The band's history starts with a failed short solo career, Everlast teamed up with DJ Lethal and high school friend Danny Boy to form House of Pain. The group was signed to Tommy Boy Records, and their self-titled debut album (1992) went multi-platinum, spawning the successful DJ Muggs produced single Jump Around.
Fashioning themselves as rowdy Irish-American hooligans (Lethal is actually of Latvian heritage), they toured with various rap and alternative-rock bands after their breakthrough. They participated together with Helmet, along with several other rap acts, on the influential 1993 rock-rap collaborative Judgement Night movie soundtrack.
Sophomore album and decline in popularity
Their follow-up effort, 1994's Same As It Ever Was, went gold despite minimal airplay and no major hits. The first single, "On Point," is noted for taking a swipe at another American rapper with a strong Irish heritage, Mark Wahlberg ("Calvin Klein's no friend of mine/So I don't like Marky"). Like Cypress Hill, who, with House of Pain, were a part of the loosely-affiliated Soul Assassins posse, they found urban radio airplay an increasingly closed path, which affected album sales.
Third album
House of Pain abruptly broke up in 1996 after the release of their third album, Truth Crushed To Earth Shall Rise Again, which featured guest appearances by rappers Sadat X of Brand Nubian, Guru of Gang Starr, producer/rapper Divine Styler and reggae singjay Cockni O'Dire (credited as the Scheme Team). On the release date of the album, Everlast announced his departure from the group.
Split, solo and current affairs
From this point on, the status of the group would seem to be in the past tense, though the members would continue their careers separately. Danny Boy would found an art company, DJ Lethal became a member of nu metal band Limp Bizkit, and Everlast would finally get multi-platinum solo fame in 1998. In that year his acoustic rock/blues-inflected Whitey Ford Sings the Blues album hit the charts, together with the single "What It's Like". In 2000, a feud between Everlast and rapper Eminem coincided with the gold-selling Eat at Whitey's, which had minor hits like "Black Jesus" and "Black Coffee", and featured a collaboration with Carlos Santana. After the sale of the Tommy Boy Records catalogue of master tapes to Warner Bros. Music, Everlast signed with Island/Def Jam, and released the solo LP White Trash Beautiful in 2004.
Later the same year Rhino Records, a subdivision of Warner Music, has released a hit collection, Shamrocks & Shenanigans, with singles from Everlast's early solo days, the House of Pain and his post-group solo efforts. Prior to the release, Everlast announced on his official message board that he was not endorsing the compilation album.
Founded by Danny Boy in early 2006, La Coka Nostra is a new project that has reunited him, Everlast and DJ Lethal for the first time since House of Pain's split. Other group members include Ill Bill of Non Phixion, and newcomers Slaine and Big Left.
Members
* Everlast
* Danny Boy
* DJ Lethal
Albums
House of Pain (Fine Malt Lyrics)
* Released: July 21, 1992
* Billboard 200 chart position: #14
* R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #16
* Singles: "Jump Around" & "Shamrocks and Shenanigans"
Same As It Ever Was
* Released: June 28, 1994
* Billboard 200 chart position: #12
* R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #12
* Singles: "On Point", "Who's The Man?" & "Word Is Bond"
Truth Crushed To Earth Shall Rise Again
* Released: October 10, 1996
* Billboard 200 chart position: #47
* R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #31
* Singles: "Pass The Jinn" & "Fed Up"
Shamrocks & Shenanigans
* Released: February 10, 2004
* Billboard 200 chart position: #
* R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #
* Singles: -
Singles
* Jump Around / HOP Anthem (1992)
* Shamrocks & Shenanigans (US) (1992)
* Shamrocks & Shenanigans / Who's The Man (UK) (1992)
* Top O' The Morning To Ya (Remix) (1992)
* Who's The Man? (1993)
* Legend EP (US) (1994)
* On Point (1994)
* Over There (I Don't Care) (1994)
* It Ain't Crime / Word Is Bond (UK, CD 1/2) (1994)
* Legend / It Ain't A Crime (UK, CD 2/2) (1994)
* Word Is Bond / Legend 12" (1995)
* Pass The Jinn (1996)
* Fed Up / Heart Full Of Sorrow feat. Sadat X (1996)
* Fed Up (Remix feat. Guru) (1996)
Exclusive Soundtrack Contributions
* Judgment Night (1993) -- song with Helmet "Just Another Victim"
* Who's the Man (1993) -- song "Who's the Man"
* Eddie (1996) -- song "Punch Drunk"
* Jerky Boys (1996) -- song "Beef Jerky"
Back From the Dead
House of Pain Lyrics
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Open up your eyes, can't you see me?
What the fuck is this? Madness, pick up my bones
Erase my name from off the tombstones
Alive and kickin', breathing the air
Call out my name, punk, and I'll be there
No question, my suggestions of the action
Caught smack dab in the middle of the blastin'
Blaow, you're takin' two shots to your chest
'Cause I'm back from the dead.
Everlast comin' back from the dead (back from the dead)
You know I'm back from the dead
And I'll put a freakin' hole in your head
Back from the dead, back from the dead
You can't disrespect it, I'm the resurrected
Back from the dead just to mess with your head
I'll stress what I said, but I won't repeat it
If you've got a cold starve it, if you've got a fever feed it
And if you can't feed it then why not blow
You may be positive and not even know
I rock the hardcore from the floor to the ceiling
I give sexual healing, I'll get your girl squealin' like a pig
My grave's something you can never dig
I'll rock a mausoleum, back yard or Colosseum
'Cause I'm back from the dead
Everlast's comin' back from the dead (back from the dead)
You know I'm back from the dead
House of Pain's in effect, 'nuff said
Skip the autopsy 'cause I never O.D.'d
I only puff boom kid, I never get skeed
I don't sniff or shoot up, riff I'll stick my boot up
Your ass quick fast, Everlast don't jive
Just like Pearl Jam I'm still alive
(Look at all these rumors)
Spreadin' like tumors, gossip and lies
Exaggerated reports of my demise
And if you believed 'em, well then you got gassed
The media deceived 'em just like in the past
'Cause I'm, back from the dead
Everlast's comin' back from the dead (back from the dead)
You know I'm back from the dead
And I'll put a freakin' hole in your head
Back from the dead, back from the dead
Like Steven Seagal I'm hard to kill
Like GiGi Allen I'm crazy ill
I'll beat you down with my mic, kick your ass with my Nike
Bust you in the eye if you tell another lie
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust
Thinkin' I'm dead you must be smokin' dust
Come see me bust in the flesh it's a must
'Cause I'm back from the dead
Everlast comin' back from the dead (back from the dead)
You know I'm back from the dead
House of Pain's in effect, 'nuff said
Back from the dead
Back from the dead
Back from the dead
Back from the dead
The lyrics in House of Pain's "Back From the Dead" describe the rapper's triumphant return to the rap game after his critics thought he was gone for good. He emphasizes his resilience and ability to come back stronger, calling out those who doubted him. The song includes boasts about his skill and power, with lyrics like "Messin' with me, you're messin' with the best / Blaow, you're takin' two shots to your chest." He also calls out the media for spreading rumors about his death, asserting his position as a force to be reckoned with in the rap world.
The repeated refrain, "Back from the dead," emphasizes the theme of resurrection and rebirth. Everlast, the lead vocalist of House of Pain, even invokes the names of Steven Seagal and G.G. Allen, two notorious figures known for their physical resilience and outrageous behavior, respectively. The lyrical content of the song speaks to the larger cultural moment of the 1990s, when hip-hop was evolving from a subculture to a mainstream genre with a wider reach and influence.
Line by Line Meaning
Straight out the casket, risin' up
I'm back from the dead and I'm ready to show that I'm still alive and kicking.
Open up your eyes, can't you see me?
I'm back from the dead, but some people still don't believe it. I'm here to prove them wrong.
What the fuck is this? Madness, pick up my bones
Being dead was a crazy experience, but now that I'm back, I refuse to stay buried. Give me my bones and let me live.
Erase my name from off the tombstones
I'm back to claim my place in the world, and I'm not letting death define or limit me.
Alive and kickin', breathing the air
I'm back from the dead, and I'm making the most of my second chance at life.
Call out my name, punk, and I'll be there
I'm not just alive, I'm ready to take on anyone who doubts me or tries to stand in my way.
No question, my suggestions of the action
I'm not afraid to speak my mind or take action. That's part of what brought me back from the dead.
Caught smack dab in the middle of the blastin'
I might have died once, but now I'm back and ready to face whatever challenges come my way.
Messin' with me, you're messin' with the best
Don't underestimate me. I've come back from the dead, and that makes me stronger than ever before.
Blaow, you're takin' two shots to your chest
I'm not afraid to use force when necessary. Mess with me, and you'll regret it.
'Cause I'm back from the dead. Everlast comin' back from the dead (back from the dead). You know I'm back from the dead. And I'll put a freakin' hole in your head
There's no denying it - I'm back from the dead, and I'm not messing around. Cross me, and you'll face the consequences.
You can't disrespect it, I'm the resurrected
I won't let anyone disrespect me or write me off just because I died once. I'm back, and I demand to be taken seriously.
Back from the dead just to mess with your head
I'm not just back to prove that I'm alive. I'm back to shake things up and make people see the world in a different way.
I'll stress what I said, but I won't repeat it
When I have something to say, I mean it. Don't expect me to back down or repeat myself.
If you've got a cold starve it, if you've got a fever feed it
In life, you have to take care of yourself. That means knowing when to push yourself and when to slow down.
And if you can't feed it then why not blow
If you can't take care of yourself, you might as well go out in a blaze of glory.
You may be positive and not even know
Sometimes, things aren't what they seem. Just because you think you're doing well doesn't mean you really are.
I rock the hardcore from the floor to the ceiling
When it comes to music, I go all out. I don't hold back, and I never settle.
I give sexual healing, I'll get your girl squealin' like a pig
I'm not just a musician - I'm a ladies' man. I know how to make women feel good, and I'm not afraid to show it.
My grave's something you can never dig
I'm not going back to the grave anytime soon. I'm here to stay, and I'm not taking any prisoners.
I'll rock a mausoleum, back yard or Colosseum
It doesn't matter where I am - I can rock any crowd, any time.
Skip the autopsy 'cause I never O.D.'d
Just because I died once doesn't mean it was because of drugs. Stop trying to autopsy me and move on.
I only puff boom kid, I never get skeed
I might like to party, but I'm not irresponsible. I know how to have fun without going overboard.
I don't sniff or shoot up, riff I'll stick my boot up. Your ass quick fast, Everlast don't jive
I'm not into drugs - I don't need them to have a good time. But don't mess with me, or you'll feel my wrath.
Just like Pearl Jam I'm still alive
I might have been pronounced dead once, but I'm still here, and I'm not going anywhere anytime soon.
(Look at all these rumors) Spreadin' like tumors, gossip and lies
People love to talk, but not all of it is true. Don't believe everything you hear about me.
Exaggerated reports of my demise
People like to make things sound worse than they are. I might have died once, but it wasn't as bad as people thought.
And if you believed 'em, well then you got gassed
If you believe everything you hear, you're just letting people manipulate you. Don't be a sucker.
The media deceived 'em just like in the past
Don't trust the media blindly - they've been known to exaggerate and twist the truth for their own gain.
Like Steven Seagal I'm hard to kill
I might have died once, but I'm not going down that easily. I'm a fighter.
Like GiGi Allen I'm crazy ill
I might be a little crazy, but that's what makes me stand out. I'm not afraid to be myself.
I'll beat you down with my mic, kick your ass with my Nike
I'm not afraid to be aggressive when it comes to defending myself. I'll do whatever it takes to come out on top.
Bust you in the eye if you tell another lie
I won't tolerate lies or deceit. Speak the truth, or face the consequences.
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust
We all die eventually - it's just part of life.
Thinkin' I'm dead you must be smokin' dust
Just because I died once doesn't mean I'm gone for good. I'm back, and I'm better than ever.
Come see me bust in the flesh it's a must
I'm not just back from the dead - I'm back to show off and prove myself. Come watch me perform and see what I'm really made of.
House of Pain's in effect, 'nuff said
House of Pain is back, and we're ready to take on the world. No more explanations needed - our music speaks for itself.
Back from the dead
I might have died once, but I refused to stay buried. I'm back, and I'm not going anywhere anytime soon.
Back from the dead
I'm not just alive - I'm thriving. Death couldn't keep me down, and it never will.
Back from the dead
I'm back, and I'm ready to show the world what I'm made of. Watch out, here I come.
Back from the dead
I might have died once, but I'm not letting that define me. I'm back, and I'm stronger than ever before.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LOUIS M. FREEZE, ERIC VIDAL, NICK VIDAL, ERIK SCHRODY, LARRY MUGGERUD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Straight out the casket, risin' up
Open up your eyes, can't you see me?
What the fuck is this? Madness, pick up my bones
Erase my name from off the tombstones
Alive and kickin', breathing the air
Call out my name, punk, and I'll be there
No question, my suggestions of the action
Caught smack dab in the middle of the blastin'
Messin' with me, you're messin' with the best
Blaow, you're takin' two shots to your chest
'Cause I'm back from the dead.
Everlast comin' back from the dead (back from the dead)
You know I'm back from the dead
And I'll put a freakin' hole in your head
Back from the dead, back from the dead
You can't disrespect it, I'm the resurrected
Back from the dead just to mess with your head
I'll stress what I said, but I won't repeat it
If you've got a cold starve it, if you've got a fever feed it
And if you can't feed it then why not blow
You may be positive and not even know
I rock the hardcore from the floor to the ceiling
I give sexual healing, I'll get your girl squealin' like a pig
My grave's something you can never dig
I'll rock a mausoleum, back yard or Colosseum
'Cause I'm back from the dead
Everlast's comin' back from the dead (back from the dead)
You know I'm back from the dead
House of Pain's in effect, 'nuff said
Skip the autopsy 'cause I never O.D.'d
I only puff boom kid, I never get skeed
I don't sniff or shoot up, riff I'll stick my boot up
Your ass quick fast, Everlast don't jive
Just like Pearl Jam I'm still alive
(Look at all these rumors)
Spreadin' like tumors, gossip and lies
Exaggerated reports of my demise
And if you believed 'em, well then you got gassed
The media deceived 'em just like in the past
'Cause I'm, back from the dead
Everlast's comin' back from the dead (back from the dead)
You know I'm back from the dead
And I'll put a freakin' hole in your head
Back from the dead, back from the dead
Like Steven Seagal I'm hard to kill
Like GiGi Allen I'm crazy ill
I'll beat you down with my mic, kick your ass with my Nike
Bust you in the eye if you tell another lie
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust
Thinkin' I'm dead you must be smokin' dust
Come see me bust in the flesh it's a must
'Cause I'm back from the dead
Everlast comin' back from the dead (back from the dead)
You know I'm back from the dead
House of Pain's in effect, 'nuff said
Back from the dead
Back from the dead
Back from the dead
Back from the dead
@Rosk03
I used to work in a cemetary bumping this shit... Not gonna lie, cutting grass and raking leaves around tombstones, while reading every epitaph in the graveyard... LOVED IT !
@flangmasterj
Sir.....I don't believe you.
@michaelprez3811
@James Pugh Sir I don't believe he asked you
@redsun7365
@James Pugh I believe him, seems a bit too specific to lie about
@julianmarinaro8133
no hands in the air...
@Kuato
@Michael Prez he didn’t ask anyone anything. it’s the fuckin first amendment dipshit
@winterlynn9012
Such an amazing album. I used to bump this everyday summer of 94. I was 11 and this was probably my favorite album at the time..Actually it still is. So many great album's from that era
@bereal2479
can't imagine little 11yr old girl bumping so cold track.
@explisithiphop4134
better then the first album? where do you rate House of Pain 3?
@josevilvass4882
I don't know you in person and i ain't never met yeh before but i feel i love yan