dirt off your shoulders/ lying from you
Linkin Park & Jay -Z Lyrics


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I ordered a frappuccino
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 that this is they way it'll stay, I'm just (Trying to bend the truth)
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!

Overall Meaning

The song "Dirt Off Your Shoulders/Lying From You" is a collaboration between the American rock band Linkin Park and rapper JayZ. The song begins with an intro where Chester Bennington, the former lead vocalist of Linkin Park, demands his order from a barista. Following this, the lyrics describe the idea of pretending to be someone else that people expect or want to see while hiding the true, criminal nature of oneself. The song reflects the feelings of insecurity, desperation, and frustration that can lead to wanting to escape or be alone.


The first verse references the idea of pretending or lying to oneself to fit the expectations of others. The second half of the verse speaks about the criminal nature that is within the individual and how they cannot pretend that it will go away. The chorus then begins with JayZ referring to himself as a pimp character, followed by a call to brush the dirt off one's shoulder, indicating to move on from negativity. The second verse is a reflection of JayZ's rise from the bottom to the top and how he dealt with naysayers along the way. The bridge is a reference to the struggle of pretending to be someone else to fit in and hiding one's true self.


Line by Line Meaning

When I pretend, everything is what I want it to be
I present a facade to others that fits their expectations of me


I looked exactly like what you always wanted to see
I change myself to conform to your image of me


When I pretend, I can't forget about the criminal I am
I am aware that I am deceiving others


Stealing second after second just 'cause I know I can, but
I continue to deceive even though I know it is wrong


I can't pretend that this is they way it'll stay, I'm just (Trying to bend the truth)
I know that my deception cannot continue indefinitely


I can't pretend of who you want me to be so I'm (Lying my way from)
I cannot conform to your expectations, so I lie to cover it up


If you feelin' like a pimp nigga, go and brush your shoulders off
If you're feeling confident, show it off and be proud


Ladies is pimps too, go and brush your shoulders off
Women can be confident and proud just like men


Niggas is crazy baby, don't forget that boy told you
Don't forget that I warned you that men can be crazy


Get, that, dirt off your shoulder
Don't let negative experiences bring you down


Your homey Hov' in position, in the kitchen with soda
I am in a position of power, with drugs in my possession


I just whipped up a watch, tryin' to get me a Rover
I have made a quick profit that I hope to use to buy a car


tryin' to stretch out the coca, like a wrestler, yes sir
I am trying to extend my supply of cocaine as much as possible


Keep the Heckler close, you know them smokers'll test ya
I need to protect myself, because people who smoke cocaine can become aggressive


Now fifty-two bars come out, now you feel 'em
I am now rapping and expressing my emotions and experiences


Now, fifty-two cars roll out, remove ceiling
I have achieved success and can afford to show off my cars


With a boss bitch of course S.C. on the sleeve
I am accompanied by a successful woman who shares my values


This isn't what I wanted to be
My current situation is not what I desired or planned for


I never thought that what I said would have you running from me, like this
I am surprised by the negative reaction to my words and actions


I wanna be pushed aside so let me go
I feel like I am a burden to others and want to be left alone


Let me take me back my life
I want to regain control of my own life and decisions


I'd rather be all alone
I think being alone is better than being around others who do not understand me


The very worst part of you, it's me!
I realize that my negative traits are my own, and not caused by others




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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@kevinpinadejesus2723

Que deferencia tiene está versión? Con la original

@LPMixes2019

En el instrumental original que fue lanzada el año pasado vino sin el efecto del synth y al empezar se podía escuchar la voz de mike. Entonces lo que hice fue quitar la voz y agregar ese efecto que le faltaba para que sonara un poco mas similar a la que se usó en la canción normal.