Three Sheets to Kishkiyya · Track 17 · middle
Crunk
VOLUME I — being gloriously, world-tilting DRUNK (the night at full tilt). The idiom and the song's title hook: "Crunk". Its true history: US (southern hip-hop), early-mid 1990s — 'crazy' + 'drunk'; a wild, high-energy party state of intoxication. Render this beat of the night as the band's affectionate, funny, celebratory tribute — the idiom itself is the chorus hook.
Lyrics
[Intro] Ladies and gentlemen, stepping into the ring! Weighing in at three margaritas and a shot of rye! The undisputed champion of the Saturday night! [Verse 1] She’s dancing on the ropes, the room is tilting down, A heavyweight contender claiming the neon crown. The footwork is a marvel, she dodges every booth, Swinging at the shadows and grinning out the truth. We’re mixing up the math, the science of the floor, A 1995 southern formula, kicking down the door. [Chorus] She’s crunk! Take a little crazy, add a lot of drunk! The bass is hitting heavy, the timeline is a blur, The champion of the evening, she's taking on the world. Atlanta clubs designed the perfect perfect word, The loudest kind of glory that this city ever heard. She's crunk! [Verse 2] The referee is counting, but she’s right back on her feet, Riding on the rhythm of a heavy-handed beat. The cocktail is a hammer, the logic is all gone, They're throwing in the towel but she’s carrying the song. A linguistic miracle, two heavyweights align, Insanity and liquor rolling right across her mind. [Chorus] She’s crunk! Take a little crazy, add a lot of drunk! The bass is hitting heavy, the timeline is a blur, The champion of the evening, she's taking on the world. Atlanta clubs designed the perfect perfect word, The loudest kind of glory that this city ever heard. She's crunk! [Bridge] Watch the left hook of the rhythm! Watch the right cross of the bass! There’s a glorious disaster written all across her face. She’s a hurricane in high heels, a riot in the club, Fighting off the gravity and soaking up the love. [Outro] One, two, three, four... She's still standing in the center! Crazy and drunk, the ultimate synthesis. Still crunk, ladies and gentlemen. Hang up the gloves. Goodnight!