Limp Bizkit Returns with Controversial New Single: "Making Love to Morgan Wallen"
Limp Bizkit has released their first new music in four years, a single titled "Making Love to Morgan Wallen." The track, despite its provocative name, has generated considerable attention and discussion within the music community. It was released via EA Games and appears tied to their upcoming release, Battlefield 6.
Inside the Song: A Blend of Nu-Metal and Unexpected Sentiments
While the title suggests a connection to country star Morgan Wallen, the song's lyrics are more complex. Frontman Fred Durst opens with a tribute to the late Chester Bennington of Linkin Park, stating, “Damn, I miss you, Chester/Sending love from a bass compressor.” The song blends rap verses with hard rock choruses, touching on subjects like Napster and getting “kicked out of the Trump Resort.”
The line referencing Morgan Wallen appears in the outro: "I make this motherfucker diamond-plated/Making love to Morgan Wallen in an elevator.” The meaning of this line remains ambiguous, leaving listeners to interpret its intent. The band has not commented on the lyrics.
"I make this motherf---er diamond plated Makin’ love to Morgan Wallen in an elevator I’ll be turnin’ on you bitches like a generator I’ll be the greatest motherf---er that you ever hated."
Limp Bizkit's Legacy: From "Chocolate Starfish" to "Still Sucks"
The new single follows the band's 2021 album, Still Sucks, which marked their first release in 10 years. Limp Bizkit achieved significant success with albums like 1999's Significant Other and 2000's Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water. These albums established them as major figures in the nu-metal scene. Chocolate Starfish debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, selling over 1 million copies in its first week.
Singles from Chocolate Starfish, including “Take a Look Around” (featured in Mission: Impossible 2) and “Rollin’ (Air Raid Vehicle),” became MTV staples and chart-topping hits. The album received multiple Grammy nominations and awards. In February 2023, Limp Bizkit released the music video for their single, “Out of Style.”
- Significant Other (1999): Achieved significant commercial success.
- Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water (2000): A defining nu-metal release.
- Still Sucks (2021): The band's comeback album after a decade-long hiatus.
Fan Reactions and Future Outlook
Early reactions to "Making Love to Morgan Wallen" have been largely positive, with fans praising the band's signature sound and willingness to push boundaries. Some fans highlight the band's consistency.
"Sounds like the old Limp Bizkit sound I grew up on… I’m loving this.”
It remains to be seen if this single signals the start of a new album cycle for Limp Bizkit. Since Still Sucks, the group has been quiet in terms of sharing new music, but they have been involved in a major lawsuit with Universal Music Group over unpaid royalties. Regardless, the release has certainly garnered attention and sparked conversation within the music world, reaffirming Limp Bizkit’s ability to stay relevant and provocative. Fred Durst and the band seem intent on continuing to create music that generates buzz, even decades after their initial rise to fame.
