It's Goin' Down
The X-Ecutioners (feat. Mike Shinoda & Mr Hahn of Linkin Park) Lyrics

I knew I was being threatened
I was aware that there was danger present

Do you think it's worth holding out?
Do you believe it is worth resisting and waiting for a better opportunity?

I mean I’ve heard some pretty ugly things about those guys
I have received information about these individuals that is not favorable

Watch them flee, watch them flee
Observe as they run away in fear

Rap up
Begin the rap performance

Hip-Hop hits
The music being played is in the style of Hip-Hop and is popular

And you do it like this
This is how the rap is performed

It's going down
The situation is deteriorating or the performance is beginning

The rhythm projects 'round the next sound
The beat and flow of the music is leading into the following sounds and transitions

Reflects the complex hybrid dialect now
The lyrics and music are now beginning to showcase a combination of elements

Detect the mesh of many elements compressed down
Notice the blend of multiple components that have been condensed

The melting pot of a super-futureesque style
This music is a fusion of various styles and has a futuristic vibe

The combination of a vocal caress
The use of a soothing, gentle vocal technique

With lungs that gasp for breath
Despite difficulty breathing, the performer continues to deliver lines

From emotional stress
The lyrics reflect feelings of mental burden or anxiety

With special effects
The music contains additional elements or effects beyond typical instrumentation

And a distorted collage
The music is made up of many different sounds that have been manipulated and combined

Carefully lodged between beats of rhythmic barrage
The various sounds and beats are strategically placed within the larger rhythm

The logical progression on a the time line
The development and evolution of this style has followed a specific path over time

The separation narrowed down to a fine line
The distinctions between separate elements or styles have become almost indistinguishable

To blur the edges so they blend together properly
To make sure the combination of different styles and elements fits together seamlessly

Take you on an audible odyssey
Experience an aural journey or adventure

Now it's going down
The performance or conflict is now reaching a climax

Once again it is
The situation or topic is repeating itself

Composed sentences all together venomous
The lyrics are intentionally aggressive and biting

The four elements of natural force
Refers to the four original components of Hip-Hop culture (MCing, DJing, graffiti, and B-boying)

Projected daily through the sound of the source
The essence and energy of Hip-Hop is constantly reflected in the music

Everybody on board with this blend
Everyone is in agreement with the combination of elements being presented

The sword with the pen
The pen used for writing rap lyrics is as powerful as a sword

The mightiest is the weapons
The most powerful tool in this context is the music itself

Swinging right from the chin
The delivery of the lyrics is forceful and direct

The elevate of mental states
The music has the ability to enhance and elevate one's mental state or mood

Long gone with the wind
The current state of the music industry has left behind the positive aspects of Hip-Hop culture

To defend men for shoddy imitation pretends
To protect true Hip-Hop artists from those who simply imitate and don't have genuine talent

It's going down
The situation is reaching a crucial point

Stalence emulation readily
The performers are quickly able to distinguish between genuine and fake imitations

Trekking through the weaponry
Traversing through the various tools and techniques of Hip-Hop culture

Of the pure pedigree
Refers to the authentic and unadulterated roots of Hip-Hop culture

Cleverly seeing through whatever is ahead of me
Being able to anticipate and navigate any challenges that may arise

Whatever the weather be
Despite any obstacles, the performers push forward

We invent the steadily
The performers continue to create and develop this style of music

It's going down to sub-terrestrial high
This performance will reach heights beyond what is expected or typical

I rhyme regiment that's calling the shots
The performer has full control and command over the rap lyrics

Execution of collaborative plots
The performance is the culmination of various artists working together

Ready to bring the separation of style to a stop
The performers are determined to fuse various styles into one cohesive sound

Yo it's request only *scratches*
The performance is in high demand and selective

It's built from scratch
This style of music has been developed and created from the ground up

'Bout to blast off world wide
Refers to the anticipated success and popularity of this performance

Like this
This is how to perform this style of music