Conscience
Dr. J.I. Packer Lyrics


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Meet Eddie, twenty-three years old.
Fed up with life and the way things are going,
He decides to rob a liquor store.
("I can't take this no more, I can't take it no more homes")
But on his way in, he has a sudden change of heart.
And suddenly, his conscience comes into play
("S*** is mine, I gotta do this, gotta do this")
Alright, stop! (Huh?)
Now before you walk in the door of this liquor store
And try to get money out the drawer
You better think of the consequence (But who are you?)
I'm your motherf***in' conscience

That's nonsense!
Go in and gaffle the money and run to one of your aunt's cribs
And borrow a damn dress, and one of her blond wigs
Tell her you need a place to stay
You'll be safe for days if you shave your legs with Renee's razor blade

Yeah but if it all goes through like it's supposed to
The whole neighborhood knows you and they'll expose you
Think about it before you walk in the door first
Look at the store clerk, she's older than George Burns

F*** that! Do that s***! Shoot that b****!
Can you afford to blow this s***? Are you that rich?
Why you give a f*** if she dies? Are you that b****?
Do you really think she gives a f*** if you have kids?

Man, don't do it, it's not worth it to risk it! (You're right!)
Not over this s*** (Stop!)
Drop the biscuit (I will!)
Don't even listen to Slim yo, he's bad for you
(You know what Dre? I don't like your attitude)

("It's alright c'mon, just come in here for a minute")
("Mm, I don't know!")
("Look baby")
("Damn!")
("Yo, it's gonna be alright, right?")
("Well OK")

Meet Stan, twenty-one years old. ("Give me a kiss!")
After meeting a young girl at a rave party,
Things start getting hot and heavy in an upstairs bedroom.
Once again, his conscience comes into play ("S***!")
Now listen to me, while you're kissin' her cheek
And smearin' her lipstick, I slipped this in her drink
Now all you gotta do is nibble on this little b****'s earlobe
(Yo! This girl's only fifteen years old
You shouldn't take advantage of her, that's not fair)
Yo, look at her bush, does it got hair? (Uh huh!)
F*** this b**** right here on the spot bare
Til she pa**es out and she forgot how she got there
(Man, ain't you ever seen that one movie "Kid")
No, but I seen the porno with SunDoobiest!
(S***, you wanna get hauled off to jail?)
Man f*** that, hit that s*** raw dog and bail
Meet Grady, a twenty-nine year old construction worker.
After coming home from a hard day's work,
He walks in the door of his trailer park home
To find his wife in bed with another man.
("What the f***!")
("Grady!")

Alright calm down, relax, start breathin'
F*** that s***, you just caught this b**** cheatin'
While you at work she's with some dude tryin' to get off?
F*** slittin' her throat, cut this b****es head off!
Wait! What if there's an explanation for this s***?
(What? She tripped? Fell? Landed on his dick?)
Alright Shady, maybe he's right Grady
But think about the baby before you get all crazy
Okay! Thought about it, still wanna stab her?
Grab her by the throat, get your daughter and kidnap her?
That's what I did, be smart, don't be a retard
You gonna take advice from somebody who slapped Dee Barnes?
What you say? (What's wrong?
Didn't think I'd remember?)
I'm a kill you motherf***er!
Uh-ah! Temper temper!

Mr. Dre? Mr. N.W.A.?
Mr. AK comin' straight outta Compton y'all better make way?
How in the f*** you gonna tell this man not to be violent?
'Cause he don't need to go the same route that I went
Been there, done that, aw f*** it




What am I sayin'?
Shoot em both Grady, where's your gun at?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dr. J.I. Packer's song Conscience tell three different stories of individuals who find themselves in morally compromising situations. The first story is about Eddie, a young man who decides to rob a liquor store out of desperation but has a change of heart on his way in. Eddie's conscience speaks to him, cautioning him to think of the consequences of his actions. The second story is about Stan, who meets a young girl at a rave party and wants to take advantage of her. Again, his conscience speaks to him, this time warning him that he shouldn't take advantage of her. The third story is about Grady, a construction worker who catches his wife cheating on him. Grady's conscience urges him to think rationally before acting out in anger.


The song explores the concept of conscience and how it can guide individuals to make moral decisions. It highlights that one's conscience is always present and can speak to them in moments of moral conflict, cautioning them to make the right decisions. The lyrics also present a contrast between listening to one's conscience and giving in to one's impulses or external pressures.


Line by Line Meaning

Meet Eddie, twenty-three years old.
Introduce Eddie, a 23-year-old individual.


Fed up with life and the way things are going,
Feeling dissatisfied with his current life and circumstances.


He decides to rob a liquor store.
He makes the choice to commit a robbery at a liquor store.


"I can't take this no more, I can't take it no more homes"
Expressing frustration and a desire for change.


But on his way in, he has a sudden change of heart.
However, before entering the store, he experiences a sudden shift in his mindset.


And suddenly, his conscience comes into play
At this moment, his conscience begins to influence his thoughts and actions.


"S*** is mine, I gotta do this, gotta do this"
Despite his initial intention, he now feels a sense of ownership and duty towards the situation.


Alright, stop! (Huh?)
Pause and pay attention to what follows.


Now before you walk in the door of this liquor store
Consider the consequences before entering the liquor store.


And try to get money out the drawer
Attempting to steal money from the cash register.


You better think of the consequence (But who are you?)
It is important to consider the potential outcome of your actions (questioning the source of conscience).


I'm your motherf***in' conscience
I am the voice of your conscience, reminding you of right and wrong.


That's nonsense!
Dismissing the previous statement as illogical and unreasonable.


Go in and gaffle the money and run to one of your aunt's cribs
Proceed with the robbery, take the money, and escape to the residence of one of your aunt's.


And borrow a damn dress, and one of her blond wigs
Additionally, borrow a dress and a blond wig for disguise.


Tell her you need a place to stay
Fabricate a story to explain your need for accommodation.


You'll be safe for days if you shave your legs with Renee's razor blade
Shave your legs with a particular razor blade to maintain the deception and ensure safety.


Yeah but if it all goes through like it's supposed to
Considering the possibility of a successful execution of the plan.


The whole neighborhood knows you and they'll expose you
However, if things go as planned, the local community will become aware of your actions and reveal your identity.


Think about it before you walk in the door first
Take a moment to contemplate the situation before entering the store.


Look at the store clerk, she's older than George Burns
Observe the age of the store clerk, who is quite elderly.


F*** that! Do that s***! Shoot that b****!
Disregard the cautionary advice and proceed with violence, advocating for shooting the female store clerk.


Can you afford to blow this s***? Are you that rich?
Can you financially sustain the repercussions of your actions? Do you possess such wealth?


Why you give a f*** if she dies? Are you that b****?
Why do you care about her life? Are you that heartless?


Do you really think she gives a f*** if you have kids?
Do you truly believe she possesses any concern regarding your parental responsibilities?


Man, don't do it, it's not worth it to risk it! (You're right!)
My friend, refrain from taking such actions as they hold no value and carry great risks. (acknowledging the advice)


Not over this s*** (Stop!) Drop the biscuit (I will!)
There is no justification for getting involved in this situation. Disregard the weapon. (agreeing to stop)


Don't even listen to Slim yo, he's bad for you
It is advisable not to pay attention to Slim's influence as he is detrimental to your well-being.


(You know what Dre? I don't like your attitude)
(Expressing disagreement with Dre's negative attitude)


"It's alright c'mon, just come in here for a minute"
"Everything will be fine, please just step inside for a brief moment."


"Mm, I don't know!"
"I'm uncertain and hesitant."


"Look baby"
"Listen, my dear."


"Damn!"
"Oh my!"


"Yo, it's gonna be alright, right?"
"Hey, everything will turn out fine, don't you think?"


"Well OK"
"Well, in that case."


Meet Stan, twenty-one years old.
Introduce Stan, a 21-year-old individual.


"Give me a kiss!"
"Come here and give me a kiss!"


After meeting a young girl at a rave party,
Following an encounter with a young girl during a party.


Things start getting hot and heavy in an upstairs bedroom.
The intensity of their interaction escalates in an upstairs bedroom.


Once again, his conscience comes into play (Shit!)
Once more, his conscience asserts its influence over his thoughts and actions. (expression of surprise)


Now listen to me, while you're kissin' her cheek
Pay attention to my advice while engaging in physical intimacy with her.


And smearin' her lipstick, I slipped this in her drink
While applying her lipstick, I secretly added a substance to her drink.


Now all you gotta do is nibble on this little b****'s earlobe
Now, your only task is to nibble on the young girl's earlobe.


Yo! This girl's only fifteen years old
Hey! This girl is underage, specifically fifteen years old.


You shouldn't take advantage of her, that's not fair
You must not exploit her in any way, as it would be unfair.


Yo, look at her bush, does it got hair? (Uh huh!)
Hey, examine her pubic hair, does she have any? (confirming the presence)


F*** this b**** right here on the spot bare
Proceed to engage in sexual intercourse with her immediately and without protection.


Til she pa**es out and she forgot how she got there
Continue until she loses consciousness and her memory of the encounter is blurred.


Man, ain't you ever seen that one movie "Kid"
Surely, you are familiar with the film titled "Kid."


No, but I seen the porno with SunDoobiest!
No, I haven't watched "Kid," but I have seen the adult film featuring SunDoobiest!


S***, you wanna get hauled off to jail?
Do you really desire to be arrested and imprisoned?


Man f*** that, hit that s*** raw dog and bail
Disregard the potential consequences, engage in unprotected intercourse, and then leave the scene abruptly.


Meet Grady, a twenty-nine year old construction worker.
Introduce Grady, a 29-year-old construction worker.


After coming home from a hard day's work,
Following his return home after a physically demanding day of work.


He walks in the door of his trailer park home
He enters his residence located in a trailer park.


To find his wife in bed with another man.
To discover his wife engaging in sexual activity with another man.


"What the f***!"
"What a shocking and distressing situation!"


"Grady!"
"Grady, please calm down!"


Alright calm down, relax, start breathin'
Take a moment to compose yourself, relax, and begin taking slow breaths.


F*** that s***, you just caught this b**** cheatin'
Disregard any attempts to rationalize or excuse her behavior, as you witnessed her infidelity.


While you at work she's with some dude tryin' to get off?
While you were working hard, she engaged in sexual activity with another man?


F*** slittin' her throat, cut this b****es head off!
Forget about harming her physically, instead, consider severing her head from her body!


Wait! What if there's an explanation for this s***?
Hold on, consider the possibility that there may be a valid explanation for this situation.


(What? She tripped? Fell? Landed on his dick?)
(What? Did she accidentally stumble and fall onto his genitalia?)


Alright Shady, maybe he's right Grady
Okay, Shady (Eminem's alter ego), perhaps he (conscience) has a valid point, Grady.


But think about the baby before you get all crazy
Consider the well-being of your child before allowing your emotions to escalate to an irrational level.


Okay! Thought about it, still wanna stab her?
Fine! I've considered it, yet I still have a strong desire to stab her.


Grab her by the throat, get your daughter and kidnap her?
Seize her by the neck, take your daughter, and forcibly take her away?


That's what I did, be smart, don't be a retard
That's precisely what I did, be intelligent and avoid making foolish decisions.


You gonna take advice from somebody who slapped Dee Barnes?
Are you seriously considering taking advice from someone (likely referring to Dr. Dre) who physically assaulted Dee Barnes?


What you say? (What's wrong? Didn't think I'd remember?)
What did you say? (What's troubling you? Didn't you think I'd recall that incident?)


I'ma kill you motherf***er!
I will violently end your life, you despicable individual!


Uh-ah! Temper temper!
No, no! Control your anger, maintain your temper!


Mr. Dre? Mr. N.W.A.?
Addressing Dr. Dre, a member of the renowned rap group N.W.A.


Mr. AK comin' straight outta Compton y'all better make way?
Referring to Dr. Dre's reputation as a skilled rapper emerging from Compton, urging others to respect his authority.


How in the f*** you gonna tell this man not to be violent?
How dare you advise this man against acts of violence?


'Cause he don't need to go the same route that I went
He shouldn't follow the same path of violence that I once took.


Been there, done that, aw f*** it
I have experienced and engaged in such violent actions in the past, but now I dismiss them as inconsequential.


What am I sayin'? Shoot em both Grady, where's your gun at?
Wait, what am I suggesting? Shoot both of them, Grady! Do you have a firearm?




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARSHALL B III MATHERS, RONALD STEIN, ANDRE ROMELL YOUNG

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Comments from YouTube:

SkiesVibrant

A giant among the Redeemed. Packer's book 'Knowing God' is a masterpiece and if it were up to me, every Christians would read it. Many thanks for posting this. :)

_ HARV

Yes, I agree. I read it 39 yrs. ago. My favorite book.

Lisa Just Lisa

SkiesVibrant agree!!!!

D C

I believe our destiny determines the choices we make, not the other way around.

A L

this guy is awesome. Godliness~ wohooos~ christ likeness~

Jack Jones

J I Packer was a 'commoner' who epitomized the every-man's theologian. His serenity really seemed to emanate how one might view Christ.

Warm sunset 62

No marking time. N O marking time.

John A

He said: we are not just standing still and marking time.

Lance Goy

Dr. Packer and his Anglican views are really a drag. 0:01

Christopher Skipp

@David W What is the ECT agreement? Dr. Packer is a calvinist.

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