I'll Be Damned
D12 (Eminem) Lyrics


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[Proof]
Yeah! this is DJ Seven Deuce, live at
Club runyan, where all girls with burgundy hair get in free.
G-unit in da house! what up baby.
Performin' live tonight live on stage, captain save-'em-hoe,
And the fabulous case y'all. stick 'em out y'all.
All my detroit playas, let's go!
[Chorus: Kon Artis]
I ain't set the stroke and I ain't for games,
I just came to fuck and maybe get some brain.
I got a woman at the crib so I ain't your man.
I'll be damned, I'll be damned, I'll be damned.
You know all I really want to do is fuck. I ain't
Gon' let a money hungry women set me up.
And if you think I'm that stupid you done pressed your luck.
I'll be damned, I'll be damned, I'll be damned.

[Kon Artis]
You gave right. yes I love monage-ois
And I got drawers as big as guys's big "wah".
I'm a trick daddy nigga, so bitch how you figure
That I wouldn't turn my niggas on to you when I hit ya.
I probably could forget ya if I hadn't been drunk,
But choke a dunkadunk, keep my mind on hump.
When my mind's on hump to me my .9's in the trunk,
And Denaun got a line for every fine bitch I hunt.
Not once, twice, but three times the lover
That your man is, and I'm a freak undercover.
I got plans for you, trick, I don't need a baby mother.
I got five of them motherfuckers tryin' to smother me already.
We can't go steady, but you can give me head.
Give me that, get the hell out my bed, and leave the shit.
My chap lips will cut nipples when breast fed,
And on the way, leave the bread with achman.
I'd love for you to stay but I got another date,
With a fat chick that eat cake on play skates.
She rubbed my funky ass feet and feed me grace
Plus my man in the closet ran out of videotape.

[Chorus]

[Swift]
I'ma make this one thing clear,
Ain't no woman hear gon' ruin my career.
All the hell you doin' is pursuin' a dream,
That's when you find out that life ain't truly what it seems.
All these hoes be lyin', bullshittin' each other.
And why the hell Kobe Bryant didn't wear a rubber.
He might as well have went and told the hoe that he love her.
I'm sure as hell ain't gonna go to court for my mother,
Or my wife, and my sisters. so motherfuck a mistress.
They signin' a contract before these bitches hit this.
Never will a woman take me out that way.
I keep a car camera in there motherfuckin' face.

[Chorus]

[Bizarre]
What's your name again? it doesn't matter.
My name is bizzy, a bodyguard for Mr. Mathers.
Sit down girl. let me get you a drink.
I'ma buy you a mink, and rape you in the sink.
From day one, I knew you was a hoe.
I put a rubber on my toe and fucked you some mo'.
Turn around, let me see your nasty ass.
Put on a Jason mask while I take off your maxi pads.

[Kuniva]
These hoes be on some bullshit. always tryin' to pull shit
Outta they ass. get mad and put you on blast.
Tell 'em bitches how she fucked you,
Sucked you, put it on you, boned you.
Yappin' off with they mouth sayin' she loved you.
All on your dick, callin' your phone, spazzin' and shit.
Havin' a fit until you feel like callin' it quits.
Then she starts callin' your chick,
Wantin' to fight. everytime you show up at a gig,
She front row with her friends. flippin' you off.
Follow you to the bar, the bathroom,
The parkin' lot, to the car, pissin' you off.
Until you blackout, now you and the hoe is having a scrap out.
You get locked up for assault and now you asked out.





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I'll Be Damned" by D12 (Eminem) express the artists' desires for sexual experiences without any emotional attachment or long-term commitment, as well as their determination to avoid being used or manipulated by women. The chorus, performed by Kon Artis, reveals this intention, stating that he "ain't set the stroke and [he] ain't for games" and that he won't allow himself to be "set up." Similarly, Bizarre's verse describes a sexual encounter in which he objectifies and degrades the woman, calling her a "hoe" and intending to "rape [her] in the sink." Meanwhile, Swift stresses his commitment to his family and professional life, stating that he won't let any woman ruin his career or drag him into legal trouble.


Throughout the song, the artists use explicit and often violent language to describe their sexual desires and frustrations with women. This provocation and offensiveness serve to carry the message of the song, which ultimately shows the danger and toxicity of the hypersexualized and misogynistic attitudes and behaviors that are present in hip hop culture and society at large.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah! this is DJ Seven Deuce, live at Club runyan, where all girls with burgundy hair get in free.
The DJ announces himself and the location of the club where he is playing, highlighting that girls with burgundy hair can enter for free.


G-unit in da house! what up baby. Performin' live tonight live on stage, captain save-'em-hoe, And the fabulous case y'all. stick 'em out y'all. All my detroit playas, let's go!
The DJ continues to hype up the audience and introduces the names of the performers. He also addresses the people from Detroit.


I ain't set the stroke and I ain't for games, I just came to fuck and maybe get some brain. I got a woman at the crib so I ain't your man. I'll be damned, I'll be damned, I'll be damned.
Kon Artis asserts that he is not interested in relationships, just sex. Though he has a woman at home, he will not commit to anyone else, hence the repetition of 'I'll be damned' to emphasize his intentions.


You gave right. yes I love monage-ois And I got drawers as big as guys's big 'wah'. I'm a trick daddy nigga, so bitch how you figure That I wouldn't turn my niggas on to you when I hit ya.
Kon Artis admits his enjoyment of threesomes and describes himself as a person who can encourage his friends to also have sex with the same woman. The use of 'trick daddy' in the following line is a reference to the term for a man who pays a woman for sex. This suggests that he is willing to engage in sex even if it costs him money.


I probably could forget ya if I hadn't been drunk, But choke a dunkadunk, keep my mind on hump. When my mind's on hump to me my .9's in the trunk, And Denaun got a line for every fine bitch I hunt.
Kon Artis implies that he only has sex when he is drunk, but he can't resist a woman with a big booty. When he is thinking about sex, he always brings a gun for protection. The lyrics also suggest that his friend Denaun knows a lot of women, and can introduce him to many potential sexual partners.


Not once, twice, but three times the lover That your man is, and I'm a freak undercover. I got plans for you, trick, I don't need a baby mother. I got five of them motherfuckers tryin' to smother me already.
Kon Artis boasts about his skills in bed and implies that he is better than other men. He refers to himself as a 'freak undercover', suggesting that he has some unusual sexual kinks. He confirms that he is not interested in having children with any woman, as he is already struggling with five baby mothers.


We can't go steady, but you can give me head. Give me that, get the hell out my bed, and leave the shit. My chap lips will cut nipples when breast fed, And on the way, leave the bread with achman.
Kon Artis clarifies that he is not interested in any commitment, but he is happy to receive oral sex. He also tells the woman to leave immediately after they have sex. He jokingly mentions that his chapped lips could wound someone during breastfeeding. The last line is a reference to a friend named Achman who is probably in need of money.


I'd love for you to stay but I got another date, With a fat chick that eat cake on play skates. She rubbed my funky ass feet and feed me grace Plus my man in the closet ran out of videotape.
Kon Artis tells the woman that he wants her to stay, but he has already made arrangements with another woman. He describes the second woman as fat, but she can skate and feeds him while he's getting his feet rubbed. He also mentions his friend in the closet running out of videotape, implying that they have been filming sex acts for their own consumption.


I'ma make this one thing clear, Ain't no woman hear gon' ruin my career. All the hell you doin' is pursuin' a dream, That's when you find out that life ain't truly what it seems.
Swift declares that no woman will disrupt his career with false allegations, implying that he is worried about being accused of sexual misconduct. He tells the woman that all she is doing is chasing a dream and that reality is harsher than she imagines.


All these hoes be lyin', bullshittin' each other. And why the hell Kobe Bryant didn't wear a rubber. He might as well have went and told the hoe that he love her. I'm sure as hell ain't gonna go to court for my mother.
Swift accuses women of lying to each other and tells the story of Kobe Bryant and his sexual assault allegations. He suggests that Bryant should have used protection or told the woman he loved her instead of risking his reputation. He also confirms that he would not defend his family members in court, showing that he is only concerned about himself.


Or my wife, and my sisters. so motherfuck a mistress. They signin' a contract before these bitches hit this. Never will a woman take me out that way. I keep a car camera in there motherfuckin' face.
Swift lists the women in his life and declares that he will not cheat on them. He refers to other women as 'mistresses', highlighting that he sees them as secondary to his family. He hints that these women are aware of his rules before they engage in sexual activity with him. He insists that no woman will create any evidence that could damage his reputation or relationship with his family, hence his use of a car camera to record interactions with them.


What's your name again? it doesn't matter. My name is bizzy, a bodyguard for Mr. Mathers. Sit down girl. let me get you a drink. I'ma buy you a mink, and rape you in the sink.
Bizarre introduces himself as a bodyguard for Eminem and asks the woman to sit down. He offers to buy her a drink and tells her that her name is irrelevant. He then threatens to rape her in the sink after buying her a mink coat.


From day one, I knew you was a hoe. I put a rubber on my toe and fucked you some mo'. Turn around, let me see your nasty ass. Put on a Jason mask while I take off your maxi pads.
Bizarre insults the woman by calling her a hoe from the first day he met her. He then proceeds to have sex with her, covering his toe with a rubber. He asks her to turn around, so he can see her body and tells her to wear a Jason mask while he removes her menstrual pads.


These hoes be on some bullshit. always tryin' to pull shit Outta they ass. get mad and put you on blast. Tell 'em bitches how she fucked you, Sucked you, put it on you, boned you. Yappin' off with they mouth sayin' she loved you.
Kuniva complains about women who try to deceive men by falsely accusing them of sexual misconduct or revealing private information publicly. He also talks about women who overstate their sexual activities and love for their partners. He acknowledges that women can cause trouble for men and expose them to negative attention.


All on your dick, callin' your phone, spazzin' and shit. Havin' a fit until you feel like callin' it quits. Then she starts callin' your chick, Wantin' to fight. everytime you show up at a gig, She front row with her friends. flippin' you off.
Kuniva describes a woman who becomes obsessive after having sex with a man. She calls him repeatedly and loses her temper if he wants to end their relationship. She then starts contacting the man's girlfriend, wanting to fight her. She even shows up to his performances with friends and acts hostile towards him.


Follow you to the bar, the bathroom, The parkin' lot, to the car, pissin' you off. Until you blackout, now you and the hoe is having a scrap out. You get locked up for assault and now you asked out.
Kuniva continues to describe the woman's obsessive behavior and how she follows the man everywhere. He says that this can become so frustrating that the man can blackout and end up fighting the woman. This can lead to being arrested, thus causing problems in his life.


You know all I really want to do is fuck. I ain't Gon' let a money hungry women set me up. And if you think I'm that stupid you done pressed your luck. I'll be damned, I'll be damned, I'll be damned.
The chorus repeats Kon Artis' earlier sentiment that he is only interested in sexual activity and will not let any greedy women manipulate him. He warns any woman who might try to scheme him that she will regret it, stating his intent to continue living his hedonistic lifestyle.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DENAUN M PORTER, ONDRE C MOORE, RUFUS JOHNSON, RUFUS B JOHNSON, VON M CARLISLE

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