Not Afraid
-eminem Lyrics

I'm not afraid (I'm not afraid)
I am not fearful and I am prepared to face any challenge.

To take a stand (to take a stand)
To stand up for what I believe in.

It's been a ride
My journey so far has been full of ups and downs.

Everybody (everybody)
Everyone has their own struggles.

I guess I had to go to that place
I had to face my fears and confront my inner demons.

Come take my hand (come take my hand)
Let me guide you through this difficult time.

To get to this one
To reach this point in my life.

We'll walk this road together, through the storm
We will face difficulties together and emerge stronger.

Now some of you might still be in that place
You might still be stuck in a dark place.

Whatever weather, cold or warm
No matter the circumstances.

If you're tryna get out (just lettin' you know that you're not alone)
If you're trying to overcome your struggles, remember that you are not alone.

Just follow me (holla if you feel like you've been down the same road)
Follow my lead if you've experienced similar challenges.

I'll get you there
I will help you overcome your difficulties.

You can try and read my lyrics off of this paper before I lay 'em
You can read my words, but they won't be as impactful until I speak them.

But you won't take the sting out these words before I say 'em
My words are powerful and will not lose their impact.

'Cause ain't no way I'ma let you stop me from causin' mayhem
I will not let anyone deter me from my path.

When I say I'm a do somethin', I do it
I am determined to follow through on my promises.

I don't give a damn what you think
I am not concerned with the opinions of others.

I'm doin' this for me, so fuck the world, feed it beans
I am doing this for myself and don't care about anyone else.

It's gassed up, if it thinks it's stoppin' me
Anyone who tries to stop me will fail.

I'ma be what I set out to be, without a doubt, undoubtedly
I will become exactly what I always wanted to be, without any doubt.

And all those who look down on me, I'm tearin' down your balcony
I will not let anyone bring me down and will prove them wrong.

No if, ands or buts, don't try to ask him why or how can he
There are no excuses or reasons to explain my success.

From "Infinite" down to the last "Relapse" album he's still shittin'
My music has remained consistent throughout my career.

Whether he's on salary, paid hourly, until he bows out or he shits his bowels out of him
I will continue making music, regardless of how I am compensated.

Whichever comes first, for better or worse
I will continue on my path, no matter what happens.

He's married to the game, like a fuck you for Christmas
I am completely dedicated to my music.

His gift is a curse, forget the Earth, he's got the urge to pull his dick from the dirt
My talent is both a gift and a curse, but despite it all, I want to rise above all obstacles.

And fuck the whole universe
I am willing to take on anyone or anything.

Just lettin' you know that you're not alone
You are not alone in your struggles.

Holla if you feel like you've been down the same road
Reach out if you have faced similar challenges.

Okay, quit playin' with the scissors and shit, and cut the crap
Stop beating around the bush and get real about the situation.

I shouldn't have to rhyme these words in the rhythm for you to know it's a wrap
I don't need to spell out the truth, it should be clear.

You said you was king
You claimed to be superior.

You lied through your teeth, for that, fuck your feelings
You were lying, and I don't care about your feelings.

Instead of gettin' crowned you're gettin' capped, and to the fans
You are being punished instead of rewarded, and this is a message to my fans.

I'll never let you down again, I'm back
I promise to never disappoint my fans again.

I promise to never go back on that promise
I will keep my promise and never let my fans down.

In fact, let's be honest, that last "Relapse" CD was eh
My previous album was not my best work.

Perhaps I ran them accents into the ground
Maybe I used too much of the same style in my music.

Relax, I ain't goin' back to that now
I won't repeat the same mistakes.

All I'm tryna say is get back, click-clack, blaow, 'cause I ain't playin' around
I am ready to take on anything and anyone who gets in my way.

There's a game called circle and I don't know how
I am unsure how to deal with a certain situation.

I'm way too up to back down
I am too confident to give up.

But I think I'm still tryna figure this crap out
I am still trying to make sense of things.

Thought I had it mapped out but I guess I didn't, this fuckin' black cloud
I thought I had everything figured out, but now I am dealing with difficult circumstances.

Still follows me around but it's time to exercise these demons
I am ready to confront my inner demons.

These muh'fuckers are doin' jumpin' jacks now
Those who doubted me are now impressed.

And I just can't keep living this way
I cannot continue to live like this.

So starting today
I will start fresh today.

I'm breaking out of this cage
I am going to break free from my limitations.

I'm standing up, I'ma face my demons
I am ready to confront my fears.

I'm manning up, I'ma hold my ground
I am being brave and standing my ground.

I've had enough, now I'm so fed up
I am tired of feeling this way.

Time to put my life back together right now (now)
It is time to rebuild my life.

It was my decision to get clean, I did it for me
I decided to get sober for my own well-being.

Admittedly, I probably did it subliminally for you
I wanted to be a better role model for my fans.

So I could come back a brand new me, you helped see me through
I am grateful to my fans for their support during this journey.

And don't realize what you did, ('cause) believe me you
You might not realize it, but you have had a positive impact on my life.

I been through the wringer, but they could do little to the middle finger
I have been through a lot, but it hasn't broken me.

I think I got a tear in my eye, I feel like the king of
I am feeling emotional and triumphant.

My world, haters can make like bees with no stingers and drop dead
Haters can go away, I don't need them.

No more beef lingers, no more drama from now on
I am done with unnecessary drama.

I promise to focus solely on handlin' my responsibilities as a father
My priority now is being a good parent.

So I solemnly swear to always treat this roof like my daughters and raise it
I will always protect and support my family.

You couldn't lift a single shingle on it, 'cause the way I feel
No one can bring me down, I am too confident.

I'm strong enough to go to the club or the corner pub
I am strong enough to face any temptation.

And lift the whole liquor counter up 'cause I'm raising the bar
I am setting high standards for myself and won't settle for less.

I'd shoot for the moon but I'm too busy gazin' at stars, I feel amazing and I'm not
I am aiming high, but also enjoying the journey.