Counterfeit
Limp Bizkit
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Freakin' me out you wear a mask called counterfeit, You're freakin' me out you wear a mask [Repeat: x5] Freakin' me out you wear a mask called counterfeit, You're freakin' me out you wear a... fake Hey man wake up and smell the concrete Strange to see you've changed like the LB Could be identity crisis but I can't buy this Reality bites but that's what life is Pitiful you, your hideous behavior Hate what God gave ya, fakin all the flava Artificial minds seekin out the new trends Get in where you fit in Quit thinkin like a has-been diggin in my culture Let me let your punks know I'm an old school soldier With the funk flow A damn shame you want to change yourself [Chorus] Because you're sick of yourself Well I'm sick of you too, fake You're a, a counterfeit, fake You know we figured you out Well I'm sick of you too, fake You're a, a counterfeit, fake I wonder, I wonder I wonder what it's like to be a clone Doin' nothin, nothin' on my own Alone in your misery, you're bitin on my new style Filed as a counterfeit, going down in history as nothin but a copy cat (copy cat) So if your fakin that you're phat you need a ballbat Right where your head is at All your desperation causes separation Now I grab the mic to intimidate Your weakness screams from the limb on your siren Phonies get the hint quick smacked with funk flick Pain for the fakers fame can't maintain [Chorus] All these phonies You disregarded your life (disregaurded your life) You disrespected your friends (you disrespected your friends) You've even stolen your appearance (stolen) from hangin out with my family But I should have never dropped my guard (shoulda never dropped my gaurd) So you could stab me in the back (stab me in the back) But you were faking me out (you were faking me out) Just faking me out you wear a mask (you wear a mask) Freaking me out you wear a mask called counterfeit, you're freaking me out you Wear a mask called counterfeit [Repeat: x2] Freaking me out you wear a mask called counterfeit [Repeat: x4] Now you're steadily startin to change You want to rearrange your lifestyle with live like the wild child With the vibe alive you could lie to try and be so fly A lie but you deny you're a fake You know we figured you're a phony (fake) You know we figured you out (fake) You know we figured you out, figured you out, figured you out Fake (a bunch of times) You're probably freaking me out (a bunch of times) Back to the top
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Written by: John Everett Otto, Samuel Robert Rivers, Wesley Louden Borland, William Frederick Durst
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Released Date"Counterfeit" was originally released in 1997, as part of Limp Bizkit's debut studio album, "Three Dollar Bill, Y'all$".
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Origin of Song"Counterfeit" was the first song lead vocalist Fred Durst ever wrote for Limp Bizkit, which was inspired by his frustration with local bands copying his style.
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First Single"Counterfeit" is known for being the band's first single. It showcased their unique blend of rock and hip-hop, which became a signature of their sound.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Counterfeit" helped to popularize Limp Bizkit as Durst's energetic performance and the band's aggressive sound caught the attention of MTV watchers.
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Song PopularityDespite not charting, 'Counterfeit' enjoys a cult following. The song is still a fan-favorite and is often played live in several Limp Bizkit concerts.
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Re-recordingThere was a re-recorded version of 'Counterfeit' released on the Greatest Hitz album in 2005 with a more clean and polished sound.
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Album SuccessThe album "Three Dollar Bill, Y'all$" featuring "Counterfeit" was certified double platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) in 2001, signifying over two million records sold.
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Song Significance"Counterfeit" is also significant because it set the tone for Limp Bizkit's career, with its mix of rap, funk, metal, and punk.
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Concert Staple"Counterfeit" is a regular on Limp Bizkit's set lists and is typically extended with an improvisational bridge when performed live.
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Album RecognitionThe album that "Counterfeit" was on was named as one of the 50 Greatest Nu-Metal Albums of All Time by Rolling Stone in 2020.
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