99 problems
Linkin Park & Jay -Z Lyrics
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I got 99 problems, but a bitch ain't one - hit me!
Got 'em Mike
He's got the Rap Patrol on the gat patrol
Foes that wanna make sure his casket's closed
Rap critics that say he's "Money, Cash, Hoes"
If you grew up with holes in your zapatos
You'd celebrate the minute you was havin' dough
So fuck critics, you can kiss the whole asshole
If you don't like the lyrics, you can press fast forward
Got beef with radio if we don't play they show
They don't play our hits, we don't give a shit, so!
All these mags try and use our ass
So advertisers can give 'em more cash for ads, fuckers!
I don't know what you take us as
Or understand the intelligence that Jay-Z has
From, rags to riches, we ain't dumb
We got 99 problems, but a bitch ain't one - hit me!
99 problems, but a bitch ain't one
If you havin' girl problems I feel bad for you son
I got 99 problems, but a bitch ain't one - hit me!
Now the year is ninety-four, in my trunk is raw
In the rear view mirror is the motherfuckin' law
I got two choices y'all, pull over the car or (or?)
Bounce on the Devil, put the pedal to the floor (c'mon!)
And I ain't tryin' to see no highway chase with Jake
Plus I got a few dollars, I can fight the case
So I, pull over to the side of the road
I heard "Son, do you know why I'm stoppin' you for?"
Cause I'm young and I'm black and my hat's real low
Or do I look like a mind reader sir? I don't know
Am I under arrest or should I guess some mo'?
(Well you was doin' fifty-five in the fifty-four
License and registration and step out of the car
Are you carryin' a weapon on you? I know a lot of you are)
I ain't steppin' out of shit, all my papers legit
(Well do you mind if I look around the car a little bit?)
Well my glove compartment is locked, so is the trunk in the back
And I know my rights, so you gon' need a warrant for that
(Aren't you sharp as a tack!
You some type of lawyer or something?
Somebody important or somethin'?)
Ha, I ain't passed the bar, but I know a little bit
Enough that you won't illegally search my shit
(Well we'll see how smart you are when the canines come)
I got 99 problems, but a bitch ain't one - hit me!
99 problems, but a bitch ain't one
If you havin' girl problems I feel bad for you son
I got 99 problems, but a bitch ain't one - hit me!
99 problems, but a bitch ain't one
If you havin' girl problems I feel bad for you son
I got 99 problems, but a bitch ain't one - hit me!
99 problems, but a bitch ain't one
If you havin' girl problems I feel bad for you son
I got 99 problems, but a bitch ain't one - hit me!
Now once upon a time, not too long ago
A nigga like myself had to strong arm a ho
This is not a ho in the sense of havin' a pussy
But a pussy havin' no God damn sense, try an' push me
I try to ignore him, talk to the Lord
Pray for him, but some fools just love to perform
You know the type, loud as a motorbike
But wouldn't bust a grape in a fruit fight
And only thing that's gon' happen is I'mma get to clappin' and
He and his boys gon' be yappin' to the Captain
And there I go, trapped in the Kit-Kat again
Back through the system with the riff-raff again
Fiends on the floor, scratchin' again
Paparazzis with they cameras, snappin' them
D.A. try to give a nigga shaft again
Half a mill' for bail cause I'm African
All because this fool was harassin' them
Tryin' to play the boy like he's saccharin
But ain't nuttin' sweet bout how I hold my gun
I got 99 problems bein' a bitch ain't one - hit me!
99 problems, but a bitch ain't one
If you havin' girl problems I feel bad for you son
I got 99 problems, but a bitch ain't one - hit me!
99 problems, but a bitch ain't one
If you havin' girl problems I feel bad for you son
I got 99 problems, but a bitch ain't one - hit me!
Shut up when I'm talkin' to you!
Shut up! Shut up! Shut up!
Shut up when I'm talkin' to you!
Shut up! Shut up! Shut up! Shut up!
I'm about to break!
Everything you say to me
(I got 99 problems, but a bitch ain't one - hit me!)
I need a little room to breathe
(I got 99 problems, but a bitch ain't one - hit me!)
Everything you say to me
(I got 99 problems, but a bitch ain't one - hit me!)
I need a little room to breathe
(I got 99 problems)
And I'm about to, break
The song "Point of Authority" by Linkin Park is a powerful contemplation of toxic relationships and the way they can erode one's self-esteem and willpower. The lyrics describe a situation where one person is taking pleasure in hurting the other, while the victim feels trapped and unable to resist. The advice given is to "forfeit the game" before it's too late, to refuse to be a pawn in someone else's scheme and to protect one's own reputation and dignity.
The first verse warns of the consequences of not taking control of one's situation. The person in power can easily frame the victim and cause them to be shamed publicly. Covering up one's face and trying to hide from the situation won't work, as the pace is too fast and the victim won't be able to keep up. The second verse goes on to describe the dynamic between the two people involved in the relationship. The abuser is portrayed as enjoying causing pain to the victim, while the victim is described as still being in love with the attention they receive, even though it's negative. The chorus repeats the idea that the abuser is unable to admit fault and acts like they're someone they're not.
Overall, "Point of Authority" highlights the dangers and complexities of toxic relationships, and emphasizes that protecting one's own well-being and self-respect is crucial.
Line by Line Meaning
Forfeit the game
Stop playing this manipulative game of hurting others for your own pleasure.
Before somebody else
Act fast before others can reveal your true intentions.
Takes you out of the frame
Exposes you for who you really are and removes you from societal norms.
And puts your name to shame
Creates a negative reputation for yourself that is difficult to overcome.
Cover up your face
Hide your identity because you know you are committing wrongdoings.
You can't run the race
You cannot continue to hurt others and win in the end.
The pace is too fast
You are moving too quickly with your manipulative tactics and will ultimately crash and burn.
You just won't last
Your actions will eventually catch up to you, causing your downfall.
You love the way I look at you
You enjoy the attention and admiration even when you are doing wrong.
While taking pleasure in the awful things you put me through
You derive pleasure from hurting others even if it means causing them pain.
You take away if I give in
You rob others of what they hold dear if they let you manipulate them.
My life, my pride is broken
Your actions have the power to completely shatter someone's sense of self and purpose.
You like to think you're never wrong
You believe that you are always right, even when you hurt others.
(You live what you've learned)
Your behavior stems from past experiences and learned behaviors.
You have to act like you're someone
You put on a facade to make yourself appear a certain way to others to further your manipulations.
You want someone to hurt like you
You seek to bring others down to your level of pain and misery.
You want to share what you've been through
You want others to experience the same pain and trauma you have, even if it means causing harm to them.
You love the things I say I'll do
You enjoy when others promise to do things for you, even if it may cause harm to them.
The way I'll hurt myself again just to get back at you
You take pleasure in seeing others hurt themselves to get revenge on you.
You take away when I give in
You continually take things away from someone when they give in to your manipulations.
You like to think you're never wrong
You continue to believe that your actions are justified even when they cause harm to others.
(Forfeit the game)
Reiterating the need to stop playing this manipulative game and causing harm to others.
(you live what you've learned)
Reiterating the fact that your manipulative behavior stems from past experiences and learned behaviors.
You have to act like you're someone
Reiterating the fact that you put on a facade to manipulate others for your own gain.
You want someone to hurt like you
Reiterating the fact that you seek to cause pain to others to bring them down to your level of misery.
You want to share what you've been through
Reiterating the fact that you want others to experience the same pain and trauma you have, even if it means causing harm to them.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mike Shinoda, Joseph Hahn, Brad Delson, Rob Bourdon, Chester Bennington, John Ventura, Leslie Weinstein, Felix Pappalardi, Norman Landsberg, Billy Squier, Tracy Marrow, Alphonso Henderson
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Aaron Lewis
Feels so weird hearing my name over and over LOL.
Aaron Lewis
Smirky Whitemale cheers mate. Ima take that as sarcasm haha.
Kjc Ile
Smirky Whitemale I don't get it? Music is therapy. His songs mean a lot to people & I'm sure they mean a lot to him.
Ironcity418
Smirky Whitemale well your opinion but disagree with your closed mind.
;askoefj
Just imagine if you were a kitty. Fuuuuck. All cats are kitties.
serialcarpens290
Limp Bizkit opened up doors for me musically when I was younger. People need to remember Limp Bizkit was huge there for a moment. That’s more than 99.9% of bands can say. Thank you Fred and Limp.
Acoustic Mario
more and more people are putting respeck on limps name.
riaanv101
They are still pretty huge for me! Still haven't found anything quite like it.
Carlos Carlesi
@riaanv101 same here bro!!
chris putnam
They also need to remember Fred discovered Staind and signed them. Like Aaron said, without Fred there is no Aaron Lewis.