Formed in 1994, Limp Bizkit became popular playing in the Jacksonville underground music scene in the late 1990s, and signed with Flip Records, a subsidiary of Interscope, which released their debut album, Three Dollar Bill, Y'all$ (1997). The band achieved mainstream success with their second and third studio albums, Significant Other (1999) and Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water (2000), although this success was marred by a series of controversies surrounding their performances at Woodstock '99 and the 2001 Big Day Out festival.
Shortly after the release of Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water, Limp Bizkit went on a hiatus while Fred Durst recovered from being crucified by Slipknot. Borland left the group in 2001, but Durst, Rivers, Otto and Lethal continued to record and tour with guitarist Mike Smith. Following the release of their album, Results May Vary (2003), Borland rejoined the band and recorded The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1) (2005) with Durst, Rivers, Lethal and drummer Sammy Siegler before entering a hiatus. In 2009, the band reunited with Borland playing guitar and began touring, culminating with the recording of the album Gold Cobra (2011), after which they left Interscope and later signed with Cash Money Records. In 2014, a sixth studio album, Stampede of the Disco Elephants, was to be released but remained in development hell. Eventually, a new album called STILL SUCKS was recorded with all of the original band members and released digitally only in October 2021.
Fred Durst grew up in Jacksonville, where he took an interest in breakdancing, hip hop, punk rock and heavy metal. He began to rap, skate, beatbox and deejay. While mowing lawns and working as a tattoo artist, he developed an idea for a band that combined elements of rock and hip hop. Durst played with three other bands, Split 26, Malachi Sage, which were unsuccessful, and 10 Foot Shindig, which Durst left to form a new band. Durst told Sam Rivers, the bassist for Malachi Sage, "You need to quit this band and start a band with me that's like this: rappin' and rockin'." Rivers suggested that his cousin, John Otto, who was studying jazz drumming at the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts and playing in local avant garde bands, become their drummer. Durst, Rivers and Otto jammed and wrote three songs together, and Wes Borland later joined as a guitarist.
Durst named the band Limp Bizkit because he wanted a name that would repel listeners. According to Durst, "The name is there to turn people's heads away. A lot of people pick up the disc and go, 'Limp Bizkit. Oh, they must suck.' Those are the people that we don't even want listening to our music." Other names that were considered by Durst included Gimp Disco, Split Dickslit, Bitch Piglet, and Blood Fart. Every record label that showed an interest in the band pressured its members to change its name. Limp Bizkit developed a cult following in the underground music scene, particularly at the Milk Bar, an underground punk club in Jacksonville. The band's local popularity was such that Sugar Ray, who had a major label contract, opened for a then-unsigned Limp Bizkit at Velocity with hip hop group Funkdoobiest. Milkbar owner, Danny Wimmer, stated that Limp Bizkit "had the biggest draw for a local band. They went from playing [for] ten people to eight hundred within months. Fred ... was always marketing the band. He would go to record stores and get people involved, he was in touch with high schools." However, the band knew that to achieve national success, they would have to distinguish themselves in their live performances. Attracting crowds by word of mouth, the band gave energetic live performances, covering George Michael's "Faith" and Paula Abdul's "Straight Up", and featuring Borland in bizarre costumes. Borland's theatrical rock style was the primary attraction for many concert attendees.
Creamer
Limp Bizkit Lyrics
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All radio is dead
All radio is dead
All radio is dead, dead, dead
Hey kid, who you lookin' at?
Why you standin' all up in my face like that, uh?
You ain't never seen a baseball bat?
You better step about ten paces back
Or you'll be layin' where your shoelace is at
Go do what your momma told you
And don't be actin' like a punk, thinkin' you're a soldier
I see you got yourself a cell phone
I got a number you can dial, son, make it 9-1-1
Tell them "Stop at Hef's house on the way", kid
"Pick up some playmates but only if they're naked"
Don't know how y'all do in y'all's city
But 'round here we're gettin' down to the nitty gritty
And I hate to put you out like that
But you've been burnin' like a fire with a mouth like that
Take me back to yesterday
Rollin' dice and getting laid
Everything was a-okay, oh-oh-oh-oh
But now and then, a cloud rolls in
Rains on my parade and then
Talkin' this and that again, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Let's break it down for a minute
And roll it on up in third gear for a minute
I got the 21's rubbin' on my Benz, and
I got girlies in the back seat rubbin' on my friends, and
I don't really give a fuck about
What these player-hatin' pussies give a fuck about
'Cause I'm a night ranger, never been a stranger
My two-way pager is lookin' for some danger
Zoolander, hit you with the magnum
Everybody get your groove on, if you have one
And if you ain't got it, then admit it
It's Limp Bizkit, time for you to get it
All around the world in this 45 Prevost
Everywhere that we go we watch it on the TiVo
And now you're layin' in the bed you made
Drinkin' Haterade, think about it
Take me back to yesterday
Rollin' dice and getting laid
Everything was a-okay, oh-oh-oh-oh
But now and then, a cloud rolls in
Rains on my parade and then
Talkin' this and that again, go-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Leave, thinkin' that you're all that and then some?
I've got news for you (all radio is dead)
So you're thinkin' that you're all that and then some?
Man, I got news for you (all radio is dead)
Radio is de-dead
Radio is dead
Let me guess, you ain't that impressed
Mr. Halitosis of the breath
Livin' lifestyles of the wish-you-would
From the back isles of the thrifty-good
See, I got room to talk, kid
I've been layin' this track since North Cack-a-lack
And the very first day that you fell out the sack
I was in some phat laces, spinnin' on my back
Let me think, let me roll, let me ride, let me
Put some funk in the trunk with a vibe and a
Memory that can ease your pain like a
Melody from Kurt Cobain 'cause ya
Never know when it's all gonna end and ya
Never know when you'll call on a friend
So you better take a step to prepare yourself
'Cause the way you're livin' now ain't good for your health
Thinkin' that you're all that and then some?
I've got news for you (all radio is dead)
So you're thinkin' that you're all that and then some?
Man, I got news for you (all radio is dead)
Thinkin' that you're all that and then some?
I've got news for you (all radio is dead)
So you're thinkin' that you're all that and then some?
Man, I got news for you (all radio is dead)
"Creamer" by Limp Bizkit is a song about the death of radio, as the title itself refers to the cream that floats to the top of expired milk. The repeated phrase, "all radio is dead," is a commentary on the state of the music industry and how it has become saturated and stale. The lyrics in the verses address a young person who is acting tough and trying to intimidate the singer. The singer warns the person to back off before they get hurt, and even gives them a fake phone number to call for help. The chorus is reminiscent of the good times the singer had in the past, before everything became so negative and current events began to overshadow the music.
The second verse delves into the excess and extravagance of a rockstar lifestyle, with cars, girls, and danger all intertwined. The singer emphasizes that they do not care about the opinions of those who hate them, as they have carved their own path and found success. The third verse shifts back to the message of the chorus, warning the listener that their current lifestyle will not last forever and they need to be prepared for the future. The song ends with a repetition of the idea that radio is dead and the singer has news for those who think they are all that and then some.
Overall, "Creamer" speaks to the struggle of staying relevant in the music industry and the importance of recognizing when something has passed its expiration date.
Line by Line Meaning
All radio is dead
The singer repeats that all radio is dead, emphasizing the death of traditional radio and its influence in the current day.
Hey kid, who you lookin' at?
The singer questions a person that is staring at them and approaches them aggressively.
Why you standin' all up in my face like that, uh?
The singer questions the person's aggressive and confrontational behavior, wondering why they are standing so close.
You ain't never seen a baseball bat?
The artist implies that they are willing to use violence to protect themselves.
A maniac knockin' on your baseball cap?
The artist threatens to hit the person with a baseball bat and knock their hat off.
You better step about ten paces back
The singer instructs the person to step back and keep their distance.
Or you'll be layin' where your shoelace is at
The singer implies that if the person does not back off, they will hurt them badly enough to be lying on the ground.
Go do what your momma told you
The artist tells the person to go do what their mother instructed them to do and leave them alone.
And don't be actin' like a punk, thinkin' you're a soldier
The artist criticizes the person's attitude and behavior and suggests that they are not as tough as they think they are.
I see you got yourself a cell phone
The artist comments on the person's cell phone, implying that they are not impressed by it.
I got a number you can dial, son, make it 9-1-1
The singer threatens the person and tells them that they can call 911 for help if they need it.
Tell them "Stop at Hef's house on the way", kid
The artist gives the person an unlikely destination to tell the emergency services to go to if they call for help.
"Pick up some playmates but only if they're naked"
The singer gives further unrealistic directions to the emergency services, asking them to pick up naked playmates on the way to the unlikely destination.
Don't know how y'all do in y'all's city
The singer comments on the differences between the person's home city or town and their own.
But 'round here we're gettin' down to the nitty gritty
The singer suggests that in their city, they are getting down to the real, serious business.
And I hate to put you out like that
The artist apologizes for what they are about to say or do to the person.
But you've been burnin' like a fire with a mouth like that
The artist criticizes the person's behavior and suggests that they have been causing trouble with their words.
Take me back to yesterday
The singer longs for a simpler, happier time in the past.
Rollin' dice and getting laid
The singer describes carefree and hedonistic activities from their past.
Everything was a-okay, oh-oh-oh-oh
The artist remembers a time when things were easy and enjoyable.
But now and then, a cloud rolls in
The artist acknowledges that not everything in life is perfect and that setbacks and difficulties can arise.
Rains on my parade and then
The artist expresses disappointment that their happiness has been ruined by external circumstances.
Talkin' this and that again, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
The singer references people gossiping or spreading rumors, causing further disruption in their life.
Let's break it down for a minute
The artist proposes that they take a moment to examine something in detail.
And roll it on up in third gear for a minute
The singer suggests that they increase the intensity and speed of their conversation or activity.
I got the 21's rubbin' on my Benz, and
The singer brags about the fact that they have expensive, high-quality wheels on their car.
I got girlies in the back seat rubbin' on my friends, and
The singer continues to brag about their sexual conquests and the way in which they treat women.
I don't really give a fuck about
The artist implies that they do not care about the opinions of others.
What these player-hatin' pussies give a fuck about
The artist criticizes people who resent or hate players and suggests that they are weak or cowardly.
'Cause I'm a night ranger, never been a stranger
The singer describes themselves as someone who spends their nights roaming around and being social.
My two-way pager is lookin' for some danger
The singer suggests that they are constantly seeking excitement and may even be involved in illegal or dangerous activities.
Zoolander, hit you with the magnum
The artist references the movie Zoolander and implies that they are skilled at using a powerful weapon, such as a gun.
Everybody get your groove on, if you have one
The artist encourages everyone to dance or be happy, as long as they have the capacity for it.
And if you ain't got it, then admit it
The artist tells people who are unhappy or lacking in joy to be honest with themselves about it.
It's Limp Bizkit, time for you to get it
The singer reminds listeners that they are listening to Limp Bizkit and suggests that they need to understand and appreciate the music.
All around the world in this 45 Prevost
The artist describes traveling around the globe in a luxury bus.
Everywhere that we go we watch it on the TiVo
The singer implies that they do not experience events in real time, instead watching them later on a recording device.
And now you're layin' in the bed you made
The singer suggests that listeners are now experiencing the consequences of their choices and actions.
Drinkin' Haterade, think about it
The singer implies that people who are unhappy or negative are consuming a metaphorical beverage called 'Haterade.'
Leave, thinkin' that you're all that and then some?
The artist tells someone to leave if they are arrogant or egotistical.
I've got news for you (all radio is dead)
The artist reminds the person that radio is no longer relevant and implies that they are out of touch with current trends.
So you're thinkin' that you're all that and then some?
The singer suggests that someone else may be conceited or overconfident.
Man, I got news for you (all radio is dead)
The singer continues to remind listeners that radio is no longer significant or influential and that they need to move on from it.
Let me guess, you ain't that impressed
The artist predicts that someone will not be impressed with something they are about to do or say.
Mr. Halitosis of the breath
The artist insults someone's bad breath, implying that they have poor hygiene.
Livin' lifestyles of the wish-you-would
The artist describes someone who lives an aspirational but unrealistic or impossible lifestyle.
From the back isles of the thrifty-good
The singer describes a location or neighborhood where people go to find cheap, second-hand items.
See, I got room to talk, kid
The artist suggests that they have the right to criticize someone else because they themselves are successful or knowledgeable about a subject.
I've been layin' this track since North Cack-a-lack
The singer boasts about their experience and longevity in the music industry, referencing North Carolina.
And the very first day that you fell out the sack
The singer implies that they have been in the music business longer than the listener has been alive.
I was in some phat laces, spinnin' on my back
The singer describes their style and dance moves from when they were first starting out as a musician.
Let me think, let me roll, let me ride, let me
The artist takes a moment to consider their options and then decides to proceed with something.
Put some funk in the trunk with a vibe and a
The artist describes a type of music, suggesting that it is energetic and will get people dancing.
Memory that can ease your pain like a
The singer references the power of music to comfort and soothe people who are experiencing difficult emotions.
Melody from Kurt Cobain 'cause ya
The singer suggests that the music of Kurt Cobain, the late lead singer of Nirvana, is particularly effective for easing emotional pain.
Never know when it's all gonna end and ya
The artist reminds listeners that life is unpredictable and that they should enjoy it while they can.
Never know when you'll call on a friend
The artist suggests that listeners should cherish their relationships with others and be prepared to rely on them when needed.
So you better take a step to prepare yourself
The artist warns listeners to take action and be ready for whatever the future may hold.
'Cause the way you're livin' now ain't good for your health
The singer suggests that listeners may be making poor choices that are detrimental to their well-being and longevity.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: John Everett Otto, Samuel Robert Rivers, William Frederick Durst
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