It's Going Down
Executioners ft. Linkin Park Lyrics


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Watch them flee, watch them flee
Wa-wa-watch them flee, hip-hop heads
"And you do it like this"

(It's goin' down) it's goin' down
(It's goin' down) it's goin' down
(It's goin' down) it's goin' down
(It's goin' down)

It's goin' down
The rhythm projects 'round the next sound
Reflects the complex hybrid dialect now
Detect the mesh of many elements compressed down
The meltin' pot of a super-futuresque style
The combination of a vocal caress
With lungs that gasp for breath from emotional stress
With special effects and a distorted collage
Carefully lodged between beats of rhythmic barrage

It's goin' down
A logical progression on the timeline
The separation narrowed down to a fine line
To blur the edges so they blend together properly
Take you on an audible odyssey, now

It's goin' down
A logical progression on the timeline
The separation narrowed down to a fine line
To blur the edges so they blend together properly
Take you on an audible odyssey, now

It's goin' down, put it out for the world to see
LP and X-Men to the 10th degree
(It's goin' down) nobody in the world is safe
When we melt down the wax in your record crate

(It's goin' down) put it out for the world to see
LP and X-Men to the 10th degree
(It's goin' down) nobody in the world is safe
When we melt down the wax in your record crate

(It's goin' down)
"Put it on"
"I said it goes like this"
"And you do it like this"
It's goin' down

Once again it is
Composed sentences all together venomous
The four elements of natural force
Projected daily through the sound of the source
Everybody on board as we blend the sword with the pen
The mightiest of weapons swingin' right from the chin
The elevate of mental states long gone with the wind
To defend men for shoddy imitation pretends
It's goin' down
Style assimilation, readily
Trekkin' through the weaponry of a pure pedigree
Cleverly seein' through whatever is ahead of me
Whatever the weather be, we're advancin' steadily
It's goin' down to sub-terrestrial hot
I rhyme regiment that's callin' the shots
Execution of collaborative plots
Ready to bring the separation of style to a stop

It's goin' down
A logical progression on the timeline
The separation narrowed down to a fine line
To blur the edges so they blend together properly
Take you on an audible odyssey, now

It's goin' down, put it out for the world to see
LP and X-Men to the 10th degree
(It's goin' down) nobody in the world is safe
When we melt down the wax in your record crate

(It's goin' down) put it out for the world to see
LP and X-Men to the 10th degree
(It's goin' down) nobody in the world is safe
When we melt down the wax in your record crate

"X-men 'bout to blast off world wide"
"X-men 'bout to blast off world wide"
"And you do it like this"
"'Bout to blast off world wide"

It's goin' down, put it out for the world to see
LP and X-Men to the 10th degree
(It's goin' down) nobody in the world is safe
When we melt down the wax in your record crate

(It's goin' down) put it out for the world to see
LP and X-Men to the 10th degree
(It's goin' down) nobody in the world is safe
When we melt down the wax in your record crate

(It's goin' down) it's goin' down
(It's goin' down) it's goin' down
(It's goin' down) it's goin' down
(It's goin' down)

(It's goin' down)
"Put it on, and it goes like this"
(It's goin' down)
"And you do it like this"
(It's goin' down)
"So put it on, and it goes like this"
(It's goin' down)
"And you do it like this"
"Like this"
"Like this"
"Like this"
"Like this"
"Like this"




"Like this"
"Like this"

Overall Meaning

The verses in Executioners ft. Linkin Park's song, It's Going Down, talk about the fusion of sounds, vocals, and genre elements in hip hop music. The "rhythm projects 'round the next sound" and reflects a "complex hybrid dialect." The lyrics describe how modern hip hop is a combination of different sounds and influences from different regions, cultures, and eras, which makes it a "super-futuresque style." The song talks about the vocal delivery, special effects, acoustic effects, and rhythmic arrangements that make hip hop a rich and ever-changing genre. The chorus repeats the phrase "It's going down," which could either represent the intensity and vibrancy of the beats or the fact that the fusion of styles is leading the genre to a new era of creativity and innovation. The song encourages the listener to embrace the change and appreciate the artistry behind modern hip hop.


Line by Line Meaning

Watch them flee, watch them flee
Hip-hop fans are going crazy and going wild for the executioners as they are performing so flawlessly and exceptionally on stage that is leaving the fans amazed and mesmerized.


(It's goin' down) it's goin' down
The song is picking up pace and going somewhere. It has started and the flow is quite remarkable.


The rhythm projects 'round the next sound
The beat and the rhythm is perfectly synchronized and as the beat goes on, the sound quality gets better and better.


Reflects the complex hybrid dialect now
Complex fusion of various music styles leads to such amazing melodies and therefore the listeners can distinctly experience it forming a hybrid style.


Detect the mesh of many elements compressed down
The music is a mixture of many things combined together, and the complexity of the elements is compressed down to produce such an amazing work.


The melting' pot of a super-futuresque style
This music is a fusion of various styles and tastes which are melted together, forming a super futuristic sound or style which is different from anything seen before.


The combination of a vocal caress
The way the words are delivered is like the soft and gentle touch of a person when they are in love. The execution is smooth, and the rhythm is tied with the beat of the track, which is incredible.


With lungs that gasp for breath from emotional stress
The singer is singing from a place of emotional pain, and this creates an appeal in the music, and the listeners can immediately feel all the emotions that are being played out.


With special effects and a distorted collage
To make the sound experience more enjoyable, the songwriters have added special effects and a distorted collage to the music.


Carefully lodged between beats of rhythmic barrage
All the special sound effects are carefully added to the rhythmic barrage in a way that they don't clash or overpower the melody, and it nicely supports the beats of the music.


A logical progression on the timeline
The song is moving in a logical and progressive order, and it is following a timeline, and the listeners are continuously following it without any issue.


The separation narrowed down to a fine line
The songwriter has used a lot of skill to distinguish rhythm from the lyrics, and they have been successful in doing this while keeping it as close and seamless as possible.


To blur the edges so they blend together properly
The line dividing the rhythm and lyrics has been blurred in a way that they blend superbly together, and there's nothing that the listener can find that is out of place.


Take you on an audible odyssey, now
The song will take you on an Audio Adventure of a lifetime, the singers will get you into a different world where you can just relax and enjoy the tune of the music.


It's goin' down, put it out for the world to see
This is a masterpiece, and therefore it should be shared with the world. Hence, the creators are making sure that the song is reaching every corner of the world.


LP and X-Men to the 10th degree
LP(Joins) and X-Men are joining hands to take the song to the highest level, bringing a different level of experience to music lovers.


(It's goin' down) nobody in the world is safe
The music that's about to hit you can't always be controlled or contained; therefore, it's a rapidly spreading trend which nobody would be able to stop from taking over the world.


When we melt down the wax in your record crate
When the song gets played on the stereo, it's going to be too hot and killer creating a magnificent experience for the music listener, like it's going to burn the vinyl of record in the tray.


Once again it is composed sentences all together venomous
The quality of the lyrics is incredibly well composed, the arrangement of the words is mind-boggling and hits you just like as if you're a person who's been bitten by a venomous snake of a unique breed.


The four elements of natural force
The four elements (Fire, water, air, and earth) have been brought together to create such an amazing melody.


Projected daily through the sound of the source
Every day, using their sound, the artists are projecting these four elements to create such amazing melodies.


Everybody on board as we blend the sword with the pen
Everyone is aligned with the idea and is committed metaphorically to blend 'pen' (the lyrics, wordings) with the'sword' (the rhythm, music), creating the perfect balance, resulting in the creation of such surprise and amazing music.


The mightiest of weapons swingin' right from the chin
The rhythm of the music is so powerful that it comes out charging and swinging straight from the artists' mouths with such ferocity, which is quite incredible.


The elevate of mental states long gone with the wind
The music has had a way of healing and lifting mental health and makes everyone in the audience lose themselves in the rhythm, and everything negative then disappears.


To defend men for shoddy imitation pretends
The songwriters bring their unique and original compositions to defend their style and put an end to the cheap knockoffs, which are regularly being produced.


Style assimilation, readily
With different artists worldwide adopting unique styles in the music industry, the style assimilation is rapidly gaining momentum globally.


Trekkin' through the weaponry of a pure pedigree
The artists are exploring the range of weaponry of pure ancestry and tapping the potential, and with the use of this, they have created a remarkable and unique piece of art.


Cleverly seein' through whatever is ahead of me
The lyricist is predicting and can see through the future down the line and is already familiar with what's about to come based on their skills and experience.


Whatever the weather be, we're advancing steadily
No matter the circumstances, and no matter the obstacles, the music industry will keep on pushing ahead and advancing towards the right cause to introduce a new style of sound to its listeners.


It's going down to sub-terrestrial hot
The music is so amazing and hot that it has transcended beyond what anyone would have thought possible, and now it is a sensation on a global level.


I rhyme regiment that's callin' the shots
The songwriters are in charge and are centering the music as per their desire and will dictate the flow of music to their liking.


Execution of collaborative plots ready to bring the separation of style to a stop
The artists are executing their collaborative plans to unite everyone under one music and ending separations of styles to create unity and harmony.


"X-men 'bout to blast off world wide"
X-men are about to take off globally for a fabulous success with their music.


"And you do it like this"
This is how it is getting done with each artist contributing with their unique skillset and effortlessly blending the sound and rhythm altogether.


"'Bout to blast off world wide"
The song is about to soar and reach heights that have never been seen before, soaring high above and beyond the listeners' expectations.


So put it on, and it goes like this
Everyone should listen to the song, put it on at full blast and let the music take over, and the listener will experience something extraordinary.


"Like this"
The style of the music is such that it is a masterpiece and it is created beyond one's imagination, people should listen and enjoy so that it can then become something familiar, popular and amazing.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alvin Joiner, Joseph Hahn, Melvin Charles Bradford, Mike Shinoda

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[X-ecutioners:]
Watch them flee...
Watch them flee
Watch, watch, watch them flee
Hip-hop hits
And you do it like this

It's going down [7x]

[Mike Shinoda:]
It's going down
The rhythm projects 'round the next sound
Reflects the complex hybrid dialect now
Detects the mesh of many elements compressed down
The melting pot of a super-futuresque style
The combination of a vocal caress
With lungs that gasp for breath
From emotional stress
With special effects
And a distorted collage
Carefully lodged between beats of rhythmic barrage

It's going down
The logical progression on the timeline
The separation narrowed down to a fine line
To blur the edges so they blend together properly
Take you on an audible odyssey

Now it's going down
A logical progression on the timeline
The separation narrowed down to a fine line
To blur the edges so they blend together properly
Take you on an audible odyssey
Now it's going down

[X-Ecutioners with Mike Shinoda:]
Put it out for the world to see
LP and X-Men to the 10th degree
It's going down
Nobody in the world is safe
When we melt down the wax in your record crate
It's going down
[2x]

I said it goes like this
And you do it like this
It's going down

[Mike Shinoda:]
Once again it is
Composed sentences
All together venomous
The four elements of natural force
Projected daily through the sound of the source
Everybody on board as we blend
The sword with the pen
The mightiest the weapons
Swinging right from the chin
To elevate of mental states
Long gone with the wind
To defend men from shoddy imitation pretends

It's going down
Style assimilation readily
Trekking through the weaponry
Of the pure pedigree
Cleverly seeing through whatever is ahead of me
Whatever the weather be
We invent it steadily

It's going down sub-terrestrial high
I rhyme regiment that's calling the shots
Execution of collaborative plots
Ready to bring the separation of style to a stop

It's going down
The logical progression on the timeline
The separation narrowed down to a fine line
To blur the edges so they blend together properly
Take you on an audible odyssey
Now it's going down

[X-Ecutioners with Mike Shinoda:]
Put it out for the world to see
LP and X-Men to the 10th degree
(It's going down)
Nobody in the world is safe
When we melt down the wax in your record crate
(It's going down)
[2x]

[X-ecutioners:]
X-men 'bout to blast off world wide
X-men 'bout to blast off world wide
And you do it like this
'Bout to blast off world wide
It's going down

[X-Ecutioners with Mike Shinoda:]
Put it out for the world to see
LP and X-Men to the 10th degree
It's going down
Nobody in the world is safe
When we melt down the wax in your record crate
It's going down
[2x]

It's going down [7x]

[X-ecutioners:]
Put, put, put it up
I said it goes like this
It's going down
And you do it like this
It's going down
Put, put, put it up
I said it goes like this
It's going down
And you do it like this

[X-ecutioners, Mike Shinoda:]
Like this
Like this
Like this
Like this
Like this



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@DrBeauHightower

The absolute peak of nu metal

@adalastimosa8501

Hello mr buff man

@dark_mode

And what a glorious time it was! 😭

@richmemorypeterson9967

This is good but I believe it peaked a couple years earlier with korn /deftones and a few others..I miss those days most music today sux ass.

@roberttange805

linkin park is a casting band . never wrote a a single rhyme or note.
its a shame to see such major label selling donkey posts

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@robert tange bro you posted a cringe

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@joschea5925

I love this period of music, where Rock and hip hop were just cool with each and everyone appeared in songs, videos and even toured together. What a time.

@enigmalfidelity

Now it's all the little brothers and kids of those amazing artists, trying to get a leg up with 0 talent. LOL

@williammunny9916

Matthew 11.28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
Luke 19.10 for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.”
Jesus Christ loves you. Repent and be saved. Only Jesus Christ saves. God bless you, and the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family.

@DrVonNostrand

Republicans ruined this for us

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