Soldier
Berman Steve / Eminem Lyrics

I'm a soldier, I'm a soldier, I'm a soldier, I'm a soldier
I am a dedicated soldier who never gives up

Never was a thug, just infatuated with guns
I was never a violent criminal, just highly interested in firearms

Never was a gangsta 'til I graduated to one
I only became a criminal after gaining the respect of other gangs

And got the rep of a villain, for weapon concealin'
I was known as a dangerous criminal due to my secretive nature with weapons

Took the image of a thug, kept shit appealin'
I modeled myself as a thug to gain respect from others and make myself more popular

Willin' to stick out my neck for respect
I am prepared to risk my life for the sake of earning respect from others

If it meant life or death, never live to regret what I said
I will stand by my words no matter how dangerous the situation becomes, even if it means facing death

When you're me, people just want to see if it's true
People always want to test whether I am actually as tough as I seem

If it's you, what you say in your raps, what you do
People want to observe whether my rap persona matches my real-life personality and actions

So they feel, as part of your obligation to fulfill
People believe it is my responsibility to meet their expectations of me based on my image as a rapper

When they see you on the streets, face to face, are you for real
People want to verify in person whether I am truly as tough as I claim to be in my music

In confrontation ain't no conversation, if you feel
When met with conflict, I don't bother trying to persuade the other party since violence is usually the only solution

You're in violation, any hesitation'll get you killed
If someone disrespects me, hesitating or showing weakness will lead to their death

If you feel it, kill it. If you conceal it, reveal it
If there is an issue or problem, don't hide or avoid it, but face it head-on and deal with it

Being reasonable will leave you full of bullets
Trying to talk things out with someone who is already determined to harm you is a foolish and deadly choice

Pull it, squeeze it 'til it's empty, tempt me, push me, pussies
If provoked, I will shoot until my gun is empty, and show no mercy to those who test me

I need a good reason to give this trigger a good squeeze
I will only use force when I believe it is necessary to protect myself or to maintain my reputation as a tough guy

I'm a soldier, these shoulders hold up so much
I carry the weight of my expectations and reputation as a soldier and gangsta

They won't budge, I'll never fall or fold up
Despite the difficulties and pressure placed on me, I will never falter or break down

Even if my collar bone's crush or crumble, I will never slip or stumble
Even if my body is broken or I am physically hurt, I will always stand strong and never lose my will and determination

I love pissin' you off, it gets me off
I enjoy provoking and annoying people since it gives me a sense of power and control

Like my lawyers when the fuckin' judge lets me off
Just like when my lawyers win my cases and I'm let off the hook, annoying people also gives me a sense of victory and satisfaction

All you motherfuckers gotta do is set me off
It is very easy to provoke me and make me angry

I'll violate and all the motherfucking bets be off
If provoked, I will act violently and without mercy, regardless of the consequences

I'm a lit fuse, anything I do, bitch, it's news
I am a highly volatile and explosive personality, all my actions are intensely scrutinized by the media and public

Pistol whippin' motherfucking bouncer 6'2"
I am not afraid to use force and violence against people who disrespect me or attempt to hurt me

Who needs bullets, soon as I pull it you sweat bullets
I don't even need to use bullets to intimidate people, just the sight of my gun is enough to scare them

An excellent method to get rid of the next bully
Violent retaliation is often effective against bullies and other attackers

It's actually better 'cause instead you murderin'
Using non-lethal force against someone instead of killing them can be a better and more satisfying solution

You can hurt 'em and come back again and kick dirt at 'em
I can harm my enemies and still come out on top, even kicking them when they're down

It's like pourin' salt in the wounds, assault and get sued
By hurting my enemies without killing them, I can still inflict significant emotional and psychological pain that leaves a lasting impact without breaking the law

You can smell the lawsuits soon as I waltz in the room
My reputation as a dangerous gangsta and thug precedes me, and people are always ready to sue me for any perceived wrongdoing

Everybody halts and stops, calls the cops
People are always ready to call the police on me, and I am often the center of attention when I walk into a room or place

All you see is bitches coming out their halter tops
My presence in a room or place always draws attention and excitement from women

Running and ducking out the Hot Rocks parking lot
People are always running and hiding from me when I show up at establishments, clubs or other social activities

You'll all get shot whether its your fault or not, 'cause
If someone provokes me or makes me angry, they will face the consequences, whether it is their fault or not

Yo left, yo left, yo left, Right, left
These lines are just military-style cadences or marching mantras, supporting the soldier theme of the song