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Title: Steam Engine lyrics
Post by: tomEisenbraun on Jun 30, 2004, 03:03 PM
okay, at the end of Steam Engine, Jim is singing something over and over, but I still have no clue what hes singing. Anybody else have any clue? I checke the lyrics on the bands website, but it ends at the end of the actual lyrics. Any help would be massively appreciated, I love that part of the song.
Title: Re: Steam Engine lyrics
Post by: katkillad on Jul 01, 2004, 03:38 AM
I never thought he was actually saying anything, i assumed he was just mumbling/rambling.  However, i really have no idea.  Definately one of my favorites as well, maybe a step below Strangulation.    
Title: Re: Steam Engine lyrics
Post by: TheMollusk on Jul 01, 2004, 04:07 PM
sorry, i just love the way you responded to a post asking a specific question when it is completely obvious to yourself that you had absolutely no answer or input, except to see yourself post. classic.
Title: Re: Steam Engine lyrics
Post by: katkillad on Jul 01, 2004, 11:16 PM
Quotesorry, i just love the way you responded to a post asking a specific question when it is completely obvious to yourself that you had absolutely no answer or input, except to see yourself post. classic.

My answer was i dont think hes saying anything, but i wasnt trying to pretend like i knew for sure. Thanks for the flame!!!

P.S.  Learn to spell ( dicography???)
Title: Re: Steam Engine lyrics
Post by: MMJ_fanatic on Jul 01, 2004, 11:39 PM
Aw don't pay that guy any mind--he's practicing his "Winning friends and influencing people" skills.......not!
Title: Re: Steam Engine lyrics
Post by: TheMollusk on Jul 02, 2004, 02:14 AM
two things...it's spelled 'discography'
second...saying 'not' at then end of a sentence is a completely useless and moronic way of trying to be sarcastic, never mind that its been played out for about fifteen years. its called the english language. and no, i really dont care if ur my friend, i know you..etc.
Title: Re: Steam Engine lyrics
Post by: TheMollusk on Jul 02, 2004, 02:20 AM
oh i see. i missed the 's' in my post heading. hmm you REALLY got me there. sorry, next time i'll certainly be more careful as i don't want to suffer the wrath of any forum members with spell check
Title: Re: Steam Engine lyrics
Post by: lfish on Jul 02, 2004, 05:05 AM
So back to the lyrics.

Anyone an idea?

As for me, he's singing lidadididadididadida and so on, which is a very strange language.

Maybe he's imitating a steam engine which runs out of steam.

Ok I'll cut the crap. Sorry for this waste of your time.
Title: Re: Steam Engine lyrics
Post by: MMJ_fanatic on Jul 02, 2004, 11:54 AM
QuoteSo back to the lyrics.

Anyone an idea?

As for me, he's singing lidadididadididadida and so on, which is a very strange language.

Maybe he's imitating a steam engine which runs out of steam.

Ok I'll cut the crap. Sorry for this waste of your time.

That's perfectly ok you write whatever you like on our bulletin boards and never you mind what stinky poopy heads say to critique the worth/applicability/value of what you right.
Title: Re: Steam Engine lyrics
Post by: MMJ_fanatic on Jul 02, 2004, 11:58 AM
Quote
second...saying 'not' at then end of a sentence is a completely useless and moronic way of trying to be sarcastic, never mind that its been played out for about fifteen years. its called the english language. and no, i really dont care if ur my friend, i know you..etc.

I use this syntax to annoy people just like you.  Why don't you just relax, shut up, enjoy the vibe of the MMJ community, and quit acting like you are the ultimate judge what is and is not acceptable to talk about here.
Title: Re: Steam Engine lyrics
Post by: tomEisenbraun on Jul 02, 2004, 01:16 PM
wow, I'm surprised that such a simple discussion could spark so much rage. Anyways, I always thought it sounded a little somewhat mysteriously similar to "Bikini Bottom" (for those of not educated in the fine art of SpongeBob Squarepants, this is his hometown). Why, Jim would be chanting Bikini Bottom over and over sort of failed to escape me, seeing as those were most likely not the correct lyrics. You'd just sort of hope he was saying somehting important if he repeats it for about a minute straight. Gorgeous song, by the way. "goddamn those shaky knees..."
Title: Re: Steam Engine lyrics
Post by: TheMollusk on Jul 02, 2004, 04:48 PM
dude, you just made a post containing the phrase "stinky poopy heads" do you have down syndrome?
Title: Re: Steam Engine lyrics
Post by: lyricjunkie on Jul 02, 2004, 09:44 PM
Our dear Mullusk...

Aside from your spelling problem...
I think you need to feel some love... well, you need to feel something other than your OWN love anyway. Honey... relax.  It ain't nothin' but a thang! ;)
Title: Re: Steam Engine lyrics
Post by: MMJ_fanatic on Jul 02, 2004, 09:58 PM
Quotedude, you just made a post containing the phrase "stinky poopy heads" do you have down syndrome?

Yea I am totally down with MMJ ;D

PS you were never invited to be my friend
Title: Re: Steam Engine lyrics
Post by: Oz on Jul 05, 2004, 11:46 AM
What the fuck is happening here? We're talking about lyrics here! And since the official lyrics end after the "all the proof you need"-part, I think it's safe to assume the rest is just plain, effective and damn catchy, may I say, lidadum-rambling. Now all of you kids get back in your schooldesks again, please. MMJ_fanatic and Mollusk, if you can't behave adult, then log in on the Limp Bizkit forum.
Title: Re: Steam Engine lyrics
Post by: lyricjunkie on Jul 05, 2004, 12:37 PM
 :D :D :D :DSorrry mr O... I'll try to behave too!
Title: Re: Steam Engine lyrics
Post by: katkillad on Jul 05, 2004, 08:08 PM
I thought I was being helpful in suggesting he was just rambling.  I guess I got a little defensive when someone said my post was not helpful.  I noticed this wasn't the only post Mullisk was being noticeably rude in so I decided to comment on his inability to get along with other people.  I also noticed he has yet to say anything nice so I don't blame anyone for sticking up for fellow mmj fans.  

Alright, enough of that.
Title: Re: Steam Engine lyrics
Post by: tomEisenbraun on Jul 05, 2004, 11:10 PM
so its decided. Jim is rambling, but gorgeously so. Only that man could make a couple ladidum's sound that awesoem and powerful.
Title: Re: Steam Engine lyrics
Post by: lfish on Jul 09, 2004, 05:00 AM
Correct!

Even the beatles tried it with obladi oblada after hearing steam engine, or was it just the other way around?
Title: Re: Steam Engine lyrics
Post by: LIAM on Aug 10, 2004, 11:21 AM
I have been singing "we got em, we got em" at the end of that one, thats my opinion though :o
Title: Re: Steam Engine lyrics
Post by: MMJ_fanatic on Aug 10, 2004, 11:40 AM
QuoteI have been singing "we got em, we got em" at the end of that one, thats my opinion though :o
that certainly fits just as good as anything else.  Eisey nice giant robot--I love that flick!
Title: Re: Steam Engine lyrics
Post by: tomEisenbraun on Aug 15, 2004, 09:29 PM
Quote
that certainly fits just as good as anything else.  Eisey nice giant robot--I love that flick!

 ;D
I have no clue what movie its from. I just found on www.bingeandgrab.com , this awesome website about everyhting Buckethead. Some sort of icon representing Giant Robot, I would assume.
Title: Re: Steam Engine lyrics
Post by: MMJ_fanatic on Aug 16, 2004, 09:23 AM
its from an old Chinese monster movie.  the giant robot only responded to commands from this little asian kid who was the first to talk into the controller (a watch).  anyway the kid directs the robot to fight various monsters that pop up to threaten civilization throughout the movie. I think in the end the robot flies into space with some doomsday device saving the world and making his little friend very sad :'(
Title: Re: Steam Engine lyrics
Post by: Oz on Sep 06, 2004, 01:36 AM
Sounds like a classic!  ;D
Title: Re: Steam Engine lyrics
Post by: Tjames81 on Nov 15, 2021, 06:17 AM
It's..

Beat on beat on beat on

Over and over

It comes after "the fact that my hearts beating is all the proof you need"
Title: Re: Steam Engine lyrics
Post by: Nikkogino on Nov 15, 2021, 10:41 AM
Quote from: Tjames81 on Nov 15, 2021, 06:17 AMIt's..

Beat on beat on beat on

Over and over

It comes after "the fact that my hearts beating is all the proof you need"
Mind blown.  Been singing "he got em" for 16 years.
Title: Re: Steam Engine lyrics
Post by: MMJTX on Nov 15, 2021, 12:54 PM
Ya...wow...never thought about this as a possibility, this might be spot on
Title: Re: Steam Engine lyrics
Post by: Nikkogino on Nov 15, 2021, 01:24 PM
Quote from: MMJTX on Nov 15, 2021, 12:54 PMYa...wow...never thought about this as a possibility, this might be spot on
Sounds like he may be connecting "beat on" with "and"...sounds like "beat on and beat on and beat on..."   Either that or he is just making "on" a two syllable word.
Title: Re: Steam Engine lyrics
Post by: Clarkwork on Nov 17, 2021, 10:16 AM
He's saying Levon, as a tribute, over and over...
Title: Re: Steam Engine lyrics
Post by: APR on Nov 18, 2021, 04:59 PM
I like to go with "We are who we are..... we are who we are.....correct.  correct. yeahhhhhh."  Does anyone else hear that?
Title: Re: Steam Engine lyrics
Post by: Come Closer on Nov 18, 2021, 07:10 PM
I think he's saying, "I am the zodiac."
Title: Re: Steam Engine lyrics
Post by: Nikkogino on Nov 18, 2021, 09:42 PM
Quote from: Come Closer on Nov 18, 2021, 07:10 PMI think he's saying, "I am the zodiac."
Solved!!!
Title: Re: Steam Engine lyrics
Post by: Tjames81 on Dec 01, 2021, 06:53 AM
It's clear on this recording with just Jim

https://youtu.be/tSHM5FiOChY
Title: Re: Steam Engine lyrics
Post by: Nikkogino on Dec 01, 2021, 08:46 AM
Quote from: Tjames81 on Dec 01, 2021, 06:53 AMIt's clear on this recording with just Jim

https://youtu.be/tSHM5FiOChY

Elon?  So is this song about Musk?