Insane in the Brain
Factory 81 Lyrics
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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
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 fuck 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]
The first two lines of the song, "Who you tryin' ta mess with ese? Don't you know I'm loco?" sets the tone for the rest of the song - one of aggression and violence. The lyrics are about a person who is feeling insane and out of control, threatening anyone who tries to mess with them. The lines "I just toss that ham in the fryin' pan, like spam. It's done when I come in Slam" may be interpreted as an expression of confidence in one's ability to effortlessly assert dominance over his enemies. By likening his foes to a piece of meat and himself to a chef who cooks the meat in a pan, the persona in the song portrays himself as someone to be feared and respected.
The second verse shows a more contemplative side of the persona in the song. He talks about "makin' [his] mind slow" and how he avoids "the big four-oh" (presumably referring to reaching the age of forty) in order to maintain his sanity. This suggests that the persona is aware of his own mental instability and is trying to keep it in check. The chorus "Insane in the membrane, Insane in the brain!" is repeated four times, emphasizing the persona's mental state.
Line by Line Meaning
Who you tryin' ta mess with ese?
Who do you think you're messing with, my friend?
Don't you know I'm loco?
Don't you know I'm crazy?
To da one on da flam
To the one who's got the rhythm
Boy it's tough
It's not easy, my friend
I just toss that ham in the fryin' pan
I just cook that meat in the pan
Like spam
Just like processed meat
It's done when I come in
It's ready when I arrive
Slam
Hit it hard
Damn, I feel like the Son of Sam
Damn, I feel crazy like a notorious murderer
Don't make me wrek ya hectic
Don't make me cause chaos for you
Automatic got me goin' like Gen'ral Electric
My movements are automatic, like a machine from General Electric
Damn
Wow
The lights are blinking I'm thinking
The lights are flashing and I'm reflecting
It's all over when I go out drinking
It's always crazy when I go out drinking
Oh
Wow
Makin' my mind slow,
Causing my mind to slow down
That's why I don't fuck wit da big four-oh
That's why I don't get involved with getting older
Bro
My friend
I got ta' maintain
I have to keep it together
'Cause a nigga like me is goin' insane
Because someone like me is going crazy
[Chorus: x4]
Repeated chorus
Do my shit undercover
I do my work secretly
Now it's time for for the blubber
Now it's time for the fat to start accumulating
Blabber
Chattering nonsense
To watch dat belly get fatter
To see that belly grow bigger
Fat boy on a diet
A heavyset person trying to lose weight
Don't try it
Don't even attempt it
I'll check your ass like a looter in a riot
I'll confront you like a thief during a riot
Much too fast like a sumo slammin' dat ass
Too quick, like a sumo wrestler slamming their opponent
Leavin' your face in the grass
Leaving you on the ground
You know
You understand
I don't take a chulo
I don't take an insult lightly
Lightly
Easily or nonchalantly
Bitch just jealous 'cause he can't outwrite me
The person is jealous because they can't write better than me
So kick that style, wicked
So use that style, and make it amazing
Wild
Crazy
Happy face nigga never seen me smile
A person with a smiling face has never seen me smile
Whip dat mainframe
Control that computer system
I'll explain
I will clarify everything
A nigga like me is goin' insane
Someone like me is going crazy
[Chorus: x4]
Repeated chorus
Like Louie Armstrong
Like the famous musician Louis Armstrong
Play the trumpet, I'll hit dat bong
If you play the trumpet, I'll smoke a bong
And break ya off somethin' soon
And give you something soon
I got ta get my props
I need to get my due credit
Cops
Police officers
Come and try ta' snatch my crops
Come and try to take away what I own
These pigs want to blow my house down
These officers want to raid my house
Head underground
Hide underground
To the next town
To the next city
They get mad when they come to raid my pad
They get angry when coming to raid my home
And I'm off in the night deuce Cad
And I leave in my Cadillac at night
Yes I'm the pirate
Yes, I'm the outlaw
Pilot
Driver or captain
Of this ship if I get wit' the ultraviolet dream
If I can connect with the ultraviolet dream, I'll be in control
Hide from the red light beam
Escape from the police lights
Now do you believe in the unseen
Do you now believe in things that are not visible?
Look
Listen
But don't make ya' eyes strain
But don't overexert your eyes
A nigga like me is goin' insane
Someone like me is going crazy
[Chorus: x4]
Repeated chorus
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LARRY MUGGERUD, LOUIS M. FREEZE, SENEN REYES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@GrihmWheel
I fucking miss these guys. Short lived but epic.
@anylife_photography
Need this so badly on spotify
@Sacrificallamb
Same ðŸ˜
@gone.109
2022 and still head banging!
@redjanasco7275
Sounds like Deftones ft. Korn Wicked. 😄🤘🤘🤘
@zbatchDOC
My guy: it’s Korn ft. Chino and the song wicked is an ice cube cover.
@timzantingh1166
Takes me back decades… I had some Kewl mix cd with this cover on it
@SHOBBYVILLIAN
the best COVER I've ever seen in my life! Â \m/ \m/
@ronniesykes7812
you mean "heard"
but its ok
@GregKhar-NU-Metalhead2000
Left guy is Wes Borland u fool!