I ordered a frappuccino
Where's my fucking frappuccino
All right let's do this

When I pretend, everything is what I want it to be
I looked exactly like what you always wanted to see
When I pretend, I can't forget about the criminal I am
Stealing second after second just 'cause I know I can, but
I can't pretend that this is they way it'll stay, I'm just (Trying to bend the truth)
I can't pretend of who you want me to be so I'm (Lying my way from)

If you feelin' like a pimp nigga, go and brush your shoulders off
Ladies is pimps too, go and brush your shoulders off
Niggas is crazy baby, don't forget that boy told you
Get, that, dirt off your shoulder

I probably owe it to y'all, probably be locked by the force
tryin' to hustle some things, that go with the Porsche
feelin' no remorse, feelin' like my hand was forced
Middle finger to the law, nigga grippin' my balls
Said the ladies they love me, from the bleachers they screamin'
All the ballers is bouncin they like the way I be leanin
All the rappers be hatin, off the track that I'm makin'
But all the hustlers they love it just to see one of us make it
Came from the bottom the bottom, to the top of the pops
Nigga London, Japan and I'm straight off the block
Like a running back, get it man, I'm straight off the block
I can run it back, nigga 'cause I'm straight with the Roc

If you feelin' like a pimp nigga, go and brush your shoulders off
Ladies is pimps too, go and brush your shoulders off
Niggas is crazy baby, don't forget that boy told you
Get, that, dirt off your shoulder

You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder
You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder
You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder
You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder

Your homey Hov' in position, in the kitchen with soda
I just whipped up a watch, tryin' to get me a Rover
tryin' to stretch out the coca, like a wrestler, yes sir
Keep the Heckler close, you know them smokers'll test ya
But like, fifty-two cards when I'm, I'm through dealin
Now fifty-two bars come out, now you feel 'em
Now, fifty-two cars roll out, remove ceiling
In case fifty-two broads come out, now you chillin
With a boss bitch of course S.C. on the sleeve
At the 40/40 club, ESPN on the screen
I paid a grip for the jeans, plus the slippers is clean
No chrome on the wheels, I'm a grown-up for real, chill

Yeah, I remember what they taught to me
Remember condescending took for who I ought to be
Remember listenin' to all of that and this again
So I pretended up a person who was fitting in
And now you think this person really is me and I'm (Trying to bend the truth )
But the more I push the more I'm pulling away 'cause I'm (Lying my way from)

You (Nah, no turning back now)
I wanna be pushed aside so let me go
(Nah, no turning back now)
Let me take me back my life
I'd rather be all alone (No turning back now)
And anywhere on my own, 'cause I can see (Nah, no turning back now)
The very worst part of you
The very worst part of you, it's me!

This isn't what I wanted to be
I never thought that what I said would have you running from me, like this
This isn't what I wanted to be
I never thought that what I said would have you running from me, like this
This isn't what I wanted to be
I never thought that what I said would have you running from me, like this
This isn't what I wanted to be
I never thought that what I said would have you running from me, like this

You (Nah, no turning back now)
I wanna be pushed aside so let me go
(Nah, no turning back now)
Let me take me back my life
I'd rather be all alone (No turning back now)
And anywhere on my own, 'cause I can see (Nah, no turning back now)
The very worst part of you
The very worst part of you, it's me!

Biatch!



Lyrics submitted by Froggie Kid, edited by smexybak

Track duration: 04:05

"Dirt Off Your Shoulder/Lying from You" as written by Shawn C Carter, Mike Shinoda, Joseph Hahn, David Farrell, Brad Delson, Robert G Bourdon, Chester C Bennington, Timothy Z Mosley

Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group

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    General Comment:I LOVE JAY Z AND LINKIN PARK TOGETHER
    Flag beenie_08on November 16, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:Listen here Man on tv yes Jay z is pretty bad bad but Linkin park is certainly not now take dat back or i will give yo i virus only jokin but take it back!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Flag donkeytmon August 28, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:u guys are stupid.. ur not making up an image of the song. think about it, its a perfect mix.

    "When I pretend everything is what I want it to be
    I look exactly like what you always wanted to see
    When I pretend, I can't forget about the criminal I am
    Stealing second after second just cause I know I can"

    going from a nobody to a somebody..

    its saying that u gotta brush ur shoulders off and do something with urself..

    then in the last verse, i guess he throws everything he had away lol
    Flag DaNi21on January 10, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:1) Jay-Z ws approached by MTV to do one of the shows for Mash-Ups and was asked who *he* wanted to do the show with. He's a fan of LP and so he wanted to do a show with them.
    2) yeah, it probably is LP's worst release, but it still is goddam cool. Jay-Z is a good rapper and LP are just amazing.
    Flag Bane2on May 08, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:first i'd like to say that the I love this song and that I hold a special place in my heart for both songs mixed in this compilation because they describe different parts of my life.

    Dirt off your shoulders - reminded me that I knew who my friends were and to cut loose all the wannabes and people dragging me down

    Lying from you - describes a lot about the way that I tend to tell everyone what they want to here just to be friendly.

    And Now for the real reason I got this account

    SOME OF Y'ALL ARE SOME STUPID ASS MFs

    so stupid that I had to waste ten minutes of my time getting an account and writing this

    for all you who say you like Linkin Park but hate rap

    LINKIN PARK IS RAP YOU KNUCKLEHEADS.
    You guys think Rap is all about cursing and gettin' girls or shooting people, and getting high.

    you guys are (to use M.Shinoda's own words from Step Up) "Sounding like the only hip hop you’ve heard is top 40"

    Why don't you guys try listening to something older than 5 minutes like Rob Base's It takes two or go here myspace.com/… and listen to Excuse Me Doug E; If you want to know what rap is all about (just having fun)
    Flag shadowshock12on December 19, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:I think Linkin Park in Jay-Z songs add quality, Dirt off your shoulder is good, but when you put LP in the chorus; That flips the egg. Same with most other songs on the album. Although, i can see how people who don't like hip-hop wouldn't like their collaboration.

    Also, Chesters backing vocals in the verses was a good idea.
    Flag chairon December 09, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:this remix sucks. jay-z fucked it up. OMG NIGGA BRUSH YOUR SHOULDERS OFF. fuck that shit. Linkin park is better than this
    Flag ThoR294on September 03, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:"When I pretend everything is what I want it to be
    I look exactly like what you always wanted to see
    When I pretend, I can't forget about the criminal I am
    Stealing second after second just cause I know I can but
    I can't pretend this is the way it'll stay I'm just
    (trying to bend the truth)
    I can't pretend I'm who you want me to be, so I'm
    (Lying my way from you)"

    This part relates to me, somewhat. I lie and lie and pretend, so that everyone will see a perfect me and like me for something I'm not =[. But, inside I just want to rip apart, because the pressure is becoming too much. The tension is too much. The continuation of my lie is just too much. I want to hide away my past from new-found friends because I don't want them to suddenly become my enemies, like once-called friends. But, even as I pretend and hide away my past, I still can't forget all the wrong I did.
    Flag mikagexxangelon July 24, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:Simply put if you don't like it... THE DON'T FUCKIN LISTEN... Like Mike said himself "very few kids are going to appreciate this"
    Flag CJStyleson July 15, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:whoever thought up this mashup should be shot. i hate jay-z but linkin park is one of my favorite groups. this is an awsome song and i can't understand why they would mix rap into it...
    Flag tin_soldieron March 16, 2006   Link

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