It's Goin' Down
X-Ecutioners Mike Shinoda Mr. Hahn Lyrics
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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"
The X-Ecutioners' "It's Goin' Down" is a song that celebrates the evolution of hip-hop and the diverse artists that have helped to shape the genre. The song tells the story of a "super-futuresque style" that reflects a "mesh of many elements compressed down" to create a unique hybrid dialect that incorporates different musical styles and influences. The lyrics suggest that this style is a logical progression of hip-hop's history and that it will continue to evolve and advance.
The song's chorus, "It's goin' down," refers to the inevitable progress of hip-hop and its continued evolution. The verses describe the different elements that make up this new style, including the use of special effects, vocal caresses, emotional stress, and distorted collages. The X-Ecutioners also emphasize their importance as artists, declaring that "nobody in the world is safe" when they "melt down the wax in your record crate." The song concludes with a series of repetitions of the chorus and calls to action, urging listeners to put it on and join in the celebration of hip-hop's progress.
Line by Line Meaning
Watch them flee, watch them flee
Observing those who can't handle the power of hip-hop music running away.
Wa-wa-watch them flee, hip-hop heads
The sight of hip-hop lovers being excitedly moved by the music scared off those who can't appreciate it.
"And you do it like this"
Instructions on how to proceed with the music.
(It's goin' down) it's goin' down
The sound of the music is getting more intense and impactful.
(It's goin' down) it's goin' down
Getting more intense and impactful than ever.
(It's goin' down) it's goin' down
The music is reaching its climax and is about to explode.
(It's goin' down) it's goin' down
The intensity of the music is increasing and it's about to reach its breaking point.
It's goin' down
The complex hybrid dialect and mesh of various elements of hip-hop music are coming together and enthralling listeners.
The rhythm projects 'round the next sound
The rhythm beats are ready for the next sequence of lyrics.
Reflects the complex hybrid dialect now
Showing the various styles and sub-genres that comprise modern hip-hop music.
Detect the mesh of many elements compressed down
Analyzing the deep layers of different styles merged together to create a new style of music.
The meltin' pot of a super-futuresque style
Hip-hop music is a melting pot of new and futuristic techniques.
The combination of a vocal caress
The blending of various vocal styles in hip-hop music.
With lungs that gasp for breath from emotional stress
The intensity and raw emotions invested in hip-hop music.
With special effects and a distorted collage
Using special effects to produce distorted and collage-like sounds in the music.
Carefully lodged between beats of rhythmic barrage
The use of regular and irregular beats in hip-hop music, providing great variety for listeners.
A logical progression on the timeline
Hip-hop music has evolved logically and consistently over time.
The separation narrowed down to a fine line
The barrier between different hip-hop styles has become less and less prominent over time.
To blur the edges so they blend together properly
Different hip-hop styles are now intertwined and blended together harmoniously.
Take you on an audible odyssey, now
Hip-hop music creates an amazing journey for the listener.
It's goin' down, put it out for the world to see
The excitement and intensity of hip-hop music is so great that it needs to be shared with the whole world.
LP and X-Men to the 10th degree
The hip-hop groups LP and X-Men are bringing their music to a whole new level.
(It's goin' down) nobody in the world is safe
The power of hip-hop music can impact anyone and everyone.
When we melt down the wax in your record crate
Hip-hop music can be so intense and impactful that it can melt your physical record collection.
"Put it on"
Encouraging everyone to turn up the volume and listen closely to the music.
"I said it goes like this"
Reaffirming how the music should be experienced and enjoyed.
"And you do it like this"
Giving instructions on how to fully appreciate and enjoy the hip-hop music experience.
"'Bout to blast off world wide"
Their music is so powerful that it will soon be recognized universally.
"X-men 'bout to blast off world wide"
The hip-hop group X-Men is about to release some music that will impact the whole world.
"Like this"
A final affirmation of how the music should be experienced and enjoyed.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Missing Link Music, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alvin Joiner, Joseph Hahn, Melvin Charles Bradford, Mike Shinoda
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Watch them flee
Watch them flee
Watch them flee
Hip-Hop hits
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 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
Pre-Chorus:
It's goin' 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 goin' down
Chorus:
Put it out for the world see
LP and X-men to the 10th degree
It's goin' down
Nobody in the world to see
When we melt down the wax in the wet decree
It's goin' down
Put it out for the world see
Me and x-men to the 10th degree
It's goin' down
Everybody in the world to see
When we melt down the wax in the wet decree
It's goin' down
Put put put it up
And 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 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
Pre-Chorus:
It's going down
A 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
Chorus:
Put it out for the world see
Me and x-men to the 10th degree
It's going down
Everybody in the world to see
When we melt down the wax in the wet decree
It's goin' down
Put it out for the world see
Me and x-men to the 10th degree
It's going down
Everybody in the world to see
When we melt down the wax in the wet decree
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
Chorus:
It's Goin' Down
Put it out for the world see
Me and x-men to the 10th degree
It's goin' down
Everybody in the world to see
When we melt down the acts wax in the wet decree
It's goin' down
Put it out for the world see
Me and x-men to the 10th degree
It's goin' down
Everybody in the world to see
When we melt down the wax in the wet decree
It's going down
Put put put it up
And it goes like this
And you do it like this
It's going down
Put put it up
And it goes like this
And you do it like this
@roshan5826
You guys are legends if you really searched for this song. Cheers
@CassandraBRMcKibbin
Bruv, I remembered the background lyrics "Do it like this"...But searching for it made it pop up! Im so glad cos I didnt remember the actual lyrics! HAHA!
@Funjunkie100
\m/\m/
@-mctuna3673
One of the most underrated tracks of our generation
@DavidGC
Here we are in 2021
@righteousrawb7225
Oh yeah
@spvcs3615
When Hip-Hop & Metal was real β‘β‘
@spvcs3615
Don't get me wrong todays Hip-Hop vs "Hip-Pop" can be semi closely compared to be or feel like early underground the 90s & i love the variety of different new kids in todays music Metal or Hip-Hop. I'm only 25 so I love today's music mostly underground or some radio mainstream hip-pop artists but it will never match this this. This is Hip-Hop & Metal in it's last prime. R.I.P chester π―
@katsup12
When Rap Metal/Rap&Roll was good
@misaeldroguettgomez2465
Chester & Wayne R.I.P π