Never Enough
DJ Messiah 50 Cent And Eminem Lyrics


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There's not much you could do or say to phase me
People think I'm a little bit crazy
I get it from all angles in a while to save me
To make me stop and think about it 'fore I just say things
Sometimes I forget what other people just may think
A lot of rappers finally wouldn't know how to take me
If they heard some shit, I'd lay the tape 'fore they erase me
I maybe a little too fast paced and racy
Sometimes the average listener rewinds and plays me twenty times
Cause I say so many rhymes, it may seem like I'm goin too fast 'cause my mind is racing
And I could give a fuck what category you place me
Long as when I'm pushing up daisies and gone
As long as you place me amongst one of them greats
When I hit the heavenly gates I'll be cool beside Jay-Z
For every single die hard fan who embraced me
I'm thankful for the talent in which God gave me
And I'm thankful for the environment that he placed me
Believe it or not, I thank my mom for how she raised me
In the neighborhood daily, they jumped and chased me
It only made me what I am today, see
Regardless of what anybody believes who hates me
You ain't gonna make or break me
Tryna strip me of my credibility and make me look fake, G
You're only gonna be in for a rude awakening
Cause sooner or later you haters are all gonna face me
And when you face me with all the shit you've been saving to say to me
You had all this time to think about it
Now don't pussy out and try to wimp out, face me
Cause I've been patiently waiting for the day
That we finally meet in the same place to see

No matter how many battles I been in and won
No matter how many magazines on my nuts
No matter how many M-C's I end up
Ooh ooh, it's never enough

My flow's untouchable now you gotta face it
Uh oh, it gets worse when I go back to the basics
You go say the wrong shit and get your face split
The smell of victory, love it so much I can taste it
The spot my talk, it blaze a direct hit
Graze it, your peace talk, save it
You shit sounds dated, you're overrated
I'm obligated to study your moves then crush you mutherfuckers
If I'm the best and the worst, then God's gift is a curse
Soldier trained to destroy, you payin' attention boy?
I spit shit, slick shit, so quick you miss it
To be specific I go ballistic as hieroglyphic
My music is a drug, press play, you ain't gotta sniff it
Chew it or pop it, roll a bag of the chocolate
Get your high over and over, but you gotta cop it




When it's hot, it's hot
Your hatin' is undeniable, stop it

Overall Meaning

In the first verse of "Never Enough," Eminem reflects on his reputation as a controversial and polarizing figure in the rap world. He acknowledges that many people think he is crazy and that he often gets criticized from multiple angles. However, he also recognizes that his unique style has many die-hard fans who appreciate his talent. Eminem speaks to his legacy and sees himself as one of the greats, alongside Jay-Z. He is grateful for the environment he grew up in and for the talent that God gave him, which he sees as more important than any awards or recognition he may receive. Eminem knows that there are still many people who hate him and try to discredit him, but he is patient and waiting for the day when he can face them and prove them wrong.


Line by Line Meaning

There's not much you could do or say to phase me
It's hard to get under my skin or make me feel insecure


People think I'm a little bit crazy
Some may view me as eccentric or unpredictable


I get it from all angles in a while to save me
I receive criticism from many sides, but it's a reminder to stay grounded


To make me stop and think about it 'fore I just say things
It's important to consider the consequences of my words before speaking impulsively


Sometimes I forget what other people just may think
Occasionally I overlook how others may perceive my actions or words


A lot of rappers finally wouldn't know how to take me
Many fellow artists may not understand my style or approach


If they heard some shit, I'd lay the tape 'fore they erase me
I would record my material before it gets lost so others can hear my message


I maybe a little too fast paced and racy
Sometimes I rap too quickly or use controversial language


Sometimes the average listener rewinds and plays me twenty times
My music can be complex and demand multiple listens from some fans


Cause I say so many rhymes, it may seem like I'm goin too fast 'cause my mind is racing
My quick lyrics may give off the impression that my thoughts are chaotic


And I could give a fuck what category you place me
I am uninterested in being labeled or put in a specific genre of music


Long as when I'm pushing up daisies and gone
As long as I am remembered positively after I die


As long as you place me amongst one of them greats
I hope to be included among the legendary musicians of all time


When I hit the heavenly gates I'll be cool beside Jay-Z
I imagine being at peace alongside one of my idols in the afterlife


For every single die hard fan who embraced me
I am grateful to those devoted fans who have supported me throughout my career


I'm thankful for the talent in which God gave me
I am deeply appreciative of my natural abilities and gifts


And I'm thankful for the environment that he placed me
I recognize the positive impact my upbringing and surroundings had on my success


Believe it or not, I thank my mom for how she raised me
I am grateful for my mother's guidance and support in raising me


In the neighborhood daily, they jumped and chased me
Growing up, I faced adversity and challenges in my community


It only made me what I am today, see
My struggles and hardships helped shape me into the person and artist I am today


Regardless of what anybody believes who hates me
I won't let negative opinions affect my self-worth or confidence


You ain't gonna make or break me
Criticism or negativity won't stop my success or motivation


Tryna strip me of my credibility and make me look fake, G
Those who attempt to discredit me or question my authenticity won't succeed


You're only gonna be in for a rude awakening
Those who doubt me will eventually realize their mistake


Cause sooner or later you haters are all gonna face me
Those who dislike me or my music will eventually have to confront me


And when you face me with all the shit you've been saving to say to me
When haters finally confront me, they'll likely bring up old grievances or criticisms


You had all this time to think about it
Those who have negative opinions about me have had ample time to contemplate their beliefs


Now don't pussy out and try to wimp out, face me
I encourage those with negative opinions to have the courage to confront me directly


Cause I've been patiently waiting for the day
I am prepared and eager for haters to confront me and defend myself


No matter how many battles I been in and won
Regardless of how much success I've achieved or how many rivalries I've overcome


No matter how many magazines on my nuts
Regardless of how much press attention or scrutiny I receive


No matter how many M-C's I end up
Regardless of how many fellow artists try to compete with me


Ooh ooh, it's never enough
My desire for success and recognition is insatiable


My flow's untouchable now you gotta face it
My rapping ability is unmatched and undeniable


Uh oh, it gets worse when I go back to the basics
I am particularly skilled even when performing the basic elements of rap


You go say the wrong shit and get your face split
Talking negatively about me or my music will result in harsh consequences


The smell of victory, love it so much I can taste it
The feeling of success is incredibly satisfying and motivating


The spot my talk, it blaze a direct hit
My lyrics hit hard and accurately hit their intended targets


Graze it, your peace talk, save it
Attempts to avoid conflict or make peace won't work with me


You shit sounds dated, you're overrated
Other artists who attempt to compete with me are stale or overhyped


I'm obligated to study your moves then crush you mutherfuckers
It's necessary to analyze and understand the competition before surpassing them


If I'm the best and the worst, then God's gift is a curse
Both my talent and challenges around my success are part of a divine plan


Soldier trained to destroy, you payin' attention boy?
I am a master at my craft and won't hesitate to dominate my competition


I spit shit, slick shit, so quick you miss it
My rapid lyrics and wordplay are complex and require active listening


To be specific I go ballistic as hieroglyphic
My unique flow and verses are similar to ancient symbols or codes


My music is a drug, press play, you ain't gotta sniff it
My music is addictive and doesn't require physical consumption to enjoy


Chew it or pop it, roll a bag of the chocolate
Enjoy my music or my rhymes in whatever way you prefer


Get your high over and over, but you gotta cop it
My listeners can continue to enjoy my music, but they need to support it financially


When it's hot, it's hot
While I am on top of the rap world currently, success is fleeting


Your hatin' is undeniable; stop it
Negative attitudes toward me or my music are unproductive and pointless




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ANDRE YOUNG, MARSHALL MATHERS, MICHAEL ELIZONDO, CURTIS JACKSON, NATHANIEL HALE

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@karenscarselli3395

I'm 65 and when I was young you either liked one style of music or you were a traitor. I was a heavy metal head and a secret disco lover (went out to clubs 5 nights a week). This song makes my heart sings because people can let their love of different music genre fly free. Such a masterpiece. Thank you for this. ❤️

@annreinbeau

This 66 year old agrees!

@smashpow

Thank you Karen. You're not a Karen. 🙂

@aribertcarsten

Same...

@brockeitel1104

@@aribertcarsten that was amazing dude!

@noth1ng5id

43 here and i was a goth/ metal head that loved all music. how could i not, my first music video was Thriller? lol also broadway musicals and ballet lol

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@zachmercier8565

The fact that there isn’t a single negative comment in a world where people complain about everything is a testament to how awesome this mashup is.

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The mashup is very well done, but only three of the nine musical artists are tolerable. Guess which ones!

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​@@fdsfsdfsd1552 they al are tolerable if you were growing up to all of their music. Us Xrs didn't have just one genre of music. We listened to it all. Our cassette player tapes had song from all types of music.

@ybz2207

Wrong

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