Patiently Waiting
50 Cent Lyrics


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Hey Em, you know you my favorite white boy, right?
I owe you for this one

I been patiently waitin' for a track to explode on (yeah)
You can stunt if you want and yo' ass'll get rolled on (it's 50)
And it feels like my flow's been hot for so long (yeah)
If you thinkin' I'ma fuckin' fall off, your so wrong (it's 50)
I'm innocent in my head, like a baby born dead
Destination heaven, sit and politic with passengers from 9/11 (yeah)
The Lord's blessings leave me lyrically inclined (uh-huh)
Shit, I ain't even gotta try to shine (woo)
God's the seamstress that tailor fitted my pain
I got scriptures in my brain, I could spit at your dame
Straight out the good book, look, niggas is shook
50 fear no man, warrior, swing swords like Conan
Picture me, pen in hand, write lines knowin' The Source'll quote it
When I die, they'll read this and say a genius wrote it
I grew up without my pops should that make me bitter?
I caught cases, I copped out, does that make me a quitter?
In this white man's world I'm similar to a squirrel
Lookin for a slut with a nice butt to get a nut
If I get shot today my phone'll stop ringin' again
These industry niggas ain't friends, they know how to pretend

I been patiently waitin' for a track to explode on (yeah)
You can stunt if you want and yo' ass'll get rolled on (it's 50)
And it feels like my flow's been hot for so long (yeah)
If you thinkin' I'ma fuckin' fall off, your so wrong (it's 50)

I been patiently waitin' for a track to explode on (yeah)
You can stunt if you want and yo' ass'll get rolled on (it's 50)
And it feels like my flow's been hot for so long (yeah)
If you thinkin' I'ma fuckin' fall off, your so wrong (it's 50)

You've been patiently waitin' to make it through all the hatin'
Debatin' whether or not you can even weather the storm
As you lay on the table they operatin' to save you
It's like an angel came to you sent from the heavens above

They think they're crazy, but they ain't crazy, lets face it, shit, basically
They just playin' sick, they ain't shit, they ain't sayin' shit spray 'em, 50
A to the K, get in the way I'll bring Dre and them wit' me
And turn this day into fuckin' mayhem, you stayin' wit' me?
Don't let me lose you, I'm not tryna confuse you
When I let loose with this Uzi and just shoot through your Isuzu
You get the message, am I gettin' through to you?
You know what's comin', you motherfuckers don't even know do you?
Take some Big and some Pac and you mix them up in a pot
Sprinkle a little Big L on top, what the fuck do you got?
You got the realest and illest killers tied up in a knot
The Juggernauts of this rap shit, like it or not
It's like a fight to the top just to see who died for the spot
You put your life in this, nothin' like survivin' the shot
Y'all know what time it is, soon as 50 signs on this dot
Shit, what you know about death threats? 'Cause I get a lot
Shady Records was eighty seconds away from the towers
Them cowards fucked with the wrong building, they meant to hit ours
Better evacuate all children, nuclear shower (woo)
There's nothing spookier, you're now about to witness the power of fuckin' 50

I been patiently waitin' for a track to explode on (yeah)
You can stunt if you want and yo' ass'll get rolled on (it's 50)
And it feels like my flow's been hot for so long (yeah)
If you thinkin' I'ma fuckin' fall off, your so wrong (it's 50)

If the gun squad hearin' all the shots go off
It's 50, they say it's 50
See a nigga laid out with his fuckin' top blown off
It's 50, man, that wasn't 50, don't holla my name

You know you shouldn't throw stones if you live in a glass house (yeah)
And if you got a glass jaw, you should watch your mouth
'Cause I'll break your face (uh-huh)
Have your ass runnin, 'mumblin' to the Jake
You goin' 'gainst me, dog, you makin' a mistake, I'll split you
Leave you lookin' like the Michael Jackson's jackets with all them zippers
I'm the boss on this boat, you can call me Skipper (uh-huh)
The way I turn the money over you should call me Flipper (Flipper)
Your bitch, a regular bitch, you callin her wifey
I fucked and feed her fast food, you keepin' her icy
I'm down to sell records but not my soul
Snoop said this in 94', "We don't love them hoes"
I got pennies for my thoughts, now I'm rich
See the twenties spinnin' lookin' mean on the six
Niggas wearin' flags, 'cause the colors match they clothes
They get caught in the wrong hood and get filled up with holes, motherfucker

I been patiently waitin' for a track to explode on (yeah)
You can stunt if you want and yo' ass'll get rolled on (it's 50)
And it feels like my flow's been hot for so long (yeah)
If you thinkin' I'ma fuckin' fall off, your so wrong (it's 50)

I been patiently waitin' for a track to explode on (yeah)
You can stunt if you want and yo' ass'll get rolled on (it's 50)




And it feels like my flow's been hot for so long (yeah)
If you thinkin' I'ma fuckin' fall off, your so wrong (it's 50)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 50 Cent's song "Patiently Waiting" start with a reference to Eminem, whom he calls his favorite white boy. He also acknowledges Eminem's contribution to the song and how he owes him for it. The song then moves to a declaration of his lyrically-inclined capabilities and how he doesn't need to try very hard to shine. He also touches on spiritual themes, referencing the Lord's blessings and using scriptures from the Good Book to spit lines.


Later in the song, 50 Cent takes a more aggressive tone as he talks about going against his haters and enemies. He references violent acts like shooting and killing and even goes as far as interpolating lines from other rappers like Biggie and Pac. He also speaks about his past struggles and hardships, such as growing up without his father and getting into legal trouble. The lyrics culminate in a declaration of his strength and power as a rapper, asserting that anyone who doubts him is wrong.


Overall, the song is a fiery and confident assertion of 50 Cent's skills and personality as a rapper, with references to violence and spirituality interwoven throughout.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey Em, you know you my favorite white boy, right?
I consider you my favorite white boy, Eminem.


I owe you for this one
Thank you for helping me.


I been patiently waitin' for a track to explode on (yeah)
I have been waiting for an opportunity to take off.


You can stunt if you want and yo' ass'll get rolled on (it's 50)
If you continue to show off, you will get beaten.


And it feels like my flow's been hot for so long (yeah)
My rap has been hot for a long time.


If you thinkin' I'ma fuckin' fall off, your so wrong (it's 50)
Do not assume that I will fail.


I'm innocent in my head, like a baby born dead
I am an innocent in my own mind.


Destination heaven, sit and politic with passengers from 9/11 (yeah)
I imagine myself in heaven, chatting with those who died on 9/11.


The Lord's blessings leave me lyrically inclined (uh-huh)
I have been blessed by God with my lyrical talent.


Shit, I ain't even gotta try to shine (woo)
I shine effortlessly.


God's the seamstress that tailor fitted my pain
God has helped me cope with my pain.


I got scriptures in my brain, I could spit at your dame
I have verses from the Bible in my mind, and I could rap them at your girlfriend.


Straight out the good book, look, niggas is shook
I am quoting directly from the Bible, and people are afraid.


50 fear no man, warrior, swing swords like Conan
I have no fear, I am a warrior who can fight with a sword like Conan the Barbarian.


Picture me, pen in hand, write lines knowin' The Source'll quote it
Imaging me writing rhymes, knowing that The Source magazine will quote it.


When I die, they'll read this and say a genius wrote it
When I am deceased, people will acknowledge that I was a genius for writing this.


I grew up without my pops should that make me bitter?
I was raised without my father figure, but I refuse to let it negatively impact me.


I caught cases, I copped out, does that make me a quitter?
I have faced legal trouble and chose to take a plea deal, but that does not make me weak.


In this white man's world I'm similar to a squirrel
As a Black man, I often feel like a squirrel fighting for survival in a world dominated by white people.


Lookin for a slut with a nice butt to get a nut
I am looking for a woman with a desirable body to have sex with.


If I get shot today my phone'll stop ringin' again
If I were to get shot and killed, my phone would stop ringing with people wanting to work with me.


These industry niggas ain't friends, they know how to pretend
These people in the music industry are not my friends, they only know how to fake it.


You've been patiently waitin' to make it through all the hatin'
You have been patiently waiting to overcome all the hate and criticism.


Debatin' whether or not you can even weather the storm
You are unsure if you can handle the difficulties ahead.


As you lay on the table they operatin' to save you
As you lay on the operating table, surgeons are working to save your life.


It's like an angel came to you sent from the heavens above
It feels like a savior has arrived to help you in your time of need.


They think they're crazy, but they ain't crazy, lets face it, shit, basically
People believe that these individuals are insane, but in truth, they are not.


They just playin' sick, they ain't shit, they ain't sayin' shit spray 'em, 50
They are only pretending to be crazy; they are worthless, and I will harm them.


A to the K, get in the way I'll bring Dre and them wit' me
If someone tries to stop me, I will bring my allies, such as Dr. Dre, to support me.


And turn this day into fuckin' mayhem, you stayin' wit' me?
I will cause chaos on this day; do you want to be part of it?


Don't let me lose you, I'm not tryna confuse you
Do not become confused; I do not intend to lose you.


When I let loose with this Uzi and just shoot through your Isuzu
If I were to use an Uzi, I would shoot your car, an Isuzu, with it.


You get the message, am I gettin' through to you?
Do you understand what I am saying?


You know what's comin', you motherfuckers don't even know do you?
You should be prepared for what is coming, but you do not even have a clue.


Take some Big and some Pac and you mix them up in a pot
If you mix the styles of Biggie and Tupac together, you have a powerful combination.


Sprinkle a little Big L on top, what the fuck do you got?
If you add a dash of Big L, what do you have? The ultimate combination.


You got the realest and illest killers tied up in a knot
These rappers are the most authentic and dangerous, bound together in a tight knot.


The Juggernauts of this rap shit, like it or not
These are the unstoppable forces in the rap world, whether people like it or not.


It's like a fight to the top just to see who died for the spot
It is a competition to reach the top and be the best, even if it means death.


You put your life in this, nothin' like survivin' the shot
You risk your life in this business, and surviving a shooting is a unique experience.


Y'all know what time it is, soon as 50 signs on this dot
You all know what is going to happen as soon as I sign my name to this contract.


Shit, what you know about death threats? 'Cause I get a lot
Do not think you understand death threats; I receive them all the time.


Shady Records was eighty seconds away from the towers
Eminem's record label was nearly hit by the 9/11 terrorist attacks.


Them cowards fucked with the wrong building, they meant to hit ours
The terrorists attacked the wrong building; they were meant to target ours instead.


Better evacuate all children, nuclear shower (woo)
It is advisable to remove children from the area since a nuclear attack is imminent.


There's nothing spookier, you're now about to witness the power of fuckin' 50
You are about to see how powerful 50 Cent is, and it can be scary.


If the gun squad hearin' all the shots go off
If the police hear gunshots, catching me will be difficult.


It's 50, they say it's 50
They know it is me; they keep saying my name.


See a nigga laid out with his fuckin' top blown off
Looking at a dead man whose head has been shattered by gunfire.


It's 50, man, that wasn't 50, don't holla my name
People will deny it is me to avoid getting caught for recognizing me.


You know you shouldn't throw stones if you live in a glass house (yeah)
Do not criticize others if your own flaws are obvious.


And if you got a glass jaw, you should watch your mouth
If you are easily hurt, you need to think before you speak.


'Cause I'll break your face (uh-huh)
I will punch you in the face and break it.


Have your ass runnin, 'mumblin' to the Jake
You will run away from me, mumbling to the police.


You goin' 'gainst me, dog, you makin' a mistake, I'll split you
If you challenge me, you are making a mistake; I will defeat you.


Leave you lookin' like the Michael Jackson's jackets with all them zippers
You will resemble Michael Jackson's jackets, covered in zippers, after I beat you.


I'm the boss on this boat, you can call me Skipper (uh-huh)
I am the leader of this situation; you can refer to me as the Skipper.


The way I turn the money over you should call me Flipper (Flipper)
I can make money so fast, you should compare me to the TV dolphin Flipper.


Your bitch, a regular bitch, you callin her wifey
Your woman is average, but you call her your wife.


I fucked and feed her fast food, you keepin' her icy
I had sex with her and gave her fast food, while you gave her expensive jewelry to keep her happy.


I'm down to sell records but not my soul
I am willing to sell my music, but I will not compromise my values for it.


Snoop said this in 94', "We don't love them hoes"
Snoop Dogg said this phrase in 1994: we do not respect women.


I got pennies for my thoughts, now I'm rich
I used to be poor and broke, but now I am wealthy.


See the twenties spinnin' lookin' mean on the six
I see my money, twenty-dollar bills, spinning quickly and impressively on my car's rims.


Niggas wearin' flags, 'cause the colors match they clothes
People are wearing flags as clothing, not understanding the significance and meaning behind them.


They get caught in the wrong hood and get filled up with holes, motherfucker
They get caught in the wrong neighborhood and suffer grave injury or death.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael A. Elizondo, Curtis James Jackson, Marshall B. Mathers, Luis Edgardo Resto

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