The nigga who say he don't steal from his friends




Don't trust that nigga named O'Shea
Fuck him, and send him on his way!

Overall Meaning

The song 'No Rest For The Wicked' by Cypress Hill is a diss track aimed at Ice Cube. The song speaks about how Cube changed after he made it big in the music industry, with him now being arrogant and starting to diss Cypress Hill. The lyrics are a direct attack on Cube, with the words portraying him as a thief who stole everything from others, including their rhymes, style, and beats. The lyricist is trying to show Cube that he can't mess with Cypress Hill as they are the wrong people to mess with. They assert this warning through the lyrics, which express they are ready for a fight.


The song's title, 'No Rest For The Wicked,' denotes the negative energy that surrounds them due to Cube's actions, and it's not letting them rest. The lyrics of the song are aggressive and straightforward with dissing words against Cube. It conveys their anger and frustration about the situation, and how they've been put on the spot, making a point to warn Cube to stay away from them. The track is powerful and intense, with the rapping given in a fast-paced manner, which adds to the overall vibe of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

So many fools swingin' from my sack
I have a lot of followers and admirers who constantly seek my attention and support.


Let's talk about the one who had my back!
I want to acknowledge and praise the person who has always supported and protected me.


Down in the west coast, so lemme kick it
I want to share my experiences and thoughts about the west coast so let me express myself.


To the motherfucker who calls himself 'wicked'
I want to address the individual who refers to themselves as 'wicked' in a confrontational manner.


No rest, no peace, no sleep
I'm constantly busy and have no time to rest or relax.


Doughboy rolling down the hill cause it's so steep
I'm facing many obstacles and challenges that seem insurmountable.


Jackson, lemme figure out the name
I need to remember the name of a person or place.


Jack cause you be stealing other niggas' game!
Your actions show that you're copying and stealing from others, which is not acceptable.


But I'm the wrong nigga you wanna fuck with
You don't want to mess with me because I won't tolerate any disrespect or mistreatment.


On my dick so hard, now ya wanna suck it!
You used to hate me but now you're trying to be my friend and gain my favor.


Go on the head, gobble up the nuts
You can try to gain my favor or approval all you want, but I won't be influenced so easily.


Get your lips ready & tear this motherfucker up!
You should be prepared to face the consequences of your actions and words.


Talk about Eazy, correct yourself
You need to be factual and accurate when talking about important figures in the industry.


Cube, better step back & check yourself!
You need to think twice and reconsider your position or actions before you face the consequences.


Hmmm let's talk about this
I want to discuss a topic or issue that's been on my mind.


First solo album on the east coast dick
You're bragging about your album release, but it's not as impressive as you think it is.


The east coast niggas all showed ya love
You received a lot of support and love from people on the east coast, but that doesn't make you invincible.


Especially the one known as King Sun
King Sun is a notable figure who was vocal about his doubts and criticism of you.


He tried to warn us niggas about 'cha
King Sun warned us about your questionable character and actions.


But nobody would listen, even began dissin'
People refused to believe King Sun's warnings and even started attacking him for it.


Two albums later, you callin' my crew
After a few albums, you suddenly decide to reach out to me and my group.


All because ya wannabe Cypress Cube
You're trying to mimic and copy our style and image, which is not original or respected.


Shoulda known you couldn't hang in the alley
You're not capable of handling rough or challenging situations.


Good boy went to school out in the valley
You grew up in a privileged and safe environment, which is reflected in your actions and behavior.


Fuck it, lemme make this understood
I'm done trying to be polite and civil, so I'm going to speak my mind and express myself clearly.


Speakin' on mama's little Boy N the Hood
You're trying to imitate the character and experiences of a famous movie character, which is disrespectful and unauthentic.


No Vaseline
I'm going to destroy you and expose your true nature and intentions.


Just a rope and a chair and gasoline (burning your ass up!)
I'm going to torture and humiliate you until you regret your actions and words.


Lynch Mob is a friend of mine
I have allies and supporters who are willing to help me confront and defeat you.


But you talk about them niggas from behind
You're trying to create divisions and conflicts between me and my allies by spreading rumors and lies.


"You know what a chazzer is, O'Shea?
I want to question and challenge your knowledge and intelligence.


A motherfucking pig that don't fly straight"
You're a deceitful and manipulative person who can't be trusted.


Where ya gonna run to? Where ya gonna hide?
You're going to face the consequences and punishments for your actions and words, and there's no escape.


Tadow! Look at who's running outside!
You're trying to flee or escape, but I've caught up with you and you're running for your life.


Natural Born Bullshitta
You're a liar and faker who can't be trusted.


Lemme hit ya with a dose of reality when I get wit' ya
I'm going to expose you and reveal the truth about your character and intentions when I confront you.


Your homie came knockin', he had to chain my suit
Your associate or friend tried to intimidate or challenge me but I wasn't afraid or intimidated.


You put a pipe on your cover, even though you don't smoke Buddha
You're pretending to be someone you're not and using fake props to seem cool or edgy.


Let me take you down under on a plane
I want to take you on a journey or experience that will shock or surprise you.


Where everybody was going insane
The situation or environment was crazy and unpredictable.


Took a look at the Real one: afro gone
I faced a real and unexpected change or challenge that made me lose my confidence or self-assurance.


The next morning, you didn't have yours on
You're pretending to be someone you're not and using fake props, which is foolish and embarrassing.


How many ways will you bite my shit?
You're copying and stealing from me in many ways and that's not acceptable or respectful.


Would ya wet me or start throwing up a set?
Are you going to attack or challenge me physically, or try to intimidate me with your group or gang?


Caution, when you enter the zone
Be aware and alert when you're in my territory or area of influence.


Never used to bang 'til you heard the microphone
You're pretending to be a tough or aggressive person only when you have an audience or people to impress.


I got Cube melting in a Tray
I'm exposing and humiliating Ice Cube and making him regret his actions and words.


Pulling up his card and fucking up his 'good day'
I'm revealing the truth about Ice Cube's character and mocking him for his arrogance and self-importance.


Unoriginal rap veteran
You're an experienced but uncreative and uninspired rapper.


The nigga who say he don't steal from his friends
You claim to be a loyal and honest person who doesn't betray or steal from your friends, but that's not true.


Don't trust that nigga named O'Shea
Ice Cube is not a trustworthy or reliable person and you should be cautious when dealing with him.


Fuck him, and send him on his way!
I'm done dealing with Ice Cube and want to distance myself from him and his negative influence.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Larry Muggerud, Louis M. Freeze

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