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Introduction
Fort Minor Lyrics


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(Instrumental Solo)

The residential, man
That's underground hip-hop
Wit-with big sounds
Wut-with big, with big sounds
That's what takes it over, cause the sounds are so big
That's an underground hip-hop, right there
Richness of the music and everything
I-I, I, I knew it was gonna be something serious

Overall Meaning

Fort Minor's song "Introduction" is an instrumental solo that sets the stage for Mike Shinoda's debut album, "The Rising Tied," under his side project, Fort Minor. The lyrics are spoken by a voice that emphasizes the importance of underground hip-hop with "big sounds," suggesting that it's the music's quality that truly distinguishes it. The voice notes that the underground is where the true richness of musical expression can be found, and by setting the foundation for his album with this track, Shinoda emphasizes the significance of authenticity and originality in his music.


Through this song, Shinoda seeks to convey his dedication to hip-hop and his respect for its roots. As an artist who was part of the mainstream, crossover success of Linkin Park, Shinoda was cognizant of the limitations of the popular music scene, and he wanted to use Fort Minor as an outlet for his hip-hop sensibilities. By featuring an instrumental track as the initial track on his debut album, he was making a statement about the importance of the production and instrumentation in hip-hop, setting the tone for the rest of the album.


Line by Line Meaning

The residential, man
This is referring to someone who resides in an area closely associated with hip-hop culture, possibly an artist or producer.


That's underground hip-hop
This refers specifically to the sub-genre of hip-hop that is often isolated from mainstream media and typically characterized by raw, authentic lyrics.


Wit-with big sounds
The music being discussed is characterized by prominent, impactful sounds in addition to the standard drumbeat and lyrics.


Wut-with big, with big sounds
Reinforcing the previous line, the emphasis here is on the impressive, imposing music that accompanies the lyrics of underground hip-hop.


That's what takes it over, cause the sounds are so big
The prominence of the instrumental sections in underground hip-hop tracks cannot be overstated, as it plays a significant role in drawing listeners in and setting the tone of the track.


That's an underground hip-hop, right there
This line is a definitive declaration that the music being played is indeed a prime example of underground hip-hop, as described throughout the song.


Richness of the music and everything
This is describing the complex layers and textures of the instrumental section of underground hip-hop tracks that leads to a full, immersive listening experience.


I-I, I, I knew it was gonna be something serious
The artist is expressing their understanding of the depth and significance of underground hip-hop music, and how it has the ability to connect with listeners on a personal level.




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WARRIORBOY_ 2000

You ready?! Let's go!
Yeah, for those of you that want to know what we're all about
It's like this y'all (c'mon!)

[Chorus:]
This is ten percent luck, twenty percent skill
Fifteen percent concentrated power of will
Five percent pleasure, fifty percent pain
And a hundred percent reason to remember the name!

Mike! - He doesn't need his name up in lights
He just wants to be heard whether it's the beat or the mic
He feels so unlike everybody else, alone
In spite of the fact that some people still think that they know him
But fuck em, he knows the code
It's not about the salary
It's all about reality and making some noise
Making the story - making sure his clique stays up
That means when he puts it down Tak's picking it up! Let's go!

Who the hell is he anyway?
He never really talks much
Never concerned with status but still leaving them star struck
Humbled through opportunities given despite the fact
That many misjudge him because he makes a living from writing raps
Put it together himself, now the picture connects
Never asking for someone's help, or to get some respect
He's only focused on what he wrote, his will is beyond reach
And now it all unfolds, the skill of an artist

This is twenty percent skill
Eighty percent fear
Be a hundred percent clear cause Ryu is ill
Who would've thought he'd be the one to set the west in flames
Then I heard him wreck it with The Crystal Method, "Name Of The Game"
Came back dropped Megadef, took em to church
I like bleach man, why you had the stupidest verse?
This dude is the truth, now everybody's giving him guest spots
His stock's through the roof I heard he's fuckin' with S. Dot!

[Chorus]

They call him Ryu, he's sick
And he's spitting fire
And mike got him out the dryer he's hot
Found him in Fort Minor with Tak
What a fuckin' nihilist porcupine
He's a prick, he's a cock
The type women want to be with, and rappers hope he get shot
Eight years in the making, patiently waiting to blow
Now the record with Shinoda's taking over the globe
He's got a partner in crime, his shit is equally dope
You won't believe the kind of shit that comes out of this kid's throat

Tak! - He's not your everyday on the block
He knows how to work with what he's got
Making his way to the top
He often gets a comment on his name
People keep asking him was it given at birth
Or does it stand for an acronym?
No he's living proof, got him rocking the booth
He'll get you buzzing quicker than a shot of vodka with juice
Him and his crew are known around as one of the best
Dedicated to what they do and give a hundred percent

Forget Mike - Nobody really knows how or why he works so hard
It seems like he's never got time
Because he writes every note and he writes every line
And I've seen him at work when that light goes on in his mind
It's like a design is written in his head every time
Before he even touches a key or speaks in a rhyme
And those motherfuckers he runs with,
The kids that he signed?
Ridiculous, without even trying,
How did he do it?!

[Chorus - repeat 2x]

[Outro - Mike Shinoda:]
Yeah! Fort Minor
M. Shinoda - Styles of Beyond
Ryu! Takbir! Machine Shop!



All comments from YouTube:

MyArmFell0ff

Still listening in 2019. Mike Shinoda will always be so tragically underrated! Fort Minor, Linkin Park and even Mikes new “Mike Shinoda” music - he puts everything into it and it pays off!

I will never stop listening to Mike Shinoda.

Marek Brandon

same for me in 2020

Leo Ebi

@Marek Brandon hi from 2022

Ricci Rinehart Jr

Same

Dannita246

Me too

Jonay Medina

hi from 2023

LuzaBeggs

I just love this album, 2022 and still coming back often to listen to every track. I want another Fort Minor record :(

Chloe McCarthy

Takes me back to my youth.
Success is having the right mindset, nothing is impossible ❤️‍🔥🔥🔥

Odom Entertainment

still the best hip hop album i've ever heard, such a shame they never followed through with another project this content and quality of music had potential to resonate for so much more, but the exclusivity of one album may be all it needed. Shit is a haymaker of an album

Anthony Hayward

This song never gets old

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