@@TheAndreagon29 i know right. I need to put this out there, but Mike is the rapper I really know and grew up with. Even before I found out about Eminem. So there ya go.
I think people tend to forget that mike shinoda did not rap in his music because it was just some cool thing to do. The dude is literally an emcee down to his core. He knows flow, he knows wordplay, he knows the history and has studied it. Im sure if he kept up he could be a battle rapper, no doubt. Hes not a run of the mill, dude knows what hes doing when hes writing these lines, just like Em, Pac, Biggie, Jay, Eazy, all those guys. He knows of them and learned form them, its not like other rock rappers who just throw words over a metal beat and call it a day.
It's so funny you mention this because he addresses this kind of topic in step up by criticizing many nu metal/rap rock acts for not taking their hip hop seriously enough like Mike did. It showed just how authentic his hip hop elements were in the world of rockstars.
"A Huge Act Man like im known for being Logan X-23 and Keen to leave em with a femer broken" and " I got history I'm '81 Reagan with that nonsense MISS ME" are my favorite bars! Loved this song since the first time I heard it❤
👐 Hands 🆙 every time that your man rocks! I told my 9 year old to tell bullies, "take an IOU" & " "REMEMBER THE NAME!" She was being taunted and bullied to the point of self harming. Mike's music has given her self confidence. She did tell a kid last week, "At least I know my place, remember the name!" That bully was speechless! I was so freakn proud of her! She's doing so much better. Thanks Mike, we adore you!
That track hits HARD. F****** love it. "I hear them talkin but they ain't really sayin much. tell em take an I.O.U." that whole album is inspiring and badass. When does this man sleep?! Lol
Neither do I. Life is fleeting and I'm not going to miss aything. Coping with loss especially has the power to make you fill every waking moment with activity. That's just me being poetic instead of saying I sleep every other day for a couple of hours
@@TheAndreagon29 oh thanks now I understand, but idk why he always sings about 'promises'... what promises he couldn't fulfill or keep, many songs have similar lines you might have noticed too
This is amazing!! He really is his own artist!! I loved Linkin Park but Mike has more talent by himself than he even realizes. I get the feeling he’s modest about it. Rap is not my favorite genre but I generally loved his parts in the LP songs. This is some real shit. He’s gonna go somewhere with this. Chester is jamming to it in heaven. I know it!
I was fortunate enough to attend one of Mike's concerts with my daughter. I'll never forget it. It was so awesome! The aura was powerful. It's exactly what Chester would've wanted his best friend to do. He acknowledges Chester and praises him at every show. I praise his strength to keep going. He says in one song, it took 6 months for him to recharge his battery. He had to move on and this is the best way for him to do it. It's his way of mourning while celebrating his best friend's life.
@holli so glad we got to take outlet daughters to see Mike. I’m going to take your advice you posted in a different comment on bullying. That’s an awesome idea!! Mike and Chester would be proud we are teaching our children to stick up for themselves and using music to do just that. 💜
Koragh you are entitled to your opinion.. Hopefully you will never experienced some real raw horrible terrible unbearable unbelievable things in life.. You may someday to understand the message behind the song or album...you will find out plenty until then...Take A I.O.U. Some day you will understand just speaking the truth of plenty...really don't wish bad on you or anyone..you will find out who is around for you. Look for the signs..they will show up whenever you are looking for them..loyal people know loyal people.
It was not sure what this was but then I hear Mike's voice and stopped and found I was totally interested. LOVE his voice that can't confuse with anyone's else and had to listen it over and over. Mike: the awesome!!!!!!!!!!
mike I am a young person who would like you to know that your songs are great despite your hard loss of your fellow chester, I want you to know that it is great to know that you continue with your music which has its brightness in each letter, Keep it up we all support you, for me it's great to know you keep singing to be able to know someone who was part of linkin park, I want you to know that my favorite song is the catalyst in which you are the protagonist for me, well that, Keep going, your songs are the best, and keep it up so do not ever change
I respect this man so much. I met him a few months ago and he was very nice. This song was intense live. It was my first live rap experience. Was glad to be with those that love Mike and Linkin Park. Bittersweet night. Thank you Mike for sharing all of your music and verses, when you throw em down, we will proudly echo
Mike has been my favorite rapper and singer for soooo many years! So happy he is experimenting with his voice and instruments. I love LP but I feel like Mike is reaching his full potential now because Chester did most of the vocals and the whole group decided on the lyrics and music. But now he is doing his own thing and doing everything he did with the band but alone. The power of one ☝️ gotta love it and love him! I can’t wait for more and I’m so happy he didn’t give up on music and the fans! I listen to his new stuff and sometimes I hear Chester.....it’s crazy! 😭
Happy Birthday Mike Shinoda. Your awesome legend, man. I love ur music. It's beautiful and pretty kool. Still, I love Linkin Park. What I've Done, New Divide and Iridescent in Transformers 1, 2 and 3. Love alien movies. Love u Mikey, I'll stop listening ur Linkin Park or yours. May the Peace be with u Mike Shinoda. From Harlingen Texas. February 11, 1977 February 11, 2023 through February 11, 3023
I.O.U. | Lyrics Levitating off the blacktop Used to struggle getting started now I can't stop Used to be the quiet kid in the sandbox Now it's hands up every time that your man rocks They ought to stop me coming in again You mad / you thought we were synonyms Too bad that's the water you're getting in You’re too fat for the sharks that you're swimming in From where I'm sitting contenders are Looking like fruit spinning around in a blender Hardly a snack when I'm here looking for dinner I eat ‘em delete ‘em they're barely beginners Main course is my main sport Play major but Minor's my main Fort Put a chain around everything I came for Look but don't touch sucker Tell ‘em take an I.O.U. Say they want respect now / thinking they deserve to have it next now Tell ‘em take an I.O.U. Believing what they’re making up / talking loud but never really saying much Tell ‘em take an I.O.U. I been drawing plans out / and they think I’m giving them a handout Tell ‘em take an I.O.U. Thinking they’re entitled to a piece no / I don’t think so Tell ‘em take an I.O.U. Levitating in a blackout Used to drink at least a 40 ‘fore we mashed out Used to think that working 40 was a max out Now I’m working even when I’m sleeping do the math now ‘Cause even when I’m sleeping, eyes keep ‘em open Stripe across ‘em both the color of your hemoglobin A huge act man like I’m known for being Logan X-23 I’m keen to leave ‘em with a femur broken Taking it too far maybe / Friends like Mike I don’t know who you are lately But pride and hate has made naysayers mistake me For wasting brain space on ratings they gave me? I don’t need your respect I got history / I’m ‘81 Reagan with that nonsense: miss me Father like Francis, Anakin or John Misty Not to be touched sucker Tell ‘em take an I.O.U. Say they want respect now / thinking they deserve to have it next now Tell ‘em take an I.O.U. Believing what they’re making up / talking loud but never really saying much Tell ‘em take an I.O.U. I been drawing plans out / and they think I’m giving them a handout Tell ‘em take an I.O.U. Thinking they’re entitled to a piece no // I don’t think so Tell ‘em take an I.O.U.
This video will come out just two days before the show...I am dying. I didnt expect I could feel so connected to LP after 2017 but here I am, crying like a wolf because of grief but more because of joy. I cant help it. Thank you so much, Mike.
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"I play major but Minor's my main Fort"
I love that line
Echo Loco RIGHT ITS AWESOME
Yeah I love the reference to Fort Minor.
Cool!
Me too!!
100% reason to go I.O.U
“I play Major but Minor’s my main Fort”
*everyone liked that*
“Used to be the quiet kid in the sand box, now it’s hands up every time that ya man rocks” OOF
Sooo ooo true :)
And that, dear kids, is why Mike Shinoda is a true genius! 🔥🎵😎
Nadine LP_Fan89 Always Has Been! Agree with you!
Tell Them Take a. I.O.U.
Nice way of saying *#%× 💨🔥😘✌
@@TheAndreagon29 i know right. I need to put this out there, but Mike is the rapper I really know and grew up with. Even before I found out about Eminem. So there ya go.
After this video all we need is Hold It Together and World's On Fire and then every song on the standard has a music video
not gonna lie, i'm excited to see what he comes up for World's on Fire...
@@shmuggz773 World's On Fire video should be awesome!!
Yaaas
I'd LOVE a video for "Hold It Together!"
Dont forget the two extra songs, What the words meant and Prove you wrong. 😊
I think people tend to forget that mike shinoda did not rap in his music because it was just some cool thing to do. The dude is literally an emcee down to his core. He knows flow, he knows wordplay, he knows the history and has studied it. Im sure if he kept up he could be a battle rapper, no doubt. Hes not a run of the mill, dude knows what hes doing when hes writing these lines, just like Em, Pac, Biggie, Jay, Eazy, all those guys. He knows of them and learned form them, its not like other rock rappers who just throw words over a metal beat and call it a day.
Yeah
I just they get band back much love mike
Facts, Shinoda’s a legend
It's so funny you mention this because he addresses this kind of topic in step up by criticizing many nu metal/rap rock acts for not taking their hip hop seriously enough like Mike did. It showed just how authentic his hip hop elements were in the world of rockstars.
@@evanurena8868 yeah lol
Chester is looking down on you Mike, and my God he is proud.
Suicide takes you to hell and there is no looking down
@@lee-x5o Respect chester..
already shut up we do not know where it is but we know that when we want remember him will be in our hearts
He was depressed. He's in a better place with no depression.
@@lee-x5o there is only one hell EARTH the literal hell will be much more easier than this hell where we live in.
Man this is AWESOME 🔥🎉🙌🙌 no limousine no pool no naked girls dancing just 100% art 🔥👍
Remember the name.
True 100%
lil pump and cardi b are best
@@ddky2691 hhhhh no mike is the best
@@TheAndreagon29 yep, that's why I said that. Mike is the best 👍🔥
"A Huge Act Man like im known for being Logan X-23 and Keen to leave em with a femer broken" and " I got history I'm '81 Reagan with that nonsense MISS ME" are my favorite bars! Loved this song since the first time I heard it❤
👐 Hands 🆙 every time that your man rocks! I told my 9 year old to tell bullies, "take an IOU" & " "REMEMBER THE NAME!"
She was being taunted and bullied to the point of self harming. Mike's music has given her self confidence. She did tell a kid last week, "At least I know my place, remember the name!" That bully was speechless! I was so freakn proud of her! She's doing so much better. Thanks Mike, we adore you!
That's awesome
Parenting done right :) Keep it up, you're exactly what your daughter and her self-confidence needs. Wish I'd have had that support at her age.
@Holly R.. sorry late.. I just got the goosebumps.. happy chills.. hope your daughter is doing well.. you are a great mom!
I.O.U is one of my favorites
same
The beeest!
Same! Was pretty bummed he didn’t perform it at the show I got to see in Charlotte
*LYRICS*
Check description👆
That track hits HARD. F****** love it. "I hear them talkin but they ain't really sayin much. tell em take an I.O.U." that whole album is inspiring and badass. When does this man sleep?! Lol
HE DOES NOT
Neither do I. Life is fleeting and I'm not going to miss aything. Coping with loss especially has the power to make you fill every waking moment with activity. That's just me being poetic instead of saying I sleep every other day for a couple of hours
One of the best albums to come out in my lifetime, no doubt. Mike is badass beyond words! :D
What I o u means
@@TheAndreagon29 oh thanks now I understand, but idk why he always sings about 'promises'... what promises he couldn't fulfill or keep, many songs have similar lines you might have noticed too
This is amazing!! He really is his own artist!! I loved Linkin Park but Mike has more talent by himself than he even realizes. I get the feeling he’s modest about it. Rap is not my favorite genre but I generally loved his parts in the LP songs. This is some real shit. He’s gonna go somewhere with this. Chester is jamming to it in heaven. I know it!
Finally!!
Tell 'em take an I.O.U 😈
Mike is such a lyrical beast !!!
I was fortunate enough to attend one of Mike's concerts with my daughter. I'll never forget it. It was so awesome! The aura was powerful. It's exactly what Chester would've wanted his best friend to do. He acknowledges Chester and praises him at every show. I praise his strength to keep going. He says in one song, it took 6 months for him to recharge his battery. He had to move on and this is the best way for him to do it. It's his way of mourning while celebrating his best friend's life.
So pumped for Hamburg this friday .. gettin those goosebumps by just thinkin of it
That's awesome! I got to attend one if his concerts with my dad!
@holly we’re you at the Ritz?
@@saycboom9249 no, buzz fest in Houston
@holli so glad we got to take outlet daughters to see Mike. I’m going to take your advice you posted in a different comment on bullying. That’s an awesome idea!! Mike and Chester would be proud we are teaching our children to stick up for themselves and using music to do just that. 💜
Hypppppped!
This song is soo underrated, those rhymes are crazy asf
Right now he has all the mumble rappers googling what hemoglobin means
this songs deserves to go viral! it is a hit
R.I.P - Chester ... 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏
I want oficial video of HOLD IT TOGETHER
it will come with a 100% garanty
Hold It Together should be in a style like the video for Heavy. So I mean... thats what I hope😊
🙌🙌🙌
MIKE SHINODA, WE LOVE YOU!!!
*FROM RUSSIA*
THIS IS AMAZING OHMYGOD I'M SO PROUD OF MIKE
Mike shinoda is the king of music.
OMG, that beat! That fucking beat! This is amazing. I'm mainly a metal fan, but I'm stunned by this song
I don't usually listen to Rap/Hip Hop, when I do: Mike Shinoda ♥️
I thought I was late but actually I'm too early lol
You can never be early
*Play major but Minor's my main Fort* great line
I can already say that it is awesome!)
Edit: I was right
Seeing him on Sunday.
you're kidding right? mike has talent and this song is lazy
Koragh, I agree that the song is very simple, but still it’s cool
Koragh you are entitled to your opinion.. Hopefully you will never experienced some real raw horrible terrible unbearable unbelievable things in life.. You may someday to understand the message behind the song or album...you will find out plenty until then...Take A I.O.U.
Some day you will understand just speaking the truth of plenty...really don't wish bad on you or anyone..you will find out who is around for you.
Look for the signs..they will show up whenever you are looking for them..loyal people know loyal people.
Loved it! I've always appreciated Mike's sincere, unbridled speech and memorable song writing/production.👏
I.O.U. is a banger! I remember rocking out to it in Orlando. Can’t wait to see the vid!!!
It was not sure what this was but then I hear Mike's voice and stopped and found I was totally interested. LOVE his voice that can't confuse with anyone's else and had to listen it over and over. Mike: the awesome!!!!!!!!!!
mike has always been real and authentic that's the best thing
I'm addicted to this this video.
Far far better than today's MUMBLE RAPPERS...... MIKE'S THE BEST 🤘🤘😎
Here before millions and millions and millions.... Love this song when the album came out... Mike you are a beast!!!!!
This is my favorite song out of everything Mike has released since Chester's passing. Great job, Mike!
Mike is all time besttt
Man... I was there... I saw that happen live y’all 👏🏻👏🏻 oof. Feel great bout it
Perfect 🔥♥️
I'm just waiting for Mike, i'l always follow him
Love love love youuuuu😩😍❤️❤️
always surprising us, he better 💖💕😍😍😍😍😍👌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌😘😘😘
mike with that underrated flow . 👌
Aw HELL YEAH!! Perfectly SPECTACULARLY *PHENOMENAL* !! Mike doesn't drop mics he smokes it where he sets it!👏👏
And he doesn't play, even when they press it, get it?
Same
mike I am a young person who would like you to know that your songs are great despite your hard loss of your fellow chester, I want you to know that it is great to know that you continue with your music which has its brightness in each letter, Keep it up we all support you, for me it's great to know you keep singing to be able to know someone who was part of linkin park, I want you to know that my favorite song is the catalyst in which you are the protagonist for me, well that, Keep going, your songs are the best, and keep it up so do not ever change
This is so deep.. I love this version Mike Shinoda🔥🔥🔥
Main course is my main sport
Play major, but Minor's my main fort 🔥🔥🔥🔥 we got that reference.
This goes hard!!!!!!! Mike is so underrated it’s unreal...
nah he's already a legend out there, but those mumble rappers are the ones kids these days listen to which is sad
@@MoZ1899 no lil pump is legend
Can't wait for Hold It Together!
RIP Chester 😭😭I wish he was still alive he was the best
so awesome!
This is EPIC!..
Now that I've listened its more EPIC!
Mike, you and the whole family are never alone. You have brothers and sisters all over the world. We love you all for keeping up
Very nice, as always!! *grabs an IOU and rolls out*
It’s surreal to believe that I was there..in one of those crowds. We love you, Mike! Amazing experience!
I respect this man so much. I met him a few months ago and he was very nice. This song was intense live. It was my first live rap experience. Was glad to be with those that love Mike and Linkin Park. Bittersweet night. Thank you Mike for sharing all of your music and verses, when you throw em down, we will proudly echo
Look at Mike thriving on stage...its beautiful ❤
Why is every crowd lookin so dead I don't see enough hands up... guys this man is a legend!!!
Only one word. LOVE. Shinoda means Love! Thank you dear Mike❤️ you're simply the best 🙏
He keeps on making good music, still loving LP forever?! ... 😀 🔥
Mike you are amazing we love you❤️❤️
This song is 2019 🔥
need a music video bro... world's on fire....
i'm so in love this song is amazing (the entire album tbh)
Mike has been my favorite rapper and singer for soooo many years! So happy he is experimenting with his voice and instruments. I love LP but I feel like Mike is reaching his full potential now because Chester did most of the vocals and the whole group decided on the lyrics and music. But now he is doing his own thing and doing everything he did with the band but alone. The power of one ☝️ gotta love it and love him! I can’t wait for more and I’m so happy he didn’t give up on music and the fans! I listen to his new stuff and sometimes I hear Chester.....it’s crazy! 😭
How the hell was I not paying attention to this ONE track off the album. This is actually fuckin FIRE!!
Mike Shinoda just had his way with me aurally. He was determined, yet gracefully gentle on me. For that I will always be grateful.
🖤I was hoping you rapped this song when you came to Georgia last year. 😝😊 Hopefully this year
Happy Birthday Mike Shinoda. Your awesome legend, man. I love ur music. It's beautiful and pretty kool. Still, I love Linkin Park. What I've Done, New Divide and Iridescent in Transformers 1, 2 and 3. Love alien movies. Love u Mikey, I'll stop listening ur Linkin Park or yours. May the Peace be with u Mike Shinoda. From Harlingen Texas. February 11, 1977
February 11, 2023 through February 11, 3023
21 haters of this can take an I.O.U.
137 in this moment
What is IOU
@@jesusistheway1797 IOU = I OWE YOU
As they say your fans become your haters.
Great!! 🤣😂😘
I love this 😍
Mike Shinoda 🔥🔥🔥
awesome :)
My biggest dream is meeting Mike in real life ❤ What a talent ❤
mine also.
This song is sooo damn goooood
🤣😂🤣😂 the lyrics have been put up... Think I don't know those lyrics word by word already? Ha.
Goosebumps. Every. Single. Time. 3 years later
The rap game needs more of this
I've probably watched this a hundred times already and both the song and the music video just keeps getting better. You are a pure genius Mike!
How can anything done by this man not be awesome! I bet his poop is more talented than half of the population on this planet!
Nailed it
I.O.U 🎸👍
Boom. Pure Mike. He's not back, he never left. Evolution in action, now you get to be real.
king of rap ❤🔥
For me, this is FORT MINOR!!!
WELCOME BACK, FORT MINOR!!!
I.O.U. | Lyrics
Levitating off the blacktop
Used to struggle getting started now I can't stop
Used to be the quiet kid in the sandbox
Now it's hands up every time that your man rocks
They ought to stop me coming in again
You mad / you thought we were synonyms
Too bad that's the water you're getting in
You’re too fat for the sharks that you're swimming in
From where I'm sitting contenders are
Looking like fruit spinning around in a blender
Hardly a snack when I'm here looking for dinner
I eat ‘em delete ‘em they're barely beginners
Main course is my main sport
Play major but Minor's my main Fort
Put a chain around everything I came for
Look but don't touch sucker
Tell ‘em take an I.O.U.
Say they want respect now / thinking they deserve to have it next now
Tell ‘em take an I.O.U.
Believing what they’re making up / talking loud but never really saying much
Tell ‘em take an I.O.U.
I been drawing plans out / and they think I’m giving them a handout
Tell ‘em take an I.O.U.
Thinking they’re entitled to a piece no / I don’t think so
Tell ‘em take an I.O.U.
Levitating in a blackout
Used to drink at least a 40 ‘fore we mashed out
Used to think that working 40 was a max out
Now I’m working even when I’m sleeping do the math now
‘Cause even when I’m sleeping, eyes keep ‘em open
Stripe across ‘em both the color of your hemoglobin
A huge act man like I’m known for being Logan
X-23 I’m keen to leave ‘em with a femur broken
Taking it too far maybe / Friends like
Mike I don’t know who you are lately
But pride and hate has made naysayers mistake me
For wasting brain space on ratings they gave me?
I don’t need your respect I got history / I’m
‘81 Reagan with that nonsense: miss me
Father like Francis, Anakin or John Misty
Not to be touched sucker
Tell ‘em take an I.O.U.
Say they want respect now / thinking they deserve to have it next now
Tell ‘em take an I.O.U.
Believing what they’re making up / talking loud but never really saying much
Tell ‘em take an I.O.U.
I been drawing plans out / and they think I’m giving them a handout
Tell ‘em take an I.O.U.
Thinking they’re entitled to a piece no // I don’t think so
Tell ‘em take an I.O.U.
BLΔCK SPΔCE Only 17 likes?! ima make it 18
You the real MVP 🙌🙌
Sorry morons... i meant for the grey guy about the likes 😂
Why?????? The lyrics is already in the description.
Aye bruh we don't need to read your comment on the lyrics on this song. The lyrics are on the description. Smart dumbass
Some people are salty for no reason okay so what does it mean to can't post them here
legend. period.
How does this only have 390k views?
This video will come out just two days before the show...I am dying. I didnt expect I could feel so connected to LP after 2017 but here I am, crying like a wolf because of grief but more because of joy. I cant help it. Thank you so much, Mike.
I know Mike is going to rock the stage. 😇☝☝☝👍👍👍👍👍
damnnn Mike this is straight fire!
I see Mike, I hit like
Perfect 😍😍❤❤❤❤❤😍😍😍😍
На какой секунде СПБ?
Love this!!!!😍
Mike your just a God! Respect for life !👊
Love that My Daughter and I got to see one of these shows..... “Played Major but Minor is my main Fort”!!!!!