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.
Red Light-Green Light
Limp Bizkit Lyrics
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Limp Bizkit and Snoop Dogg
Freak baby, freak freak baby
Freak baby, freak freak baby
Red light, green light
Red light, green light
Red light, green light
Red light, green light
You ready to roll?
Tell me when you're ready to go
Tell me when you're ready to roll
Red light, green light
Red light, green light
Red light, green light
Red light, green light
Red light, green light
You ready to roll?
Tell me when you're ready to go
Tell me when you're ready to roll
I got the keys baby, put your mind at ease baby
Go playa, layin' the cheese baby
I know you bitin', bitin' my steez baby
But I came, came to please baby
Don't wait, lay the greeze baby
Don't flake, shake the knees baby
Your fella's mad at me baby, oh well, enemies baby
Who's braggin' they raggin' on me baby?
Who's breath is draggin' on me baby?
Who steps through all agony baby?
Who's checks are bigger than me baby?
Who thinks before it goes down baby?
Who rocks in every town baby?
I don't know if it ain't me
Must be a clone on this microphone baby
Red light, green light
Red light, green light
Red light, green light
Red light, green light
Red light, green light
You ready to roll?
Tell me when you're ready to go
Tell me when you're ready to roll
Red light, green light (you know I'm down)
Red light, green light
Red light, green light (you know I'm down)
Red light, green light
Red light, green light(you know I'm down)
You ready to roll?
Tell me when you're ready to go (and ready to go)
Tell me when you're ready to roll
Jump in the who ride, slide to the rhythm of
Snoop D.O. double G nigga from the dub
I represent it to the fullest everywhere I go
Guaranteed to bust a ho, yeah I'm so original
I don't have to, I told you from the get go
I like to lay low with my niggas blowin' endo
We like to drink, talk shit, and spit at bitches
And that's the way we do it, sometimes we hittin' switches
In the low-rider slidin' to the hood and back
It's Snoop Dogg in the muthafuckin' Cadillac
They call it Snoop Deville for real
I get the money and I never ever pop no pills
I used to pop'em, I'm lyin' to these motherfuckers now
I used to do all kind of shit when I was wild
They used to call me lil' bow wow now I'm big bow wow
In this motherfucka bustin' a freestyle
Snoop dogg is in the place to see, do it with my nephew
Freddy D (That's me)
Ooh wee, in the place to see
Snoop D.G. double G from the D.P.G.C.
Red light, green light
Red light, green light
Red light, green light
Red light, green light
Red light, green light
You ready to roll?
Tell me when you're ready to go
Tell me when you're ready to roll
Red light, green light (you know I'm down)
Red light, green light
Red light, green light (you know I'm down)
Red light, green light
Red light, green light (you know I'm down)
You ready to roll?
Tell me when you're ready to go (and ready to go)
Tell me when you're ready to roll
Freak baby, freak freak baby
Freak baby, freak freak baby
Tell me when you're ready to roll
Freak baby, freak freak baby
Tell me when you're ready to go
Tell me when you're ready to roll
Freak baby, freak freak baby
Freak baby, freak freak baby
Tell me when you're ready to roll
Freak baby, freak freak baby
Tell me when you're ready to go
Tell me when you're ready to roll
Look who's talkin' it up baby
One more chalkin' it up baby
Star maps stalkin' it up baby
My dogs barkin' it up baby
Who'd a thought I'd be layin it down baby?
Who'd a thought I'd be turnin' your frown baby?
Never know about things these days baby
'Til your cell phone rings and it's me baby
Red light, green light
Red light, green light
Red light, green light
Red light, green light
Red light, green light
You ready to roll?
Tell me when you're ready to go
Tell me when you're ready to roll
Red light, green light (you know I'm down)
Red light, green light
Red light, green light (you know I'm down)
Red light, green light
Red light, green light (you know I'm down)
You ready to roll?
Tell me when you're ready to go (and ready to go)
Tell me when you're ready to roll
Freak baby, freak freak baby
Freak baby, freak freak baby
Tell me when you're ready to roll
Freak baby, freak freak baby
Tell me when you're ready to go
Tell me when you're ready to roll
Freak baby, freak freak baby
Freak baby, freak freak baby
Tell me when you're ready to roll
Freak baby, freak freak baby
Tell me when you're ready to go
Tell me when you're ready to roll
Freak baby, freak freak baby
Freak baby, freak freak baby
Tell me when you're ready to roll
Freak baby, freak freak baby
Tell me when you're ready to go
The song Red Light-Green Light by Limp Bizkit and Snoop Dogg contains repeated calls for action – specifically, jumping in the car (or “who ride”) and rolling out. The references to “red light, green light” may represent the need to stop and go, or perhaps more likely, the idea of a playful game, a reference to the childhood game of the same name. The singers in the song appeal to each other with words like “freak baby,” possibly signaling an excitement or even sexual energy between them. The DMV-style interjection of “you ready to roll?” serves as a kind of refrain throughout the song.
The second portion of the song is all Snoop Dogg, who starts with a spoken intro from the back seat, announcing himself as “Snoop Dogg in the muthafuckin' Cadillac.” He refers to himself as “original” and raps about laying low, blowing “endo,” drinkin and talkin' shit, “hitting switches” (a reference to hydraulics on custom lowrider cars), and representing his neighborhood of D.P.G.C. (“Dogg Pound Gangsta Crip”), a gang to which he has many references in other songs. The repetition of “red light, green light” and his appearance at the end of each verse serves to tie his portion of the song back into the earlier part.
Line by Line Meaning
Ladies and gentlemen
Greetings, everyone!
Limp Bizkit and Snoop Dogg
Introducing the musical artists Limp Bizkit and Snoop Dogg.
Freak baby, freak freak baby
Addressing people who like to have fun and party as 'freak baby.'
Red light, green light
Asking the audience if they're ready to start the party, by saying 'red light, green light.'
You ready to roll?
Asking the audience if they're ready to start.
Tell me when you're ready to go
Asking people to let him know when they're ready to start the party.
I got the keys baby, put your mind at ease baby
Saying that he's got everything taken care of and people don't need to worry, because he's in charge.
Go playa, layin' the cheese baby
Giving people permission to have a good time and enjoy the party, while he provides the 'cheese' or entertainment.
I know you bitin', bitin' my steez baby
Saying that he knows that other people are copying his style or mannerisms.
But I came, came to please baby
Saying that he's there to make sure that people have a good time and are satisfied with the party.
Don't wait, lay the greeze baby
Encouraging people to start the party and not wait around.
Don't flake, shake the knees baby
Encouraging people to dance and enjoy themselves at the party.
Your fella's mad at me baby, oh well, enemies baby
Saying that someone might be angry with him, but it doesn't matter because they're not friends or allies.
Who's braggin' they raggin' on me baby?
Asking who is talking badly about him or trying to belittle him.
Who's breath is draggin' on me baby?
Asking who is giving him trouble or causing him stress.
Who steps through all agony baby?
Asking who can handle difficult situations with ease and grace.
Who's checks are bigger than me baby?
Asking who is wealthier or has more success than him.
Who thinks before it goes down baby?
Asking who is careful and strategic in their actions.
Who rocks in every town baby?
Asking who is popular and well-known in every city or location.
I don't know if it ain't me
Doubting that anyone besides him possesses all of these qualities.
Must be a clone on this microphone baby
Suggesting that anyone trying to imitate him must be a clone or copycat.
Jump in the who ride, slide to the rhythm of
Inviting people to join him and slide to the beat of the music.
Snoop D.O. double G nigga from the dub
Introducing Snoop Dogg, who is from the West Coast (the 'dub') and using his nickname.
I represent it to the fullest everywhere I go
Saying that he always represents his home and himself in the best way possible wherever he travels.
Guaranteed to bust a ho, yeah I'm so original
Boasting that he is unique and always able to entertain and captivate crowds with his performance.
I don't have to, I told you from the get go
Saying that he doesn't have to prove himself because he was honest and upfront from the start.
I like to lay low with my niggas blowin' endo
Saying that he likes to hang out and relax with his friends and smoke marijuana.
We like to drink, talk shit, and spit at bitches
Describing some of the activities he and his friends partake in, which include drinking, talking negatively about others, and hitting on women.
And that's the way we do it, sometimes we hittin' switches
Explaining that their lifestyle and choices are authentic and that they occasionally show off their lowrider cars by moving them up and down.
In the low-rider slidin' to the hood and back
Enjoying driving around in a lowrider car and showing it off to others in the neighborhood.
It's Snoop Dogg in the muthafuckin' Cadillac
Proudly displaying that he is driving a nice car and using an expletive to emphasize his point.
They call it Snoop Deville for real
Saying that his fans give his car a unique nickname.
I get the money and I never ever pop no pills
Saying that he doesn't need to rely on drugs to perform well or make money.
I used to pop'em, I'm lyin' to these motherfuckers now
Admitting that he used to take drugs but is now lying about still doing so.
I used to do all kind of shit when I was wild
Recalling that he used to engage in a lot of reckless behavior when he was younger and more wild.
They used to call me lil' bow wow now I'm big bow wow
Referencing the evolution of his career and how he has grown and matured over the years.
In this motherfucka bustin' a freestyle
Showing off his confidence and skill in improvising over a beat.
Snoop dogg is in the place to see, do it with my nephew
Reminding everyone that he is present and ready to perform, and calling his collaborator 'nephew.'
Freddy D (That's me)
Identifying himself by his nickname.
Ooh wee, in the place to see
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm for the party and performance.
Snoop D.G. double G from the D.P.G.C.
Introducing himself with his full nickname and referencing his group (Dogg Pound Gangsta Crips).
Look who's talkin' it up baby
Noticing that someone else is talking or acting loudly and drawing attention to themselves.
One more chalkin' it up baby
Referring to adding another tally or point to a scoreboard - possibly indicating a competitive environment or game.
Star maps stalkin' it up baby
Suggesting that someone is looking for celebrities or famous people, possibly by using maps or guides for this purpose.
My dogs barkin' it up baby
Referring to his friends or associates as 'dogs' and indicating that they are also excited and active at the party.
Who'd a thought I'd be layin it down baby?
Expressing surprise that he is now performing or partying at this level.
Who'd a thought I'd be turnin' your frown baby?
Expressing that he can now bring happiness or joy to people, when perhaps he wasn't able to do so previously.
Never know about things these days baby
Commenting on how unpredictable life can be and how one never knows what to expect.
'Til your cell phone rings and it's me baby
Suggesting that he is the exciting and unexpected thing that could happen in someone's life, and referencing the modern convenience of cell phones to dramatize his point.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Calvin Broadus, Leor Diamnt, Fred Durst
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@crazymusicjunkiechristinaw8408
I used to jam to this when I was a teenager. I’m 35 now and still listening... Who else is still rocking this beat?
@Gerickmb
Shit I'm only 23 haha grew up to limp bizkit
@SRolla
I was 16-17 when this came out, still jammin’ with Limp Bizkit!
@tomaszurbaniak4312
33 my dude
@adriannaanderson5011
35 this year here I am lol
@MeineAuszeit
36 next month...
@beejay271
This album was VERY underrated
@hectorcollazo8845
I agree that Results May Vary is underrated but I'm glad for a good reason. While they were commemorating Chocolate Starfish and The Hot Dog Flavored Water's 20th anniversary, Limp Bizkit had admitted they don't want to attract mass mainstream, celebrity-like attention the way Signficant Other and Chocolate Starfish did ever again almost to a Beatles level. Not that it was their intent upon writing their 3rd album, but it was way too much for them after Choco's release. Wes even commented they didn't have privacy that it was fucking scary how ppl stalked at them. They made the right choice in keeping a low profile for their well-being between 2006-2009. As much as I would've loved for Results May Vary and Gold Cobra to reach platinum status, I'm glad they went on a pseudo-underground route after the former.
@crazymusicjunkiechristinaw8408
I know right
@andrefrickel9623
Especially red light green light 😏