Shamrocks And Shenanigans
House of Pain Lyrics

I kicks the flava, like Steven King writes horror
I bring a unique flavor to my rhymes, similar to how Steven King writes unique horror stories

If I was a Jew then I'd light a menorah
This is just a humorous statement implying he is not Jewish

I got rhymes for ya, excuse me, senora
I have rhymes for everyone, not just women

Are you a whore or are you a lady?
A questionable choice of words implying women have to be one or the other

Is it Erica Boyare or Marcia Brady?
Another questionable reference to popular women of the time

Let me know hon, the deed'll get done
He is confident in his ability to please women

Just assume the position
A crass way of asking a woman to engage in sexual activity

I'll take my rod and then I'll go fishin'
A less-than-subtle reference to male anatomy

I'll get your river flowin', I'm always in the knowin'
He is confident in his ability to please women and knows what they want

When it comes to givin' pleasure
He is confident in his sexual abilities

I'm every woman's treasure
He thinks he is the best any woman could ask for

I came to work your body, so let me do my job
He is a sexual worker ready to please

I've never been laid off, my rhymin' skill paid off
His rap prowess has allowed him to make a career for himself

Cause now I'm makin' records, now I'm makin' tapes
He has transitioned from rapping on the streets to a professional musician

Steady bustin' suckers in bunches like grapes
He is confident in his ability to take down competitors

Makin' all the papes, scoopin' up the loot
He is making money from his music career

Puttin' suckers on the run, pull my gun and then I shoot
He is willing to use violence to defend himself and his success

I never been a front, I never a fraud
He is claiming authenticity and honesty

I got a natural skill, for that, I thank the Lord
He attributes his success to a higher power

Cause I feel blessed, I'm casually dressed
He feels good about himself and does not need to dress formally

I always got my gun but I never wear a vest
He is confident in his ability to defend himself

I'm quick on the draw like the horse named McGraw
A reference to a cartoon horse known for being fast on the draw

Boom sha lock lock boom
A catchy refrain repeated throughout the song

Breaker, breaker, here comes the caper
He is announcing himself and his intentions

Straight with the taper, the lyric skyscraper
He is confident in his ability to make great lyrics

Hit ya like the lyrical murderer
He is claiming to be so good at rapping he kills it

I know ya think I have but, yo, I never heard of ya
He doesn't have time for unknown rappers

Just because you heard of me, kid
He is famous and well-known as a rapper

Fuck around with D, you do the lifetime bid
He is not someone you want to mess with

I'll put you in the dirt and leave your ass for dead
He is willing to use violence if necessary

When it comes to tools, T's the sharpest in the shed
He is very skilled at rapping

Cause I'm the 55 Cadillac king
A reference to his dominance in the rap game

It ain't no thing, my cargo ring
He's saying his style comes naturally to him

We'll bust you in the grill
He won't hesitate to fight anyone who challenges him

I got the skill, you gots to chill
He's telling his competitors to stay calm and accept his victories

Cause I bring doom
He is a powerful force in the rap world

I rock mad styles, I hop turnstiles
He can rap in many different styles and is also saying he's a rebel

I rock all mikes, I last all night
He's saying he can rap well and for a long time

I puff fat blunts, I rock fine stunts
He is boasting about his ability to smoke and rap

Step up bold, I'll knock out your gold fronts
He's arrogant and preparing to fight anyone who challenges him

Everlast, that's my name
He is introducing himself

My unique rhyme style's my claim to fame
His unique style of rapping is what sets him apart

The House Of Pain's the name of my clique
The name of his group is the House of Pain

You can't be down, punk, get off my dick
He doesn't have time for people who are not part of his group

You make me sick, like Strawberry Quik
He doesn't like certain people

Your style is wack, you ain't the mack
He doesn't respect certain rappers

So yo, step back, get off the crack
Another dismissal of competitors

And sing a new tune like, Boom sha lock lock boom
He's telling his competitors to change their style