I need a doctor
Dr Dre/Eminem Lyrics


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[Hook: Skylar Grey]
I'm about to lose my mind
You’ve been gone for so long, I’m runnin' outta time
I need a doctor, call me a doctor
I need a doctor, doctor to bring me back to life

[Verse 1: Eminem]
I told the world one day I would pay it back
Say it on tape, and lay it, record it so that one day I could play it back
But I don’t even know if I believe it when I’m sayin' that
Doubts startin' to creep in, every day it's just so grey and black
Hope, I just need a ray of that, cause no one sees my vision
When I play it for ‘em, they just say it's wack, but they don’t know what dope is
And I don’t know if I was awake or asleep when I wrote this
All I know is you came to me when I was at my lowest
You picked me up, breathed new life in me, I owe my life to you
But for the life of me, I don't see why you don't see like I do
But it just dawned on me you lost a son, demons fighting you, it’s dark
Let me turn on the lights and brighten me and enlighten you
I don't think you realise what you mean to me, not the slightest clue
Cause me and you were like a crew, I was like your sidekick
You gon either wanna fight me when I get off this f***in' mic
Or you gon' hug me, but I'm outta options, there's nothin' else I can do cause

[Hook]

[Verse 2: Eminem]
It hurts when I see you struggle, you come to me with ideas
You say they're just pieces, so I’m puzzled, cause the s*** I hear is crazy
But you're either gettin' lazy or you don’t believe in you no more
Seems like your own opinions, not one you can form
Can't make a decision you keep questionin' yourself
Second guessin' and it's almost like your beggin' for my help
Like I’m your leader, you're supposed to f***in' be my mentor
I can endure no more I demand you remember who you are
It was YOU, who believed in me when everyone was tellin'
You don't sign me, everyone at the f***in' label, let's tell the truth
You risked your career for me, I know it as well as you
Nobody wanted to f*** with the white boy, Dre, I’m cryin' in this booth
You saved my life, now maybe it's my turn to save yours
But I can never repay you, what you did for me is way more
But I ain't givin' up faith and you ain't givin' up on me
Get up Dre I'm dyin', I need you, come back for f***’s sake

[Hook]

[Verse 3: Dr. Dre]
It literally feels like a lifetime ago
But I still remember the s*** like it was just yesterday, though
You walked in, yellow jump suit, whole room, cracked jokes
Once you got inside the booth, told you, mic smoke
Went through friends, some of them I put on, but they just left
They said they was ridin' to the death, but where the f*** are they now?
Now that I need them, I don't see none of them
All I see is Slim, f*** all you fair-weather friends, all I need is him
F***in' backstabbers, when the chips were down you just laughed at us
Now you bout to feel the f***in' wrath of Aftermath, faggots
You gon' see us in our lab jackets and ask us where the f*** we been?
You can kiss my indecisive a** crack, maggots
And the crackers' a**, little cracker jack beat
Makin' wack math, backwards producers, I'm back bastards




One more CD and then I’m packin' up my bags and as I’m leavin'
I’ll guarantee they scream, "Dre, don’t leave us like that man!" cause

Overall Meaning

The song "I Need A Doctor" by Dr Dre and Eminem featuring Skylar Grey is a powerful song that explores the relationship between Dr. Dre and Eminem. The lyrics express Eminem's deep gratitude towards Dr. Dre and how he helped him during his lowest moments. Eminem also addresses the challenges he has faced in the music industry, feeling misunderstood and unappreciated. He talks about how he needs Dr. Dre's support to get back on track and continue making music.


In the first verse, Eminem talks about how he owes his life to Dr. Dre, acknowledging that he helped him when he was at his lowest. He also delivers a powerful message to Dr. Dre, reminding him how much he means to him and the impact he has on his life. Eminem highlights the struggles he has faced in the music industry, where people dismiss his work and don't see the value of his music. In the second verse, Eminem talks about the challenges Dr. Dre is facing and how he needs his support to get through them. He also reminds Dr. Dre of his importance in Eminem's life and the impact he has had on his music.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm about to lose my mind
I'm going insane because you've been gone for so long and I feel like I'm running out of time.


You’ve been gone for so long, I’m runnin' outta time
I feel like I'm running out of time because you've been gone for so long.


I need a doctor, call me a doctor
I need a doctor to save me.


I need a doctor, doctor to bring me back to life
I need a doctor to revive me and bring me back to life.


I told the world one day I would pay it back
I promised to the world that one day I would repay you for all that you have done for me.


Doubts startin' to creep in, every day it's just so grey and black
Doubts are starting to creep into my mind and every day feels hopeless and dark.


Hope, I just need a ray of that, cause no one sees my vision
I need hope to keep going because no one understands my vision.


You picked me up, breathed new life in me, I owe my life to you
You saved me and gave me a new sense of purpose, I owe you everything.


Cause me and you were like a crew, I was like your sidekick
We were like a team and I was always by your side, supporting you.


It hurts when I see you struggle, you come to me with ideas
It pains me to see you struggling and coming to me for help with your ideas.


Can't make a decision you keep questionin' yourself
You can't make decisions and keep second-guessing yourself.


Like I’m your leader, you're supposed to f***in' be my mentor
I am your leader and you are supposed to be my mentor.


You saved my life, now maybe it's my turn to save yours
You saved my life, now it's my turn to return the favor and save yours.


But I can never repay you, what you did for me is way more
I can never fully repay you for all that you have done for me, it was more than I could ever give back.


It literally feels like a lifetime ago
It feels like it has been ages since we last saw each other.


All I see is Slim, f*** all you fair-weather friends, all I need is him
I only see Slim (Eminem) because he is the only one who has stuck by my side, and I don't need anyone else.


Now you bout to feel the f***in' wrath of Aftermath, faggots
Now you are going to feel the full force and anger of Aftermath (record label owned by Dr. Dre).


One more CD and then I’m packin' up my bags and as I’m leavin'
After one more album, I plan to leave the music industry and retire.


I’ll guarantee they scream, "Dre, don’t leave us like that man!"
I know people will beg me not to leave the music industry when I retire.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDRE YOUNG, MARSHALL B III MATHERS, HOLLY B HAFERMANN, ALEXANDER JUNIOR GRANT

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Comments from YouTube:

@kareemlawson878

this song so emotional they probably cried when they made it

@sadmidniite7640

Kareem Lawson dre for sure did cos he was eazy-e they were friends maybe more than friends

@kareemlawson878

Sweet Dreams 4realll

@YAHAHAMILTON

Kareem Lawson I cried

@devinheida8694

I remember reading somewhere that Skylar Grey did the first time she heard Eminem's verses. the other two, I don't know

@meow-wn7fr

They're brother's.

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@connorcassey1193

Most of Eminem’s lines were basically about how Dre put faith in him and gave him a chance in a career. Without Dre there would be no Eminem.True legend

@promo2099

Not sure about that because Eminem is really talented and would still be Eminem even without Dre

@misterfancy9528

ProMo have you heard rock bottom?
Dre risked his career for Eminem
If he didn’t he would be a guy with a lame job

@richiepetrol1875

Matter of fact Eminem was at the verge of committing suicide

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