The Negotiation Limerick File

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About The Negotiation Limerick File

"The Negotiation Limerick File" is a song by American hip-hop group the Beastie Boys, released as the third single from their fifth studio album Hello Nasty. It peaked at #29 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks Chart. The version on the CD single is 30 seconds longer (3:16) than the album version (2:46). It features extended instrumental sections with flanging effects. This song is unique because every verse is made up of five-line limericks.


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My DJ's got the cuts and the beats are on
We're comin' with the limericks and we're comin' strong
And the rhythm's on time to every word and rhyme
When it comes to keep it real I keep it really wrong
At the risk of sounding crass I would like to mention
That I am well aware of your wack intentions
To usurp my prose you so and so
It's my primary bone of contention
I tell you everybody I've had it
With all these people with static
I'll go insane if it don't rain
Sucker MC's are problematic
I love it when you hit those switches
A curve ball's what my pitch is
So here we here we come
Like dumb ditty dumb
I keep all five boroughs in stitches

The sound sounds sweeter through the echo plex
It'll spin you around and throw you in a hex
Until you feel no pain inside your brain
All your worries are soothed by the sound effects
Read it in the Post and the Daily News
Listen everybody lets show improve
Don't let me begin about heroin
Living six feet deep just ain't the move
We're giving you soul power
I like it sweet and sour
When it comes to rhymes and beat designs
I'm at the control tower
Tell me what makes you so afraid
Of all those people you say you hate
Just give it one time for your mind
And let's try to negotiate
And let's try to negotiate
And let's try to negotiate

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Beastie Boys

Beastie Boys is an American hip hop band from New York City, formed in 1981. For the majority of its career, the group has consisted of three MCs and musicians Michael "Mike D" Diamond (vocals, drums), Adam "MCA" Yauch (vocals, bass) and Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz (vocals, guitar). more »

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Written by: ADAM HOROVITZ, ADAM NATHANIEL YAUCH, MARIO CALDATO JR., MICHAEL LOUIS DIAMOND

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Album Details
"The Negotiation Limerick File" is a song from the Beastie Boys' album "Hello Nasty". This album is the fifth one released by the band, which came out in 1998.
Genre Blend
The song mixes a variety of musical styles including hip-hop, rap, and punk, consistent with the Beastie Boys signature sound.
Band Members
The Beastie Boys, consisting of members Michael "Mike D" Diamond, Adam "MCA" Yauch, and Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz, all contributed to the creation of "The Negotiation Limerick File".
Song Creation
"The Negotiation Limerick File" was written by all three band members along with Mark Nishita, making it a collaborative effort among the band.
Song Meaning
The song lyrics can be interpreted as a negotiation between the band and their record label at the time, thereby standing true to its title.
Recognition
The album "Hello Nasty" in which the song is included, won two Grammy Awards, including Best Alternative Music Album and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for "Intergalactic," another song in the album.
Track Number
"The Negotiation Limerick File" is the ninth track on the album "Hello Nasty."
DJ Mix Versions
The song is also featured in the remixed versions. The DJ Design and DJ Patife remixes are among the popular ones.
Critical Reception
The song and album were generally well received by critics for the band's ability to blend different music styles and their creative lyrics.
Miscellaneous
The Beastie boys often used pseudonyms in their song credits. In negotiation limerick file, King Gizmo and Billiam are credited for production, which are aliases of the band members Yauch and Nishita respectively.

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