The Rhythm
House of Pain & Everlast Lyrics


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The rhythm is both the songs manicle and it's demonic charge charge

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I'm Everlast born to be a caucassion but it makes no difference what persuasion you are
As long as you know how to get up on the floor and start workin' a sweat
To a musical measure that makes you move as soon as the needle drops into the groove
So get up and dance to the gift I'm giving, forget about your troubles get into the rhythm
Talking 'bout the rhythm (all we need is rhythm)
Talking 'bout the rhythm (all we need is rhythm)
Talking 'bout the rhythm (all we need is rhythm)
Talking 'bout the rhythm (all we need is rhythm)
Talking 'bout the rhythm (all we need is rhythm)
Talking 'bout the rhythm (all we need is rhythm)
Talking 'bout the rhythm (all we need is rhythm)
Talking 'bout the rhythm (all we need is rhythm)
Talking 'bout the rhythm (all we need is rhythm)
Talking 'bout the rhythm (all we need is rhythm)
Yo, yo, you know what the world needs...we need peace, rhythm

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You linger for the rap singer, when Donald D brings the party to the deal my presence is felt world wide
You don't dance to this it's suicide
Put your hands into the air on, the M.C. cop, the girlies are pipen' hot
Natorious Lama is how I'm livin' don't step to me step to the rhythm

(Talking 'bout) the rhythm
(Talking 'bout) the rhythm
(Talking 'bout) the rhythm
(Talking 'bout) the rhythm
(Talking 'bout) the rhythm
(Talking 'bout) the rhythm
(Talking 'bout) the rhythm
(Talking 'bout) the rhythm
(Talking 'bout) the rhythm
(Talking 'bout) the rhythm

You make me feel so good

Like I said before the world needs a lot more rhythm
Talking 'bout the rhythm
Talking 'bout the rhythm
Talking 'bout the rhythm
Talking 'bout the rhythm
Talking 'bout the rhythm

Listen to the tracks that rolls, watch the mic as it glows
The lethal weapon got you trapped in this dance mode
Ice-T's throwin' words at you like dodge ball y'all
You gotta move get hit, if you get hit, you fall, no jokin', no boastin' and no bragging
Grip the mic like a .44 magnum, dust you off if you suck 'cause I ain't
You want me to write soft rhyme's, sorry, I write the rhythm

(Talking 'bout) the rhythm
(Talking 'bout) the rhythm
(Talking 'bout) the rhythm
(Talking 'bout) the rhythm
(Talking 'bout) the rhythm
(Talking 'bout) the rhythm
(Talking 'bout) the rhythm
(Talking 'bout) the rhythm
(Talking 'bout) the rhythm
(Talking 'bout) the rhythm





We need rhythm for the world to have peace and unity, we must first have rhythm

Overall Meaning

"The Rhythm" is a song by House of Pain and Everlast that was released in 1994. The song emphasizes the importance of rhythm in music and its power to bring people together. The lyrics suggest that rhythm is not only a means of entertainment but also an essential component of life, uniting people across different races, cultures, and backgrounds. The repetition of the word "rhythm" in the song further emphasizes its significance and power.


The song begins with the line "The rhythm is both the song's manacle and its demonic charge," which suggests that rhythm can hold a song together but also has the ability to control and influence our emotions. The idea is further emphasized in the chorus, where House of Pain and Everlast proclaim that "all we need is rhythm" and urge listeners to forget their troubles and dance.


The song also features verses from other artists, including Donald D and Ice-T, who each emphasize the importance of rhythm in different ways. Donald D encourages listeners to put their hands in the air and dance, while Ice-T suggests that rhythm is a lethal weapon that can trap us in a dance mode. The song ultimately suggests that rhythm is a universal language that can bring people together and promote peace and unity.


Overall, "The Rhythm" is a powerful song that celebrates the importance of rhythm in music and in life. The song suggests that rhythm has the ability to unite people and bring about positive change, making it an important message for listeners to hear.


Line by Line Meaning

The rhythm is both the songs manicle and it's demonic charge charge
The rhythm is both a necessary component of the music and a powerful force that drives people to dance.


I'm Everlast born to be a caucassion but it makes no difference what persuasion you are
Everlast believes that the rhythm is universal and can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of their ethnicity.


As long as you know how to get up on the floor and start workin' a sweat
As long as you know how to dance and move your body to the music, you can enjoy the rhythm.


To a musical measure that makes you move as soon as the needle drops into the groove
The rhythm is so powerful that it can make people start moving the moment they hear it.


So get up and dance to the gift I'm giving, forget about your troubles get into the rhythm
Everlast wants people to dance and forget their problems, and he believes that the rhythm is the perfect way to do this.


You linger for the rap singer, when Donald D brings the party to the deal my presence is felt world wide
Donald D is an influential rapper who can bring people together and get them dancing to the rhythm.


You don't dance to this it's suicide
If you don't dance to the rhythm, you are missing out on something that is essential to life.


Put your hands into the air on, the M.C. cop, the girlies are pipen' hot
The rhythm is so hot that even the police and the girls can't resist dancing to it.


Natorious Lama is how I'm livin' don't step to me step to the rhythm
The rhythm is the most important thing in life, even more than the notorious reputation of some people.


You make me feel so good
The rhythm is so powerful that it can make people feel good and forget their worries.


Like I said before the world needs a lot more rhythm
Everlast believes that the world needs more rhythm in order to bring peace and unity.


Listen to the tracks that rolls, watch the mic as it glows
The rhythm is so powerful that it can make the music and the microphone glow with energy.


The lethal weapon got you trapped in this dance mode
The rhythm is like a weapon that can trap people in a dance mode that they can't escape from.


Ice-T's throwin' words at you like dodge ball y'all
Ice-T's lyrics are like dodge balls that are aimed at the listener, and the rhythm makes them impossible to dodge.


You gotta move get hit, if you get hit, you fall, no jokin', no boastin' and no bragging
If you want to dance to the rhythm, you have to be willing to take risks and put yourself out there, without bragging or boasting about your skills.


Grip the mic like a .44 magnum, dust you off if you suck 'cause I ain't
Ice-T treats his lyrics like a powerful weapon, and he will use them to dust off anyone who can't dance to the rhythm.


You want me to write soft rhyme's, sorry, I write the rhythm
Ice-T believes that the rhythm is more important than soft lyrics, and he will always prioritize the rhythm in his music.


We need rhythm for the world to have peace and unity, we must first have rhythm
Everlast believes that the rhythm is essential for bringing people together and creating a world of peace and unity.




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Written by: ANNEHLEY GORDON, FRANCESCO BONTEMPI, GIORGIO SPAGNA, MICHAEL GAFFEY, PETER WILFRED GLENISTER

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Comments from YouTube:

brahsumatra

I have this on cassette tape, when this song came out 90's rap was just starting to find it's voice.

brahsumatra

Still better than most music in 2019.

DMT

This is a timeless track....Never given the recognition it deserves. Fuck Everyone was a nother brilliant track off this album. We bumped this shit and blazed all day everyday back in the day. Thanks for the memories and beats. Truth.

King Crusader Wolf

I know this was years ago and still a 100% better then anything so called rap puts out now. And yes this was the sound of 1990, I rather go back to that then what they call main stream now. And Lethal is still da man

Mr. Q

This track still goes hard

The Legendary Downtown Tony Brown!

when House of Pain came out, I didn't even think it was the same dude. Ol' Robert Palmer lookin' ass boy, LOL! Everlast morphed like three times in the 90s, kinda impressive he was able to stay afloat at least.

jessedub

Bro, "Ol' Robert Palmer lookin ass boy" is the funniest comment I've read in a long damn time. Thank you. 👏🍾

aldo ray

Lolz

Jayne Tenn

I remember when house of pain come out and someone mention that was the same Everlast from this video I was just in disbrief.
Also I still think the Chuck D sample really makes this song.

shanswan waters

Did you know that Everlast was also in the action 🎬 pack movie JUDGEMENT NIGHT.

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