It's Going Down
Linkin Park feat.The X-ecutioners Lyrics
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Do you think it's worth holding out'
I mean I've heard some pretty ugly things about those guys
Ugly stories
"Watch them flee, watch them flee"
"Rap up"
"Watch them flee"
"And you do it like this"
It's going down
The rhythm projects 'round the next sound
Reflects the complex hybrid dialect now
Detect the mesh of many elements compressed down
The melting pot of a super-futureesque style
The combination of a vocal caress
With lungs that gasp for breath
From emotional stress
With special effects
And a distorted collage
Carefully lodged between beats of rhythmic barrage
It's going down
The logical progression on a the time line
The separation narrowed down to a fine line
To blur the edges so they blend together properly
Take you on an audible odyssey
Now it's going down
It's going down
The logical progression on a the time line
The separation narrowed down to a fine line
To blur the edges so they blend together properly
Take you on an audible odyssey
Now it's going down
"Put put, put it up"
"I said it goes like this"
"And you do it like this"
It's going down
"Put put, put it up"
"I said it goes like this"
"And you do it like this"
It's going down
Once again it is
Composed sentences all together venomous
The four elements of natural force
Projected daily through the sound of the source
Everybody on board with this blend
The sword with the pen
The mightiest is the weapons
Swinging right from the chin
The elevate of mental states
Long gone with the wind
To defend men for shoddy imitation pretends
It's going down
Stalence emulation readily
Trekking through the weaponry
Of the pure pedigree
Cleverly seeing through whatever is ahead of me
Whatever the weather be
We invent the steadily
It's going down to sub-terrestrial high
I rhyme regiment that's calling the shots
Execution of collaborative plots
Ready to bring the separation of style to a stop
It's going down
The logical progression on a the time line
The separation narrowed down to a fine line
To blur the edges so they blend together properly
Take you on an audible odyssey
Now it's going down
"Put put, put it up"
"I said it goes like this"
"And you do it like this"
It's going down
"X-men 'bout to blast of world wide"
Yo it's request only *scratches*
"X-men 'bout to blast of world wide"
It's built from scratch
Album in stores soon
"'Bout to blast off world wide"
"And you do it like this"
It's going down
"Put put, put it up"
"I said it goes like this"
"And you do it like this"
It's going down
"Put put, put it up"
"I said it goes like this"
"And you do it like this"
It's going down
Like this
The lyrics to "It's going down" by Linkin Park & X-Ecutioners feat. Wayne Static (Static-X) is a commentary on the evolution of music and its fusion with different styles, particularly hip-hop and rock. The opening lines, "I knew I was being threatened/Do you think it's worth holding out" suggest a sense of unease, a persistent fear of something imminent. This can be interpreted as the fear of change or the fear of branching out into something different. The following lines allude to the rumors circulating about certain groups or individuals in the industry, adding to the tension and apprehension.
The song's chorus, "It's going down," is a reference to the imminent change and evolution of music. The lyrics highlight the emergence of a new mix of musical styles, a blend of rap, hip-hop and rock, resulting in a unique, futuristic style. "The rhythm projects 'round the next sound/Reflects the complex hybrid dialect now/Detect the mesh of many elements compressed down/The melting pot of a super-futureesque style" are lines that emphasize the experimental nature of the music and the way different elements merge to create something new.
The song's last verse suggests a sense of defiance and determination, with lines such as "Ready to bring the separation of style to a stop" indicating a desire to blur lines and boundaries. The repeated refrain, "And you do it like this," encourages participation, suggesting that this is something that can be accomplished collaboratively if done with enthusiasm and an open mind.
Line by Line Meaning
I knew I was being threatened
I was aware of the danger surrounding me
Do you think it's worth holding out'
Do you think resisting is worthwhile?
I mean I've heard some pretty ugly things about those guys
I have heard scary stories about our opponents
"Watch them flee, watch them flee"
Our enemies will run away in fear
"Rap up"
Get ready to rap
"Watch them flee"
Watch our opponents run away
"Hip-Hop hits"
The music is a mixture of hip-hop influence
"And you do it like this"
Perform according to the given style
It's going down
Things are about to happen
The rhythm projects 'round the next sound
The rhythm is the focus of what's coming
Reflects the complex hybrid dialect now
The language used is a mix of multiple styles
Detect the mesh of many elements compressed down
Listen for the combination of various elements put together
The melting pot of a super-futureesque style
Blend of multiple unique styles from the future
The combination of a vocal caress
The combination of singing and speaking
With lungs that gasp for breath
With effortful breathing
From emotional stress
Due to the emotional weight carried
With special effects and a distorted collage
With intentional sound manipulation to create an unusual sound
Carefully lodged between beats of rhythmic barrage
Inserted between a rapid sequence of beats
The logical progression on a the time line
The natural process of evolution over time
The separation narrowed down to a fine line
The differences between things become blurred
To blur the edges so they blend together properly
To combine the different elements smoothly
Take you on an audible odyssey
The music will be an immersive experience
Now it's going down
It's happening now
Once again it is
This is happening again
Composed sentences all together venomous
The lyrics are highly charged and aggressive
The four elements of natural force
Elements of nature are incorporated
Projected daily through the sound of the source
Expressed through sound on a regular basis
Everybody on board with this blend
Everyone will like this combination of styles
The sword with the pen
Lyrics can be as powerful as weapons
The mightiest is the weapons
Words can be the most powerful weapon
Swinging right from the chin
Delivering powerful lyrics
The elevate of mental states
The music can elevate the mood and state of mind
Long gone with the wind
The past is gone and irrelevant now
To defend men for shoddy imitation pretends
To protect against fake imitations of the real thing
It's going down
Things are happening
Stalence emulation readily
Easily identifying what is fake and what is real
Trekking through the weaponry
Navigating through tough times
Of the pure pedigree
Of an authentic and genuine origin
Cleverly seeing through whatever is ahead of me
Cognitively anticipating future challenges and overcoming them skillfully
Whatever the weather be
No matter what is happening around us
We invent the steadily
We create new things continuously
It's going down to sub-terrestrial high
Going deeper and beyond the surface of things
I rhyme regiment that's calling the shots
I am leading the group, controlling the outcome
Execution of collaborative plots
Working together to achieve our goals
Ready to bring the separation of style to a stop
Ready to end the differences and merge into one sound
"X-men 'bout to blast of world wide"
Announcing a major event
Yo it's request only *scratches*
The performance is exclusive and by request only
"X-men 'bout to blast of world wide"
A big announcement again
It's built from scratch
Everything is created from the ground up
"'Bout to blast off world wide"
A global performance is imminent
"And you do it like this"
Perform according to our style
Like this
This is how it's done
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANTHONY DOUGLAS GILMOUR, EDWARD THEODORE RILEY, KEITH D. SWEAT, MARCELES MCCARVER, ANTHONY FORTE, BRANDT JONES, EARL T. STEVENS, DEDRICK D'MON ROLISON
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@asoncalledjoshua2210
@Aaron DX
Eagles don't Care about the opinions of flies.
What I said is the cold truth.
You don't have to agree.
That's irrelevant.
It's hard to hear and hard to stomach.
I know.
But it does change the truth.
Stop letting you're emotions overtake logic & truth.
@Shreyy17
[Woman:]
I knew I was being threatened
Do you think it was worth holding out?
I mean I've heard some pretty ugly things about those guys
Ugly stories
[X-ecutioners:]
Watch them flee...
Watch them flee
Watch, watch, watch them flee
Hip-hop hits
And you do it like this
It's going down [7x]
[Mike Shinoda:]
It's going down
The rhythm projects 'round the next sound
Reflects the complex hybrid dialect now
Detects the mesh of many elements compressed down
The melting pot of a super-futuresque style
The combination of a vocal caress
With lungs that gasp for breath
From emotional stress
With special effects
And a distorted collage
Carefully lodged between beats of rhythmic barrage
It's going down
The logical progression on the timeline
The separation narrowed down to a fine line
To blur the edges so they blend together properly
Take you on an audible odyssey
Now it's going down
A logical progression on the timeline
The separation narrowed down to a fine line
To blur the edges so they blend together properly
Take you on an audible odyssey
Now it's going down
[X-Ecutioners with Mike Shinoda:]
Put it out for the world to see
LP and X-Men to the 10th degree
It's going down
Nobody in the world is safe
When we melt down the wax in your record crate
It's going down
[2x]
I said it goes like this
And you do it like this
It's going down
[Mike Shinoda:]
Once again it is
Composed sentences
All together venomous
The four elements of natural force
Projected daily through the sound of the source
Everybody on board as we blend
The sword with the pen
The mightiest the weapons
Swinging right from the chin
To elevate of mental states
Long gone with the wind
To defend men from shoddy imitation pretends
It's going down
Style assimilation readily
Trekking through the weaponry
Of the pure pedigree
Cleverly seeing through whatever is ahead of me
Whatever the weather be
We invent it steadily
It's going down sub-terrestrial high
I rhyme regiment that's calling the shots
Execution of collaborative plots
Ready to bring the separation of style to a stop
It's going down
The logical progression on the timeline
The separation narrowed down to a fine line
To blur the edges so they blend together properly
Take you on an audible odyssey
Now it's going down
[X-Ecutioners with Mike Shinoda:]
Put it out for the world to see
LP and X-Men to the 10th degree
(It's going down)
Nobody in the world is safe
When we melt down the wax in your record crate
(It's going down)
[2x]
[X-ecutioners:]
X-men 'bout to blast off world wide
X-men 'bout to blast off world wide
And you do it like this
'Bout to blast off world wide
It's going down
[X-Ecutioners with Mike Shinoda:]
Put it out for the world to see
LP and X-Men to the 10th degree
It's going down
Nobody in the world is safe
When we melt down the wax in your record crate
It's going down
[2x]
It's going down [7x]
[X-ecutioners:]
Put, put, put it up
I said it goes like this
It's going down
And you do it like this
It's going down
Put, put, put it up
I said it goes like this
It's going down
And you do it like this
[X-ecutioners, Mike Shinoda:]
Like this
Like this
Like this
Like this
Like this
@DrBeauHightower
The absolute peak of nu metal
@adalastimosa8501
Hello mr buff man
@dark_mode
And what a glorious time it was! 😭
@richmemorypeterson9967
This is good but I believe it peaked a couple years earlier with korn /deftones and a few others..I miss those days most music today sux ass.
@roberttange805
linkin park is a casting band . never wrote a a single rhyme or note.
its a shame to see such major label selling donkey posts
@dark_mode
@robert tange bro you posted a cringe
@joschea5925
I love this period of music, where Rock and hip hop were just cool with each and everyone appeared in songs, videos and even toured together. What a time.
@enigmalfidelity
Now it's all the little brothers and kids of those amazing artists, trying to get a leg up with 0 talent. LOL
@williammunny9916
Matthew 11.28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
Luke 19.10 for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.”
Jesus Christ loves you. Repent and be saved. Only Jesus Christ saves. God bless you, and the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family.
@DrVonNostrand
Republicans ruined this for us