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"
Earthquake
House of Pain Lyrics
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(Cause I'm so fly)
(Everlast be the apple of your Earth's eye)
I be breakin the laws, breakin the laws
All you wannabe hard rocks just pause
It's the MC host
Space ghost from the coast
With piggish white skin
I got a blue eye
But my tight length devil
I freak harmonies
Like my brother is Nevel
And I can rock
Through your style
Eatin cold hardy stew
So whachya want to do
I'm comin real soon
To a theatre near you
So why don't you cratique me
While I'm love on stage
Cause I'm gonna break my
Rusty cage, my rusty cage
Watch the way I freak it
When I bust my gage
Cause all that loud gun talk
don't mean squat
If my tool gets hot
I'm a burst your knot
And give it all I got
Up in your wisdom slot
And cold and rains
couldnt stop her
From callin me poppa
Big daady draw dropper
Mr.Heart breaker
She leaves Mary Poppins
And comes home Seka
Yes yes ya'll
Cause I'm so fly (so fly)
Everlast be the apple of your Earth's eye
Yes yes ya'll
Cause we don't fake (dont fake)
And he's down to come to feel your earthquake
Socalize a little somethin'
And you sweatin my style
Challenge my world
You want to shell my mix
You want to sit with my flesh
And reconize the tesh
Ya never seen this niggers best
A marage, a nest
I hit your head with styles that are liquid
You drip this
Sweat this
Perspired is desired, this wetness
You get from Divine style
Spark this girl, chill
I see you got the love, the lust
So why don't you live my cosmos exodus
To my precous
I'm a undress my message
Into my wisdom body
To my wisdom method
You need a star for your cresent
I got a diablo brass
For your atmosphere
My (a) dope mathematics
Are soak like Insin-sincere
Uh, baby
For my apparatus
I do justice to your physical
anoint your aider
never spendin your nobler
A hard slyle at stages
While the guard be sparkin that indo seed
The Earth pieces be increasin
That need to be pleased
I represent the illest villans
And the worst of bad breeze
Ah baby,
If you want to next my vision
You better come with subject of vision
I keep it real live
Keep it real straight
To the Earthly
Feel this style Earthquake
Yes yes ya'll
Cause I'm so fly (so fly)
Everlast be the apple of your Earth's eye
Yes yes ya'll
Cause we don't fake (dont fake)
And he's down to come to feel your earthquake
Yes yes ya'll
Cause I'm so fly (so fly)
Everlast be the apple of your Earth's eye
Yes yes ya'll
Cause we don't fake (dont fake)
And he's down to come to feel your earthquake
My love's stronger than pride
My loves thicker than blood
My killer swarm's in effect
Nobodys livin off hud
If you miss with his gun
I'll run a patriot gig
I'll have you flippin your wing
I'll put the clip in my sink
And cock the hammer back
Click Clack
Put a hole in your back
The size of a plum
You can come git some
But my attitude shitty
Like G Gordon Litty
Take pity on a child
that's been raised in the city
Chill- From East to West
To maintain my rep
So many times
To assume my flow
I go mono, stereo
Or solo
You never know
Choose a flow
And I'll throw the phattest atom
I'm so hot, and so law
And so far from the plan
I reflectulate the ladies
That be scannin
My composition decirclar
Hurtin the madd opposition
Yes yes ya'll
Cause I'm so fly (so fly)
Everlast be the apple of your Earth's eye
Yes yes ya'll
Cause we don't fake (dont fake)
And he's down to come to feel your earthquake
Yes yes ya'll
Cause I'm so fly (so fly)
Everlast be the apple of your Earth's eye
Yes yes ya'll
Cause we don't fake (dont fake)
And he's down to come to feel your earthquake
The song "Earthquake" by House of Pain is a rap track filled with powerful lyrics, the likes of which is characteristic of the genre. The first verse talks about the MC's prowess in shaking up the rap scene with his unique style. He acknowledges his white skin but doesn't let it hold him back from delivering the goods. The verse also touches upon his ability to break the rusty cage that holds him back and break the laws that try to limit him. The second verse is a challenge to the listener to try and match his flow and recognize his skill. The MC's fluid rhymes are compared to liquid styles that drip and sweat with desire. The verse concludes by hinting at his seed's increasing need to please.
The hook repeats the phrase "Yes yes ya'll, cause I'm so fly/Everlast be the apple of your Earth's eye," which refers to the MC's confidence in his ability to stand out and be noticed. The rest of the song is filled with references to guns, explosions, and the MC's love for powerful women.
Line by Line Meaning
(Yes yes ya'll)
Acknowledging the audience
(Cause I'm so fly)
Expressing confidence and coolness
(Everlast be the apple of your Earth's eye)
Referring to the artist as being highly regarded and admired by the world
I be breakin the laws, breakin the laws
Engaging in rebellious behavior and breaking societal norms
All you wannabe hard rocks just pause
Challenging those who try to appear tough to take a moment to reflect
It's the MC host
Referring to themselves as the master of ceremonies
Space ghost from the coast
Comparing themselves to a ghostly figure from the coast
With piggish white skin
Describing their pale complexion
Kid, where you been
Questioning someone's whereabouts and what they have been doing
I got a blue eye
Referring to having one blue eye
But my tight length devil
Describing themselves as being skilled and talented
I freak harmonies
Displaying impressive vocal abilities
Like my brother is Nevel
Maybe referring to their brother being a talented musician
And I can rock
Being able to perform confidently and energetically
Through your style
Overcoming and surpassing someone else's style or performance
Eatin cold hardy stew
Enjoying a fulfilling and nourishing experience
So whachya want to do
Asking what someone intends to do
I'm comin real soon
Announcing their imminent arrival
To a theatre near you
Referring to their upcoming performance at a nearby venue
So why don't you cratique me
Inviting constructive criticism and analysis of their performance
While I'm love on stage
Enjoying the adoration from the crowd while performing
Cause I'm gonna break my
Planning to exceed their own previous accomplishments
Rusty cage, my rusty cage
Referring to breaking free from limitations and restrictions
Watch the way I freak it
Observing the unique and impressive way they perform
When I bust my gage
Displaying their skill and talent when using their instrument
Cause all that loud gun talk
Dismissing empty boasts and bravado about using firearms
don't mean squat
Doesn't hold any significance or value
If my tool gets hot
If they become skilled and successful in their craft
I'm a burst your knot
Breaking barriers and surpassing expectations
And give it all I got
Exerting maximum effort and dedication
Up in your wisdom slot
Impacting and influencing someone's knowledge and understanding
And cold and rains
Even adverse circumstances won't hinder their progress
couldn't stop her
Overcoming obstacles and challenges
From callin me poppa
Establishing themselves as a dominant and influential figure
Big daady draw dropper
Being charismatic and attracting attention
Mr.Heart breaker
Being captivating and alluring
She leaves Mary Poppins
Being more appealing and attractive than Mary Poppins
And comes home Seka
Coming home to a fulfilling and satisfying experience
Socalize a little somethin'
Engaging in social interaction and conversation
And you sweatin my style
Others are trying to imitate and emulate their unique style
Challenge my world
Attempting to compete with their accomplishments and achievements
You want to shell my mix
Trying to undermine or criticize their work
You want to sit with my flesh
Desiring to be close and connected with them
And reconize the tesh
Appreciating and acknowledging their talent
Ya never seen this niggers best
Others haven't witnessed their highest level of performance
A marage, a nest
Creating an illusion or fantasy with their music
I hit your head with styles that are liquid
Delivering unique and fluid styles that leave an impact
You drip this
Causing others to be enthralled and captivated by their music
Sweat this
Exerting effort and passion in their performance
Perspired is desired, this wetness
Exuding a desirable and attractive energy
You get from Divine style
Experiencing an exceptional and divine style of music
Spark this girl, chill
Igniting excitement and passion in the listener
I see you got the love, the lust
Observing the listener's affection and desire
So why don't you live my cosmos exodus
Encouraging the listener to immerse themselves in their musical world
To my precous
Inviting the listener into their personal and intimate realm
I'm a undress my message
Unveiling the deeper meaning behind their lyrics
Into my wisdom body
Sharing profound wisdom and insight through their music
To my wisdom method
Introducing their unique approach to conveying meaningful messages
You need a star for your cresent
Indicating that the listener desires a guiding light or inspiration
I got a diablo brass
Possessing a powerful and formidable presence
For your atmosphere
Adding intensity and energy to the listener's surroundings
My (a) dope mathematics
Expressing their impressive and intelligent lyrical skills
Are soak like Insin-sincere
Delivering meaningful and heartfelt messages
Uh, baby
Addressing someone affectionately or playfully
For my apparatus
Referring to their musical equipment or setup
I do justice to your physical
Creating a satisfying and enjoyable physical experience
anoint your aider
Elevating and improving the listener's well-being
never spendin your nobler
Ensuring that the listener's noble qualities are always valued
A hard slyle at stages
Maintaining a tough and impactful presence on stage
While the guard be sparkin that indo seed
Causing excitement and enthusiasm among the audience
The Earth pieces be increasin
Increasing the energy and passion within the crowd
That need to be pleased
Satisfying the desires and expectations of the audience
I represent the illest villans
Portraying themselves as the most talented and skilled individuals
And the worst of bad breeze
Being fierce and unstoppable, even in unfavorable circumstances
Ah baby
Expressing affection or fondness
If you want to next my vision
If someone wants to understand or follow their artistic vision
You better come with subject of vision
Being knowledgeable and informed about their artistic direction
I keep it real live
Staying true and authentic in their performances
Keep it real straight
Remaining honest and sincere in their approach
To the Earthly
Connecting with the audience on a relatable and down-to-earth level
Feel this style Earthquake
Experience the powerful and impactful energy of their style
(Yes yes ya'll)
Acknowledging the audience
(Cause I'm so fly)
Expressing confidence and coolness
(Everlast be the apple of your Earth's eye)
Referring to the artist as being highly regarded and admired by the world
(Yes yes ya'll)
Acknowledging the audience
(Cause we don't fake)
Asserting their authenticity and genuineness
(And he's down to come to feel your earthquake)
Being enthusiastic and willing to make an impact on the audience
(Yes yes ya'll)
Acknowledging the audience
(Cause I'm so fly)
Expressing confidence and coolness
(Everlast be the apple of your Earth's eye)
Referring to the artist as being highly regarded and admired by the world
(Yes yes ya'll)
Acknowledging the audience
(Cause we don't fake)
Asserting their authenticity and genuineness
(And he's down to come to feel your earthquake)
Being enthusiastic and willing to make an impact on the audience
My love's stronger than pride
Expressing the depth and intensity of their love
My loves thicker than blood
Showing the strength and loyalty of their love
My killer swarm's in effect
Displaying the power and influence of their music
Nobodys livin off hud
Making sure nobody takes advantage of their success and resources
If you miss with his gun
If someone tries to harm or challenge them
I'll run a patriot gig
Taking aggressive and decisive action to defend themselves
I'll have you flippin your wing
Causing someone to become confused or disoriented
I'll put the clip in my sink
Demonstrating their control and power over a weapon
And cock the hammer back
Preparing for action and confrontation
Click Clack
The sound of a gun being cocked
Put a hole in your back
Inflicting harm or injury on someone
The size of a plum
Describing the severity and impact of the injury
You can come git some
Challenging someone to face the consequences of their actions
But my attitude shitty
Expressing a negative or difficult attitude
Like G Gordon Litty
Drawing a comparison to someone with a contentious personality
Take pity on a child that's been raised in the city
Asking for understanding or sympathy due to their upbringing in a challenging environment
Chill- From East to West
Maintaining a calm and relaxed demeanor across different regions
To maintain my rep
Preserving and upholding their reputation
So many times
Having experienced numerous situations
To assume my flow
To understand and appreciate their unique rhythm and style
I go mono, stereo
Expressing their versatility in delivering their music in different formats
Or solo
Performing alone and showcasing their individual talent
You never know
Keeping others in suspense and unsure of what to expect
Choose a flow
Deciding on a particular style or approach
And I'll throw the phattest atom
Delivering an impressive and impactful performance
I'm so hot, and so law
Exuding confidence and being skilled at what they do
And so far from the plan
Operating outside of societal expectations or norms
I reflectulate the ladies
Captivating and attracting the attention of women
That be scannin
Who are observing and admiring them
My composition decirclar
Expressing their artistic expression and creativity
Hurtin the madd opposition
Challenging and defeating their competitors or adversaries
(Yes yes ya'll)
Acknowledging the audience
(Cause I'm so fly)
Expressing confidence and coolness
(Everlast be the apple of your Earth's eye)
Referring to the artist as being highly regarded and admired by the world
(Yes yes ya'll)
Acknowledging the audience
(Cause we don't fake)
Asserting their authenticity and genuineness
(And he's down to come to feel your earthquake)
Being enthusiastic and willing to make an impact on the audience
(Yes yes ya'll)
Acknowledging the audience
(Cause I'm so fly)
Expressing confidence and coolness
(Everlast be the apple of your Earth's eye)
Referring to the artist as being highly regarded and admired by the world
(Yes yes ya'll)
Acknowledging the audience
(Cause we don't fake)
Asserting their authenticity and genuineness
(And he's down to come to feel your earthquake)
Being enthusiastic and willing to make an impact on the audience
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIK SCHRODY, LEOR DIMANT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jesse Downard
Been down with house of pain since first album straight ⚡️🔥⚡️ all of them
Cristian Cristoiu
sometimes it seems to me that I am the only one on earth who listens to this
Ronaldo Lopes
You're not alone bro!!!
I have even a t-shirt of this album.
Myle Koody
And if you were, why would be a problem? Popularity of numbers doesn’t mean something is good or special. How you feel about it does.
Denek
The LP's underrated
The Guillotine Around The Corner
Im with you brother
Cristian Cristoiu
this album is full with ruff beats
C124 Interceptor
this is pure Gold bro
deezy81
@Lewis Gibbs Yeah, hopefully it seems light of day one day.
Lewis Gibbs
@deezy81 Really?? That would be ill