Shinoda is also the co-founder of Machine Shop Records, a California-based record label. Outside of music, Shinoda is an artist and graphic designer. He has painted several pieces of artwork, some of which have been featured in the Japanese American National Museum.
Shinoda was born on February 11, 1977 in Agoura Hills, California, where he was raised. His father is Japanese. He has a younger brother named Jason. He was raised as a liberal Protestant. Shinoda's mother encouraged him to take classical piano lessons when he was six. By 13, he expressed the desire to move toward playing jazz, blues, and even hip-hop. He later added the guitar and rap-style vocals to his repertoire during his middle school and high school years.
Shinoda attended Agoura High School with Linkin Park bandmates Brad Delson and Rob Bourdon. The three formed the band Xero, and began to make a more serious attempt to pursue a career in the music industry. After graduating high school, Shinoda enrolled in the Art Center College of Design of Pasadena to study graphic design and illustration.[1] He attended classes with DJ and turntablist Joseph Hahn.
Shinoda has also served as a music producer for several other artists and groups. In 2002, Shinoda and Joe Hahn collaborated with the X-Ecutioners to produce and perform on their single "It's Goin' Down". Later in 2002, Shinoda and Brad Delson established their own record label, Machine Shop Recordings. He helped produce Lupe Fiasco's 2006 release, Food & Liquor. He extensively worked with Styles of Beyond between 2009 and 2012 to help produce Reseda Beach, which also features his instrumental and vocal contribution. In addition albums, Shinoda scored the MTV VMA's in 2005 and also worked with Ramin Djawadi to score the video game, Medal of Honor: Warfighter. In 2011, he collaborated with Joseph Trapanese to compose the score for the American release of The Raid: Redemption.
In 2004, he released a remixed single and animated music video of the 1990 Depeche Mode single, "Enjoy the Silence". In 2005, Shinoda hosted the Rock Phenomenon mixtape/remix CD with DJ Vlad and Roc Raida. The CD is the first (and to date, only) in DJ Vlad's Rock Phenomenon series (which itself is a spin-off of Vlad's Rap Phenomenon mixtape series), and features a mashup of Linkin Park's "Papercut", and David Banner's "Like a Pimp (Remix)". For the 2006 Grammy awards, Shinoda and Brad Delson assembled the mashup track of "Numb/Encore" and "Yesterday" by The Beatles to be performed live by rapper Jay-Z, Linkin Park and former Beatles singer Paul McCartney. Shinoda teamed up with former bandmate Mark Wakefield to record and release a single, "Barack Your World", in October 2008.
Shinoda contributed on the music for CNN original documentary television series, This is Life with Lisa Ling. Shinoda contributed for the title theme for American television series Into the Badlands.[64] Shinoda also provided the theme song for Noor Tagouri's A Woman's Job.
Shinoda is a third-generation Japanese American. His father and aunt were forced to live in a Japanese-American Internment Camp during World War II.
Shinoda married author Anna Hillinger in 2003. They have two children.
Shinoda was awarded with the Japanese American National Museum's Award of Excellence in 2006.[60] In 2009, Shinoda received an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters (L.H.D.) from Art Center College of Design. East West Players honored Shinoda with a Visionary Award and dinner in 2010. He has also expressed an interest in politics. In September 2012, Shinoda started writing articles for The Big Issue in the UK and was the publication's U.S. election correspondent.
Believe Me
Mike Shinoda Lyrics
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In the shadows,
Breathe,
In the air
Without dreaming
Without a care, oh
Look,
Cry,
No control
I've got a fever
I've got my whole, oh
I tried to believe it
Tried to receive it
With eyes of power
Will you deceive me, oh
Crawl,
Up to the clouds
Claw,
Your way out
I want to be there
I want to move on, oh
I ran like a coward
Far from this place
Show me desire
Show me disgrace
Believe me
The lyrics of "Believe Me" by Mike Shinoda seem to convey the feelings of someone who is struggling with their own thoughts and emotions. The first few lines suggest a sense of withdrawal and disconnection from the world, with the singer sleeping in the shadows and breathing without dreaming or care. The second verse hints at a more painful inner turmoil, with the singer looking in the mirror and crying uncontrollably, as they struggle to contain a fever that seems to be consuming their whole being. The chorus speaks to a desire to believe in something greater than themselves, to reach out for help and guidance, but also a fear of being misled or deceived.
The final verse seems to offer some hope or resolution, as the singer strives to crawl up to the clouds and claw their way out of their current state of despair. They want to be able to move on and leave their problems behind, but acknowledge that they have thus far been running like a coward from their issues. The final line, "believe me", can be interpreted in different ways - as a plea for others to take their struggles seriously, as a promise to themselves to keep trying, or as a statement of defiance in the face of doubt or skepticism.
Overall, "Believe Me" is a poignant and introspective song that explores some of the challenges of dealing with mental health issues and finding hope in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleep, In the shadows, Breathe, In the air
Find solace in the darkness and take deep breaths to ease your mind
Without dreaming, Without a care, oh
Free yourself from any expectations, worries or fears
Look, In the mirror, Cry, No control
Reflect on yourself and let your emotions out without any inhibitions
I've got a fever, I've got my whole, oh
Feelings of passion and intensity consume me entirely
I tried to believe it, Tried to receive it, With eyes of power
Attempted to have faith and accept the truth with strong conviction
Will you deceive me, oh
Questioning the possibility of being lied to or misled
Crawl, Up to the clouds, Claw, Your way out
Reach for the skies and take control of your destiny by fighting for it
I want to be there, I want to move on, oh
Desiring to overcome challenges and progress forward in life
I ran like a coward, Far from this place
Fled from a difficult situation, feeling fear and shame
Show me desire, Show me disgrace
Demonstrate your passion and your flaws with honesty and sincerity
Believe me
Trust what I am saying and have faith in yourself to overcome any obstacles
Contributed by Hudson G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics
Yeah
[Chorus: Mike Shinoda]
I guess that this is where we've come to
If you don't want to, then you don't have to believe me
But I won't be there when you go down
Just so you know now, you're on your own now, believe me
[Verse 1: Ryu]
I don't wanna be the one to blame
You like fun and games? Keep playing 'em
I'm just saying, think back then, we was like one and the same
On the right track, but I was on the wrong train
Just like that, now you gotta face the pain
And the devil's got a fresh new place to play
And in your brain, like a maze you can never escape the rain
Every damn day is the same shade of grey
[Verse 2: Mike Shinoda]
Hey, I use to have a little bit of plan
Use to have a concept of where I stand
But that concept slipped right out of my hand
Now, I don't really even know who I am
Yo, what do I have to say?
Maybe I should do what I have to do to break free
And whatever happens to you, we'll see
But it's not gonna happen with me
[Chorus: Mike Shinoda]
I guess that this is where we've come to
If you don't want to, then you don't have to believe me
But I won't be there when you go down
Just so you know now, you're on your own now, believe me
[Verse 3: Mike Shinoda]
Back then, I thought you were just like me
Somebody who could see all the pain I see
But you proved to me unintentionally
That you would self destruct eventually
Now I'll be thinking like the mistake I made doesn't hurt
But it's not gonna work cause it's really much worse
Than I thought, I wished you were something you were not
And now this guilt is really all that I got
[Verse 4: Tak]
You turn your back and walk away in shame
All you got is a memory of pain
Nothing makes sense and you stare at the ground
And hear my voice in your head when no one else is around
So what do I have to say?
Maybe I should do what I have to do to break free
And whatever happens to you, we'll see
But it's not gonna happen with me
[Chorus: Mike Shinoda]
I guess that this is where we've come to
If you don't want to, then you don't have to believe me
But I won't be there when you go down
Just so you know now, you're on your own now, believe me
I guess that this is where we've come to
If you don't want to, then you don't have to believe me
But I won't be there when you go down
Just so you know now, you're on your own now, believe me
[Outro: Mike Shinoda]
(I'll do what I have to do)
You're on your own now, believe me
(Whatever happens to you
You're on your own now, believe me
(What do I have to say?)
You're on your own now, believe me
(Is not gonna happen with me)
You're on your own now, believe me
@adityapatel6901
When people talk about rappers who are not black...... Its always Eminem....... Everybody forgets about this legend. MIKE SHINODA
@monkeytown1239
wtf
@1036911242
they really to make songs together
@rdfate7603
100% bro
@mandeelyn6895
what did you just say?? hes good but not Eminem Good
@micheledorman273
NO disrespect to mike Shinoda because he is extremely talented but when talking about rap Eminem is on a whole different level than Mike. To say both of their names in one sentence is a shame. Aditya Eminem is a pure legend and one of the top 3 lyricist to ever spit a line
@AndyThaRapperATR
17 years later and this still sounds and gives you the feeling of you just hearing it yesterday. Timeless, substantial, classic, influential, and will never be forgotten.
@richiewanderersalao
Agree
@Sean-nx8mh
Truely agree!
@sirinuchariyadet2303
❤