Izzo / In the end
Linkin Park & Jay -Z Lyrics

Ladies and gentlemen let's put our hands together for the astonishing
Introducing the main act with a grand gesture

Welcome ladies and gentlemen to the 8th wonder of the world
Acknowledging the venue and the audience with a sense of grandeur

The flow of the century, always timeless Hov!
Praising the artist, Jay-Z, for his impressive and consistent lyricism

(That's a hustle!)
Acknowledging the artist's hard work and dedication to their craft

Thank you for comin' out tonight
Expressing gratitude to the audience for attending the performance

You coulda been anywhere in the world, but you're here with us
Appreciating the audience's choice to attend this specific event among other potential options

We appreciate that
Reiterating gratitude towards the audience

Uh, H to the izz-O, V to the izz-A
Introducing the artist, Jay-Z, through his personal nickname

Fo' shizzle my nizzle used to dribble down in VA
Recounting Jay-Z's early days as a basketball player in Virginia

Was hurtin 'em in the home of the Terrapins, got it dirt cheap for them
Recalling Jay-Z's success as a basketball player playing against the University of Maryland

Plus if they was short with cheese I would work with them
Acknowledging Jay-Z's willingness to work with others who may have financial limitations

Brought in weed, got rid of that dirt for them
Implying Jay-Z's involvement in illegal drug trade as a means of making money

Wasn't born hustlers, I was birthin 'em
Asserting Jay-Z's influence and leadership in the context of illegal business ventures

Fo' sheezy my neezy keep my arms so freezy
Boasting about Jay-Z's wealth and ability to wear expensive jewelry

Can't leave rap alone, the game needs me
Asserting that Jay-Z's presence in the rap industry is integral and necessary for its success

Haters want me clapped and chromed, it ain't easy
Acknowledging the potential for violence and danger associated with Jay-Z's status and success

Cops wanna knock me, D.A. wanna box me in
Recognizing the legal and societal pressures that come along with Jay-Z's status as a successful rapper

But somehow, I beat them charges like Rocky
Referencing Jay-Z's ability to evade legal indictments and maintain his freedom

Not guilty, he who does not feel me
Asserting Jay-Z's innocence and integrity in the face of legal and societal pressure

Is not real to me, therefore he doesn't exist
Suggesting that those who do not respect or support Jay-Z do not matter to him

So poof, vamoose, son of a bitch!
Dismissing those who do not respect or support Jay-Z with disdain

That's the anthem get'cha damn hands up
Describing the song as a celebratory and energetic anthem that should inspire enthusiasm from the audience

Check it out, yo
Prepping the audience for the next portion of the song

(It starts with one)
Introducing the main melody of the song

One thing, I don't know why
Starting the lyrics of the Linkin Park song, expressing confusion about a certain aspect of life

It doesn't even matter how hard you try
Implying that the outcome of certain events or actions are predetermined and resistant to change

Keep that in mind I designed this rhyme
Explaining that the lyrics of the song were crafted intentionally to convey a specific message

To explain in due time (All I know)
Revealing that the song's message will become clear over time, as part of a larger understanding

Time is a valuable thing
Stressing the importance of time as a limited and valuable resource

Watch it fly by as the pendulum swings
Describing the passage of time as a natural action that is out of human control

Watch it count down to the end of the day
Emphasizing the finality and bittersweet nature of the passage of time, as it marks the end of an era

The clock ticks life away and (It's so unreal)
Emphasizing the pain and sadness associated with the passage of time, as it emphasizes the finite nature of life

I didn't look out below
Admitting ignorance or unawareness of impending change or danger

I watch the time go right out the window
Regretting lost opportunities and moments due to a lack of awareness or focus

Trying to hold on, and didn't even know
Attempting to control the course of events, despite a limited ability to influence it

I wasted it all just to (Watch you go)
Reflecting on a past relationship or experience that was ultimately a waste of time and energy

I kept everything inside and even though I tried, it all fell apart
Acknowledging personal shortcomings or regrets associated with a past relationship or experience

What it meant to me will eventually be a memory of a time when I tried, so
Expressing sadness or bittersweetness associated with a past experience that will soon be forgotten

LP, Jay-Z, help me up
Bringing the song to a close by acknowledging the collaboration between the two artists

Oh they havin good old time out there
Acknowledging the celebratory and energetic nature of the audience and atmosphere

Ye-Ye-Yes!
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement for the successful collaboration and live performance