Break Stuff
Limp Bizkit
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Its just one of those days Where you don't want to wake up Everything is fucked Everybody sucks You don't really know why But you want to justify Rippin' someone's head off No human contact And if you interact Your life is on contract Your best bet is to stay away motherfucker It's just one of those days It's all about the he-says, she-says bullshit I think you better quit, let the shit slip Or you'll be leaving with a fat lip It's all about the he-says, she-says bullshit I think you better quit, talking that shit Its just one of those days Feeling like a freight train First one to complain Leaves with a bloodstain Damn right I'm a maniac You better watch your back Cause I'm fucking up your program And then your stuck up You just lucked up Next in line to get fucked up Your best bet is to stay away motherfucker It's just one of those days It's all about the he-says, she-says bullshit I think you better quit, let the shit slip Or you'll be leaving with a fat lip It's all about the he-says, she-says bullshit I think you better quit, talking that shit Punk, so come and get it I feel like shit My suggestion, is to keep your distance Cause right now I'm dangerous We've all felt like shit And been treated like shit All those motherfuckers That want to step up I hope you know, I pack a chainsaw I'll skin your ass raw And if my day keeps going this way, I just might Break something tonight I pack a chainsaw I'll skin your ass raw And if my day keeps going this way, I just might Break something tonight I pack a chainsaw I'll skin your ass raw And if my day keeps going this way, I just might Break your fucking face tonight Give me something to break Just give me something to break How bout yer fucking face I hope you know, I pack a chainsaw What! A chainsaw What! A motherfucking chainsaw What! So come and get it It's all about the he-says, she-says bullshit I think you better quit, let the shit slip Or you'll be leaving with a fat lip It's all about the he-says, she-says bullshit I think you better quit, talking that shit Punk, so come and get it
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Written by: Brendan O'Brien, John Everett Otto, Leor Dimant, Samuel Robert Rivers, Wesley Louden Borland, William Frederick Durst
Lyrics © BRENDAN O'BRIEN DBA CHARLIE NOBLE MUSIC, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Background"Break Stuff" is a song by American rap rock band Limp Bizkit from their second studio album, "Significant Other". The song was released as the second single from the album in 2000.
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Song GenreIt is considered to be one of the songs that best defines the nu metal genre. Combining elements of heavy metal, hip hop, punk, and industrial music, it is known for its angry and violent lyrics.
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Music VideoThe video for "Break Stuff" is well-known and features cameos from several celebrities, including Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Dr. Dre, and Pauly Shore.
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Commercial SuccessThe song was a commercial hit, peaking at number 39 and 14 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and Modern Rock Tracks chart respectively.
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Song MeaningFred Durst, the band's frontman, explained the song was about those days where everything goes wrong, saying, "The song is about those times when you wake up and someone f***s with you, ruins your day".
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Controversial Performance"Break Stuff" gained notoriety and controversy after being performed by Limp Bizkit during the disastrous 1999 Woodstock Festival, where violence and sexual assaults occurred. Some critics claimed the song's aggressive lyrics contributed to the volatile environment.
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Critical ReceptionDespite the controversies and mixed reviews, "Break Stuff" has also been acknowledged as a guilty pleasure song and a crowd favourite at Limp Bizkit live shows. As of 2022, the song had over 150 million views on YouTube.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "Break Stuff" are often cited as examples of the angry, aggressive mood that characterized much of Limp Bizkit's music. One infamous line from the song is, "It's all about the he said, she said bulls***."
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Parodies and CoversThe melody of "Break Stuff" is widely recognized and has been covered or parodied by various artists, including Richard Cheese, who performed a lounge-style version of the song.
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LegacyDespite being more than 20 years old, "Break Stuff" remains one of Limp Bizkit's most popular and influential songs, frequently being played at their concerts and featured in various media.
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