Z
Linkin Park and Jay Lyrics


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Let's do this for these babies
Mercedes truck, fuck, houses on acres
Blatantly ballin' on HD
Y'all need to step up y'all AV
Life changed again I was already taking off
My flight changed again
Slight change of winds
It's barely 12 noon and my wife changed again
Baby need Pampers
Daddy need at least three weeks in the Hamptons
Please don't judge me, only hugged the block
I thought my daddy didn't love me
My baby getting chubby
Cue that Stevie Wonder music, aww isn't she lovely
Now I'm staring at praying that things don't get ugly
And I'm stuck in that old cycle like wife leaves hubby
Fuck joint custody
I need a joint right now
Just the thought alone fucks with me

High on life
I could die from the fall
Imagine if I hit the floor
Apologies in order
To Blue Ivy my daughter
If it was up to me
You would be with me
Sort of like daddy dearest

I dream filthy (my mom and pops) mixed me with Jamaican
(Rum and whiskey) what a set off (what a set off)
And I know I'm not perfect baby
I been through so much trauma
It gonna be hard to reverse it
With some doctors and some nurses maybe
Teach me on how to treat a lady
Open doors on the 'Cedes
This relationship shit is complicated
All I know is we ain't speaking everyday
I fucking hate it
I don't wanna duplicate it
I seen my mom and pop drive each other motherfuckin' crazy
And I got that nigga blood in me
I got his ego and his temper
All is missing is the drugs in me

High on life
I could die from the fall
Imagine if I hit the floor
Apologies in order
To Blue Ivy my daughter
If it was up to me
You would be with me
Sort of like daddy dearest

Father never taught me how to be a father, treat a mother
I don't wanna have to just repeat another leave another
Baby with no daddy want no mama drama
I just wanna take her back to a time when everything was calmer
Out in Paris on a terrace watching the Eiffel Tower
And a Ferris wheel yet and still, nothing could prepare us
For the beauty that you be Blue be
Looking in your eyes is like a mirror, have to face my fears
Cheer up, why can't you just be happy
Without these back and forth thoughts, you too much like your daddy
Badly I just wanna spent more time with him
Sadly life wouldn't let me get around with him
Now I got my own daughter, taught her how to take her first steps
Cut the cord watch her take her first breath
And I'm trying and I'm lying if I said I wasn't scared
But in life and death if I ain't here

Apologies in order
To Blue Ivy my daughter
If it was up to me




You would be with me
Sort of like daddy dearest

Overall Meaning

"Z" is a collaboration between the late Chester Bennington from Linkin Park and rapper Jay-Z. This song is featured on the album "Collision Course" which was released in 2004 and combines the styles of rock and rap. "Z" is a powerful and emotional track that explores the challenges of fatherhood and relationships. Jay-Z talks about his experiences with his own father, who was absent in his life and how it has affected him as a father. Meanwhile, Chester Bennington adds a melancholic tone to the song, reflecting on the changes in his own life with the birth of his daughter.


The lyrics of "Z" are very powerful and thought-provoking. Jay-Z takes us through his journey of learning how to be a loving and responsible father, despite not having a positive example from his own dad. He also appears to be reflecting on his own mistakes in relationships, feeling regret for not being more present and attentive. Chester Bennington's part of the song is emotional and raw, reflecting on his newfound fatherhood and the impact it has had on him. He shares the fears he has for his daughter and the worries he has for his wife's health, showcasing the vulnerability and honesty that Linkin Park was known for.


Line by Line Meaning

Let's do this for these babies
Let's make this song for our children, for their future and to inspire them.


Mercedes truck, fuck, houses on acres
We have luxurious cars and big houses, we're living life to the fullest.


Blatantly ballin' on HD
We're showing off our wealth and success in high definition.


Y'all need to step up y'all AV
You need to improve your audio-visual (AV) equipment to match our level of greatness.


Life changed again I was already taking off
My life was already going well and it got even better.


My flight changed again
My plans and goals have shifted once more.


Slight change of winds
There's a small but noticeable shift in the direction of my life's journey.


It's barely 12 noon and my wife changed again
My relationship is constantly fluctuating and my wife's moods are unpredictable.


Baby need Pampers
My child needs diapers.


Daddy need at least three weeks in the Hamptons
I need a vacation to relax and unwind.


Please don't judge me, only hugged the block
Don't criticize me for being involved in my neighborhood, it's all I had.


I thought my daddy didn't love me
I had doubts about my father's love for me.


My baby getting chubby
My child is growing and healthy.


Cue that Stevie Wonder music, aww isn't she lovely
My child is adorable, like the Stevie Wonder song.


Now I'm staring at praying that things don't get ugly
I'm anxious and worried that things will turn out badly.


And I'm stuck in that old cycle like wife leaves hubby
I'm caught in a repeating pattern of my spouse leaving me.


Fuck joint custody
I don't want to have to share custody of my child with my ex.


I need a joint right now
I need marijuana to relax and cope with my problems.


Just the thought alone fucks with me
The mere thought of my problems is overwhelming and affects me greatly.


High on life
I'm feeling great and ecstatic about my life.


I could die from the fall
I'm taking a big risk in my life and it could end badly.


Imagine if I hit the floor
Imagine if my risk-taking leads to me failing or even dying.


Apologies in order
I need to apologize for my actions or mistakes.


To Blue Ivy my daughter
Specifically, I need to apologize to my daughter Blue Ivy.


If it was up to me
If I had full control over the situation.


You would be with me
My daughter would be with me all the time.


Sort of like daddy dearest
Similar to the movie 'Mommie Dearest', but with me as the father figure.


Father never taught me how to be a father, treat a mother
My own father didn't show me how to be a good father or husband.


I don't wanna have to just repeat another leave another
I don't want to follow in my father's footsteps and abandon my family.


Baby with no daddy want no mama drama
Children without fathers don't want any added stress or drama in their lives.


I just wanna take her back to a time when everything was calmer
I want to give my child a peaceful and stable environment.


Out in Paris on a terrace watching the Eiffel Tower
I have dreams of traveling and seeing beautiful sights with my family.


And a Ferris wheel yet and still, nothing could prepare us
Even with all the excitement and adventure, we still may face unexpected challenges.


For the beauty that you be Blue be
My daughter Blue Ivy is beautiful and unique in her own way.


Looking in your eyes is like a mirror, have to face my fears
I see my own fears and insecurities reflected in my daughter's eyes, and it forces me to confront them.


Cheer up, why can't you just be happy
I want my daughter to be happy and carefree.


Without these back and forth thoughts, you too much like your daddy
I worry that my daughter may inherit my negative traits and tendencies.


Badly I just wanna spent more time with him
I desperately want to spend more time with my father.


Sadly life wouldn't let me get around with him
Unfortunately, life didn't allow me to spend more time with my father before he passed away.


Now I got my own daughter, taught her how to take her first steps
Now I have my own child and I'm teaching her important life skills.


Cut the cord watch her take her first breath
I was present for my child's birth and it was a transformative experience for me.


And I'm trying and I'm lying if I said I wasn't scared
I'm doing my best as a parent but I'm still afraid of making mistakes or failing my child.


But in life and death if I ain't here
No matter what happens, I want my child to know that I love her and will always be with her in spirit.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
Written by: CARLOS BROADY, CHRIS GODBEY, CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, SEAN COMBS, SHAWN CARTER, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, DARRYL MCDANIELS, NASHIEM MYRICK, TIMOTHY MOSLEY, JEROME HARMON

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