Founded in late 1994 with no intention to record an album, La Coka Nostra was more a loose collective of artists connected through Danny Boy than a group. Having taken time off from rap after the break-up of House of Pain, Danny Boy took to working in video production and fashion as well as mentoring other artists. He met Slaine in Boston and, impressed with his writing, brought him to L.A. to record some tracks. Eventually it turned into more of a group effort including the former members of House of Pain and Ill Bill, as well as associates from Psycho Realm, Special Teamz and others. It was not until early 2006 that an actual line up solidified. Plans to release an album were first voiced later the same year.
In late 2008, the group signed to Suburban Noize Records and released the long delayed debut album A Brand You Can Trust on July 14, 2009. The album took so long to complete due to Danny Boy's refusal to have the members collaborate via e-mail; instead, he would gather everyone at the studio. This took time due to the recording of Ill Bill and Everlast's solo albums as well as various tours and other commitments. A Brand You Can Trust features fifteen tracks and guest appearances from Snoop Dogg, Bun B, Sick Jacken, B-Real, Sen Dog, Immortal Technique, Big Left and Q-Unique. Though similar stylistically to the group's prior online releases, it features songs grounded more in reality. Subjects touched upon include politics, death, drug addiction, raising a child and terrorism.
On March 2, 2012, it was announced that Everlast would be leaving La Coka Nostra due to his daughter's medical issues.
Bloody Sunday Ft. Big Left And Sen Dog
La Coka Nostra Lyrics
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The Pope's a pedophile with a drug habit
We're all clinically depressed
They got us all manic
We keep swallowing they pills so
We don't fuckin' panic
Run for the hills, grab your automatic
Bring your big black boots
Psycho Realm's in the house screamin' out
(fuck love)
Sick Side in the house screamin' out
(fuck love)
Ayo, Back From The Dead, back at it again
It's the anti-Christo with the antigen
Punk I'll take yo pistol
Give it back and then
If you act up again, you gettin' clapped
My friend
This Coka familiar, five alone will kill ya
King Kong ain't got shit
On this here guerrilla
Classic Off The Wall like Mike from Thriller
A monster in the legend, hail this Godzilla
We got the heat for the streets
The bag for the drop
The kid bloody blow out your
Back with the pump the move and the shake
The move and the wake welcome to hell
The Devil's here to open the gate
We got the heat for the streets
The bag for the drop
The kid bloody blow out your
Back with the pump the move and the shake
The move and the wake welcome to hell
The Devil's here to open the gate
They say "Hi!"p hop's hanging from
A noose like Saddam Hussein
But LCN make you jump around
Like House of Pain
I take it back like Purple Rain envelopes
Crazy Eddy episodes, break and enter hoes
Every record sold's equivalent to coke
Homie welcome to the Terrordome
I'm inappropriate like Kramer
With a megaphone
Black and fire, steel, my mind's ILL
Got you on a mission like
A crackhead to find krills
I come from a place where
The apocalypse is now
Armageddon, Nostradamus called it
You are now with the rawest
It's unwarming light, sun turned to God
God turned to son
Murder one, no match, no blood and no gun
Fire and brimstones, stem cell clones
Mini-microphones implanted deep in your bones
They tappin' the phones, mapping the homes
(clappin' the chromes)
Ding dong, click-clack
One in the back of the dome
We got the heat for the streets
The bag for the drop
The kid bloody blow out your
Back with the pump the move and the shake
The move and the wake welcome to hell
The Devil's here to open the gate
We got the heat for the streets
The bag for the drop
The kid bloody blow out your
Back with the pump the move and the shake
The move and the wake welcome to hell
The Devil's here to open the gate
I'm a rebel poet
My words treated like it's contraband
I'm unresponsive to taunts of critics
And wants of fans
Angelic demonic chronic writer, a haunted man
Mongrel monster with the murderers
On conquered land
I grew around some johns is
Junkies with bumpkin scams
Bar brawls, broken bottles, banging
And launching hands
My shifty plans turn a risky
Chance to fifty grand double it
Watch these sissies stand in your pissy pants
This game is gettin' me baptized
We bad guys choose sides and yous guys
Is enemies or allies
La Coka Nostra is A Brand You Can Trust
To roll with a pack of animals
With cannons to bust
We got the heat for the streets
The bag for the drop
The kid bloody blow out your
Back with the pump the move and the shake
The move and the wake welcome to hell
The Devil's here to open the gate
We got the heat for the streets
The bag for the drop
The kid bloody blow out your
Back with the pump the move and the shake
The move and the wake welcome to hell
The Devil's here to open the gate
The lyrics to "Bloody Sunday" by La Coka Nostra Feat. Sen Dog & Big Left are filled with gritty and intense imagery, showcasing themes of rebellion, societal corruption, and the dark underbelly of society. The song opens with a provocative line connecting the title "Bloody Sunday" to the band Black Sabbath, suggesting a day of violence and chaos. It then delves into a scathing critique of the Catholic Church, referring to the Pope as a pedophile with a drug habit. This highlights the corruption and hypocrisy within powerful institutions.
The lyrics also touch on the collective state of depression and anxiety that pervades society, with individuals resorting to medication to numb their emotions and avoid confronting the harsh realities of life. The lyrics urge listeners to fight back against this system, advocating for a sense of empowerment and self-defense by metaphorically calling on people to run for the hills and grab their weapons.
The song further emphasizes its rebellious and anti-establishment tone by mentioning the Psycho Realm and Sick Side, two underground rap groups known for their confrontational and politically charged lyrics. The lyrics portray the artists as defiant and dangerous, using metaphors like being the "anti-Christo with the antigen" and referencing King Kong and Godzilla to underscore their power and dominance.
Overall, "Bloody Sunday" is a visceral and unapologetic expression of frustration and anger towards societal corruption and oppression. It serves as a call to arms and an invitation to join the fight against injustice.
Line by Line Meaning
Bloody Sunday, Black Sabbath
A reference to a dark and intense day, filled with chaos and violence
The Pope's a pedophile with a drug habit
Commentary on the corruption and scandals within religious institutions
We're all clinically depressed
Acknowledging the widespread feeling of sadness and hopelessness in society
They got us all manic
Highlighting how external forces manipulate and control our emotions
We keep swallowing they pills so
Exploring the reliance on medication to numb our pain and anxiety
We don't fuckin' panic
Emphasizing the need to maintain composure and not succumb to fear
Run for the hills, grab your automatic
Encouraging self-preservation and preparedness for dangerous situations
Bring your big black boots
Symbolizing strength and resilience in the face of adversity
Ya fighting gloves
Representing the readiness to face and confront challenges
Psycho Realm's in the house screamin' out (fuck love)
Rejecting the idea of love as a solution for pain and embracing a more aggressive attitude
Sick Side in the house screamin' out (fuck love)
Expressing a shared sentiment of disregarding the concept of love
Ayo, Back From The Dead, back at it again
Returning from a difficult period and resuming their controversial actions
It's the anti-Christo with the antigen
Presenting themselves as rebellious figures fighting against established norms and beliefs
Punk I'll take yo pistol
Asserting dominance and power over an opponent
Give it back and then
Imposing a temporary loss to balance the power dynamics
If you act up again, you gettin' clapped
Warning of severe consequences for any further misconduct
My friend
Addressing the adversary or warning recipient in a sarcastic or condescending manner
This Coka familiar, five alone will kill ya
Referring to the dangerous reputation or aura surrounding La Coka Nostra
King Kong ain't got shit
Claiming superiority and strength over any perceived competition
On this here guerrilla
Describing themselves as rebellious warriors, navigating their way through adversity
Classic Off The Wall like Mike from Thriller
Comparing their style or approach to Michael Jackson's iconic album 'Off The Wall'
A monster in the legend, hail this Godzilla
Portraying themselves as larger-than-life figures to be revered and feared
They say "Hi!"p hop's hanging from
Addressing the criticism and negativity surrounding the genre of hip-hop
A noose like Saddam Hussein
Drawing a parallel to the oppressive and destructive forces targeting hip-hop artists
But LCN make you jump around
Claiming that their music has the power to evoke strong emotions and physical reactions
Like House of Pain
Referencing the Irish-American rap group 'House of Pain' known for their energetic music
I take it back like Purple Rain envelopes
Returning to a previous state or attitude, reminiscent of Prince's song 'Purple Rain'
Crazy Eddy episodes, break and enter hoes
Engaging in illegal and reckless behavior, alluding to chaotic situations
Every record sold's equivalent to coke
Comparing the impact and addictive nature of their music to a drug
Homie welcome to the Terrordome
Inviting listeners into the intense and aggressive world of La Coka Nostra
I'm inappropriate like Kramer
Embracing a controversial and offensive persona, likened to the infamous incident involving Michael Richards
With a megaphone
Amplifying their provocative messages and ensuring they are heard
Black and fire, steel, my mind's ILL
Describing their mindset as sharp and dangerous
Got you on a mission like
Inspiring and motivating listeners to pursue their goals with determination
A crackhead to find krills
Highlighting the desperation and obsession to find something elusive, like a drug addict chasing cocaine
I come from a place where
Acknowledging their roots and origins in a tumultuous environment
The apocalypse is now
Portraying their surroundings as a chaotic and destructive world
Armageddon, Nostradamus called it
Referencing the predictions of the famous seer, implying the foreseen chaos
You are now with the rawest
Boasting about their authenticity and rawness as artists
It's unwarming light, sun turned to God
Describing their music as a transformative force, leading audiences to enlightenment
God turned to son
Drawing a parallel between themselves and divine figures, suggesting their powerful impact
Murder one, no match, no blood and no gun
Asserting their dominance and ability to cause destruction without traditional weapons
Fire and brimstones, stem cell clones
Evoking imagery of hellish conditions and unethical scientific experiments
Mini-microphones implanted deep in your bones
Speaking metaphorically about their ability to influence and control people through their music
They tappin' the phones, mapping the homes
Expressing paranoia and surveillance in a society where privacy is compromised
(clappin' the chromes)
Referring to the use of firearms and violence
Ding dong, click-clack
Symbolizing the imminent danger and confrontation
One in the back of the dome
Suggesting an execution-style shooting or assassination
I'm a rebel poet
Identifying as someone who challenges societal norms through their artistic expression
My words treated like it's contraband
Describing the resistance and censorship their words face
I'm unresponsive to taunts of critics
Ignoring or disregarding negative feedback from critics
And wants of fans
Not conforming to the expectations or desires of their audience
Angelic demonic chronic writer, a haunted man
Describing the duality and complexity of their creative process and personal struggles
Mongrel monster with the murderers
Associating with a dangerous and violent group of individuals
On conquered land
Asserting their authority and presence within their territory
I grew around some johns is
Being raised among individuals involved in illegal activities, specifically prostitution
Junkies with bumpkin scams
Being familiar with drug addicts and their deceptive schemes
Bar brawls, broken bottles, banging
Painting a picture of chaotic and violent encounters in bars
And launching hands
Engaging in physical altercations and fights
My shifty plans turn a risky
Their cunning strategies transform a dangerous situation into an opportunity
Chance to fifty grand double it
Taking advantage of risky opportunities to increase monetary gain
Watch these sissies stand in your pissy pants
Mocking and undermining those who appear weak or afraid
This game is gettin' me baptized
The music industry and its challenges are shaping and testing their character
We bad guys choose sides and yous guys
Identifying themselves as villains who align with specific groups, distinguishing themselves from the listener
Is enemies or allies
Addressing the listener as potential adversaries or comrades
La Coka Nostra is A Brand You Can Trust
Promoting the credibility and reliability of La Coka Nostra's music
To roll with a pack of animals
Joining a group known for their wild and unapologetic behavior
With cannons to bust
Armed with powerful music and lyrics to make a significant impact
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAKE BURNS, GORDON OGILVIE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
CryptoKing
Rock + rap = ❤
Kristanio Mojbiznes
Czasem czuję, jakby tylko Polacy i Amerykanie słuchali dobrego rapu. RESPECT FROM POLAND
andersenkalle
Everlast absolutely murders this! His voice fits this beat extremely well. He is king. The album is dope as hell!
Pablo42
one of the few underground hiphop/rap groups that is truly influenced by heavy metal and classic rock, fucking love this shit.
Carl Bernroth
My favorite La Coka track. Some sick guitar samples, a sweet groove and killer lyrics.
ThorgalsWalhalla
yes i think so too.. (but i don`t know much about Hip Hop) do you know other artists that uses guitar like this?
RedDevil69
ThorgalsWalhalla Public Enemy - Black is back, Cypress Hill - Rock Superstar, don't remember other hip hop songs with guitar, but there are a lot :) Hope you like it
ThorgalsWalhalla
zumwaud2
hey ;) yeah thanx.. Necro also got a lot
Kinder_R
+Carl Bernroth Cypress Hill - Get out of my head, and basically every song from their Skull and Bones album... CD2... Get out of my head is rather hard and that is its appeal ;)
Impactum School
"bloody sunday... Black Sabbath" Everlast voice and flow was on point in this shit!