Hip-Hop
Bizarre & Eminem Lyrics

Yeah, huh (hip hop, hip hop, hip hop)
Introducing the genre of music that this song is dedicated to

Turn my mic up a little bit (hip hop)
Requesting an increase in the volume of the singer's microphone

Hit some of this Cali guido (hip hop)
Asking for a temptation with Cannabis Indica, a type of marijuana that gets its name because of its origins from the Hindu Kush Mountains and makes a reference to his Spanish and Italian ancestry.

Listen to some motherfuckin', haha (hip hop)
Laughing at something that's about to happen in the music.

Everybody got a lil' story they gotta tell
Acknowledging that everyone has a story of their own

Niggas ain't heard my shit, hahaha
Laughing at the idea that people may not have heard his music before

The life of Bizarre, what?
Introducing the concept of the song, which is the singer's life.

Hip hop (hip hop), that's the way of life (word?)
Affirming that Hip hop is the culture and lifestyle in question.

If you think you're nice, then go grab the mic (grab it)
Encouraging those who think they can rap well to showcase their talent.

Let me tell you my story, 'cause everybody got one
Relating with everyone present and reiterating his intention to reveal his personal story.

Grab a pen and pad, and start to jot some
Advising that those who want to be successful in the music industry start to take note of their ideas.

Always told myself that I would never be losin'
Reveling in the fact that he has never surrendered.

Man, I ain't have no hood, my mother was always movin' (damn)
Exclaiming the lack of a stable upbringing and the constant migration.

From Detroit to Texas, Texas to Detroit (yo, ma)
Relating the story of his family's relocation between these two states.

Goddamn, mama, what's the point? (The fuck?)
Questioning his mother's purpose in moving so often.

So I would go in my room and pack my little bags (ugh)
Reacting to the constant moves and packing of his belongings.

Jump in the truck with my step-dad
Embarking in the car run by his stepfather.

When I was 10 years old, I started to feel the hunger
Recalling the first time he was motivated to pursue a music career.

Got a little older, man, the force got stronger (yeah)
As time goes by, the passion to achieve and succeed only increases.

And me and my rap partner wasn't seein' eye to eye
Stating that he had a disagreement with his former collaborator.

So we picked up and started a group with some other guys (haha)
Switching to a new collective with different members to overcome the adversities.

This is hip hop (hip hop)
Reiterating the focus of the song and genre.

Man, I won't stop
Affirming his persistence and determination.

Yo, Big Boi (what up?)
Addressing esteemed rapper Big Boi.

Give me a beatbox
Asking to be accompanied by human instrumentals.

Hip hop, hip hop
Repeating the genre and subculture of the song.

From the Hip Hop Shop to Maurice Malone (uh-huh)
Mentioning important landmarks and influences in Detroit Hip hop.

Ten years later, I'm still in the zone (word?)
Affirming his relevance in the music industry for a long time.

7 Mile and Foyer where a star was born (yeah)
Referring to the street corner in Detroit where he grew up and established his music career.

United we stand, divided we swore (D12)
Claiming loyalty and unity with the members of his rap group, D12.

And hell yeah, I looked in my car (yeah)
Confirming that he has a car.

Bitch, I was homeless, I would've slept in a jar (haha)
Jokingly stating that he was homeless and willing to sleep in any container available.

And Dirty Management, I wish y'all the best
Wishing farewell to the corrupt managers of their group.

But me and my niggas, we had to do what's best (that's right)
Distinguishing between his former and current group members and stating that they act on their own best interests.

It was a mess, all the taxes and accounts (what?)
Referencing the troublesome financial matters their group faced.

Checks started to bounce, niggas couldn't by an ounce (hell yeah)
Acknowledging the financial trouble faced by his group.

And now that we platinum, they diss our name (what?)
Expressing disbelief and frustration at how people change their reaction to their success.

Like we won't go the car and get them things
Threatening to retrieve weapons from their car.

And beef, sometimes you don't have a choice
Acknowledging that sometimes conflicts arise and are unavoidable.

To the fight with Whitey Ford to the beef with Royce (what?)
Acknowledging past conflicts with the White rapper Eminem and Royce da 5'9'.

To the Ja Rules, Benzinos, and the niggas in the club
Mentioning musical rivals like Ja Rule and Benzino.

To the E Dubbs and niggas that you ain't heard of
Referencing other rappers that are not widely known or recognized.

And, man, I don't know how to use a gun (nah)
Admitting that he does not know how to operate firearms.

But I'll learn quick if the fuckin' beef come
Claiming that he would learn and adapt quickly if he had to use guns in a fight.

Man, I thought this was supposed to be hip hop, hip hop
Expressing disappointment about how violence often overshadows the music of the hip hop genre.

I'd rather be fishin' in flip flops, flip flops
Jokingly expressing that he would rather be fishing in flip flops, rather than being part of conflicts.

Or cross over to country like Kid Rock, did, I
Referencing another rapper who crossed over to country music (Kid Rock) and musing over the possibility of doing the same.

Can't see no country singers beefin' over some guitar
Noting that there is no history of violent conflicts between country musicians.

Riff that Willie Nelson lifted from Bob Seeger
Referencing a specific musical technique in country music.

When I was younger I was so eager
Recalling his youth and eagerness to achieve success.

To have a gun I would do the same
Describing his enthusiasm for owning firearms in the past.

Couldn't wait to get to the shootin' range
Confessing his excitement for going to the shooting range.

Me and my man Goofy Gary just tryna let loose some steam
Saying that he and his friend were just trying to blow off some steam by firing guns.

Motherfuckers laughin' 'cause I couldn't aim
Reflecting on times when others made fun of his inability to aim a gun properly.

So I pulled the fuckin' target closer and just shoot the thing
Changing the tactic in order to at least shoot the target out of frustration.

I used to have this theory, keep three bullets in the gun
Sharing his past theory of keeping three bullets in the gun for safety.

It was a mandatory year up here in Michigan
Noting the mandatory prison sentence for those found with bullets without a license in Michigan.

For each bullet if you got no CCW license
Describing the provision of Section 752 of the Michigan Penal Code.

I tried to apply for one, they said it take five, six months
Mentioning the time-consuming process of getting a CCW license.

What the fuck am I supposed to do mean time when rivals come?
Asking what he is supposed to do against rivals when he is not yet licensed.

Hide that son of a bitch in the glove box or inside the trunk
Revealing that he would hide the bullets in the car.

Now back to what my three bullet theory was
Returning to the idea of keeping only three bullets.

I'm triple-platinum, I ain't tryna catch no murder one
Preferring not to be involved in any murderous events that could endanger his successful status.

Figured I'd shoot to wound, probably miss with at least one
Intending to shoot to only wound the assailant.

But them other two gon' fuck his shoulder and his kneecap up
Believing that the two other bullets fired will cause significant damage to the assailant's body.

And I'ma say for self-defense, "how come I had the gun?"
Justifying his actions by simply stating that he had the weapon for self-defense.

"Was because I was at the range, on my way back from"
Lying about where he got the gun.

This dude approached me on some bullshit
Claiming that someone caused an incident with him.

I'll get a year for each bullet at the most as opposed to havin' a full clip in that
"Dialing it down" and implying that because he has only three rounds, he would not face as much time in prison if caught.

That was my idiotic logic, it was basically for safety
Admitting his foolish thinking, implying he was just trying to protect himself.

But it gave me power, and it made me crazy
Admitting to the unstable state he was in when he possessed the gun.

And psychotic, I just got retarded once I got it
Mentally deteriorating and losing his senses when he had the gun.

Thank God it was empty the night I got caught with it
Expressing his relief that the gun was empty and not loaded when he was caught with it.

What the fuck, man? I thought that it was supposed to be
Closing the song by expressing disappointment that Hip Hop is often associated with violence.