It's Going Down
The X-Ecutioners (ft. Linkin Park) Lyrics


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Watch them flee, watch them flee
Wa-wa-watch them flee, hip-hop heads
"And you do it like this"

(It's goin' down) it's goin' down
(It's goin' down) it's goin' down
(It's goin' down) it's goin' down
(It's goin' down)

It's goin' down
The rhythm projects 'round the next sound
Reflects the complex hybrid dialect now
Detect the mesh of many elements compressed down
The meltin' 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 goin' 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 goin' 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 goin' down, put it out for the world to see
LP and X-Men to the 10th degree
(It's goin' down) nobody in the world is safe
When we melt down the wax in your record crate

(It's goin' down) put it out for the world to see
LP and X-Men to the 10th degree
(It's goin' down) nobody in the world is safe
When we melt down the wax in your record crate

(It's goin' down)
"Put it on"
"I said it goes like this"
"And you do it like this"
It's goin' 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 as we blend the sword with the pen
The mightiest of weapons swingin' right from the chin
The elevate of mental states long gone with the wind
To defend men for shoddy imitation pretends
It's goin' down
Style assimilation, readily
Trekkin' through the weaponry of a pure pedigree
Cleverly seein' through whatever is ahead of me
Whatever the weather be, we're advancin' steadily
It's goin' down to sub-terrestrial hot
I rhyme regiment that's callin' the shots
Execution of collaborative plots
Ready to bring the separation of style to a stop

It's goin' 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 goin' down, put it out for the world to see
LP and X-Men to the 10th degree
(It's goin' down) nobody in the world is safe
When we melt down the wax in your record crate

(It's goin' down) put it out for the world to see
LP and X-Men to the 10th degree
(It's goin' down) nobody in the world is safe
When we melt down the wax in your record crate

"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 goin' down, put it out for the world to see
LP and X-Men to the 10th degree
(It's goin' down) nobody in the world is safe
When we melt down the wax in your record crate

(It's goin' down) put it out for the world to see
LP and X-Men to the 10th degree
(It's goin' down) nobody in the world is safe
When we melt down the wax in your record crate

(It's goin' down) it's goin' down
(It's goin' down) it's goin' down
(It's goin' down) it's goin' down
(It's goin' down)

(It's goin' down)
"Put it on, and it goes like this"
(It's goin' down)
"And you do it like this"
(It's goin' down)
"So put it on, and it goes like this"
(It's goin' down)
"And you do it like this"
"Like this"
"Like this"
"Like this"
"Like this"
"Like this"




"Like this"
"Like this"

Overall Meaning

The X-Ecutioners ft. Linkin Park & Mike Shinoda's song It's Going Down is a fusion of rap and hip-hop that exemplifies the blending of diverse music elements into a new genre. The lyrics describe the evolution of hip-hop music into a complex hybrid dialect that blends many elements from different sources. The song takes listeners on an audible odyssey replete with carefully lodged special effects and rhythmic barrage. The blending of different styles reflects the melting pot of a super-futuresque style that is constantly evolving. The vocals are delivered with a vocal caress that is infused with the emotional stress gasping for breath. The song then describes the logical progression of blending different styles so that they blur the edges and blend together harmoniously.


The song is collaborative and features one of Linkin Park's members, Mike Shinoda who infuses the song with his exceptional musical talent. Shinoda accompanies The X-Ecutioners to the 10th degree in delivering rap music that melts down the wax in your record crate. The song is a melting pot of different elements fused together cleverly to create a unique, compelling beat. It is an uplifting and energetic song that delivers a powerful message of unity and collaboration. The power of hip-hop is expressed masterfully in this song, showcasing its potential to bring together different people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences to create something new.


Line by Line Meaning

Watch them flee, watch them flee
Hip-hop heads, watch them run away from the X-Ecutioners' and Linkin Park's impressive music


"And you do it like this"
Instruction from the artists on how to create quality music


(It's goin' down) it's goin' down
The music is getting started


The rhythm projects 'round the next sound
The beats and melodies blend into each other seamlessly


Reflects the complex hybrid dialect now
The music being created is a unique blend of different sounds and styles


Detect the mesh of many elements compressed down
Listen carefully and you will hear a mix of different musical elements put together


The meltin' pot of a super-futuresque style
The music is a unique blend of styles, representing the future of hip-hop


The combination of a vocal caress
The lyrics are delivered with care and expertise


With lungs that gasp for breath from emotional stress
The artists have put their all into creating this music, pouring out their emotions


With special effects and a distorted collage
Different layers of sounds, noises and beats are brought together in a unique blend of artistry


Carefully lodged between beats of rhythmic barrage
These unique elements are blended seamlessly with the beats of the music


A logical progression on the timeline
The music represents the evolution of hip-hop


The separation narrowed down to a fine line
The different components of the music come closer to each other, blending seamlessly


To blur the edges so they blend together properly
The components seamlessly come together to create a unique musical mix


Take you on an audible odyssey, now
The music will take you on a journey of discovery


It's goin' down, put it out for the world to see
The music is so great that it needs to be showcased to the entire world


LP and X-Men to the 10th degree
Linkin Park and X-Men are putting their full effort and skill into creating this music


(It's goin' down) nobody in the world is safe
Everyone needs to get ready for the onslaught of amazing music that is coming


When we melt down the wax in your record crate
The artists will create a musical masterpiece so amazing that it will melt the listener's vinyl records


"X-men 'bout to blast off world wide"
The X-Ecutioners are ready to take over the world with their music


"'Bout to blast off world wide"
The X-Ecutioners are poised to take over the global music scene


Once again it is
The artists are putting out another amazing work of art


Composed sentences all together venomous
The lyrics are powerful and have impact


The four elements of natural force
The artists are making use of four essential aspects of music: rhythm, melody, harmony, and timbre


Projected daily through the sound of the source
The artists are constantly and consistently making great music


Everybody on board as we blend the sword with the pen
All are welcome to join in as the artists create a musical work of art


The mightiest of weapons swingin' right from the chin
The lyrics are a powerful weapon, conveying the artists' messages with impact


The elevate of mental states long gone with the wind
The music has the power to transport the listener to another place, removing them from their current reality


To defend men for shoddy imitation pretends
The artists are committed to promoting truly authentic music, and criticize those who produce poor-quality imitations


Style assimilation, readily
The artists have blended different styles of music seamlessly into one unique sound


Trekkin' through the weaponry of a pure pedigree
The artists are exploring and utilizing the rich heritage and history of music to create something new and fresh


Cleverly seein' through whatever is ahead of me
The artists are visionaries, seeing beyond the present to create something truly unique


Whatever the weather be, we're advancin' steadily
Despite any obstacles, the artists are moving forward with their music, with confidence and skill


It's goin' down to sub-terrestrial hot
The music is so great that it is reaching even the darkest depths of the earth


I rhyme regiment that's callin' the shots
The artists are in charge of their own music, creating and executing their vision


Execution of collaborative plots
The artists are creating something amazing together, blending their different styles and skills


Ready to bring the separation of style to a stop
The artists are revolutionizing the music industry, bringing together different styles and ending the trend of separating them


(It's goin' down) it's goin' down
The music is heating up, creating excitement and anticipation


"Put it on, and it goes like this"
The artists are showing the listener how their music is created


"So put it on, and it goes like this"
The artists are encouraging listeners to put on their music, and experience the greatness for themselves


"Like this"
The artists are demonstrating their musical style and skill




Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alvin Joiner, Joseph Hahn, Melvin Charles Bradford, Mike Shinoda

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@nakulsharma96

Who's listening to this masterpiece in 2023?

@neonnerd1364

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

@andrewcole4255

@@neonnerd1364 same. 😂

@aidankearney67

Guess i am

@brainfarts1473

Daily playlist jam to this day

@Love-not-hate-no-discriminate

Me

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@reaeper97

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

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@siky182

I couldn't agree more John Doe!

@kroywenn5306

John Doe true that

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