Lucky You
Eminem Lyrics

Whoa, Joyner, Joyner, yeah, yeah, yeah
Expressing excitement and acknowledgment towards Joyner Lucas

Yeah, I done did a lot of things in my day, I admit it
Acknowledging past actions and experiences

I don't take back what I say, if I said it then I meant it
Standing by one's words and beliefs

All my life I want a Grammy but I'll prolly never get it
Expressing a desire for recognition and success

I ain't never had no trophy or no motherfuckin' ribbon
Feeling unrecognized and unacknowledged

Fuck the system, I'm that nigga, bend the law, cut the rules
Rejecting societal norms and embracing rebellion

I'm about to risk it all, I ain't got too much to lose
Willing to take chances and face consequences

Y'all been eatin' long enough, it's my turn to cut the food
Demanding a fair share of success and opportunities

Pass the plate! Where my drink? This my day, lucky you
Asserting dominance and claiming one's moment of success

Fuck you too, woah!
Expressing contempt and defiance towards haters

Y'all gotta move, y'all gotta move, y'all gotta move
Urging others to make way for personal progress

Give me some room, give me some room, give me the juice
Requesting space and opportunity to shine

Hop out the coupe, hop out the coupe, hop out and shoot
Taking aggressive action and seizing opportunities

Back on my bullshit, my back to the wall
Returning to old ways and facing challenges

Turn my back on you all and you finished
Cutting ties and leaving behind negative influences

Back to these bullets, it's back to the job
Returning to a dangerous lifestyle and violence

Pull my MAC out and all of you runnin'
Using a weapon to intimidate and gain control

Back on my hood shit, it's back to the pushin'
Returning to street life and illegal activities

These packs and I'm actually pumpin'
Engaging in drug dealing

Can't fuck with you rappers, you practically suckin'
Expressing disdain for other artists

You mighta went platinum but that don't mean nothin'
Belittling commercial success in favor of artistic integrity

I'm actually buzzin' this time
Feeling confident and energized

Straight out the kitchen, I told them the oven is mine
Claiming ownership and control over one's success

I do not fuck with you guys
Rejecting association and collaboration with others

If I don't kill you, just know you gon' suffer this time
Promising retaliation and consequences for enemies

I ain't no gangster but I got some bangers
Acknowledging involvement in violence without glorifying it

Some chains and some blades and a couple of knives
Carrying weapons for self-defense and intimidation

Choppers and jammies, a partridge, a pear tree
Listing various weapons and hinting at aggression

My twelve days of Christmas was nothin' but lies
Rejecting the ideals and traditions of society

I run at you hard like a sumo
Approaching challenges with strength and force

They say I talk like a chulo
Being criticized for one's behavior and language

I live in Mars, I'm not Bruno
Emphasizing uniqueness and individuality

Bitch I'm a dog, call me Cujo
Asserting dominance and aggression

You play your cards, I reverse on you all
Turning the tables and gaining control

And I might just draw four like a Uno
Using game metaphors to suggest strategic power

Cállate boca mejor maricón little puto, and all of you culo
Using derogatory language to insult opponents

They debated the level, I've been to ghetto to ghetto
Having experienced and overcome challenging environments

Looking for something I prolly could never find now
Searching for fulfillment or answers that may be unattainable

Shit get real up until the beef die down
Acknowledging the intensity of conflicts and the eventual resolution

In truth a nigga just really want me tied down
Desiring emotional connection and stability

I've been alone and I never needed nobody
Embracing independence and self-sufficiency

Just only me and my shotty, I'll tell these niggas to lie down
Relying on oneself and asserting control over others

Keep all the money, I never wanted the lifestyle
Rejecting materialistic desires in favor of personal fulfillment

I just pray to God that my son'll be alright now
Expressing concern and hope for one's child

I said ain't no love for the other side
Showing loyalty and rejection of enemies

Or anyone who ever want smoke (Joyner)
Challenging and threatening anyone who opposes

When I die I'm goin' out as the underdog who never lost hope (yeah)
Defining oneself as an underdog who perseveres

You in the wrong cab down the wrong path
Accusing others of making poor choices

Nigga wrong way, wrong road
Pointing out mistakes and the consequences that follow

Snakes in the grass, tryna slither fast
Warning of deceitful and opportunistic individuals

I just bought a fuckin' lawn mower
Metaphorically cutting off and eliminating the negative influences

I done said a lotta things in my day, I admit it
Accepting and taking responsibility for past actions

This is payback in a way, I regret it that I did it
Feeling remorse and recognizing the consequences of one's actions

I done won a couple Grammys, but I sold my soul to get 'em
Reflecting on personal sacrifices made for success

Wasn't in it for the trophies, just the fuckin' recognition
Valuing acknowledgment and respect over material rewards

Fuck's the difference?
Questioning the significance and value of achievements

I'm that cracker, bend the law, fuck the rules
Embracing one's identity and challenging authority

Man I used to risk it all, now I got too much to lose
Recognizing the change in priorities and responsibilities

I been eatin' long enough, man my stomach should be full
Expressing satisfaction and accomplishment

I just ate, lick the plate, my buffet, lucky me
Taking pleasure in one's success and indulgence

Fuck you think? (Woo!)
Defying and dismissing others' opinions or criticisms

I got a couple of mansions
Acknowledging material wealth and success

Still I don't have any manners
Acknowledging a lack of refinement or etiquette

You got a couple of ghostwriters
Calling out other artists for hiring songwriters

But to these kids, it don't actually matter
Highlighting the indifference of young fans to such issues

They're askin' me 'What the fuck happened to hip-hop?'
Responding to criticism and questioning the state of the genre

I said 'I don't have any answers'
Admitting a lack of understanding or solutions

'Cause I took an L when I dropped my last album
Acknowledging a perceived failure or disappointment

It hurt me like hell but I'm back on these rappers
Overcoming setbacks and returning to the music scene

And actually coming from humble beginnings
Recognizing one's background and origins

I'm somewhat uncomfortable winning
Feeling uneasy about success and newfound wealth

I wish I could say 'What a wonderful feeling!'
Desiring genuine happiness and fulfillment

We're on the upswing like we're punchin' the ceiling
Expressing optimism and progress

But nothin' is feeling like anyone has any fuckin' ability
Expressing disappointment and frustration with the current state of music

To even stick to a subject, it's killin' me, the inability to pin humility
Critiquing the lack of depth and sincerity in contemporary songs

Hatata batata, why don't we make a bunch of fuckin'
Mocking the incoherence of modern lyrics

Songs about nothin' and mumble!
Criticizing the lack of substance and intelligibility in music

And fuck it, I'm goin' for the jugular
Being direct and aggressive in one's approach

Shit is a circus, you clowns that are comin' up
Mocking and dismissing emerging artists

Don't give an ounce of a motherfuck
Showing contempt and disregard for others

About the ones that were here before you that made rap, let's recap
Disregarding and disrespecting the pioneers of the genre

Way back, MC's that wreak havoc on tape decks
Recalling the influential and impactful MCs of the past

ADATs, where the G Raps and Kanes at?
Referencing specific recording equipment and legendary rappers

We need 3 Stacks ASAP, and bring Masta Ace back
Desiring the return of respected and skilled artists

Because half of these rappers have brain damage
Critiquing the lack of lyrical skill and subject matter in contemporary rap

All the lean rappin', face tats, syruped out like tree sap
Mocking the drug culture and gimmicks prevalent in current rap

I don't hate trap, and I don't wanna seem mad
Clarifying one's stance on trap music and avoiding bitterness

But in fact, where the old me at? The same cat that would take that
Longing for the passion and authenticity of one's earlier work

Feedback and aim back, I need that
Craving constructive criticism and inspiration

But I think it's inevitable
Accepting the changing landscape of music

They know what button to press or what lever to pull
Recognizing the manipulative tactics used by others

To get me the snap though (lil' bitch)
Acknowledging the pressure and provocation faced

And if I pay it attention I'm probably makin' it bigger
Realizing the potential consequences of responding to criticism

But you've been takin' the dicks
Mocking others' acceptance of industry exploitation

In the fuckin' back, ho (get it?)
Exposing the disloyalty and betrayal in the music industry

On the brink, any minute
Feeling at the edge of a breaking point

Got me thinkin' of finishin' everything
Contemplating extreme actions or self-destructive thoughts

With acetaminophen and reapin' the benefits
Mentioning a specific drug and its potential consequences

I'm asleep at the wheel again
Feeling disconnected or unaware of one's actions

As I peak into thinkin' about an evil intent
Exploring dark thoughts and motivations

Of another beat, I'ma kill again
Expressing a desire to create impactful music once more

'Cause even if I gotta end up eatin' a pill again
Accepting the potential negative consequences of one's choices

Even ketamine or methamphetamine
Mentioning specific drugs and their associations with addiction

With the minithin, it better be at least 70 to 300 milligram
Referencing dosage and strength of substances

And I might as well 'cause I'ma end up bein' a villain again
Embracing a darker persona and expecting societal judgment

Levels to this shit I got an elevator
Asserting one's superiority and skill in the industry

You could never say to me I'm not a fuckin' record breaker
Proclaiming one's record-breaking success and achievements

I sound like a broken record every time I break a record
Using wordplay to describe repeating success

Nobody could ever take away the legacy I made, I never cater
Confidently asserting one's lasting impact and refusal to conform

Motherfucker now I got a right to be this way
Asserting the right to express oneself authentically

I got spite inside my DNA
Highlighting a deep-seated resentment and determination

But I wrote 'til the wheels fall off, I'm workin' tirelessly, ayy
Continuing to create and strive despite challenges and fatigue

It's the moment y'all been waitin' for
Acknowledging anticipation and high expectations

Like California wishin' rain would pour
Using a metaphor to convey the desire for a breakthrough

And that drought y'all have been prayin' for
Recognizing the fans' desire for new material

My downfall from the 8 Mile to the Southpaw
Referencing personal struggles and past projects

Still the same Marshall that outlaw
Maintaining one's identity and rebellious spirit

That they say as a writer might've fell off
Addressing criticism and rumors of declining talent

I'm back on that bull like the cowboy
Returning to one's roots and embracing a determined mindset

So y'all gotta move (yeah), y'all gotta move (yeah), y'all gotta move
Asserting dominance and demanding attention

Give me some room, give me some room, give me the juice
Requesting space and recognition for one's talent

Hop out the coupe, hop out the coupe, how 'bout I shoot?
Asserting a willingness to take action and assert control

Y'all gotta move, y'all gotta move, give me the juice
Demanding respect and acknowledgement