It's Going Down
Static-X Feat. Mike Shinoda Lyrics
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Ask me what I'm doing, even I don't know
How's it going lately, how's it going, how's it going lately, how's it going
Having no control, ask me what I'm doing, even I don't know
How's it going lately, how's it going, how's it going lately, how's it going and going
All of these people have hurt me
They all come back like it's certi
But I'm better than the old me
That's why they care to come back
Cause I'll be rich by thirty
In my head I have to combat
It's all part of the journey
I got you dancing dirty
Dirty talking come and feel the spice
Hot in the booth it's nearly on fire
Spitting stuff from my storage device
I've been jotting down from time to time
It's helping my peace of mind
I feel like it's me myself and I
Even surrounded by people I like
I don't know where I belong
What is right and what is wrong
Studying music, writing these songs
That's all I been working on
I've been tired of this for long
Putting a smile in front of this sad face
Tryna get passed this heart ache
All of these people have hurt me
They all come back like it's certi
But I'm better than the old me
Never ever been a phony
That's why they care to come back
Cause I'll be rich by thirty
In my head I have to combat
It's all part of the journey
All these pieces roll into one
I hope a better man I'll become
I stopped using all these drugs
I wish I hadn't of tried it once
Shit got messy in my brain
Now I'm going insane
Never been one to blame
Myself for these ways
If I put my mind to it I'll make it
But I take a fat L, then I'm back ten steps
Will this life give me success
Or am I just inside my head
All of these people have hurt me
They all come back like it's certi
But I'm better than the old me
Never ever been a phony
That's why they care to come back
Cause I'll be rich by thirty
In my head I have to combat
It's all part of the journey
How's it going lately, how's it going, how's it going lately, how's it going, going, going going, yeah yeah, going, going, going yeah yeah, going
The song It's Going Down by Static-X featuring Mike Shinoda is a reflection on the struggles of dealing with personal demons and the overwhelming feeling of having no control over one's life. The lyrics depict a sense of confusion as the artist questions his state of mind and the people around him. Despite feeling hurt by those who have come and gone in his life, he remains true to himself and refuses to be phony. The artist talks about his journey of self-discovery and how writing music has helped him find peace of mind. However, he still finds it hard to find his place in the world and question what is right and wrong. The song also addresses his fight with addiction and the challenge of maintaining sobriety.
Line by Line Meaning
How's it going, having no control
Asking about my situation, feeling helpless and lacking direction
Ask me what I'm doing, even I don't know
Challenging me to define myself, but I am uncertain of my purpose
All of these people have hurt me
Reflecting on past betrayals and emotional pain inflicted by others
They all come back like it's certi
Former acquaintances try to reconcile, as if our relationship was still solid
But I'm better than the old me
Despite the hurt, I have grown and become a stronger version of myself
Never ever been a phony
I have always stayed true to myself, never pretending to be someone else
That's why they care to come back
My authenticity and potential success have made me a desirable friend to reconnect with
Cause I'll be rich by thirty
I have ambitious goals for financial success by a certain age
In my head I have to combat
I face internal struggles and doubts that I must overcome
It's all part of the journey
These hardships and doubts are normal and necessary parts of personal growth and development
Trying to get passed this heart ache
Attempting to move on from emotional pain and heartbreak
All these pieces roll into one
All of my experiences and struggles combine to shape my identity and future self
I hope a better man I'll become
I aspire to continue growing and improving as a person
I stopped using all these drugs
Acknowledging my past mistakes and taking steps towards healthier living
Will this life give me success
Questioning whether my efforts will lead to the success and fulfillment I desire
Or am I just inside my head
Wondering if my doubts and fears are unfounded and simply a product of overthinking
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Owen Hopkins
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[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
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@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
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@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