Shotgun
Limp Bizkit (Gold Cobra 2011) Lyrics

What you're gonna do when you're sitting all alone
Asks the listener how they'll handle being alone.

In your empty ass home with the mother fucker sawed-off
Describes how lonely the listener will be, with a weapon as their only company.

Pop off the rock ship, pop pop pop off the rock ship
Imagery of firing a weapon repeatedly to demonstrate power.

My nose is running like me from the police
The artist is afraid of law enforcement and it's manifesting physically.

It's been three weeks and I ain't got no sleep
The artist is sleep deprived and likely under stress due to their situation.

Now I'm chillin' where the players and the hoes be
The singer is now hanging out around people they perceive as cool and desirable.

With two broke ass hands trying to roll weed
The singer is attempting to roll marijuana but doesn't have the necessary tools/circumstances.

All because I pop pop p-pop off the rock ship
The artist is in their current predicament due to their past actions of using a weapon.

You might maybe know a lot of things, baby, not this
The artist is letting the listener know that they lack understanding of their specific experiences and risks.

And I'll do it all again for you, watch this
Implying that the artist would use a weapon again if it meant pleasing someone they care about.

As I limp my ass back to the cockpit
The singer is returning to the source of their power/control.

Now start it up, let the engine roar
The artist is revving up and ready to go, possibly into dangerous territory.

All the people in the mosh pit scream for more
The crowd is excited and wants the singer to continue with their performance/shenanigans.

Yeah, they scream for more, (yeah) so light it up
The singer is encouraged to continue with their behavior, possibly using drugs or alcohol.

'Cause the way we live our lives seems right to us
The singer is justifying their reckless lifestyle as being the best for them personally.

Let me tell you people what you need to know
The artist is assuming an authoritative tone and imparting wisdom to their listeners.

You gotta plant a lot of seeds for your weed to grow
Metaphor for the idea that success and happiness comes with hard work and patience.

You've also gotta know when you need to run
The singer is imparting the value of avoiding danger and knowing when to back away from confrontation.

You hear that, that's the sound of a shotgun
The singer is reminding the listener of the inherent danger and risk involved with their current lifestyle.

Everybody jumps from the sound of a shotgun
The artist reveals how common and expected confrontations with weapons are in their neighborhood.

In my neighborhood, everybody got one
The artist is emphasizing how commonplace weapon use is within their community.

Woke up in the morning in the county jail
The artist has been incarcerated and must have engaged in unlawful behavior.

And I can't remember yesterday that well
Strong indication of drug or alcohol abuse leading to memory loss.

Hell I, can't remember when I slept that well
Further evidence of substance abuse or an uncomfortable lifestyle.

I told this girl I been fucking to get my belt
The singer put emphasis on getting their item back instead of addressing more pressing issues like their upbringing or belief system.

Here's the shout to you ladies with the hot tits
The singer shows no shame objectifying women and their physical attributes.

Now here we go, start it up
The singer is preparing for another chaotic series of events.

Should I remind you mother fuckers, I don't give a fuck
The artist is taking pride in being unapologetic and detached from societal norms/ethics.

(Hell no) I never have, (hell yeah) I never will
The artist emphasizes how strongly they hold to their beliefs and morals.

And I will always understand how the haters feel
The singer is at peace with being negatively perceived by outsiders, and may even empathize with them.

Everybody's got one
The final line emphasizes the prevalence of weapons in the singer's world.

Pop off the rock ship
Imagery of sudden and powerful action. Could relate to gun usage or drug injection.

Pop pop p-pop off the rock ship
Reinforcement of power/control from the artist.