Sabotage
Foo Fighters vs. Beastie Boys Lyrics
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I'mma set it straight, this Watergate
I can't stand rockin' when I'm in here
'Cause your crystal ball ain't so crystal clear
So while you sit back and wonder why
I got this fuckin' thorn in my side
Oh my god, it's a mirage
I'm tellin' y'all, it's sabotage
So, so, so, so listen up, 'cause you can't say nothin'
You'll shut me down with a push of your button
But, yo, I'm out and I'm gone
I'll tell you now, I keep it on and on
'Cause what you see, you might not get
And we can bet, so don't you get souped yet
Scheming on a thing, that's a mirage
I'm trying to tell you now, it's sabotage
Why
Our backs are now against the wall
Listen all y'all, it's a sabotage
Listen all y'all, it's a sabotage
Listen all y'all, it's a sabotage
Listen all y'all, it's a sabotage
I can't stand it, I know you planned it
I'mma set it straight, this Watergate
But I can't stand rockin' when I'm in this place
Because I feel disgrace because you're all in my face
But make no mistakes and switch up my channel
I'm Buddy Rich when I fly off the handle
What could it be, it's a mirage
You're scheming on a thing, that's sabotage
The lyrics of "Sabotage" are full of angst and frustration, lashing out at someone who is causing problems and making life difficult. The Watergate reference in the opening lines suggests that the song is about a betrayal of trust, possibly involving secrecy and deception. The lyrics go on to suggest that the singer feels trapped and angry, unable to escape the situation.
The song urges the listener to pay attention and listen carefully, warning them that things are not as they seem. The lines "what you see, you might not get" and "you're scheming on a thing, that's sabotage" highlight the sense of betrayal and deceit. The repetition of "Listen all y'all, it's a sabotage" emphasizes the urgency of the message, urging the listener to pay attention to what's happening around them.
Overall, the lyrics of "Sabotage" are both angry and cautionary, warning against complacency and urging the listener to stay alert and aware in a world where things are not always what they seem.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't stand it, I know you planned it
I can't tolerate what you're doing, I am aware that you purposely arranged this
I'mma set it straight, this Watergate
I am going to make things right, just like when Watergate was uncovered
I can't stand rockin' when I'm in here
I dislike being in this situation
'Cause your crystal ball ain't so crystal clear
The way you are predicting the future is not accurate
So while you sit back and wonder why
As you wonder the reason for this
I got this fuckin' thorn in my side
I have a huge problem to deal with
Oh my god, it's a mirage
This is not real, it's an illusion
I'm tellin' y'all, it's sabotage
I'm warning everyone, it's a deliberate act of destruction
So, so, so, so listen up, 'cause you can't say nothin'
Pay attention, you have no argument
You'll shut me down with a push of your button
You can silence me right away easily
But, yo, I'm out and I'm gone
But I'm leaving immediately
I'll tell you now, I keep it on and on
I will always continue fighting
'Cause what you see, you might not get
What you visually perceive may not be the reality
And we can bet, so don't you get souped yet
We can be sure of this, don't get too excited yet
Scheming on a thing, that's a mirage
Making plans for something that doesn't exist
I'm trying to tell you now, it's sabotage
I am telling you, it's a deliberate malicious act
Why
Our backs are now against the wall
Our situation has become unfavorable and challenging
Listen all y'all, it's a sabotage
Everybody, pay attention, it's intentional destruction
Listen all y'all, it's a sabotage
Everyone needs to hear this, it's a planned act of devastation
Listen all y'all, it's a sabotage
Take note, everyone, it's a deliberate act of harm
Listen all y'all, it's a sabotage
Everybody, pay attention, it's purposeful destruction
I can't stand it, I know you planned it
I cannot tolerate this, you have purposely arranged this
I'mma set it straight, this Watergate
I will make sure this is right, just like when Watergate was uncovered
But I can't stand rockin' when I'm in this place
I cannot deal with this situation
Because I feel disgrace because you're all in my face
I feel ashamed that you are confronting me like this
But make no mistakes and switch up my channel
Don't misunderstand me, and do not distract me
I'm Buddy Rich when I fly off the handle
I become very angry and agitated
What could it be, it's a mirage
What I am seeing is not real
You're scheming on a thing, that's sabotage
You are devising plans for a malicious intent
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Adam Horovitz, Adam Nathaniel Yauch, Michael Louis Diamond
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TheCanonKid
This is so awesome! A mashup with both of my favorite songs!!!😆
G. O. D.
Sounds like it belongs on Splatoon lol
Taka Daichi Ch.
i like this DJ hero version