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Eminem/Dr.Dre/50 Cent Lyrics

Shady
Eminem's stage name, used to introduce himself and set the tone for the song

Aftermath
The record label (co-owned by Dr. Dre) responsible for releasing this song

Ha ha
An interjection used for comedic effect

G-G-G-G-Unit
The hip-hop group founded by 50 Cent, featured in this song

'Cause we came here to set this party off right
The purpose of being at this event is to have a good time and get people excited

Let's bounce tonight
Let's leave this location and find another party or activity to continue enjoying ourselves

And if they don't let us in through the front, we'll come through the side
If the main entrance of the venue is unavailable, we will find an alternate way to enter

'Cause I don't ever wanna leave the game without At least saying goodbye
Eminem doesn't want to retire without properly ending his career, saying farewell to his fans or the industry

So all my people on the left, all my people on the right Scream one last time
Eminem wants everyone in the crowd to scream or cheer in unison as a way of showing their appreciation for his music

Get your ass up for the Doctor, one more time Get your ass up for the Doctor, c'mon now
This is a call to honor Dr. Dre for his contribution to hip-hop history

Here we go, cliff hanger, it's another club banger Got you hangin' on the edge of your seat, get on down
Eminem is promising the listeners an exciting song that they can get up and dance to

Time's up, game's over, you lose, I win 'Bout to show these knuckleheads how to do this here
Eminem is claiming victory over any competition in the hip-hop industry and wants to demonstrate his skill

Ooh yeah, new year, next phase begin Look who's got you goin' crazy again
Eminem is acknowledging that he has fans that are eagerly anticipating his next album or project

I'm a trend, I set one every time I'm in I go out and just come back, full circle again
Eminem is saying he is consistently a trendsetter in the industry, but after a break, he returns with the same fanfare as before

You a fad, that means you somethin' that we already had But once you're gone, you don't come back Too bad, you're off the map now, radar can't even find you
Eminem is saying other artists that are only popular for a short time will quickly fade away, and can't be found on anyone's radar anymore

We stay on the grind, you slip, we out-grind you You walk around mad, you let your anger blind you We walk around just playin' the violin behind you
Eminem is saying that he and his crew outwork all other artists that they compete against, that other's anger blinds them, and they continue to work hard while the others get upset

Enough with all the pissin' and moanin', whinin' and bitchin' Sit and observe, listen you'll learn if you pay attention
Eminem is criticizing how some other artists have a negative attitude, and suggesting that they can be successful by paying attention and observing others

Why ten multi-platinum albums later, three diamond Worldwide, we on the charts with a bullet, and still climbin'
Eminem and his colleagues have had immense commercial success in music, and continue to be popular

When Dr. Dre says crunk, you will get it crunk Get it crunk (crunk, crunk, crunk) And when 50 Cent says jump, you get on one foot and Jump (jump, jump, jump)
Dr. Dre and 50 Cent have influenced popular vernacular and phrasing, and the audience should embrace it

The buzz is tremendous, we drop you all to sense it I don't gotta promote it, for you to know that Doc is off the benches
The hype surrounding Eminem, Dr. Dre, and 50 Cent is impressive, and it doesn't need much advertising for people to notice them

We keep the party rockin' off the hinges We ain't showin' off, we're just goin' off popular consensus
Eminem and others aren't showing off their skills, but rather keeping the good times rolling based on the overall consensus of what people want

But critics say that Doc is soft, Doc is talk, Doc is all Washed up, knock it off, who the fuck is Doc impressin'?
Some critics claim Dr. Dre isn't talented or impressive anymore, but this song sets out to challenge and disprove those claims

Doc is this, Doc is that, you got the wrong impression You must be on the cock of Doc, 'cause Doc left you all guessin'
Dr. Dre is not only talented, but some of his detractors may simply be jealous or biased

So DJ take the needle and just drop it on the record, what? We gon' have this motherfucker hoppin' in a second (bump, bump)
The song asks the DJ to play this song for the enjoyment and entertainment of listeners, and this song will likely make them dance

That's why we always save the best cut last To make you scratch and itch for it like fresh cut grass
This song is the finale, putting one of the most exciting songs last to give listeners something to look forward to and remember after it's over

'Cause we done swam with the sharks, wrestled with alligators Spoke to a generation of angry teenagers
Eminem and his colleagues have overcome challenges and conflicts in the industry and have spoken to youthful, rebellious people through their music

Whom if it wasn't for rap to bridge the gap maybe raised to be racist Who may have never got to see our faces
Eminem and others believe that by being an influential rap artist they have prevented some people from growing up with racists beliefs, and their music has provided entertainment for these same individuals

Graced the cover of Rolling Stone pages, broke down barriers Of language and races, just call on the caped crusaders
Eminem's success has allowed others with non-traditional backgrounds to become famous, breaking down societal barriers

And leave it to me and Dre to pass the mic and we can play the Back and forth all day like the hot potato game
Eminem and Dr. Dre have great chemistry when it comes to collaborating and performing music, which is compared to children playing a game of hot potato

50 Cent, come on Bounce now, hands up, you know how we do We make the club jump, everywhere we go It's no secret, everybody know
50 Cent's voice is brought in to hype up the crowd, reminding them where they are and how they should behave while they are there

When Dre's involved, there's plenty money involved And plenty hunnies involved, the sunny Sundays and palm trees Cali, every day is just another party from the valleys All the way to them 8 Mile alleys, let's rally
When Dr. Dre is involved in a project, success and beautiful, warm weather are typically part of the formula

Hands up for the grand finale Now raise up out your seat, Dre's about to speak
Eminem wants everyone to raise their hands for the end of the song, anticipating what Dr. Dre will say next

Blaze a pound of weed six days up out the week You can catch me in the studio, bangin' out the beats to Provide you with the heat that keep blazin' out your speaker
Dr. Dre likes to smoke marijuana frequently and spends most of his time working in the studio, creating songs that people will want to listen to

So never say never, 'cause Shady, Aftermath together Along with G-Unit Records, presents the return of the The Doc and Shady, no one can do it better We tear the club up and leave without a shred of evidence that a
Eminem and others are confident that they can always make a comeback and impress people with their music, especially with their collaboration

Thank you all for comin' out Peace
Eminem thanks the audience for attending and supporting the event

Oh shit, I almost forgot You're comin' with me Hahaha, bye, bye See you in hell, fuckers
Eminem makes a dark joke at the end of the song, which may suggest he's leaving the game or wanting let it all come to an end