Won't Back Down
Eminem Lyrics
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You can call out your guards
You can fence in your yard
You can hold all the cards
But I won't back down
Oh no, I won't back down
Oh no
Cadillac Sevilles, coupe Devilles
Brain-dead rims, yeah, stupid wheels
Girl, I'm too for real
Lose your tooth and nail
Tryna fight it, try to deny it
Stupid you will feel
What I do, I do at will
Shooting from the hip, yeah, boy, I shoot to kill
Half a breath left on my deathbed
Screaming, "F that" yeah, super ill
Baby, what the deal?
We can chill, split half a pill and a Happy Meal
Fuck a steak, slut
I'll cut my toes off and step on the receipt 'fore I foot the bill
Listen, garden tool, don't make me introduce you to my power tool
You know the fucking drill
How you douche bags feel knowing you're disposable?
Summers Eve, Massengill
Shady's got the mass appeal, baby, crank the shit
'Cause it's your goddamn jam
You say that you want your punchlines a little more compact
Well, shawty, I'm that man
These other cats ain't metaphorically where I'm at, man
I gave Bruce Wayne a Valium and said
"Settle ya fuckin' ass down I'm ready for combat, man"
Get it? Calm Batman
Nah, ain't nobody whose as bomb and as nuts
Lines are like mom's CAT scans
'Cause they fucking go bananas
Honey, I applaud that ass
Swear to God, man, these broads can't dance
Ma, show 'em how it's done
Spazz like a goddamn Taz', yeah
You can sound the alarm
You can call out your guards
You can fence in your yard
You can hold all the cards
But I won't back down
Oh no, I won't back down
Oh no
Girl, shake that ass like a donkey with Parkinson's
Make like Michael J. Fox is in your drawers
Playin' with a Etch-A-Sketch
Betcha that you'll never guess who's knocking at your door
People hit the floors
Yeah, tonight, ladies, you gon' get divorced
Girl, forget remorse, I'ma hit you broads with
Chris's force like you pissed him off
Talented with the tongue, motherfucker
You ain't gotta lick in yours
Hittin' licks like I'm robbin' liquor stores
Makin' cash registers shit their draws
Think you spit the rawest?
I'm an uncooked slab of beef
Laying on your kitchen floor
Other words I'm off the meat rack
Bring the beat back
Bring me two extension chords
I'ma measure my dick, shit, I need six inches more
Fuck my dick's big, bitch
Need I remind you that I don't need
The fucking swine flu to be a sick pig?
You're addicted, I'm dope
I'm the longest needle around here
Need a fix, ock? I'm the big shot
Get it, dick-snots?
Your just small pokes, little pricks
Girl, you think that other prick's hot?
I'll drink gasoline and eat a lit match
'Fore I sit back and let 'em get hotter
Better call the cops on 'em quick fast
Shady's right back on your bitch-ass
White trash with half a six pack in his hatchback
Trailer hitched attached to the back (dispatch)
You can sound the alarm
You can call out your guards
You can fence in your yard
You can hold all the cards
But I won't back down
Oh no, I won't back down
Oh no
Bitch, am I the reason that your boyfriend stopped rapping?
Does a bird chirp, Lil' Wayne slurps syrup 'til he burps and smokes purp'?
Does a word search gets circles wrapped around it like
You do when I come through? I'd like you to remind yourself
Of what the fuck I can do when I'm on the mic
Oh, your the kind of girl that I can take a liking to
Sike, I'm spiking you like a football
Been this way since I stood a foot tall
You're a good catch with a shitty spouse
Gotta pretty mouth and a good jaw
Gimme good brain
Watch the woodgrain, don't want no cum stain
Bitch, you listening tryna turn me down
Slut, I'm talking to you, turn me back up
Are you insane? Tryna talk over me in the car
Shut the fuck up while my shit's playin'
I'm a shit stain on the underwear of life
What's the saying? Where there's thunder there's lightening
And they say that it never strikes twice in the same place
Then how the fuck have I been hit six times
In three different locations
On four separate occasions?
And you can bet your stanking ass
That I've come to smash everything in my path
Fork was in the road, took the psychopath
Poison Ivy wouldn't have me thinking rash
So hit the dance floor, cutie, while I do my duty on this microphone
Shake your booty, shawty, I'm the shit
Why you think Proof used to call me Doodi?
You can sound the alarm
You can call out your guards
You can fence in your yard
You can hold all the cards
But I won't back down
Oh no, I won't back down
Oh no
The song "Won't Back Down" by Eminem features themes of defiance, self-confidence, and strength in the face of adversity. The lyrics are a tribute to Eminem’s skills as a rapper and his unwavering determination to succeed in the music industry, despite the naysayers and negative press. The first verse of the song is about Eminem's prowess as a rapper, and his ability to shoot from the hip and kill with his words. The chorus, "But I won't back down," is repeated several times throughout the song, conveying the message that Eminem refuses to back down or be defeated.
The second verse starts off by comparing women to a donkey with Parkinson's and then gets more aggressive in tone. Eminem uses graphic and violent imagery to showcase his lyrical dexterity while calling out other rappers and critics who have doubted his skills. The song's bridge features a clever wordplay on the phrase "turn me back up," which is both a demand for the volume to be turned up and a metaphorical reference to Eminem reclaiming his place in the rap game.
Overall, the song is a bold and unapologetic anthem that showcases Eminem's skill as a lyrical genius while relentlessly asserting his dominance in the rap game.
Line by Line Meaning
You can sound the alarm
You can try to warn others of my presence
You can call out your guards
You can gather others to protect yourself
You can fence in your yard
You can try to prevent me from entering your space
You can hold all the cards
You can have all the advantages
But I won't back down
But I won't be intimidated or give up easily
Oh no, I won't back down
I'm determined to stand up for myself
Cadillac Sevilles, coupe Devilles
Describing fancy cars
Brain-dead rims, yeah, stupid wheels
Talking about the decorative elements of cars
Girl, I'm too for real
Asserting that he is genuine
Lose your tooth and nail
Fight hard to try to beat him
Tryna fight it, try to deny it
Trying to go against him
Stupid you will feel
You'll regret trying to fight him
What I do, I do at will
He does what he wants to do
Shooting from the hip, yeah, boy, I shoot to kill
He is not afraid to say what he thinks
Half a breath left on my deathbed
He's not afraid of death
Screaming, "F that" yeah, super ill
He is defiant in the face of death
Baby, what the deal?
Asking what's going on
We can chill, split half a pill and a Happy Meal
Suggesting they relax and spend time together
Fuck a steak, slut
He doesn't care for expensive food
I'll cut my toes off and step on the receipt 'fore I foot the bill
He'd rather self-harm than pay for an expensive dinner
Listen, garden tool, don't make me introduce you to my power tool
Warning someone not to mess with him
You know the fucking drill
You know how this goes
How you douche bags feel knowing you're disposable?
Asking how they feel about being replaceable
Summers Eve, Massengill
Referring to feminine hygiene products
Shady's got the mass appeal, baby, crank the shit
He has a lot of fans and is popular
'Cause it's your goddamn jam
Because everyone loves the song
You say that you want your punchlines a little more compact
Referring to a desire for shorter jokes
Well, shawty, I'm that man
He's the one who can deliver short jokes
These other cats ain't metaphorically where I'm at, man
Other rappers aren't on his level
I gave Bruce Wayne a Valium and said
Making a joke about Batman
"Settle ya fuckin' ass down I'm ready for combat, man"
He's ready to compete, like Batman
Get it? Calm Batman
Explaining the joke
Nah, ain't nobody whose as bomb and as nuts
No one is as crazy as him
Lines are like mom's CAT scans
Saying his lines are amazing
'Cause they fucking go bananas
Saying his lines are very popular
Honey, I applaud that ass
Complimenting a woman's body
Swear to God, man, these broads can't dance
Saying women can't dance
Ma, show 'em how it's done
Saying his mom is a good dancer
Spazz like a goddamn Taz', yeah
Dance crazily
Girl, shake that ass like a donkey with Parkinson's
Encouraging her to move her body
Make like Michael J. Fox is in your drawers
Making another joke about Parkinson's
Playin' with a Etch-A-Sketch
Playing with a toy
Betcha that you'll never guess who's knocking at your door
Someone is coming to visit
People hit the floors
People are ducking
Yeah, tonight, ladies, you gon' get divorced
Suggesting that women will leave their husbands for him
Girl, forget remorse, I'ma hit you broads with
Encouraging women not to feel remorse
Chris's force like you pissed him off
Talking about his aggressive approach
Talented with the tongue, motherfucker
Referring to his rhyming skills
You ain't gotta lick in yours
You don't need to imitate him
Hittin' licks like I'm robbin' liquor stores
Saying his rhymes are like he's robbing a store
Makin' cash registers shit their draws
Saying he's making a lot of money
Think you spit the rawest?
Think you're the best?
I'm an uncooked slab of beef
Saying that he's raw and unrefined
Laying on your kitchen floor
Suggesting he's unappealing
Other words I'm off the meat rack
Suggesting he brings something different
Bring the beat back
Asking for the music to start again
Bring me two extension chords
Saying he has a big ego
I'ma measure my dick, shit, I need six inches more
Making another joke about his ego
Fuck my dick's big, bitch
Saying he's very big-headed
Need I remind you that I don't need
Saying that he's above other things
The fucking swine flu to be a sick pig?
Saying that he doesn't need external factors to be influential
You're addicted, I'm dope
Saying that he's better than drugs
I'm the longest needle around here
Saying he's the best rapper
Need a fix, ock? I'm the big shot
Saying he's the go-to guy for great music
Get it, dick-snots?
Explaining the joke
Your just small pokes, little pricks
Insulting others' abilities
Girl, you think that other prick's hot?
Asking if others are better than him
I'll drink gasoline and eat a lit match
Saying he's invincible
'Fore I sit back and let 'em get hotter
Before he lets things to get worse
Better call the cops on 'em quick fast
Suggesting someone call authorities
Shady's right back on your bitch-ass
Saying he's coming back and not giving up
White trash with half a six pack in his hatchback
Putting himself down
Trailer hitched attached to the back (dispatch)
Saying a trailer is attached to his car
Bitch, am I the reason that your boyfriend stopped rapping?
Asking if someone's boyfriend stopped rapping because of him
Does a bird chirp, Lil' Wayne slurps syrup 'til he burps and smokes purp'?
Saying Lil' Wayne is known for certain things
Does a word search gets circles wrapped around it like
Saying he's a master of wordplay
You do when I come through? I'd like you to remind yourself
Asking for recognition
Of what the fuck I can do when I'm on the mic
Saying he's amazing when he's performing
Oh, your the kind of girl that I can take a liking to
Flirting with someone
Sike, I'm spiking you like a football
Saying that he was just joking
Been this way since I stood a foot tall
Saying he's always been this way
You're a good catch with a shitty spouse
Saying someone is too good for their partner
Gotta pretty mouth and a good jaw
Complimenting someone's looks
Gimme good brain
Saying he wants someone to be intelligent
Watch the woodgrain, don't want no cum stain
Making a sexual reference
Bitch, you listening tryna turn me down
Telling someone to pay attention
Slut, I'm talking to you, turn me back up
Demanding attention
Are you insane? Tryna talk over me in the car
Saying others are crazy for not listening to him
Shut the fuck up while my shit's playin'
Demanding silence during a performance
I'm a shit stain on the underwear of life
Saying he's unimportant
What's the saying? Where there's thunder there's lightening
Referring to a phrase about things happening together
And they say that it never strikes twice in the same place
Referring to another saying
Then how the fuck have I been hit six times
Saying he has been through a lot
In three different locations
Suggesting that he's been in trouble in different places
On four separate occasions?
Saying he's been in trouble often
And you can bet your stanking ass
Saying this is true
That I've come to smash everything in my path
Saying he's there to destroy everything
Fork was in the road, took the psychopath
Saying he's crazy
Poison Ivy wouldn't have me thinking rash
Saying he makes smart choices
So hit the dance floor, cutie, while I do my duty on this microphone
Suggesting people dance while he sings
Shake your booty, shawty, I'm the shit
Asking women to dance and complimenting himself
Why you think Proof used to call me Doodi?
Making a joke about his nickname
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Marshall Bruce Mathers, Khalil Abdul-Rahman, Erik Albert George Alcock, Liz Rodrigues, Columbus Tower Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@KnoxHill
Happy birthday to the GOAT
@usnish9801
Bro I totally binged your new album. Its epic 🔥
@erika-thats-a-joke
KNOX HILL I LOVE YOUR CONTENT AND MUSIC. ofc you're still listening to this song 😂
@jessedavis1741
Even Knox knows he’s the GOAT! Knox will be at the peak of the hill soon even
@katjamuusers5263
Marshall is a good rapper ...the biggest from the world...i love his songs..he really helped me with my ilness...i am back and i am happy again...Thank you Marshall ❤
@EMIN3M_CULT
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@sukai_ak
Eminem is so sick that he doesn't get compared to other rappers, but only to older version of himself 👑👑
@YungAlone
Let’s goo
@thetrickster4526
Loser Eminem
@raveytzib2055
That's a bar