Triple Trouble
Title | Triple Trouble |
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Artist | Beastie Boys |
Album | To the 5 Boroughs |
Release Date | 2004-06-15 |
Description | This is track #6 on the To the 5 Boroughs LP (6.4.2004) released as the second single in 9.2004. Recorded & mixed at Oscilloscope Laboratories, Beastie Boys share writing credit with Bernard Edwards & Nile Rodgers. With Mix Master Mike on turntables, recording was engineered by Beastie Boys & Jon Weiner. “Triple Trouble” was mixed by Supa Engineer “DURO” for No Question Ent./Loreal Inc., and mastered by Chris Athens at Sterling Sound. Source: Willie Simpson Samples include: “Rapper’s Delight” by Sugarhill Gang—from their album, Sugarhill Gang (1980) Beastiemania reports that “Triple Trouble” has been performed in 105 known concerts. 1st Known Performance: 5.10.2004 — Club Maria, Berlin, Germany http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_pczyTY9Z4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=xN8aqgOG1OE https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=aduLIphjYJk Last Known Performance: 1.19.2009 — 9:30 Club, Washington, DC, US |
Lyrics | Kickin' lyrics right through your brain When you hear this sayin', you'll be right as rain All right If you (if you) Wanna know (wanna know) The real deal about the three Well, let me tell you we're triple trouble ya'll We're gonna bring you up to speed (check it out) 'Cause I'm a specializer, rhyme reviser Ain't selling out to advertisers What you get is what you see And you won't see me in the advertising See, I like to party, not drink Bacardi 'Cause I'm not looking to throw up on nobody Known for my spiel, a wheelie one wheel 'Cause this is like having a delicious meal And, well, moving the crowd, well, that's a must I got some words that apply to us And that's mesmerizing, tantalizing Captivating, we're devastating If you (if you) Wanna know (wanna know) The real deal about the three Well, we'll tell ya We're triple trouble ya'll We gotta bring you up to speed Now check it out Here's one for the bleachers and the upper tier Versatile All-Temp-A-Cheer If you wanna drink, call Mr. Belvedere Run this rap game like a brigadier You might also likeI got kicks on the one, seven, and eleven Snares on the five and thirteen Rhymes on time and that's the given We're hot on the disco scene, check-it, check-it Slow down with I-me, got to stop stingin' The source of the problem is at the origin You've got lyrics that have got me cringin' You're like a fish-wife, quit your damn whingin' If you (if you) Wanna know (wanna know) The real deal about the three Well, let me tell you We're triple trouble ya'll We're gonna bring you up to speed (so check it out) Bam! Super nature, god damn Cerrone on the microphone, I am Ad-Rock, aka, sharp cheddar My rhymes are better What the Helen of Troy is that? Did I hear you say my rhymes is wack? I'm beautiful, you can't touch me If you pick a rose, well, you might just bleed We're originators, you can't feign Ignorance or pass the blame 'Nuff rhymes coming out the brain 'Nuff beats to drive you insane 'Nuff moves to make your neck crane 'Nuff skill to make the rhymes ingrain 'Nuff heat to leave you in flames 'Nuff style that you can't defame You see, I walk like Jabba The Hutt With the style so new y'all be like, What? Turn the party out like a bon vivant With the skill at will that I know you want On a hot day with the iced latte Devious like Wyle E. Coyote Hot to trot-e or maybe not-e 'Cause little did they know there was a baby in her body We're mesmerizing, tantalizing, captivating, and devastating If you (if you) Wanna know (wanna know) The real deal about the three Well, let me tell you We're triple trouble ya'll We're gonna bring you up to speed (check it out) |