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.
I'm Broke
Limp Bizkit Lyrics
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So you should get a pen
And yourself a little note so you don't forget again
That when it comes to cash
I've been gettin smoked
Lendin' out my money
Now I'm broke
Somebody's gettin' choked
Bums are the type of shit that's in a diaper
Don't make me have to call a sniper
And wipe your brains off my windshield wiper you dirty bug
As soon as I get paid they come in masses
There's someone givin' classes on kissin' peoples asses
Unless you're livin' where the trash is
Don't even come around here askin' where my cash is
Me, I'm broke
Me, I'm broke
I ain't no joke
I'll say it once again
And if I get provoked there'll be knuckles on your chin
Some people never learn
Borrowin' from me you might regret it
For one I ain't no bank and you got shitty credit
As soon as I get paid they're comin' out the woodwork
Take your ass and get a job like you should jerk
Unless you're livin where the trash is
But you're not so find another spot where the cash is
Me, I'm broke
Me, I'm broke
Gimme back my money, you bum
You said you'd pay me back
I'm broke and for that
You deserve a smackin' for slackin'
Now people say that I'm a slacker
If I'm a slacker
It's through the eyes of the ones that are blind
You said you'd pay me back
I'm broke and for that
You deserve a smackin' for slackin'
Now people say that I'm a slacker
If I'm a slacker
It's through the eyes of the ones that are blind
You said you'd pay me back
I'm broke and for that
You deserve a smackin' for slackin'
Now people say that I'm a slacker
If I'm a slacker
It's through the eyes of the ones that are blind
Gimme back, gimme back, my money, my money
You said you'd pay me back
I'm broke and for that
You deserve a smackin' for slackin'
Now people say that I'm a slacker
If I'm a slacker
It's through the eyes of the ones that are blind
You said you'd pay me back
I'm broke and for that
You deserve a smackin' for slackin'
Now people say that I'm a slacker
If I'm a slacker
It's through the eyes of the ones that are blind
(Yo fresh, it's Mathematics right here)
(Call me I'm up in the lab for the night, just me and Rain, peace)
Next message
Listen here buddy
I gotta tell you somethin', I gotta tell you a thing or two
I've just about had it up to here
I've had it up to here with everything you been doing
Listen here, if you come in my territory one more time
Next time I see you buddy, if you keep messing around
Next time I see you, I'm gonna punch you right in the face
You got that? Right in your face buddy, right in the face
That's where it's going, my fist your face
That's where it's going, listen, listen
You better, you better shape up, you better shape up son
If I don't here back from you
If I see you before you see me, yeah, well there you go yeah
I'll talk to you soon, you better be hoping I'm not angry
Right in the face
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In Limp Bizkit's song "I'm Broke," Fred Durst sings about his financial troubles and frustrations with those who borrow money from him but never pay him back. The lyrics begin by stating that he is serious about his money and warns others to take note of this fact. He describes how he has been taken advantage of, by lending out his money and not receiving any payment back in return, resulting in his being broke. It is evident that he's become so frustrated that he's ready to take action against those who owe him money, even going so far as to threaten them with violence, "Bums are the type of shit that's in a diaper/Don't make me have to call a sniper/And wipe your brains off my windshield wiper you dirty bug." Durst's lyrics convey his frustration and anger, but also his determination to confront and overcome his financial struggles.
The second verse emphasizes Durst's frustration and disdain for those who continuously borrow money from him, but never pay him back. He makes it clear that he's not a bank, despite what others may think. He deems the ones who do this as lazy and not having the decency to work hard and earn their own money. He also warns others not to even bother asking for money if they are not in dire need of it.
Throughout the song, Durst repeats the phrase "Me, I'm broke" to emphasize his financial woes and his feelings of frustration and helplessness. The song illustrates his anger and contempt for those who borrow money from him but never pay him back. At the same time, it also highlights his resilience and determination to overcome his financial struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't no joke
I am serious and not joking
So you should get a pen
You should write something down
And yourself a little note so you don't forget again
Write yourself a reminder so you don't forget
That when it comes to cash
When it comes to money
I've been gettin smoked
I have been losing money
Lendin' out my money
Giving my money to others
Now I'm broke
Now I have no money left
Somebody's gettin' choked
Someone will have to face the consequences
'Cause now it's time to pay the piper
It is time to face the consequences of your actions
Bums are the type of shit that's in a diaper
Bums are worthless and unproductive
Don't make me have to call a sniper
Do not push me to the point of violence
And wipe your brains off my windshield wiper you dirty bug
I will not tolerate someone disrespecting me or my property
As soon as I get paid they come in masses
As soon as I have money, people come asking for it
There's someone givin' classes on kissin' peoples asses
Some people are too focused on pleasing others to their own detriment
Unless you're livin' where the trash is
If you are poor and living in a bad area
Don't even come around here askin' where my cash is
Do not come to me for money if you are poor and not in need
Me, I'm broke
I do not have any money
I'll say it once again
I will repeat what I just said
And if I get provoked there'll be knuckles on your chin
If you anger me, I will punch you
Some people never learn
Some people do not learn from their mistakes
Borrowin' from me you might regret it
You might regret borrowing money from me
For one I ain't no bank and you got shitty credit
I am not a bank and you have bad credit
As soon as I get paid they're comin' out the woodwork
As soon as I have money, people come out of nowhere asking for it
Take your ass and get a job like you should jerk
Get a job instead of asking me for money
Unless you're livin where the trash is
If you are poor and living in a bad area
But you're not so find another spot where the cash is
You are not poor, so find money elsewhere
Gimme back my money, you bum
Give me back the money you owe me
You said you'd pay me back
You promised to return the money you borrowed from me
You deserve a smackin' for slackin'
You deserve punishment for not paying me back
Now people say that I'm a slacker
People call me lazy
If I'm a slacker
If I am lazy
It's through the eyes of the ones that are blind
It is a misconception, likely from people who do not truly know or understand me
Listen here buddy
Pay attention to what I am saying, friend
I gotta tell you somethin', I gotta tell you a thing or two
I need to explain something to you
I've just about had it up to here
I am nearly at my limit with you
I've had it up to here with everything you been doing
I am fed up with your behavior
Listen here, if you come in my territory one more time
If you come to my place again
Next time I see you buddy, if you keep messing around
If you continue to behave poorly
Next time I see you, I'm gonna punch you right in the face
I will physically attack you if you do not improve your behavior
You got that? Right in your face buddy, right in the face
Do you understand? I will hit you in the face if you do not change
That's where it's going, my fist your face
I will hit you and it will be painful
You better, you better shape up, you better shape up son
You need to improve your behavior
If I don't here back from you
If I do not hear from you
If I see you before you see me, yeah, well there you go yeah
If I see you before you tell me something
I'll talk to you soon, you better be hoping I'm not angry
I will speak to you soon, but hope that I am not still angry
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Everett Otto, Leor Dimant, Samuel Robert Rivers, Wesley Louden Borland, William Frederick Durst
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Егор Star
I ain't no joke
So you should get a pen
And yourself a little note so you don't forget again
That when it comes to cash
I've been gettin smoked
Lendin' out my money
Now I'm broke
Somebody's gettin' choked
Cause now its time to pay the piper
Bums are the type of shit that's in a diaper
Don't make me have to call a sniper
And wipe your brains off my windshield wiper you dirty bug
As soon as I get paid they come in masses
There's someone givin' classes on kissin' peoples asses
Unless you're livin where the trash is
Don't even come around here askin' where my cash is
Me, I'm broke.
I ain't no joke
I'll say it once again
And if I get provoked there'll be knuckles on your chin
Some people never learn
Borrowin from me you might regret it
For one I ain't no bank and you got shitty credit
As soon as I get paid they're comin' out the woodwork
Take your ass and get a job like you should jerk
Unless you're livin where the trash is
But you're not so find another spot where the cash is
Me, I'm broke
Gimme back my money, bum
You said you'd pay me back
I'm broke and for that
You deserve a smackin' for slackin'
Now people say I'm a slacker
If I'm a slacker
Then its through the eyes of the ones that are blind
fr0zeN
I ain't no joke, so you should get a pen
And write yourself a little note so you don't forget again
That when it comes to cash, I've been gettin' smoked
Lendin' out my money, now I'm broke
Somebody's gettin' choked, 'cause now it's time to pay the piper
Bums are the type of shit that's in a diaper
Don't make me have to call a sniper
And wipe your brains off my windshield wiper
You dirty bug, as soon as I get paid they come in masses
There's someone givin' classes on kissin' people's asses
Unless you're livin' where the trash is
Don't even come around here askin' where my cash is
Me? I'm broke!
Me? I'm broke!
I ain't no joke, I'll say it once again
And if I get provoked, there'll be knuckles on your chin
Some people never learn – borrowin' from me? You might regret it
For one, I ain't no bank and you got shitty credit
As soon as I get paid, they're comin' out the woodwork
Take your ass and get a job, like you should, jerk!
Unless you're livin' where the trash is
But you're not, so find another spot where the cash is
Me?I'm broke!
Me? I'm broke!
Give me back my money, you bum
You said you'd pay me back
I'm broke and for that you deserve a smackin' for slackin'
Now people say that I'm a slacker
If I'm a slacker, it's through the eyes of the ones that are blind
You said you'd pay me back
I'm broke and for that you deserve a smackin' for slackin'
Now people say that I'm a slacker
If I'm a slacker, it's through the eyes of the ones that are blind
You said you'd pay me back
I'm broke and for that you deserve a smackin' for slackin'
Now people say that I'm a slacker
If I'm a slacker, it's through the eyes of the ones that are blind
Give me back my money, my money, my money
(It's always been like that)
You said you'd pay me back
I'm broke and for that you deserve a smackin' for slackin'
Now people say that I'm a slacker
If I'm a slacker, it's through the eyes of the ones that are blind
You said you'd pay me back
I'm broke and for that you deserve a smackin' for slackin'
Now people say that I'm a slacker
If I'm a slacker, it's through the eyes of the ones that are blind
Tim R
This band was a force to recon with in the late 90’s early 2000’s. No one could make a crowd move like Limp Bizkit
Cahn2126
God damn right
Mark Mansfields BWC
And they still can. Even though they aren’t on top of the mountain of music anymore like they were at the turn of the century, they still rock a crowd like no other..I have seen them a few times over the last couple of years and they still stomp.
Humanus Arma Invictus
After 5 years of listening to black and death metal, damn the amount of nostalgia i get from listening to limp bizkit, just insane
Humanus Arma Invictus
Well, growling/screaming, whatever you call it
Humanus Arma Invictus
Damn, its great to see people of similiar music taste in limp bizkit videos without arguing haha :D
Stuck In 99
Humanus Arma Invictus Fuck yeah METAL!!! We used to rock this shit back in High School..good to pump you up for a fight haha
Vaginaattori
Humanus Arma Invictus Same here. One of THE first bands i ever started listening like 10+ years ago. Nostalgy is strong in this one. Surprisingly this sounds great, or on some level even better than before. I'm a very seasoned music listener/enthusiast, and my musical taste has evolved much heavier than this(death/thrash like you said), but i find this very easy to appreciate even to this day. I guess some things never change.
Humanus Arma Invictus
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dieingfeetis
No matter how heavy the metal I listen to gets, no matter how fast and intricate the guitar and drumming gets, I still come back every once in a while and rock out to the band that got me into heavy music, Limp Bizkit. And I'm perfectly okay with that.