Step Up Nobody's Listening It's Goin' Down
Linkin Park Lyrics

Who can rock a rhyme like this?(like this)
Who has the ability to perform and create rhymes in a unique style and manner such as this? (Referring to their own style of rap)

Bring it to you every time like this?(like this)
Do you expect us to perform with the same level of energy and style every time like this?

Step, step up, step, step up
An invitation to step up and join them in their style of music

lets go
Let's begin and continue with the music

Watch as the room rocks
Observe as the music and their style take over the room and captivate the audience

Men only moonwalk
A reference to a popular dance move where only men perform it

Mixed media slang
A combination of different artistic and musical styles and forms of expression

Banging in your boom box verbal violence
Their music is aggressive and filled with passion, and can be heard through a boom box

Lyrical stylist
They are masters of creating and performing rap lyrics

In a time when rock hip hop rhymes are childish
During a period where rock and hip hop collaborated, but the lyrics were often simple and immature

You can’t tempt me with rhymes that are empty
They cannot be swayed or convinced by weak and meaningless rap lyrics

Rapping to a beat doesn’t make you an MC
Merely performing rap lyrics to a beat does not make one a true Master of Ceremonies (MC)

With your lack of skill and facility
Referring to other rap artists who lack the talent and ability to create good rap music

You’re killing me
Their poor talent and skill at creating rap music is frustrating and mentally draining to them

And a DJ in the group just for credibility
Having a DJ in a rap group is solely for the purpose of gaining credibility

I heard that some of you are getting help with your rhymes
There are rumors that some rap artists are not creating their own music and are getting help with their lyrics

You’re not an emcee if someone else writes your lines
If someone else writes your rap lyrics, you are not a true MC

And rapping over rock doesn’t make you a pioneer
Performing rap music over rock tracks is not an original idea and does not make you innovative

Cause rock and hip hop have collaborated for years
Rock and hip hop music have been combined for many years and is not a new concept

But now they’re getting randomly mixed and matched up
Nowadays, rock and hip hop music is being blended together in a haphazard and disorganized way

All after a fast buck and all the tracks suck
Rap artists and producers are creating these songs and music for the sole purpose of money and not quality music

So how does it stack up? None of it’s real
All the music being created today is not authentic and lacks meaningful and genuine expression

You want to be an emcee (help us out come on)
They are encouraging other rap artists to improve and master their craft and become true MCs

(aright guys, you passed, lets go to the next one)
They are acknowledging the hard work and talent of other rap artists and are ready to move on to the next song or challenge

Yo, peep the style and the kids checking for it
Take a look at their unique style of rap music that is popular among younger audiences

The number one question is how could you ignore it
People are wondering why anyone would not enjoy or appreciate their style of rap music

We drop right back in the cut over basement tracks
They are returning to their roots and performing their style of rap music over basic, simple tracks

With raps that got you backing this up like
Their music is powerful and motivating, making people want to dance and move to the beat

Rewind that we're just rolling with the rhythm
Stop and play their music again because their rap style is smoothly and evenly flowing with the rhythm

Rise from the ashes of stylistic division
They are coming together from a divided rap culture or genre to create their own unique style

With these non-stop lyrics of life living
Their music is full of meaningful and expressive lyrics about life experiences

Not to be forgotten but still unforgiven
They should not be forgotten for their talent and music, but may still be ostracized or criticized for it

But in the meantime there are those who wanna talk this and that
Some people are only talking about their own opinions and criticisms about their music

So I suppose that it gets to a point where feelings gotta get hurt
After listening to and ignoring all the criticism, their feelings may eventually be hurt or affected

And get dirty with the people spreading the dirt
They are ready to confront and retaliate against the people spreading negative opinions and comments about their music

Tried to give you warning but everyone ignores me
They have tried to give a cautionary message about their music and about the negative opinions, but no one listens

Told you everything loud and clear
They have been upfront and honest about their music and message

But (nobody’s listening)
Despite their efforts and talent, no one is listening or receptive to their message or music

Called to you so clearly but you don’t want to hear me
They have sent a clear message through their music, but it is being ignored or unheard

(this song is called it's goin' down, you ready)
Introducing the next song and preparing the audience for the upcoming performance

When i say it's goin', you say down
Asking the audience to participate and respond to the performance by repeating the phrase 'it's goin' down'

It's goin' (down)
It is happening or beginning (the music or performance)

Check it out, it's goin' down
Introducing and presenting their new music or performance to the audience

The rhythm projects 'round the next sound
The beat or rhythm of the music is moving and progressing to the next sound

Reflects the complex hybrid dialect now
Their music reflects the unique and complicated blending of different styles and genres of music

Detects the mesh of many elements compressed down
Their music is a combination and blend of many different elements that have been compressed into one unique style

The melting pot of a super-futuresque style
Their music is a mixture of many different styles and genres, creating something completely new and futuristic

The combination of vocal caress
The rap lyrics are being performed with delicacy and precision

With lungs the gasp for breath
The rap lyrics are being performed with such intensity, it takes the artist's breath away

From emotional stress
The lyrics are emotionally charged and powerful

With special effects
Their music contains many unique and special sound effects

And a distorted collage
The music is distorted and mixed together to create a unique sound

Carefully lodged between beats of rhythmic barrage
The music is precisely and carefully mixed with rhythmic beats and sounds

The logical progression on the timeline
Their music is a logical and coherent progression along the timeline of musical history

The separation narrowed down to a fine line
The separation between different musical genres has become more and more narrow over time

To blur the edges so they blend together properly
They are creating a unique music style by blending different musical genres and blurring their edges together

Take you on an audible odyssey
Their music will take the listener on a journey and experience through sound

Now it's going down
Their performance or music is currently happening or beginning

(let me see everybody's hands in the air)
Asking the audience to participate by raising their hands

Out for the world to see
Their music and style is being publicly displayed for everyone to see and hear

LP and X-Men to the 10th degree (It's goin down)
Featuring a group or collaboration with LP and X-Men, to the highest level or degree of performance and talent

Nobody in the world is safe
Their powerful and unique music can be enjoyed and appreciated by everyone, regardless of their background or culture

When we melt down the wax in your record crate (It's going down)
Their music is so powerful and unique that it can literally melt the wax in a record player or crate

(You guys put 'em down, help us out)
Asking the audience to applaud and participate in the performance

When i say it's goin', everybody down
Asking the audience to participate and respond to the performance by crouching or getting low when they say 'it's going down'

(yes, make some noise for yourself, thank you very much)
Thanking the audience for their participation and appreciation of the music