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"
Come and Get Some of This
House of Pain Lyrics
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I'll light your ass up and smoke you like a fag
With the whole crew we'll take you for a long ride
Little did you know you on the wrong side, son
I got the gun and I'm not scared to use it
Put your life on the line, homeboy you lose it
That how it goes, homes
I blow domes when I rock mircophones
I'm wise like an old man and don't take shit from no clan
Or crew, or gang, or crew, or club
Wack MC's tryin' to rhyme it with my dub
Fuck the bullshit, the piece gets pulled quick
Fourteen pulls on my trigger, that's the whole clip
And if there's anyone still standin' thinkin' that their runnin'shit
They can come and get some of this
[Chorus]
Come and get some of this [4x]
Come and get some of this over here
If not, stand clear and you got nothin' to fear
I'm livin' in a state of grace and it's a fucked up place
I'll put my gun in your face
If you set up you'll get broke up
It's no joke, blood
I write rhymes, drink beer, fight, smoke bud
That's all I do, it's all I need
I buck down a little sucker just to watch him bleed
That's my style, it's how I do my thing
This is the House Of Pain and I'm the king
I come real with it, can ya deal with it
Or will ya run for shelter, though you barely felt the
House Of Pain in full effect, and if you come with disrespect
You can:
[Chorus]
The song "Come and Get Some of This" by House of Pain is a classic rap song that exudes confidence and toughness. In this song, the lead rapper, Everlast, warns his enemies about his power and willingness to use his gun against them. He warns that he can "light your ass up and smoke you like a fag" if anyone steps to him. He also boasts about his crew's ability to take his enemies on a long ride, implying that they will not let anyone mess with them. Everlast makes it clear that he is not afraid to use his gun to protect himself and his crew, and he will take anyone down who tries to cross him.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Come and get some of this" and reinforces the message that Everlast and his crew are invincible, and their enemies should not cross them. He is living in a state of grace, but it is still a messed up place, and he will put his gun in anyone's face who sets them up. He warns that if anyone disrespects him or his crew, they will face the full force of the House of Pain, and they will not be able to handle it.
"Come and Get Some of This" is a classic example of the tough-guy persona that was popular in rap music in the 1990s. The song exudes confidence, power, and toughness, and it is a testament to the House of Pain's ability to create catchy, memorable rap anthems. The message of the song is clear: don't mess with Everlast and his crew, or you will regret it.
Line by Line Meaning
Step to this Irish mac daddy
Approach me if you dare, I am a confident Irish man
I'll light your ass up and smoke you like a fag
I will defeat you thoroughly and easily
With the whole crew we'll take you for a long ride
My group and I will dominate you for an extended period
Little did you know you on the wrong side, son
You are unaware that you are facing the wrong side
I got the gun and I'm not scared to use it
I am armed and ready for anything
Put your life on the line, homeboy you lose it
You will lose your life if you oppose me
That how it goes, homes
This is just how things are, my friend
I blow domes when I rock mircophones
I am skilled at delivering rhymes and impressing audiences
I can get swift to the riff from an old jam
I can easily adapt to the beats of classic tracks
I'm wise like an old man and don't take shit from no clan
I am wise and do not tolerate disrespect from anyone
Or crew, or gang, or crew, or club
I will not be intimidated by any group or organization
Wack MC's tryin' to rhyme it with my dub
Inferior rappers attempt to imitate my style
Fuck the bullshit, the piece gets pulled quick
I will not tolerate any nonsense and will use my gun to end it
Fourteen pulls on my trigger, that's the whole clip
I am well-prepared for any confrontation with a full clip of ammo
And if there's anyone still standin' thinkin' that their runnin'shit
If anyone is foolish enough to challenge me, they will suffer the consequences
They can come and get some of this
They can face me and suffer the consequences
[Chorus]
Refrain
Come and get some of this [4x]
Come and face me and suffer the consequences
Come and get some of this over here
Face me directly and suffer the consequences
If not, stand clear and you got nothin' to fear
If you don't want to face me, stay away and you will have no problems
I'm livin' in a state of grace and it's a fucked up place
My life is going well but the world is a chaotic place
I'll put my gun in your face
I will intimidate and threaten you with my weapon
If you set up you'll get broke up
If you provoke me, you will suffer severe consequences
It's no joke, blood
This is not a laughing matter, my friend
I write rhymes, drink beer, fight, smoke bud
My activities include writing rap lyrics, drinking alcohol, fighting, and smoking marijuana
That's all I do, it's all I need
I am content with my lifestyle
I buck down a little sucker just to watch him bleed
I enjoy making weak people suffer
That's my style, it's how I do my thing
This is my preferred method of living
This is the House Of Pain and I'm the king
I am the leader of this group and we bring pain to our opponents
I come real with it, can ya deal with it
I am authentic in my approach, can you handle it?
Or will ya run for shelter, though you barely felt the
Will you flee in fear despite not experiencing the full extent of our power
House Of Pain in full effect, and if you come with disrespect
Our group is fully capable of inflicting pain on our opponents, so don't show us disrespect
You can:
The following is a warning to potential challengers
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Conrad Haack
I play this song every week with my earphones on loud, riffing it word for word, trying to match Everlast's smooth flow. This song is my ANTHEM and words to live by. House of Pain gets all MY LOVE!
Philosophy&Logic
I luv this album and every song in it!
IMHipHopNY77
DJ Muggs crazy underrated on the beats !
JEWISH SAMARITAN
Best lyrics on the album
DJ M
🔥🔥THIS SHIT IS ON FIRE
MAXXHEW
Living in a state of grace.
bluwng
Hard to thumbs up, it’s on a playlist. Thanks for posting.
Plakabelico Hernandez
Dam I'm Mexican.still got much love for my irish peps
House of pain cypress hill
Mike Doss
Emilio Hernandez We gots love for y’all to. Similar beliefs and culture. Both respect God, hard work, family, like to drink,and don’t mind a good fight.
T'Town Tim
Love Peace Respect..ima white dude... we ain't all assholes...😎🔥💨💨💨💨