They are known for the 2006 single, "Where'd You Go", which features Holly Brook and Jonah Matranga, and also his single, "Remember the Name". Thus far, Fort Minor has released one album, 2005's The Rising Tied (as well as one mixtape, FMInvasion - We Major, which featured DJ Green Lantern), and also has a fan club similar to Linkin Park Underground, titled Fort Minor Militia.
Mike Shinoda's plan was to make music while enjoying time with his friends, who include Ryu, Tak, and many other leading musical artists.
Fort Minor's first major album The Rising Tied, features 16 tracks (with three bonus tracks on the Limited Edition), many of which are specific to the lives of Shinoda and his collaborators. "Remember the Name", for example, describes the group's views on being rappers, while "Kenji" describes the experiences of Shinoda's family during the Japanese American internment of World War II. Other tracks, such as "Slip Out the Back" which features Joe Hahn of Linkin Park, have more general lyrical themes. In the lyrics of the track "Get Me Gone", Shinoda says that before the debut album of Linkin Park came out, someone at Warner Bros. Records told him to quit rapping and just play keyboards because the band didn't need an MC in addition to a singer. He goes on to say that with the help of the band, Mike released the album as it was and many critics were silenced.
Fort Minor won Ringtone of the Year for "Where'd You Go" at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards.
In mid August of 2006 Fort Minor performed at the Summer Sonic 2006 along side Linkin Park and other bands.
In November of 2006, Fort Minor released a video for "Remember the Name", which features a montage of various amazing feats. Shinoda has stated he felt the video was a nice wrap-up for Fort Minor. Also in November, Shinoda stated that Fort Minor is on hiatus, because of his dedication to Linkin Park.
As of August 19, 2006, Fort Minor's debut album has sold 400,000 copies.
In 2006, Holly Brook released an exclusive version of 'Where'd You Go?' to radio stations, made completely by Holly Brook. Mike does not appear on this version, which can be heard by request on various American radio stations.
In 2015, after Shinoda teased it on his own and Fort Minor's social media, the stand-alone single Welcome was released on June 21.
Where'd You Go
Fort Minor Lyrics
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Seems like it's been forever that you've been gone
She said, "Some days, I feel like shit
Some days ,I wanna quit and just be normal for a bit"
I don't understand why you have to always be gone
I get along, but the trips always feel so long
And I find myself tryna stay by the phone'Cause your voice always helps me to not feel so alone
But I feel like an idiot, workin' my day around the call
But when I pick up, I don't have much to say
So, I want you to know it's a little fucked up
That I'm stuck here waitin', at times debatin'
Tellin' you that I've had it with you and your career
Me and the rest of the family here, singing, "Where'd you go?"
Where'd you go? I miss you so
Seems like it's been forever that you've been gone
Where'd you go? I miss you so
Seems like it's been forever that you've been gone
Please come back home
Come back home, you know, the place where you used to live
Used to barbeque up burgers and ribs
Used to have a little party every Halloween with candy by the pile
But now, you only stop by every once in a while
Shit, I find myself just fillin' my time
With anything to keep the thought of you from my mind
I'm doin' fine, and I'm plannin' to keep it that way
You can call me if you find that you have somethin' to say
And I'll tell you, I want you to know it's a little fucked up
That I'm stuck here waitin', at times debatin'Tellin' you that I've had it with you and your career
Me and the rest of the family here, singing, "Where'd you go?"
Where'd you go? I miss you so
Seems like it's been forever that you've been gone
Where'd you go? I miss you so
Seems like it's been forever that you've been gone
Please come back home
I want you to know it's a little fucked up
That I'm stuck here waitin', no longer debatin'
Tired of sittin' and hatin' and makin' these excuses
For why you're not around, and feeling so useless
It seems one thing has been true all along
You don't really know what you got 'til it's gone
I guess I've had it with you and your career
When you come back, I won't be here and you can sing it
Where'd you go? I miss you so
Seems like it's been forever that you've been gone
Where'd you go? I miss you so
Seems like it's been forever that you've been gone
Please come back home
Please come back home
Please come back home
Please come back home
Please come back home
When you made me that initial batch of songs
I was like, that's the shit right there
Holla
The lyrics to Fort Minor's song "Where'd You Go" speak of a person missing a loved one who is always away due to their career. The verse of the song is sung from the perspective of the person left behind, who is trying to stay in touch with the busy loved one. They miss the loved one and work their day around phone calls, but often find themselves with nothing much to say. The chorus asks the loved one where they have disappeared to and expresses how much they are missed. The second verse takes a different tone, with the person left behind stating that they are trying to move on and keep busy to avoid thinking of their loved one's absence. The lyrics mention the things they used to do together and how the absence of their loved one has affected them.
Line by Line Meaning
Where'd you go? I miss you so
The singer is expressing their longing for the person who has been away for a long time
Seems like it's been forever that you've been gone
The singer feels like an indefinite period has passed since the person left
She said, "Some days, I feel like shit
The person who left is quoted as saying that they have bad days and feel terrible sometimes
Some days ,I wanna quit and just be normal for a bit"
The person who left wishes they could take a break from their busy life and be like everyone else
I don't understand why you have to always be gone
The artist is confused and concerned about why the other person is always away
I get along, but the trips always feel so long
Despite managing to cope, the singer finds it hard to bear the separation each time
And I find myself tryna stay by the phone
The singer eagerly waits by the phone, wanting to hear from the other person
'Cause your voice always helps me to not feel so alone
The artist feels comforted by the other person's voice and doesn't feel as lonely
But I feel like an idiot, workin' my day around the call
The artist feels foolish about arranging their day according to the hope of receiving a call
But when I pick up, I don't have much to say
Despite wanting to talk, the artist doesn't have much to say, perhaps due to the lack of regular communication
So, I want you to know it's a little fucked up
The singer feels frustrated and unhappy about the situation
That I'm stuck here waitin', at times debatin'
The artist feels trapped in a situation where they have to wait and sometimes question themselves
Tellin' you that I've had it with you and your career
The singer is expressing their discontent with the other person's career which seems to keep them away
Me and the rest of the family here, singing, "Where'd you go?"
The singer and their family are all feeling the void created by the other person's absence
Come back home, you know, the place where you used to live
The singer wants the other person to return to the place where they both shared happy memories
Used to barbeque up burgers and ribs
The artist is reminiscing about a time when the other person used to cook with them
Used to have a little party every Halloween with candy by the pile
The artist remembers a tradition they used to follow with the other person
But now, you only stop by every once in a while
The singer is expressing disappointment about how infrequent the other person's visits have become
Shit, I find myself just fillin' my time
The singer is admitting to feeling bored and unfulfilled in the absence of the other person
With anything to keep the thought of you from my mind
The artist is trying to distract themselves from constantly thinking about the other person
I'm doin' fine, and I'm plannin' to keep it that way
The artist is confident that they can manage without the other person and plans to continue like that
You can call me if you find that you have somethin' to say
The artist gives an invitation to the other person to call them if they feel like it
Tired of sittin' and hatin' and makin' these excuses
The singer is exhausted from feeling angry and making justifications for the other person's behavior
For why you're not around, and feeling so useless
The artist feels helpless and unimportant due to the other person's absence
It seems one thing has been true all along
The singer has made an observation about a constant truth in this situation
You don't really know what you got 'til it's gone
The singer is stating a common saying that emphasizes the importance of someone or something that's gone
I guess I've had it with you and your career
The singer has finally reached a limit with the other person's career taking up all their time
When you come back, I won't be here and you can sing it
The artist is implying that they will have moved on from the other person by the time they come back
When you made me that initial batch of songs
The artist remembers the time when the other person made them some songs
I was like, that's the shit right there
The singer was impressed by the quality of those songs
Holla
The singer ends with an informal exclamation inviting the other person to contact them
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Mike Shinoda
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MarkToast99
I'm currently on a nostalgia trip binging all of the old Linkin Park/Fort Minor songs that I loved as a kid. I never understood how powerful they were back then, I just loved the sound of the music. It's amazing how when you're young, something can have so much impact that you didn't even realize was there until you got older. It's like I'm rediscovering my favorite song from a new perspective.
@BinakaJayEnglish
You are not alone, bud!
@lilcody6044
So true and it’s like nobody even knows or heard of fort minor just criminally underrated was my whole childhood haha
@thedinthedarling
One of the best songs ever recorded. Sadly people don't really appreciate nice things. How can this song only have such a low view?
@bigsam8503
Yeee you right buddy
@AhmedAli-zc3mk
You are just right about that, man!!
@thisshitisbananasss3930
im shocked how much underrated this song is..really i thought this song atleast 100m views
@supergenius5267
tru
@yungsam64
this shit is bananasss The non-music video has millions of views!
@TheVpopmusic
I guess people more into Justin Bieber these day....