LOVE GAME
Eminem/Kendrick Lamar Lyrics

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Something's burning, I can't figure out what (out what)
It's either lust or a cloud of dust, judgement is clouded
Must just be the powder from the power of (love)
But I'm in something I don't know how to get out of
Left my girl in the house alone
Is that my soon-to-be-spouse's moan?
And the further I walk, the louder
Pause for a minute to make certain that's what I heard

'Cause after all, this is her place
So I give her the benefit of the doubt, I
Think I might be about to bust her, bust her
The thought's scary, yo, though and it hurts, brace
Hope it ain't, "Here we go, yo"
'Cause my head already goes to worst case scenario
Though in the first place (ah, fuck)
But you confirmed my low-end theory, though
Should've known when I made it all the way to third base
And that was only the first date, could've made it to home plate
But you slid straight for the dome and dove face first
"No you don't understand, I don't do this for anyone, ever"
Yeah, that ain't what they all say? I'll say
You can suck a softball through a straw, used to be my fiancé
'Til you sucked on Wayne, André, and Kanye
Lebron, Akon, Jay, Lil Jon, Raekwon, Ma$e
Polow da Don, Dre, Dante Ross, James Conway, Kwamé
Guess I'm gettin' my g-goddang Jigga on, eh?
'Cause your name, I'm beyond sayin'
But fuck it, I'm movin' on, you women are all cray
But I'll probably always keep on playin'

The game of love (love), love (love)
La-la-la-la-la love

She doesn't love me, no, she don't love me no more
She hates my company, guess, she don't love me no more
I tried to get her up out of my head, left my bags at the door
She screamed she loved me like she never did before
And I told her (go where you wanna
Go do whatcha want to do, I don't care)
And I told her (go where you wanna
Go do whatcha want to do, I don't care)

I told that bitch
"I'm a sucker for love, you a sucker for dick"
Sucking dick in your momma tub, then your granny walked in
Told the stupid nigga to duck under the water, he drowned like an abortion
They booked you for manslaughter, you beat the case and I called ya
"Sherane is not available, now leave a message at the tone
And Kendrick, don't forget to buy two pair of those expensive heels
You little fucking Ferris Wheel, fucking spinning on me?
Fuck you think? We gon' get married still?
Fucking Mary had a little lamb, this ain't a fairy tale
Fairy godmomma better tell you how I fucking feel
Like you should fuckin' beat it or fucking eat it while I'm on my period
Now have a blessed day"
Bitch, you serious?
I'm in the mirror with this look on my face, curious
Why you ain't fucking with me? You cut me deep as Caesarean
You know I want you bad as a Benjamin, I'm delirious
I want you bad as the head shattered on George Zimmerman
After the Dillinger hit him diligently and killing him
His mouthpiece for a Cadillac emblem
That's analogy and metaphor for you
I should win a medal for all the ways I adore you
This is me talking cordial, yeah, I got some home trainin'
That ain't what you like, ain't it?
What about if I was as famous as Marshall?
Would you give fellatio in the carpool?
Cops pull us over, they just wanna know if you gargle
Singing, "I hope she's good enough
Meanwhile you're chasing her"
Chlamydia couldn't even get rid of her
Pity the fool and pity the fool in me, I'ma live with the

Game of love (love), love (love)
La-la-la-la-la love

She doesn't love me, no, she don't love me no more
She hates my company, guess, she don't love me no more
I tried to get her up out of my head, left my bags at the door
She screamed she loved me like she never did before
And I told her (go where you wanna
Go do whatcha want to do, I don't care)
And I told her (go where you wanna
Go do whatcha want to do, I don't care)

So needless to say I'm feelin' betrayed
Snatch my house key off her key chain
She jumps off Wee-Bey from The Wire's dick
Now she's chasing me with a cheese grater
Here goes that broken record, cliché, it's all my fault anyway
She's turning the tables, I'm a beat-break
She treats my face like Serato, she cuts and scratches like a DJ
Each day is an instant replay
They say what we display is symptomatic of addict behavior
Back together but forgot today was her B-day
She cut me off on the freeway, simple misunderstanding
But just as I went to slam on the brakes
That's when I realized that she may be as crazy as me, wait
Bitch cut my fucking brake line, stepped on them fuckers eight times
Still goin' seventy-three, thank God there's an exit coming up
What the mother F-U-C-K's wrong with her?
Hit the off ramp 'til I coasted to a goshdamn halt
Hit a fucking tree, now here she comes at full speed
She's racing at me, okay, you wanna fuck with me, eh?
Snatch the bitch out her car through the window
She screamin', I body slam her on the cement
Until the concrete gave and created a sinkhole
Buried the stink ho in it, then pay to have the street repaved
(The fuck?) Woke up in a dream state, in a cold sweat
Like I got hit with a freeze ray during a heat wave
Guess I eventually caved though, 'cause she's laying next to me in bed
Directly aiming a gat at my head, woke up again and jumped up like
"Fuck it, I've had it, I'm checking into rehab"
I confess I'm a static addict, I guess that's why I'm so clingy
Every girl I've ever had either says I got too much baggage
Or I'm too fucking dramatic
Man, what the fuck is the matter? I'm just a fucking romantic
I fucking love you, you fucking bitch
Combative, possessive, in fact last time I was mad at an ex
I actually set off a chain reaction of tragic events
I said, "Hit the road" and after she left, I sent that bitch a text
I said, "Be careful driving, don't read this and have an accident"
She glanced to look at it and wrecked
Too bad, thought we had a connect, no sense dwelling makes
Never been a more compelling case
Than the model covered in L'Oreal and mace
Who fell from grace eleven stories for storytelling
While the whore was yelling, "Rape" 'til her vocal cords were swelling
And her voice were more hoarser than Tori Spelling's face
Still they swarm the gates and my fancy estates
To greet Norman Bates with a warm embrace
'Less you're Andrea Yates, don't ask me for a date, though
You're late, well, the sentiment's great
But wait, think there's been a mistake
You wanted an intimate date, I wanna intimidate
I have infinite hate in my blood, it's mainly because of the game of
Wait, dinner at eight?
I have infinite hate in my blood, it's mainly 'cause of the

Game of love (love), love (love)
La-la-la-la-la love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Eminem and Kendrick Lamar's "Love Game" explore the confusing and tumultuous nature of romantic relationships. The song's title serves as a metaphor for the push and pull of love, as the artists grapple with feelings of betrayal, jealousy, and possessiveness. The verses are structured as a dialogue between the two rappers, as they recount their respective experiences and try to make sense of the complicated emotions they are feeling.

The song begins with Eminem expressing his confusion and suspicion about his girlfriend's behavior, wondering if she is cheating on him. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that he is just as much to blame for the relationship's dysfunction, as he reveals that he has been unfaithful as well. In the chorus, both Eminem and Kendrick Lamar acknowledge the addicting nature of love, singing "La-la-la-la-la love" like a drug-induced haze.

Kendrick Lamar's verse takes a darker turn, as he tells a disturbing story about a woman who manipulates and uses men for her own selfish desires. He also reflects on his own flaws and frustrations in relationships, admitting that he can be possessive and clingy. The song ends with both artists acknowledging that love can be both exhilarating and destructive, and that they will likely continue to fall for its seductive charms despite the risks it poses.

Line by Line Meaning

Something's burning, I can't figure out what (out what)
There's a feeling of unease and uncertainty, I can't quite pinpoint it

It's either lust or a cloud of dust, judgement is clouded
It could be driven by desire or confusion, making it hard to make clear decisions

Must just be the powder from the power of (love)
Perhaps it's the intoxicating effect that comes from being in love

But I'm in something I don't know how to get out of
I find myself in a situation that I don't know how to escape from

Left my girl in the house alone
I left my girlfriend alone at home

Is that my soon-to-be-spouse's moan?
Could that be the sound of my future wife moaning?

And the further I walk, the louder
As I continue, the sound becomes louder

Pause for a minute to make certain that's what I heard
I take a moment to ensure that I heard correctly

'Cause after all, this is her place
Because ultimately, this is her residence

So I give her the benefit of the doubt, I
I choose to trust her, giving her the benefit of any doubts I may have

Think I might be about to bust her, bust her
I suspect that she may be engaging in unfaithful behavior

The thought's scary, yo, though and it hurts, brace
This thought is frightening and painful, preparing myself for it

Hope it ain't, "Here we go, yo"
I hope it's not what I fear it could be

'Cause my head already goes to worst case scenario
Because my mind automatically jumps to the worst possible outcome

Though in the first place (ah, fuck)
But in the beginning (oh, damn)

But you confirmed my low-end theory, though
But you validated my initial suspicion and fear

Should've known when I made it all the way to third base
I should've realized when we reached a more intimate level

And that was only the first date, could've made it to home plate
And that was just the beginning, we could've gone further

But you slid straight for the dome and dove face first
But you went straight for the act of oral sex without hesitation

"No you don't understand, I don't do this for anyone, ever"
"You don't get it, I don't engage in this behavior with just anyone, never"

Yeah, that ain't what they all say? I'll say
Yeah, that's not what they all claim? Let me tell you

You can suck a softball through a straw, used to be my fiancé
You have a remarkable ability to perform oral sex, you used to be my fiance

'Til you sucked on Wayne, André, and Kanye
Until you engaged in sexual acts with Wayne, André, and Kanye

Lebron, Akon, Jay, Lil Jon, Raekwon, Ma$e
Lebron, Akon, Jay, Lil Jon, Raekwon, Ma$e

Polow da Don, Dre, Dante Ross, James Conway, Kwamé
Polow da Don, Dre, Dante Ross, James Conway, Kwamé

Guess I'm gettin' my g-goddang Jigga on, eh?
Guess I'm emulating Jay-Z, huh?

'Cause your name, I'm beyond sayin'
Because your name, I'm beyond mentioning

But fuck it, I'm movin' on, you women are all cray
But screw it, I'm moving forward, all you women are crazy

But I'll probably always keep on playin'
But I'll likely continue to engage in these games

She doesn't love me, no, she don't love me no more
She doesn't have feelings for me, no, she doesn't love me anymore

She hates my company, guess, she don't love me no more
She despises being around me, I suppose she doesn't love me anymore

I tried to get her up out of my head, left my bags at the door
I attempted to remove her from my thoughts, left my belongings by the entrance

She screamed she loved me like she never did before
She shouted that she loved me passionately, like never before

And I told her (go where you wanna Go do whatcha want to do, I don't care)
And I told her to go wherever she desired and do whatever she wanted, I don't care

I told that bitch "I'm a sucker for love, you a sucker for dick"
I said to that woman, "I fall easily in love, you're easily swayed by sexual encounters"

Sucking dick in your momma tub, then your granny walked in
Engaging in oral sex in your mother's bathtub, then your grandmother caught us

Told the stupid nigga to duck under the water, he drowned like an abortion
I instructed the foolish person to submerge under the water, metaphorically comparing their drowning to an abortion

They booked you for manslaughter, you beat the case and I called ya
You were charged with manslaughter, but you were acquitted and I contacted you

"Sherane is not available, now leave a message at the tone
"Sherane is not able to answer the phone right now, please leave a message after the beep

And Kendrick, don't forget to buy two pair of those expensive heels
And Kendrick, remember to purchase two pairs of those costly high heels

You little fucking Ferris Wheel, fucking spinning on me?
You insignificant rotating amusement park ride, are you playing tricks on me?

Fuck you think? We gon' get married still?
What the hell do you expect? Are we still going to get married?

Fucking Mary had a little lamb, this ain't a fairy tale
Engaging in sexual activities, this is not a fictional story

Fairy godmomma better tell you how I fucking feel
Your supposed guardian angel should inform you about my true emotions

Like you should fuckin' beat it or fucking eat it while I'm on my period
You should either leave or perform oral sex on me while I'm menstruating

Now have a blessed day"
Now have a day filled with blessings

Bitch, you serious?
Are you serious, bitch?

I'm in the mirror with this look on my face, curious
I'm gazing at myself in the mirror, wearing an expression of curiosity

Why you ain't fucking with me? You cut me deep as Caesarean
Why aren't you engaging in sexual activities with me? You hurt me deeply, like a Caesarean section

You know I want you bad as a Benjamin, I'm delirious
You know I desire you greatly, like I want a hundred-dollar bill, I'm in a state of confusion

I want you bad as the head shattered on George Zimmerman
I desire you intensely, like the damaged head of George Zimmerman

After the Dillinger hit him diligently and killing him
After the Dillinger firearm struck him persistently and caused his demise

His mouthpiece for a Cadillac emblem
His mouth acting as the emblem on a Cadillac

That's analogy and metaphor for you
That's an example of analogy and metaphor

I should win a medal for all the ways I adore you
I deserve recognition for the numerous ways in which I adore you

This is me talking cordial, yeah, I got some home trainin'
I'm speaking politely, yes, I have good manners

That ain't what you like, ain't it?
But that's not what you appreciate, is it?

What about if I was as famous as Marshall?
What if I were as renowned as Marshall?

Would you give fellatio in the carpool?
Would you perform oral sex while carpooling?

Cops pull us over, they just wanna know if you gargle
If the police stop us, they just want to know if you can deepthroat

Singing, "I hope she's good enough
Singing, "I hope she's skilled enough

Meanwhile you're chasing her"
While you're pursuing her"

Chlamydia couldn't even get rid of her
Not even chlamydia could eliminate her presence

Pity the fool and pity the fool in me, I'ma live with the
Feel sorry for the fool and feel sorry for the fool in me, I'll endure the consequences