Counterfeit – English Lyrics

• By: Limp Bizkit

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw energy of Limp Bizkit's "Counterfeit," a powerful track that tackles themes of authenticity and imitation. This song offers a unique glimpse into the aggressive and lyrical style of nu metal, making it an excellent choice for those looking to immerse themselves in English slang and confrontational expression through music. Its direct and unyielding lyrics provide a vivid vocabulary for discussing genuine emotions and societal critiques.

[English]

♪ FLOBBER FAIRY ♪

♪ YOU KNOW WE FIGURED YOU OUT ♪

♪ FREAKIN' ME OUT, YOU WEAR A MASK CALLED COUNTERFEIT ♪

♪ YOU'RE FREAKIN' ME OUT, YOU WEAR A MASK ♪

♪ FREAKIN' ME OUT, YOU WEAR A MASK CALLED COUNTERFEIT ♪

♪ YOU'RE FREAKIN' ME OUT, YOU WEAR A MASK ♪

♪ FREAKIN' ME OUT, YOU WEAR A MASK CALLED COUNTERFEIT ♪

♪ YOU'RE FREAKIN' ME OUT, YOU WEAR A MASK ♪

♪ FREAKIN' ME OUT, YOU WEAR A MASK CALLED COUNTERFEIT ♪

♪ YOU'RE FREAKIN' ME OUT, YOU WEAR A, FAKE ♪

[INTENSE MUSIC]

♪ HEY, MAN, WAKE UP AND SMELL THE CONCRETE ♪

♪ STRANGE TO SEE YOU'VE CHANGE 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 WANNA CHANGE YOURSELF ♪

♪ BECAUSE YOU'RE SICK OF YOURSELF ♪

♪ WELL, I'M SICK OF YOU TOO ♪

♪ FAKE ♪

♪ YOU'RE A COUNTERFEIT ♪

♪ FAKE, YOU KNOW WE FIGURED YOU OUT ♪

♪ WELL, I'M SICK OF YOU, TOO ♪

♪ FAKE ♪

♪ YOU'RE 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 ♪

♪ SO IF YOUR FAKIN' THAT YOU'RE PHAT ♪

♪ YOU NEED A BALL BAT RIGHT WHERE YOUR HEAD IS AT ♪

♪ ALL YOUR DESPERATION CAUSES SEPARATION ♪

♪ NOW I GRAB THE MIC TO INTIMIDATE ♪

♪ YOUR WEAKNESS SCREAMS FROM THE LIMP ON YOUR SIREN ♪

♪ PHONIES GET THE HINT QUICK SMACKED WITH FUNK FLICK ♪

♪ PAIN FOR THE FAKERS FAME CAN'T MAINTAIN ♪

♪ BECAUSE YOU'RE SICK OF YOURSELF ♪

♪ WELL, I'M SICK OF YOU TOO ♪

♪ FAKE ♪

♪ YOU'RE A COUNTERFEIT ♪

♪ FAKE, YOU KNOW WE FIGURED YOU OUT ♪

♪ WELL, I'M SICK OF YOU, TOO ♪

♪ FAKE ♪

♪ YOU'RE A COUNTERFEIT ♪

♪ FAKE ♪

♪ ALL THESE PHONIES ♪

[SOFT MUSIC]

♪ YOU DISREGARDED YOUR LIFE ♪

♪ YOU DISRESPECTED YOUR FRIENDS ♪

♪ YOU'VE EVEN STOLEN YOUR APPEARANCE ♪

♪ FROM HANGIN' AROUND WITH MY FAMILY ♪

♪ BUT I SHOULD HAVE NEVER DROPPED MY GUARD ♪

♪ SO YOU COULD STAB ME IN THE BACK ♪

♪ BUT YOU WERE FAKING ME OUT ♪

♪ JUST FAKING ME OUT, YOU WEAR A MASK ♪

♪ FREAKING ME OUT YOU WEAR A MASK CALLED COUNTERFEIT ♪

♪ YOU'RE FREAKING ME OUT YOU WEAR A MASK CALLED COUNTERFEIT ♪

♪ FREAKING ME OUT YOU WEAR A MASK CALLED COUNTERFEIT ♪

♪ YOU'RE FREAKING ME OUT YOU WEAR A MASK CALLED COUNTERFEIT ♪

♪ FREAKING ME OUT YOU WEAR A MASK CALLED COUNTERFEIT ♪

♪ YOU'RE FREAKING ME OUT YOU WEAR A MASK CALLED COUNTERFEIT ♪

♪ FREAKING ME OUT YOU WEAR A MASK CALLED COUNTERFEIT ♪

♪ YOU'RE FREAKING ME OUT YOU WEAR A MASK CALLED COUNTERFEIT ♪

♪ NOW YOU'RE STEADILY STARTIN' TO CHANGE ♪

♪ YOU WANNA REARRANGE YOUR LIFESTYLE ♪

♪ 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 OUT ♪

♪ FIGURED YOU OUT, FIGURED YOU OUT ♪

♪ FAKE ♪

♪ FAKE ♪

♪ FAKE ♪

♪ FAKE ♪

♪ FAKE ♪

♪ FAKE ♪

♪ FAKE ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
counterfeit /ˈkaʊntərˌfɪt/ B2	adjective - made to look like something real but is not authentic noun - something made to look real but is not authentic
freak /frik/ B1	verb - to become very upset or frightened noun - a person who is unusual or abnormal
mask /mæsk/ A2	noun - a covering for the face to hide identity verb - to hide or conceal something
fake /feɪk/ A2	adjective - not real or genuine verb - to make a copy that looks real but is not
identity /aɪˈdɛntɪti/ B1	noun - the characteristics that make someone unique
behavior /bɪˈheɪvjər/ B1	noun - the way someone acts
artificial /ˌɑrtɪˈfɪʃəl/ B2	adjective - made by humans rather than occurring naturally
trend /trɛnd/ B1	noun - a general direction in which something is developing
culture /ˈkʌltʃər/ A2	noun - the customs and beliefs of a group
shame /ʃeɪm/ A2	noun - a feeling of guilt or regret
desperation /ˌdɛspəˈreɪʃən/ B2	noun - a feeling of hopelessness
intimidate /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/ B2	verb - to make someone afraid
phony /ˈfoʊni/ B1	adjective - fake or not genuine noun - a person who is not genuine
disrespect /ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛkt/ B1	verb - to show a lack of respect
lifestyle /ˈlaɪfstaɪl/ B1	noun - the way someone lives
rearrange /riːəˈrændʒ/ B2	verb - to organize something in a different way

Key Grammar Structures

• YOU KNOW WE FIGURED YOU OUT

  ➔ Present Perfect Tense

  ➔ The phrase uses the present perfect tense with 'have/has + past participle' (implied 'have figured') to indicate an action completed in the past with relevance to the present.

• YOU'RE FREAKIN' ME OUT, YOU WEAR A MASK

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense + Coordinate Clause

  ➔ Combines present continuous ('freakin') with a coordinate clause ('you wear') using a comma to join independent actions.

• COULD BE IDENTITY CRISIS

  ➔ Modal Verb (Speculation)

  ➔ 'Could' is used for speculation about a possible situation, indicating uncertainty.

• REALITY BITES BUT THAT'S WHAT LIFE IS

  ➔ Contrastive Conjunction

  ➔ 'But' contrasts the negative idea ('bites') with the acceptance statement ('that’s what life is').

• YOU'VE EVEN STOLEN YOUR APPEARANCE

  ➔ Present Perfect with 'Even' for Emphasis

  ➔ 'Even' intensifies the accusation, highlighting the severity of the action in the present perfect tense.

• SO YOU COULD STAB ME IN THE BACK

  ➔ Result Clause with 'So'

  ➔ 'So' introduces a result clause, showing the consequence of a previous action ('dropped my guard').

• LIVE LIKE THE WILD CHILD

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ The base verb form ('live') functions as an imperative command, urging direct action.

• A LIE, BUT YOU DENY

  ➔ Comma Splice (Informal Style)

  ➔ Two independent clauses ('a lie' and 'you deny') are joined by a comma without a conjunction, typical in informal lyrics.