Dirt Off Your Shoulder/Lying From You
Linkin Park & Jay -Z Lyrics
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Where's my fucking frappuccino
All right let's do this
When I pretend, everything is what I want it to be
I looked exactly like what you always wanted to see
When I pretend, I can't forget about the criminal I am
Stealing second after second just 'cause I know I can, but
I can't pretend of who you want me to be so I'm (lying my way from)
If you feelin' like a pimp nigga, go and brush your shoulders off
Ladies is pimps too, go and brush your shoulders off
Niggas is crazy baby, don't forget that boy told you
Get, that, dirt off your shoulder
I probably owe it to y'all, probably be locked by the force
Tryin' to hustle some things, that go with the Porsche
Feelin' no remorse, feelin' like my hand was forced
Middle finger to the law, nigga grippin' my balls
Said the ladies they love me, from the bleachers they screamin'
All the ballers is bouncin they like the way I be leanin
All the rappers be hatin, off the track that I'm makin'
But all the hustlers they love it just to see one of us make it
Came from the bottom the bottom, to the top of the pops
Nigga London, Japan and I'm straight off the block
Like a running back, get it man, I'm straight off the block
I can run it back, nigga 'cause I'm straight with the Roc
If you feelin' like a pimp nigga, go and brush your shoulders off
Ladies is pimps too, go and brush your shoulders off
Niggas is crazy baby, don't forget that boy told you
Get, that, dirt off your shoulder
You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder
You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder
You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder
You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder
Your homey Hov' in position, in the kitchen with soda
I just whipped up a watch, tryin' to get me a Rover
Tryin' to stretch out the coca, like a wrestler, yes sir
Keep the Heckler close, you know them smokers'll test ya
But like, fifty-two cards when I'm, I'm through dealin
Now fifty-two bars come out, now you feel 'em
Now, fifty-two cars roll out, remove ceiling
In case fifty-two broads come out, now you chillin
With a boss bitch of course S.C. On the sleeve
At the 40/40 club, ESPN on the screen
I paid a grip for the jeans, plus the slippers is clean
No chrome on the wheels, I'm a grown-up for real, chill
Yeah, I remember what they taught to me
Remember condescending took for who I ought to be
Remember listenin' to all of that and this again
So I pretended up a person who was fitting in
And now you think this person really is me and I'm (trying to bend the truth)
But the more I push the more I'm pulling away 'cause I'm (lying my way from)
You (Nah, no turning back now)
I wanna be pushed aside so let me go
(Nah, no turning back now)
Let me take me back my life
I'd rather be all alone (No turning back now)
And anywhere on my own, 'cause I can see (Nah, no turning back now)
The very worst part of you
The very worst part of you, it's me!
This isn't what I wanted to be
I never thought that what I said would have you running from me, like this
This isn't what I wanted to be
I never thought that what I said would have you running from me, like this
This isn't what I wanted to be
I never thought that what I said would have you running from me, like this
This isn't what I wanted to be
I never thought that what I said would have you running from me, like this
You (Nah, no turning back now)
I wanna be pushed aside so let me go
(Nah, no turning back now)
Let me take me back my life
I'd rather be all alone (No turning back now)
And anywhere on my own, 'cause I can see (Nah, no turning back now)
The very worst part of you
The very worst part of you, it's me!
Biatch!
Linkin Park's "Dirt Off Your Shoulder / Lying From You" is a mashup of two songs. The first one, "Dirt Off Your Shoulder," was originally performed by Jay-Z and the second one, "Lying From You," was originally performed by Linkin Park. In this song, the two songs have been blended together to give it a hip-hop and rock hybrid sound. The song is about pretending to be someone else and trying to fit in with society. The lyrics suggest that when one tries too hard to be someone else, it can have negative consequences on one's life.
The opening lines of the song show how people try to conform and fit in by pretending to be someone they're not. The next verses show how pretending only makes things worse, and that it's important to be true to oneself. In the chorus, Jay Z encourages people to brush off their issues, while Linkin Park encourages the listener to stand up for themselves and not be afraid to be their own person. The song is a powerful piece that showcases how society can crush individuality if one tries to conform.
One of the most interesting things about the song is that it was created as a collaboration between Jay-Z and Linkin Park. The song was released as a part of their EP "Collision Course," which was released on November 30, 2004. The album was born out of a collaboration between the artists and it features several songs that have been mashed together to create a unique sound.
Another interesting fact about "Dirt Off Your Shoulder / Lying From You" is that it was nominated for a Grammy Award. The song was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 2006 Grammy Awards. The song also charted at number 47 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was successful overseas.
Line by Line Meaning
When I pretend, everything is what I want it to be
I put up a facade to make everything seem perfect
I looked exactly like what you always wanted to see
I conform to your desires
When I pretend, I can't forget about the criminal I am
I struggle with my own wrongdoing
Stealing second after second just 'cause I know I can, but
I take advantage of opportunities
I can't pretend that this is they way it'll stay, I'm just (trying to bend the truth)
I know the truth will come out eventually
I can't pretend of who you want me to be so I'm (lying my way from)
I can't be who you want me to be, so I deceive instead
If you feelin' like a pimp nigga, go and brush your shoulders off
If you're feeling confident, show it off
Ladies is pimps too, go and brush your shoulders off
Women can be confident too
Niggas is crazy baby, don't forget that boy told you
People are unpredictable, don't forget that
Get, that, dirt off your shoulder
Shake off any negativity or setbacks
In case fifty-two broads come out, now you chillin
Just in case there are women around, now you're relaxed
Yeah, I remember what they taught to me
I recall what others have taught me
Remember condescending took for who I ought to be
I remember people looking down on me and telling me who to be
Remember listenin' to all of that and this again
I remember hearing the same things over and over
So I pretended up a person who was fitting in
So I pretended to be someone else to fit in
But the more I push the more I'm pulling away 'cause I'm (lying my way from)
But the more I try to fit in, the more I realize it's not me
This isn't what I wanted to be
This isn't the life I wanted
I never thought that what I said would have you running from me, like this
I never thought my actions would have such a negative impact on you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TIMOTHY MOSLEY, SHAWN CARTER, DAVID FARRELL, JOSEPH HAHN, ROB BOURDON, MIKE SHINODA, CHESTER BENNINGTON, BRAD DELSON
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