It's Goin' Down
Mike Shinoda/Mister Hahn/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 of "It's Goin' Down" by Mike Shinoda/Mister Hahn/The X-Ecutioners are a representation of the current state of the world of hip-hop. The verses describe the various elements that make up this genre of music, including vocal caresses, emotional stress, special effects, and distorted collages. The chorus talks about how these elements come together to create a logical and progressive sound that takes the listener on an audible odyssey.
The bridge of the song emphasizes the importance of collaboration within the hip-hop community. The four elements of natural force (MCing, DJing, breakdancing, and graffiti) are projected daily through the sound of the source, demonstrating the power and influence of this genre. The lyrics also touch on the idea that hip-hop is constantly evolving and pushing boundaries, with new sounds and styles emerging all the time.
Overall, "It's Goin' Down" is a celebration of the complexity and diversity of hip-hop, as well as a call to action for artists to continue innovating and pushing the boundaries of the genre.
Line by Line Meaning
I knew I was being threatened
I was aware that I was in danger
Do you think it's worth holding out'
Do you believe it's worth persevering despite the adversity?
I mean I've heard some pretty ugly things about those guys
I've heard some unsavory stories about them
"Watch them flee, watch them flee"
See their panic and watch them run away from us
"Rap up"
Begin to rap music now
"Watch them flee"
Observe their flight response
"Hip-Hop hits"
Popular, successful hip-hop music
"And you do it like this"
Follow my lead and do the dance moves this way
It's going down
It's happening soon
The rhythm projects 'round the next sound
The beat builds and moves on to the next part
Reflects the complex hybrid dialect now
The song now reflects a mixed language style
Detect the mesh of many elements compressed down
Notice the diverse musical elements packed together
The melting pot of a super-futureesque style
Created a blend of futuristic style music
The combination of a vocal caress
The use of melodic voice tones
With lungs that gasp for breath
With the sound of breathlessness
From emotional stress
A result of emotional tension
With special effects
Using enhanced sound and melody elements
And a distorted collage
A blend of altered music elements
Carefully lodged between beats of rhythmic barrage
Placed strategically amidst a flurry of beats and sounds
The logical progression on a the time line
A natural order of events unfolding
The separation narrowed down to a fine line
The difference greatly minimized
To blur the edges so they blend together properly
To seamlessly mix and combine
Take you on an audible odyssey
Embark on a musical journey
Once again it is
Again, it begins
Composed sentences all together venomous
The lyrics are toxic and harsh
The four elements of natural force
Drawing on earth, water, air and fire
Projected daily through the sound of the source
Expressed in everyday music creation
Everybody on board with this blend
All are welcome to take part in this mix
The sword with the pen
The duel of lyrical wits
The mightiest is the weapons
The power is in the words
Swinging right from the chin
Going all out in the fight
The elevate of mental states
A high point of mental and reflective energy
Long gone with the wind
But now a thing of the past
To defend men for shoddy imitation pretends
To protect against insincere and poorly executed attempts at copying
Stalence emulation readily
Eagerly seeking perfect imitation
Trekking through the weaponry
Navigating through difficult obstacles
Of the pure pedigree
Of the highest quality
Cleverly seeing through whatever is ahead of me
Skillfully and insightfully anticipating challenges
Whatever the weather be
Regardless of any situation
We invent the steadily
We consistently create the future
It's going down to sub-terrestrial high
Going to great depths and heights
I rhyme regiment that's calling the shots
My lyrical style leads the way
Execution of collaborative plots
Working together to create musical genius
Ready to bring the separation of style to a stop
Prepared to put an end to music genre distinctions
Yo it's request only *scratches*
This is an exclusive remix that can only be requested
"X-men 'bout to blast of world wide"
The X-Men are about to ignite a global explosion
"Put put, put it up"
Pump the music up and get things started
"Album in stores soon"
Our new album is coming out very soon
"'Bout to blast off world wide"
About to launch a worldwide music phenomenon
"Like this"
Perform the moves and sound like this
"And you do it like this"
Copy and follow the music style and moves like this
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
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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@jonnitti1
rip chester and wayne. absolute legends
@JusDOrange9470
rip Roc Raida, he's the second dj from the right, he's the founder of the band. he died in 2009.
@aaronmcentee3694
So many DJs have died over the last 3 years I can't think of all of them off the top of my head but Dj spinbad and Kay Slay the street sweeper are two that come to mind. Hip hop artists of any kind over the last 3 years. I'm wondering if the CIA gave DMX some covid laced crack cocaine. Wait, that's not what DMX was talking about when he said "X is gonna give it to ya" right? Preposterous that he would die from covid. That's like saying: N,o RZA didn't have anything to do with Old dirty's death
@loopmuziek1411
@@JusDOrange9470absolute legend
@jamieharrison1040
mike is so underrated
@matthanf6126
I agree. Still patiently waiting for him and EMIN3M to do one. Respect to LINKIN PARK ❤
@JBLiff77
Ripped in 2003. Rips in 2024! Will rip for all of time.
@Kiltano
Wayne Static is a Legend. ❤
@JayKhwaja
FOREVER MISSED 😢
@isaiahtobias15
My dad showed me this as a kid and I never knew Mike Shinoda was a lyricist like that