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.
Just Like This
Limp Bizkit Lyrics
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Get up
Like this
Just like this, do ya feel it?
Then get up
Just like this
Do you want to catch the vibe that's keepin' me alive?
Fill 'em with tension, the sick dimension
I rumble the earth with my lowered suspension
Just watch the ground move
Let the sound prove
That it ain't fake when the girls get naked
Don't call it a comeback
We bring that beat back
And we made sure that John kept them beats phat
A lyrical rampage burnin' you headset
Open your mind
My rhymes ain't dead yet
I want you to stand up and put them hands up
I'll break it on down
'Cause your pumpin' my band up? Like this?
Just like this come on, get up
get up, get up, get up
Music is key
It's the way we're set free
From all this world
Is throwing at me
The rhythms so insane
It's flowin' through your vein
Triggerin' that neck poppin' a nerve up in your brain
I don't even know ya
But came to show ya
That bizkit's limp when the night is over
We shake the whole place
Make this earthquake
And it ain't fake
When we start the riots
So rock the bells
Psycho females
Doin' time blowin' up the phone line
Call it a stampede
Comin' to your town
We ain't gonna hold back
We're comin' to get down
I want you to stand up
And put them hands up and break it on down
'Cause your pumpin' up my band, like this?
Just like this, get higher, come on, get up
Music is key
It's the way we're set free
From all this world is throwing at me
And I'll do what it takes
If I make some mistakes
It's okay
'Cause its all
Just the way
It should be
Limp Bizkit's in the house y'all
Limp Bizkit's in the house y'all
Limp Bizkit's in the house y'all
Yo John, bring that beat back!
Uh
Just like this
do you feel it?
Just like this
Yo bring that beat back
Music is key
It's the way we're set free
from all this world is throwing at me
And I'll do what it takes
If I make some mistakes
It's ok
'Cause it's all
Just the way
It should be
The lyrics of Limp Bizkit's song "Just Like This" can be interpreted in several ways, but it mainly focuses on the power and impact of music, particularly the beats and lyrics of the rap-rock genre on the listeners. The singer invites the listeners to immerse themselves in the rhythm and catch the vibe that keeps him alive. He presents the music as a source of freedom from the challenges and harshness of the world. The lyrics of the song suggest that the singer wants people to let go of their inhibitions and join him in revelry, as music can bring people together and make them feel alive. The phrase "Just like this" is used repeatedly, emphasizing the immediacy and urgency of the moment that should be enjoyed to the fullest.
The singer also acknowledges the influence of rap on the genre as he refers to the "lyrical rampage" that burns the listener's headset and opens the mind to new possibilities. Still, he affirms that he's not just another copycat, as his rhymes are unique, not dead yet, and ready to break the sound barrier. The lyrics suggest that the singer is committed to his craft and willing to take risks and make mistakes along the way. Despite the obstacles, he remains resolute and convinced that music is key and the way they are set free.
The song's theme of the power of music to bring people together and transcend barriers has resonated with fans worldwide, making it a favorite of fans of the nu-metal rap-rock music genre. Its energy, beats, and the catchy chorus has also made it a popular track for gym workouts, parties, and social gatherings.
Line by Line Meaning
Get up
Start moving and take action
Get up
Reinforcement to start taking action
Like this
In this particular manner
Just like this, do ya feel it?
Do you sense the vibe and energy?
Then get up
Act upon the motivation felt
Just like this
In this particular manner
Do you want to catch the vibe that's keepin' me alive?
Do you want to understand what motivates and energizes me?
I'm following these phat ass beats until I die
I am committed to pursuing this music and its appeal till I pass away
Fill 'em with tension, the sick dimension
Create a feeling of excitement and thrill through the sounds and music
I rumble the earth with my lowered suspension
Make a resounding impact with my musical style
Just watch the ground move
Observe how the music can inspire people to move.
Let the sound prove
Allow the music to convey its message and meaning
That it ain't fake when the girls get naked
The energy and excitement music creates is authentic, and it can inspire people to express themselves.
Don't call it a comeback
This style of music is here, and it is not a resurgence but an evolution
We bring that beat back
Our music is about getting the right vibe, and we make sure to keep it fresh and appealing
And we made sure that John kept them beats phat
We prioritize quality music and ensure that the beats are compelling
A lyrical rampage burnin' your headset
Our lyrics are focused and powerful, and they can genuinely make an impact when heard through a headset
Open your mind
Be receptive and responsive to new experiences and feelings provided by music.
My rhymes ain't dead yet
My lyrics will live on and continue being impactful.
I want you to stand up and put them hands up
Be invested and emotive in the music's energy.
I'll break it on down
I will guide and influence your feelings through the music
'Cause your pumpin' my band up? Like this?
Are you being inspired and energized by the music, just like this?
Music is key
Music is fundamental and influential
It's the way we're set free
It liberates us from mundane and restrictive boundaries
From all this world is throwing at me
From the overwhelming and challenging situations life puts us through.
The rhythms so insane
The music is sonically and emotionally intense
It's flowin' through your vein
It runs through your soul, impacting you at a deep level
Triggerin' that neck poppin' a nerve up in your brain
It can stimulate physical reactions and can also affect cognitive emotions
I don't even know ya
I don't know you personally
But came to show ya
But I am here to inspire and influence you
That bizkit's limp when the night is over
My musical style has a profound effect that lasts even after the night ends
We shake the whole place
Our music has the power to move people emotionally and physically.
Make this earthquake
The music has the power to create a commotion and excitement
And it ain't fake
It is real and carries a genuine sentiment and appeal
When we start the riots
Our style of music can inspire people to act and feel, even if it is indirectly tumultuous or revolutionary.
So rock the bells
Be emotive and engage with the musical energy and spirit
Psycho females
Intense, passionate women
Doin' time blowin' up the phone line
Making time to connect over the phone to feel the magnetic atmosphere of the music
Call it a stampede
The energetic and chaotic energy generated by the music feels like a stampede.
Comin' to your town
My music, my energy, my madness.
We ain't gonna hold back
We will employ every element to make our style of music impactful
We're comin' to get down
We will be there to facilitate your enjoyment
Just like this, get higher, come on, get up
Similar to this, be uplifted and positive on the high creative musical energy.
If I make some mistakes, It's okay
It is normal and natural to mess up sometimes.
'Cause it's all Just the way It should be
It may not look perfect, but the final outcome is all that matters.
Limp Bizkit's in the house y'all
We are here to make an impact with our music.
Yo John, bring that beat back!
Hold on John, We love the music so much, we could listen to it over and over
Uh
An expression of excitement and energy
Do you feel it?
Can you sense the musical vibes?
Just like this
In this particular manner
Yo bring that beat back
Request to recapitulate the music
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Everett Otto, Leor Dimant, Samuel Robert Rivers, Wesley Louden Borland, William Frederick Durst
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