Psycho
50 Cent (Before I Self Destruct) Lyrics


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I can hear your heartbeat, you're scared, yeah yeah
I can hear your heartbeat, you're scared
I can hear your heartbeat, you're scared, yeah yeah
I can hear your heartbeat, you're scared

You see, I'm a psycho, a sicko, I'm crazy
I said I got my knife pulled, I'll kill you if you make me
They wanna see me shot up, locked up and cage me
I'll come back bigger, stronger and angry

Look look, I've come from a different crew
You fuck with me, I'll get to you
A clip or two, I'll put through you
'Cause I ain't got shit to do
Pistol poppin', a pussy drop
Drama never ever stop
Eenie meenie miney moe
Now tre pound or 44
Pick a strap the Tec, the Mac
The hawk I'll stab it in your back
I'll blow your brains, I know your name
And where you rest, I'll make a mess
The hollow tips hit ya chest
Call for blood to E-M-S
Come pick you up
You know you fucked when
You get on a stretcher
'Cause I'll come in to ICU
To see you off to heaven
The system I done been through it
There's nothing new to me
They locked me up they let me out
You seen this in the movies
The criminals be criminals
Why they up in corrections
They come home, get a 9
Nigga commit trying perfection
It's murder when they found the gun now they doing ballistic
But they can't find a fingerprint the shit's going terrific
Get so close to your target that it's really hard to miss it

You see, I'm a psycho, a sicko, I'm crazy
I said I got my knife pulled, I'll kill you if you make me
They wanna see me shot up, locked up and cage me
I'll come back bigger, stronger and angry

Man, these are average raps, I'm keeping the savage batch hidden
The can of whoop ass with the Shady/Aftermath lid
You pop off the top, it's like opening vats of acid
Beat the Octomom to death with a Cabbage Patch Kid
Attack a snatch, yeah, there's something to jack a batch in
Impregnated then shoot up the embryo sack with Mac-10s'
Triplets, quadruplets, and a couple of back-to-back twins
Dead fetuses falling out all over, Jack is back again
The Ripper's at your service, girl I can see that you're nervous
But I barely scratched the surface like my last batch of girlfriends
That I buried in my fucking backyard still trying to dig their way out
I foam like an attack dog, how late you wanna stay out?
It's past your curfew when it's dark, I'm searching for you in the park
Shady murdered him another virgin, he just hit his mark
He met his quota for the month, they found Dakota all rolled up
Inside a bag, he probably dragged the body for about a block
Disappeared without a trace, no DNA, no not a drop
'Cause me and Dre and 50 we will never get caught by the cops
CSI, they hate us, but they gotta give a lot of props
The drama pops, grab the butcher knife from off the counter tops

You see, I'm a psycho, a sicko, I'm crazy
I said I got my knife pulled, I'll kill you if you make me
They wanna see me shot up, locked up and cage me
I'll come back bigger, stronger and angry

I'm as ill as can be
My appeal is to serial killers what a pill is to me
Killing so villainously
Still as maniacal on the NyQuil and psycho as Michael Myers
You know what we're like on the motherfucking mic so try us
And you're gonna find out what the fuck we're like with pliers

It's operation time, they got him hooked up to wires
Squeezing, he bleeding wheezing, breathing he half dead
He must ain't know, but now he know how Shady the Math is
Even murderous tactics get better with practice
Lead showers, gun powder, feel the talons burn burn
School of arts, Julliard, you better learn learn

Chris Reeves in his grave, yeah, homie, turn turn
I'm debating mutilating the lady
You've been waiting for Shady and Fif, ain't no duplicating it, baby
There's a baby in the dryer, there's a torso in the washer
I think it might even belong to Portia when I tossed her
Arms and legs in the garbage, cause the rest of her, I lost her
Her head is in the disposal with Jessica's, I squashed her
I put her on the ringer and hung her over the wash tub

When I'm through with Ricky it'll be blood that he'll cough up
The hard rock I'll soft up, get caught up and get washed up
In Detroit or Norfolk, witness this shit, end up nauseous
Look deep in my eye, see many many men die
I swing gem stars faster than a Samurai

You see, I'm a psycho, a sicko, I'm crazy
I said I got my knife pulled, I'll kill you if you make me




They wanna see me shot up, locked up and cage me
I'll come back bigger, stronger and angry

Overall Meaning

The song "Psycho" by 50 Cent (Ft. Eminem) is a dark, violent portrayal of two rappers who embrace their dark side. The opening lines "I can hear your heartbeat, you're scared" set the tone for a menacing song. The chorus is a repetition of this line, with the rappers asserting their craziness and their readiness to kill. The lyrics of the song depict a world of violence, revenge, and brutality, where the rappers are always ready to pull out their knives or guns to take down anyone who crosses them. The verses describe in detail the ways in which they would kill their enemies, with lines like "I'll come back bigger, stronger and angry" and "There's a baby in the dryer, there's a torso in the washer."


Line by Line Meaning

I can hear your heartbeat, you're scared, yeah yeah
I am perceptive of your fear and anxiety


You see, I'm a psycho, a sicko, I'm crazy
I possess a disturbed and deranged persona


I said I got my knife pulled, I'll kill you if you make me
I assert that I am armed with a knife and will resort to murder if provoked


They wanna see me shot up, locked up and cage me
There are individuals who desire my downfall, wishing for me to be shot, imprisoned, and confined


I'll come back bigger, stronger and angry
I will return with increased size, strength, and fury


Look look, I've come from a different crew
Pay attention, I originate from a distinct group


You fuck with me, I'll get to you
If you provoke me, I will retaliate against you


A clip or two, I'll put through you
I will shoot you with one or more ammunition clips


'Cause I ain't got shit to do
Because I have no worthwhile activities or obligations


Pistol poppin', a pussy drop
Engaging in gun violence and causing fear


Drama never ever stop
Conflict and turmoil always persist


Eenie meenie miney moe
Using a children's counting rhyme to make a random choice


Now tre pound or 44
Deciding between a.38 caliber gun or a .44 caliber gun


Pick a strap the Tec, the Mac
Choose a firearm, either a TEC-9 or a MAC-10


The hawk I'll stab it in your back
I will stab you in the back with a knife


I'll blow your brains, I know your name
I will shoot you in the head, fully aware of your identity


And where you rest, I'll make a mess
I will create chaos and destruction where you reside


The hollow tips hit ya chest
Bullets with hollow points will strike your torso


Call for blood to E-M-S
Summon emergency medical services due to severe injuries


Come pick you up
Arrive to transport you


You know you fucked when
You are in a disastrous situation when


You get on a stretcher
You are placed on a stretcher for medical assistance


'Cause I'll come in to ICU
Because I will enter the Intensive Care Unit


To see you off to heaven
To witness your departure to the afterlife


The system I done been through it
I am familiar with and have experienced the flaws of the criminal justice system


There's nothing new to me
There are no surprises or novelties in my experiences


They locked me up they let me out
They imprisoned me, but eventually released me


You seen this in the movies
You have witnessed similar scenarios in films


The criminals be criminals
Those engaged in criminal activities will continue to do so


Why they up in corrections
Why do they find themselves in correctional facilities


They come home, get a 9
Once they are released, they acquire a 9mm handgun


Nigga commit trying perfection
Individuals attempt to perfect their criminal actions


It's murder when they found the gun now they doing ballistic
The discovery of the firearm transforms the situation into a homicide investigation


But they can't find a fingerprint the shit's going terrific
However, no fingerprints can be traced, which brings satisfaction


Get so close to your target that it's really hard to miss it
Approach your intended victim with such proximity that failure is unlikely


Man, these are average raps, I'm keeping the savage batch hidden
These lyrics are mediocre, but I possess a collection of more aggressive and intense verses


The can of whoop ass with the Shady/Aftermath lid
Metaphorically, my lyrical abilities can unleash a significant level of chaos and destruction


You pop off the top, it's like opening vats of acid
If you provoke me, it will result in a volatile and corrosive reaction


Beat the Octomom to death with a Cabbage Patch Kid
Utilizing a bizarre scenario to emphasize my brutality, suggesting a violent act against an individual with a baby or child


Attack a snatch, yeah, there's something to jack a batch in
Engaging in acts of sexual assault, which provides an opportunity for obtaining large amounts of drugs


Impregnated then shoot up the embryo sack with Mac-10s
Impregnating someone and subsequently killing the developing fetus using automatic firearms


Triplets, quadruplets, and a couple of back-to-back twins
Multiple births resulting in sets of three, four, and consecutive pairs of twins


Dead fetuses falling out all over, Jack is back again
Lifeless unborn babies tumbling out in various places, indicating a return to a state of violence and chaos


The Ripper's at your service, girl I can see that you're nervous
I, the Ripper, am here to cause havoc, and your anxiety is evident


But I barely scratched the surface like my last batch of girlfriends
I have only just begun to unleash my cruelty, similar to the superficial impact I had on my previous romantic partners


That I buried in my fucking backyard still trying to dig their way out
The bodies of my ex-girlfriends remain hidden in my yard, yet they persist in attempting to escape


I foam like an attack dog, how late you wanna stay out?
I am filled with rage and aggression, resembling a ferocious guard dog. How much longer do you want to test me?


It's past your curfew when it's dark, I'm searching for you in the park
You have violated your allotted time limit, and in the darkness, I am actively seeking you in the park


Shady murdered him another virgin, he just hit his mark
Eminem, also known as Shady, has claimed another innocent victim; he has succeeded in his mission


He met his quota for the month, they found Dakota all rolled up
He has fulfilled the predetermined target for his killings within the month, and one of his victims was discovered wrapped


Inside a bag, he probably dragged the body for about a block
The lifeless body was transported inside a bag, most likely dragged along the ground for a short distance


Disappeared without a trace, no DNA, no not a drop
There is no evidence or genetic material that can link him to the crime; he left without leaving any trace behind


'Cause me and Dre and 50 we will never get caught by the cops
Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, and I will never be apprehended or captured by law enforcement


CSI, they hate us, but they gotta give a lot of props
The television series CSI may despise us, but they have to acknowledge our proficiency and accomplishments


The drama pops, grab the butcher knife from off the counter tops
When a conflict arises, I swiftly obtain a large knife from the kitchen countertops


I'm as ill as can be
I am exceptionally sick and deranged


My appeal is to serial killers what a pill is to me
I am highly compelling to individuals who commit multiple murders, just as a pill is addictive to me


Killing so villainously
Taking lives in a cruel and wicked manner


Still as maniacal on the NyQuil and psycho as Michael Myers
Even when under the influence of NyQuil, I remain mentally disturbed, comparable to the fictional character Michael Myers


You know what we're like on the motherfucking mic so try us
You are aware of our capabilities and aggression when it comes to rapping, so do not underestimate us


And you're gonna find out what the fuck we're like with pliers
If you provoke us, you will experience the cruelty and sadism that we are capable of, potentially involving the use of pliers


It's operation time, they got him hooked up to wires
The time has come to carry out an operation, as the individual is connected to various medical instruments


Squeezing, he bleeding wheezing, breathing he half dead
Applying pressure, causing the person to bleed, wheeze, and struggle to breathe, partially succumbing to death


He must ain't know, but now he know how Shady the Math is
He may not have been aware previously, but now he understands the extent of Eminem's (Shady's) and 50 Cent's ruthlessness


Even murderous tactics get better with practice
Even the methods of committing murder become more refined and effective through repetition


Lead showers, gun powder, feel the talons burn burn
Bullets raining down, the smell of gunpowder, and experiencing the searing pain caused by lethal projectiles


School of arts, Julliard, you better learn learn
This is a metaphorical lesson, reminiscent of a prestigious performing arts institution, emphasizing the need to acquire knowledge


Chris Reeves in his grave, yeah, homie, turn turn
Referencing actor Christopher Reeve in his grave, indicating a dark turn in the conversation


I'm debating mutilating the lady
I am considering carrying out acts of severe physical harm against the woman


You've been waiting for Shady and Fif, ain't no duplicating it, baby
You have been anticipating a collaboration between Eminem and 50 Cent, and there is no other duo like us


There's a baby in the dryer, there's a torso in the washer
A baby is inside the appliance for drying clothes, and a torso is located in the machine used for washing laundry


I think it might even belong to Portia when I tossed her
I suspect that the body parts could potentially belong to a person named Portia, whom I disposed of


Arms and legs in the garbage, cause the rest of her, I lost her
The arms and legs have been discarded in the trash, as for the remaining body parts, I am uncertain of their whereabouts


Her head is in the disposal with Jessica's, I squashed her
The severed head is in the kitchen sink garbage disposal unit, along with the head of another individual named Jessica, which I crushed


I put her on the ringer and hung her over the wash tub
I placed her body in a wringing position and suspended it above the tub used for washing clothes


When I'm through with Ricky it'll be blood that he'll cough up
Once I am finished with Ricky, he will violently expel blood from his mouth


The hard rock I'll soft up, get caught up and get washed up
I will weaken and break down the tough individual, leaving them vulnerable and cleansed


In Detroit or Norfolk, witness this shit, end up nauseous
Whether in Detroit or Norfolk, observing these gruesome acts will lead to feelings of nausea and disgust


Look deep in my eye, see many many men die
Gaze into my eyes to witness the deaths of countless individuals


I swing gem stars faster than a Samurai
I throw shurikens (Japanese throwing stars) at a rapid pace, surpassing that of a skilled Samurai warrior


You see, I'm a psycho, a sicko, I'm crazy
I possess a disturbed and deranged persona


I said I got my knife pulled, I'll kill you if you make me
I assert that I am armed with a knife and will resort to murder if provoked


They wanna see me shot up, locked up and cage me
There are individuals who desire my downfall, wishing for me to be shot, imprisoned, and confined


I'll come back bigger, stronger and angry
I will return with increased size, strength, and fury




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDRE YOUNG, DAWAUN PARKER, MARK BATSON, MARSHALL B III MATHERS, TREVOR ANTHONY LAWRENCE, CURTIS JACKSON

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