Linkin Park Lyrics

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Sorry boys
But all the money in the world couldn't bring me back again
Lay down, lay down
Gonna stretch my mic out in ponce funeral home on marcy
All those new niggaz stop there
But a lot later than a whole gang of people thought
The last of the real hustlers, well
Maybe not the last

Bleek's gonna be a good rapper
New, improved Jay-Z
I quit
I'm retiring
Ain't enough money in this game, to keep me around
Sorry big, I tried
Honest
Can't go with me on this ride though
I'm calling the shots
The bar's closing
Where we going to for breakfast?
Roc-a-fella y'all
Okay, I'm reloaded!

"Bringing the drama"
"Trying to come up in the game"
"Marcy"
"Had a couple of dollar signs to my name"
"Roc-a-fella y'all"
"One of the best!"
"Waiting for my day to come"
"Just give me the word"

Nah this ain't jigga it's your lil nigga bleek
Reporting to these motherfuckers live from the street
Game I peeped those, my mind so advanced
At nine I used to geese hoes for Easter clothes
Peep the steez, I represent for all those
With twenty eight grams, on a come-up trying to creep the keys
Large niggas told me park the car, keep the keys
Find a hoodrat and creep to mickey d's
First gun two bullets, niggas know I do pull it
Niggas trying to kill me dog, who wouldn't?
Screw Gooden, I pitch in the pj's
Lit off the ej, I split dutchies with my ring finger
You find a bitch that don't be cream, bring her
Last seen with Bing, he got dropped between us
Shit is constant, that's why I pack the
Johnson and Johnson for the nonsense who wants it?
I go to sleep with a picture of a Porsche on my wall
Man I'm trying to come up on y'all
Get one up on y'all, that's why I hustle in these streets
From sundown to sunup on y'all
Mama said keep bullshitting they'll kill you dead
One week of this hustling brought a living room set
Went to ? d's, niggas mad, veins out
Copped the Jordan's, two weeks before they came out
Flashy, fly little nigga
Nosy bitch from the third floor like "why little nigga?"
Bitch please, twist the trees
Took a long pull, like bitch to breathe
That's my answer, life's like cancer
And I'm serious

"Waiting for my day to come"
"Just give me the word"

Overall Meaning

The song "It's Going Down" by Jay-Z and Linkin Park features Memphis Bleek as the lead rapper, with Jay-Z providing the intro and outro. The lyrics address Bleek's place in the rap game, his progress as a hustler, and his hopes for the future. The opening lines suggest that despite his success and wealth, Bleek is aware that money cannot bring him back from death. The line "gonna stretch my mic out in Ponce Funeral Home on Marcy" refers to Bleek's desire to perform one last time at the funeral home in Marcy, Brooklyn where he grew up. The phrase "all those new niggaz stop there, but a lot later than a whole gang of people thought" implies that Bleek has outlasted many of his peers in the rap game.

Bleek goes on to describe his past experiences as a young hustler, with references to "geese hoes for Easter clothes" and "twenty eight grams on a come-up trying to creep the keys." He also mentions his efforts to protect himself from violence, including carrying a gun and sleeping with a picture of a Porsche on his wall. The phrase "waiting for my day to come, just give me the word" suggests that Bleek is eager for a big break in the music industry, as well as a chance to leave behind his life of crime.

Despite his tough exterior, Bleek also reveals a sensitive side, as when he reflects "life's like cancer, and I'm serious." The song ends with Jay-Z proclaiming that he is "reloaded," indicating that he is not yet finished with his own career.

Line by Line Meaning

Sorry boys
I apologize, but this message might not be what you were expecting

But all the money in the world couldn't bring me back again
No amount of money could convince me to return to this situation

Lay down, lay down
Prepare for a change or transformation

Gonna stretch my mic out in ponce funeral home on marcy
I'm going to showcase my talent or skill in an unconventional or unexpected location

All those new niggaz stop there
Many people are interested or curious about this event

But a lot later than a whole gang of people thought
The expected or anticipated time for this event has passed

The last of the real hustlers, well
I am one of the few remaining individuals who are truly successful in this industry

Maybe not the last
There might be others who are also real hustlers

Bleek's gonna be a good rapper
Bleek has potential to become a successful rapper

New, improved Jay-Z
I have transformed or evolved, and I am better than I was before

I quit
I am done with this industry or lifestyle

I'm retiring
I am leaving this profession or activity for good

Ain't enough money in this game, to keep me around
Money is not the only factor that motivates me, and it is not worth staying for

Sorry big, I tried
I'm sorry, but I made an effort and it didn't work out

Honest
I am sincere and truthful about my feelings

Can't go with me on this ride though
You cannot accompany me on this journey or experience

I'm calling the shots
I am in control of this situation or decision

The bar's closing
This event or era is coming to an end

Where we going to for breakfast?
What's next for us or our group?

Roc-a-fella y'all
Shoutout to my record label, Roc-a-fella

Okay, I'm reloaded!
I am ready for the next chapter or challenge with new energy and mindset

Nah this ain't jigga it's your lil nigga bleek
This is not Jay-Z, it is Memphis Bleek speaking

Reporting to these motherfuckers live from the street
I am sharing my story or experiences from the perspective of someone who has lived them firsthand

Game I peeped those, my mind so advanced
I am aware or knowledgeable about the tactics or strategies of this industry, and I am highly skilled or intelligent

At nine I used to geese hoes for Easter clothes
I used to hustle or con women for money or material goods when I was just a child

Peep the steez, I represent for all those
Take a look at my style, I represent or speak for a particular group or community

With twenty eight grams, on a come-up trying to creep the keys
I have a small amount of drugs, and I am trying to gain power or influence in the industry by making connections or networking

Large niggas told me park the car, keep the keys
Powerful or respected individuals advised me to keep my assets or resources close, and not let them out of my control

Find a hoodrat and creep to mickey d's
I should find a woman who lives in a poor or dangerous neighborhood, and take her to a fast food restaurant

First gun two bullets, niggas know I do pull it
I have a weapon and I am willing to use it

Niggas trying to kill me dog, who wouldn't?
I have enemies who want to harm or eliminate me, and it's not surprising given my position or activities

Screw Gooden, I pitch in the pj's
I don't need the help or support of others, and I can succeed on my own (referring to NBA player Dwight Gooden)

Lit off the ej, I split dutchies with my ring finger
I am smoking marijuana and using my finger to roll cigars

You find a bitch that don't be cream, bring her
If you find a woman who doesn't spend much money, introduce her to me

Last seen with Bing, he got dropped between us
The last person I saw with was Bing, but he was killed or harmed while we were together

Shit is constant, that's why I pack the
This industry or lifestyle is always dangerous or unpredictable, and that's why I carry a weapon

Johnson and Johnson for the nonsense who wants it?
I have bullets from the Johnson and Johnson brand, and I am willing to use them on anyone who starts trouble

I go to sleep with a picture of a Porsche on my wall
I am motivated or inspired by the idea of owning a luxurious or expensive car

Man I'm trying to come up on y'all
I am working hard and trying to gain success, even at the expense of others

Get one up on y'all, that's why I hustle in these streets
I am trying to gain an advantage or outdo my competition, and that's why I am working hard in the streets

From sundown to sunup on y'all
I am working tirelessly or nonstop to achieve my goals and succeed

Mama said keep bullshitting they'll kill you dead
My mother warned me that if I continue to play games or mess around, I will end up dead or in trouble

One week of this hustling brought a living room set
I was able to earn or obtain enough money in just one week of hustling to purchase a nice piece of furniture

Went to ? d's, niggas mad, veins out
I went to a fast food restaurant, and people were angry or annoyed with me

Copped the Jordan's, two weeks before they came out
I was able to purchase or obtain a pair of Nike Air Jordan shoes before they were even released to the public

Flashy, fly little nigga
I am a young, stylish, and impressive individual

Nosy bitch from the third floor like "why little nigga?"
A woman who lives on the third floor of my building is curious or suspicious about my behavior or lifestyle

Bitch please, twist the trees
I am dismissive of this woman's concerns, and I am going to smoke marijuana instead of talking with her

Took a long pull, like bitch to breathe
I took a long puff of marijuana, as though I was taking a deep breath of air

That's my answer, life's like cancer
I have no other explanation or justification for my actions, and life is like a disease or affliction

And I'm serious
I am not joking or lying about how I feel or what I'm doing

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christopher E. Martin, Shawn Corey Carter

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