When the Ship Goes Down [Cypress Hill]
Freedom Writers Soundtrack · Freedom Writers [soundtrack] [2007]
rollin around nine deuce cadillac
still got my homies to watch my back
and they'll smoke ya ass if ya wanna come chat
thats why some pigs an tha kids come sweatin they follow
a hollow point shell's hard ta swallow
why wallow when ya come ta roll on i put tha clip an dust
bring ya ass on,kickin dust on ya head as tha gatt busts
my grip surronded im about ta get rushed i brushed wit death
how many shells stuffed in my closet???
when tha shit goes down ya better be ready (when tha shit goes down)
when tha shit goes down ya better be ready (when tha shit goes down)
when tha shit goes down ya better be ready (when tha shit goes down)
when tha shit goes down ya better be ready (ya better be ready)
i told tha boyz get tha sawed off glock and tha rest of tha gats
as i strapped on tha bullet-proof vest
BOOM i think i got one to tha chest
hot damn I didn't want to kill a man shit
i still stand tall with tha hill clan ya'll better stand back
niggaz bout ta fall I'm comin out blastin like yosemite
sam get tha cheese an tha bread for tha ham
when tha shit goes down ya better be ready (when tha shit goes down)
when tha shit goes down ya better be ready (when tha shit goes down)
when tha shit goes down ya better be ready (when tha shit goes down)
when tha shit goes down ya better be ready (ya better be ready)
When the Ship Goes Down [Cypress Hill]
Cypress Hill's 'When the Ship Goes Down' stands as a defining track within the group's extensive discography, showcasing their signature fusion of hip-hop and rock influences. Featured prominently on the 2007 Freedom Writers soundtrack, the recording highlights the band's ability to craft anthemic, socially conscious music that resonates with broad audiences. The song captures the group's characteristic rhythmic drive and B-Real's distinctive vocal delivery, anchoring the track in the West Coast hip-hop tradition. Its inclusion in the film's musical landscape underscores the enduring relevance of Cypress Hill's work in soundtracks designed to evoke specific emotional atmospheres. The track remains a testament to the band's longevity and their capacity to produce memorable recordings that transcend specific eras while maintaining their unique sonic identity.