Guilty Conscience
Dr Dre/Eminem Lyrics

Meet Eddie, 23 years old
Introducing a character named Eddie who is 23 years old

Fed up with life (damn)
Eddie is feeling angry and frustrated with his life

And the way things are going (I'm going fucking insane)
Eddie is overwhelmed and is losing his mind

He decides to rob a liquor store (I gotta take this shit)
Eddie thinks stealing from a liquor store will solve his problems

But on his way in (I can't take it no more, holmes)
Eddie is questioning his decision to steal

He has a sudden change of heart (Shit is mine)
Eddie decides he doesn't want to steal

And suddenly (I gotta do this)
Eddie is conflicted and unsure of what to do

Alright, stop (Huh?)
The conscience is acknowledging Eddie's hesitation

Now before you walk in the door of this liquor store
The conscience is warning Eddie about the consequences of his actions

And try to get money out the drawer
The conscience is referring to Eddie's plan to rob the store

You better think of the consequence (Who are you?)
The conscience is introducing itself as Eddie's inner voice

I'm your motherfuckin' conscience
The conscience wants Eddie to listen to it

That's nonsense
The conscience thinks Eddie's plan is a bad idea

Go in, gaffle the money, and run to one of your aunt's cribs
The conscience is suggesting an alternative to stealing

And borrow a damn dress and one of her blond wigs (can I borrow this?)
The conscience is describing Eddie's disguise

Tell her you need a place to stay, you'll be safe for days
The conscience is suggesting that Eddie lie to his aunt to avoid getting caught by the police

If you shave your legs with Renee's razor blades
The conscience is describing how Eddie can appear more feminine in his disguise

Yeah, but if it all goes through like it's supposed to
The conscience is considering the best-case scenario

The whole neighborhood knows you and they'll expose you
The conscience is warning Eddie about the potential consequences of stealing

Think about it before you walk in the door first
The conscience wants Eddie to reconsider his decision to steal

Look at the store clerk, she's older than George Burns
The conscience is reminding Eddie that the store clerk is an innocent person

Fuck that, do that shit, shoot that bitch
Eddie's inner voice (Slim Shady) is urging him to commit violence

Can you afford to blow this shit? Are you that rich?
Slim Shady is questioning Eddie's financial situation

Why you give a fuck if she dies? Are you that bitch?
Slim Shady is questioning Eddie's morality

Do you really think she gives a fuck if you have kids?
Slim Shady is pointing out the clerk's lack of concern for Eddie

Man, don't do it, it's not worth it to risk it (you're right)
The conscience is successfully convincing Eddie not to steal

Stop, drop the biscuit (I will)
The conscience is telling Eddie to put down any weapons he may have brought

Don't even listen to Slim, yo, he's bad for you
The conscience is warning Eddie about the influence of his negative thoughts

You know what, Dre? I don't like your attitude
The conscience is frustrated with Dr. Dre for encouraging Slim Shady

Come on, just come in here for a minute
The character Stan is being persuaded to make a bad decision

I don't know
Stan is hesitant

Look, look, look (damn)
Stan is being pressured and overwhelmed

Look, it's gonna be alright, alright?
The character trying to convince Stan is assuring him that everything will be okay

Meet Stan, 21 years old (look, give me a kiss)
Introducing a character named Stan who is 21 years old

After meeting a young girl at a rave party
Stan is referring to how he met the girl he is with

Things start getting hot and heavy
Stan and the girl are becoming intimate

In an upstairs bedroom (pull your pants down, come on)
Stan and the girl are in a bedroom and about to have sex

Once again, his conscience comes into play (shit)
Stan is starting to feel unsure about their encounter

Now, listen to me, while you're kissin' her cheek
The conscience is trying to stop Stan from continuing

And smearin' her lipstick, slip this in her drink
The conscience is suggesting that Stan drug the girl

Now all you gotta do is nibble on this little bitch's earlobe
The conscience is describing how Stan can distract the girl while he drugs her

Yo, this girl's only fifteen years old
The conscience is reminding Stan that the girl is underage

You shouldn't take advantage of her, it's not fair
The conscience is telling Stan not to engage in non-consensual activity

Yo, look at her bush, does it got hair? (Uh-huh)
The conscience is being vulgar and insensitive

Fuck this bitch right here on the spot, bare
Slim Shady is urging Stan to rape the girl

'Til she passes out and she forgot how she got there
Slim Shady is describing a violent and abusive scenario

Man, ain't you ever seen that one movie Kids?
The conscience is referencing a movie about troubled youth

No, but I seen the porno with Sun Doobiest
Slim Shady is being vulgar and flippant

Shit, you wanna get hauled off to jail?
The conscience is warning Stan of the legal consequences of his actions

Man, fuck that, hit that shit raw dog, then bail
Slim Shady is encouraging Stan to have unprotected, non-consensual sex

(Here I lay)
The lyrics are transitioning to a new scene

Man, it feels good to be home
Grady is returning home after work

Meet Grady, a 29-year-old construction worker
Introducing a character named Grady who is a construction worker

After coming home from a hard day's work
The lyrics are setting the scene for what happens next

He walks in the door of his trailer park home
Grady is entering his home

To find his wife in bed with another man (What the fuck?)
Grady's wife is having an affair

Alright, calm down, relax, start breathin'
The conscience is trying to calm Grady down

Fuck that shit, you just caught this bitch cheatin'
Slim Shady is encouraging Grady to act out in anger

While you at work, she's with some dude tryna get off
Slim Shady is informing Grady about what his wife has been up to

Fuck slittin' her throat, cut this bitch's head off
Slim Shady is being graphic and violent

Wait, what if there's an explanation for this shit?
The conscience is trying to get Grady to consider alternative explanations

What, she tripped, fell, landed on his dick?
Slim Shady is being sarcastic about explanations for the affair

Tsh, alright, Shady, maybe he's right, Grady
The conscience is relaying Slim Shady's argument to Grady

But think about the baby before you get all crazy
The conscience is trying to get Grady to consider the impact of his actions on his child

Okay, thought about it? Still wanna stab her?
The conscience is reminding Grady to consider his options

Grab her by the throat, get your daughter and kidnap her?
Slim Shady is suggesting that Grady take violent action against his wife and child

That's what I did, be smart, don't be a retard
Slim Shady is being flippant and insensitive

You gonna take advice from somebody who slapped Dee Barnes?
The conscience is criticizing Slim Shady's violent history

What you say?
Slim Shady is being confrontational

What's wrong? Didn't think I'd remember?
The conscience is reminding Slim Shady of his past mistakes

I'ma kill you, motherfucker
Slim Shady is being violent and threatening

Uh-uh, temper, temper
The conscience is trying to calm Slim Shady down

Mr. Dre, Mr. NWA, Mr. AK
Slim Shady is addressing Dr. Dre

Comin' straight outta Compton, y'all better make way
Slim Shady is referencing Dr. Dre's origins

How in the fuck you gonna tell this man not to be violent?
Slim Shady is challenging Dr. Dre's advice to Grady

'Cause he don't need to go the same route that I went
Dr. Dre is urging Grady to avoid making the same mistakes as Slim Shady

Been there, done that
Dr. Dre is referencing his own past mistakes

Aw, fuck it, what am I sayin'?
Dr. Dre is giving up on trying to convince Grady

Shoot 'em both, Grady, where's your gun at?
Slim Shady is urging Grady to commit a violent act