P Upon A Tree

Run D.M.C. · Back From Hell [1990]

[Run]

Yo Dee let's break out we late man, hurry up

[DMC]

Alright man let's go to Poppa Ken's, get some 40-dogs man

Aiyyo man pull over! [tires squeal]

[Run]

What for? [car door]

[DMC]

I gotta take a piss man

[D.M.C.]

I got to pee I got to pee upon a tree, right

I got to pee I got to pee upon a tree..

I pee upon a tree because I drink too much Olde E

And not time, for pee, to come out, on me, so I

I go and pee I go and pee upon a tree, right

I go and pee I go and pee upon a tree.. (buk buk buk)

The people walk by and say, "Aiyy D.M.C.!"

"No no, no no, yo bro it is not me." right?

I got to pee I got to pee upon a tree, right

I got to pee I got to pee upon a tree..

P Upon A Tree

Released on the 1990 compilation Back From Hell, "P Upon A Tree" stands as a quintessential example of Run D.M.C.'s fusion of hip-hop and rock. The track features the group's signature blend of gritty vocals and heavy guitar riffs, a signature sound that helped define the genre's evolution during the early 1990s. Produced with the characteristic raw energy of the era, the recording showcases the band's ability to integrate rock instrumentation seamlessly into rap structures. As part of their broader discography, this song reflects the group's commitment to pushing musical boundaries while maintaining their distinct identity. It remains a staple in collections of classic hip-hop and rock collaborations, illustrating the enduring influence of Run D.M.C. on the development of alternative rap and rock music.