It's Going Down
The X-Ecutioners Lyrics


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"Watch them flee. watch them flee" "Rap up" "Watch them flee" "Hip-Hop hits" "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 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

"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 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

"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 "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





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Overall Meaning

The X-Ecutioners' song "It's Going Down" is a powerful tribute to the evolution of hip-hop as a genre. The lyrics evoke imagery of a sonic revolution taking place in the present moment, with the "rhythm projects 'round the next sound" reflecting the "complex hybrid dialect now." The combination of various vocal stylings, from "emotional stress" to "special effects", creates a "super-futureesque style," melding genres and pushing boundaries. The X-Ecutioners celebrate the four elements of hip-hop as "natural force projected daily through the sound of the source," elevating the importance of this culture beyond just music.


The chorus of "Put put. put it up" mirrors the intense energy of the verses, with a call and response between the X-Ecutioners and the listener that empowers the experience. The last lines of the song amplify this feeling, with the X-Ecutioners promising to "bring the separation of style to a stop," indicating their mission to unite hip-hop communities through their work.


Line by Line Meaning

Watch them flee. watch them flee
Observing the opponents fleeing the battle, intimidated by the music.


Rap up
The start of the rap performance.


Watch them flee
Another emphasis on the opponents' retreat from the battle.


Hip-Hop hits
The music playing, indicative of the genre of the song.


And you do it like this
Encouragement for the listeners to follow along with the music.


It's going down
Something big is happening.


The rhythm projects 'round the next sound
The music is projecting a new sound with its rhythm.


Reflects the complex hybrid dialect now
The music's complexity is in its combination of different elements and styles.


Detect the mesh of many elements compressed down
Pay attention to the unique blend of different elements of the music.


The melting pot of a super-futureesque style
The music is a blend of various styles that is ahead of its time.


The combination of a vocal caress
The way the lyrics are delivered with precision and skill.


With lungs that gasp for breath
The artist raps with so much energy and passion, they run out of breath.


From emotional stress
The passion and energy comes from deep within.


With special effects
The music has unique sounds and auditory effects.


And a distorted collage
The music is made up of various sounds, which are distorted and changed around.


Carefully lodged between beats of rhythmic barrage
The unique sounds and effects are placed strategically within the song's rhythm.


The logical progression on a the timeline
The song is following a clear and logical progression in terms of its sound.


The separation narrowed down to a fine line
The line between different sounds and styles has been blurred to create a unique blend.


To blur the edges so they blend together properly
The different elements of the music have been blended together so as to be seamless.


Take you on an audible odyssey
The music will take the listener on a journey.


Once again it is
The music repeats its powerful, intense energy.


Composed sentences all together venomous
The lyrics are strong and filled with passion.


The four elements of natural force
Referring to the four elements of Hip-Hop: MCing, DJing, breaking, and graffiti art.


Projected daily through the sound of the source
Hip-Hop is a daily part of life and culture in its original form.


Everybody on board with this blend
Listeners and musicians alike are in agreement with the blend of different styles in the music.


The sword with the pen
The power of the lyrics in the music and its influence is as strong as physical weapons.


The mightiest is the weapons
The lyrics and music have tremendous power and influence over listeners.


Swinging right from the chin
The lyrics and music hit listeners hard, directly and without hesitation.


The elevate of mental states
The music elevates the listener's mental state and emotions.


Long gone with the wind
Referring to older styles and sounds that are no longer prevalent in the music industry due to the emergence of new and unique sounds in Hip-Hop.


To defend men for shoddy imitation pretends
To defend authentic Hip-Hop and call out the lackluster, imitation styles taking over the industry.


Stalence emulation readily
Referring to the rampant copying of sounds and styles among new Hip-Hop artists.


Trekking through the weaponry
Pushing through the obstacles of the music industry with strength and creativity.


Of the pure pedigree
Referring to the origins and roots of Hip-Hop, before the emergence of diluted commercial sounds in the industry.


Cleverly seeing through whatever is ahead of me
The artist sees what is coming and prepares to tackle it with strategy.


Whatever the weather be
Referring to the ups and downs of the music industry and the ability to persevere through it all.


We invent the steadily
The artist is constantly inventing new sounds and styles to progress the music industry forward.


It's going down to sub-terrestrial high
The music is taking the listener to new heights and depths, beyond what is earthly.


I rhyme regiment that's calling the shots
The artist is in control of the song, directing its energy.


Execution of collaborative plots
The artist works with others to execute a cohesive and complete song.


Ready to bring the separation of style to a stop
The artist is ready to unify and blend different styles in Hip-Hop, putting an end to the overemphasis on separation between styles.


'X-men 'bout to blast of world wide' Yo it's request only
The song is about to hit the airwaves and become a hit worldwide through fan requests.


It's built from scratch
The music is original and created from scratch, without relying on imitation or copying.


Album in stores soon
Referring to the release of an upcoming album by The X-Ecutioners.


'Bout to blast off world wide
The anticipation for the song to become a global hit is high.


Like this...
Ending the song on a note of encouragement to keep following the music and style embraced by The X-Ecutioners.




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Who's listening to this masterpiece in 2023?

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I didn't even know this song existed and I grew up on Linkin park and static x lol.

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the good ol' days.. when hip-hop, rap, and metal were friends!!! i miss those times..

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