My Name
Eminem/Nate Dogg/Xzibit Lyrics
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I don't know what the fuck to call it
But no beef
What up, X?
Just hit 'em
I float like Big's spirit in this bitch, I'm ghostly
Rush me, 'cause you ain't gonna live to roast me
If I let some bitch in the can like 'Bis cop over me
To do war and try to bring my crew back down
I'll never stoop to that level to do that now
I got a new cat, this time I'm pullin' two gats out
With bullets, I finally got somethin' to shoot at now
Let's see who got they city on lock
Let's see who got the better aim with the Glock
Let's see who come out on top
Let's see who really want their name in the streets
Let's see who wanna die the same time as me and make ends meet
Now was I blessed with a gift or cursed with a curse?
I follow hearse after hearse, spit verse after verse
And I'll be damned if I let Billy "Dance" Dupri
Or anybody swing an axe at my family tree, so now
I love it when you niggas be talkin', sayin' my name
Seems like your mouth is not connected to your brain
Two-zero-zero-three, and shit, it ain't the same
Better have a strap, my nigga, simple and plain
Put your nuts on the table, my nigga, let's play the game
Hurt you so long, you'll be addicted to pain
I don't wanna hear what you meant, do not explain
Right before you lay in your coffin, ho, say my name
Why do you hate me? (Hate me)
I came from nothin', blood sweat and tears, you did not create me
How can you doubt me? (Doubt me)
You don't know shit about me, there'd be no West Coast without me
Cut with the bullshit (bullshit)
I struggle for survival and now you tryna act like my rival
Watch what you say, partner, it's a small earth
Don't play games with your life, nigga, it's not worth
All the pain (all the pain), all the agony (all the agony)
All the horror (all the horror), all the tragedy (all the tragedy)
Put your hands up people, it's time to fight now
I beat holes in your chest, remain hostile
Threaten my life? (Come on)
One day you'll understand
They say that pride is the sign of a foolish man
So who the fuck you think you talkin' to?
Live and direct in the flesh, I'm right in front of you
I love it when you niggas be talkin', sayin' my name
Seems like your mouth is not connected to your brain
Two-zero-zero-three, and shit, it ain't the same
Better have a strap, my nigga, simple and plain
Put your nuts on the table, my nigga, let's play the game
Hurt you so long, you'll be addicted to pain
I don't wanna hear what you meant, do not explain
Right before you lay in your coffin, ho, say my name
I never really smashed on Jermaine's ass, Dre smashed him
Nobody ganged up 'til he came back and jacked him
I never really brought it to his ass, I tapped him
I could have been like Treach, poom-papped and slapped him
Purple, for mimicking him with two rappin' Urkels
I could of snapped, took it past rap and hurt you
But I didn't, I kept it on wax and served you
I square dance 'cause I'm sick of rappin' circles
Around these clowns, steady tryna call me out
It's like I'm listening to motherfuckin' dogs meow
You'd probably do better tryna come and stomp me out
You don't want it with rap, this is what I'm all about, come on
(I) No gangsta, you ain't either
(Will) But I know that I spit ether
(Not) I shit across your belly
(Lose) Show you I'm not R. Kelly
X, pass me the weed
I'ma put my ashes out on his ass for the last time, man
Watch your fuckin' mouth
I love it when you niggas be talkin', sayin' my name
Seems like your mouth is not connected to your brain
Two-zero-zero-three, and shit, it ain't the same
Better have a strap, my nigga, simple and plain
Put your nuts on the table, my nigga, let's play the game
Hurt you so long, you'll be addicted to pain
I don't wanna hear what you meant, do not explain
Right before you lay in your coffin, ho, say my name
It's the last time, man
I'm through
The lyrics of Eminem/Nate Dogg/Xzibit's song My Name are filled with aggression, competition, and defiance. The song appears to be a response to other artists who have dissed Eminem or challenged his reputation as a rapper. The opening lines state that the situation is not beef, but the tone suggests otherwise. Eminem is confident in his abilities as a rapper and is willing to take on anyone who challenges him. He compares himself to the legendary rapper Notorious B.I.G., claiming he floats like Big's spirit and cannot be taken down by anyone who tries. He asserts that he will fight to protect his crew and his family, and he has no qualms about using violence to do so.
The second verse is directed at anyone who dares to challenge Eminem's position in the rap world. He challenges them to show their skills with a gun and with their lyrics, and he is not afraid to fight to the death. He feels he has been underestimated and disrespected by his critics. He believes he has worked hard to build his career and establish himself as a major player in the rap game, and he will not let anyone bring him down.
The third verse specifically addresses a rapper named Jermaine, who Eminem claims he never really went up against, but Dre did. He references a past incident involving Urkel, but says he kept the feud on wax and never took it to the streets. He implies that he could have caused physical harm, but chose not to, and that he is tired of dealing with people who talk but do not have the talent to back it up.
Overall, the lyrics of My Name are a testament to Eminem's confidence in his abilities as a rapper and his willingness to defend himself and his reputation. They also reveal his frustration with those who would challenge him and his sense of himself as an underdog who has had to fight his way to the top.
Line by Line Meaning
This ain't beef, man
This is not an actual conflict
I don't know what the fuck to call it
I don't know how to refer to it
But no beef
But it's not a real dispute
What up, X?
Hey X, what's going on?
Just hit 'em
Just attack them
I float like Big's spirit in this bitch, I'm ghostly
I move smoothly and weightlessly like Biggie's soul
Rush me, 'cause you ain't gonna live to roast me
You better attack me quickly because you won't survive my retaliation
I'll have my motherfuckin' ass kicked by Moby
I'd rather have Moby beat me up than let a lesser rapper threaten me
If I let some bitch in the can like 'Bis cop over me
If I allow someone to put me in jail like Bishop (a character in Tupac's movie) threatened him
To do war and try to bring my crew back down
To start a conflict and attempt to harm my group
I'll never stoop to that level to do that now
I won't lower myself to engage in that behavior now
I got a new cat, this time I'm pullin' two gats out
I have a new gun and this time I'm carrying two of them
With bullets, I finally got somethin' to shoot at now
I'm finally able to retaliate with deadly force
Let's see who got they city on lock
Let's see who's in control of their city
Let's see who got the better aim with the Glock
Let's see who's more accurate when shooting a Glock
Let's see who come out on top
Let's see who wins this conflict
Let's see who really want their name in the streets
Let's see who wants to be known as a respected figure in the rap world
Let's see who wanna die the same time as me and make ends meet
Let's see who's willing to die along with me to resolve this issue
Now was I blessed with a gift or cursed with a curse?
Am I fortunate to have a talent for rapping or is it a detriment?
I follow hearse after hearse, spit verse after verse
I frequently attend funerals and continue to rap
And I'll be damned if I let Billy "Dance" Dupri
I won't allow Billy "Dance" Dupri or anyone else to insult me
Or anybody swing an axe at my family tree, so now
Or anyone to attempt to harm my family, so now
I love it when you niggas be talkin', sayin' my name
I enjoy when people talk about me
Seems like your mouth is not connected to your brain
It seems like you're saying things without thinking
Two-zero-zero-three, and shit, it ain't the same
It's the year 2003 and things have changed
Better have a strap, my nigga, simple and plain
You need to carry a gun, it's straightforward
Put your nuts on the table, my nigga, let's play the game
Show your courage and face me head-on
Hurt you so long, you'll be addicted to pain
I'll harm you for so long that you'll become accustomed to it
I don't wanna hear what you meant, do not explain
I'm not interested in your explanation or excuse
Right before you lay in your coffin, ho, say my name
In your final moments, acknowledge me
Why do you hate me? (Hate me)
Why do you dislike me?
I came from nothin', blood sweat and tears, you did not create me
I rose from poverty through hard work and dedication, you didn't help me
How can you doubt me? (Doubt me)
How can you not have faith in me?
You don't know shit about me, there'd be no West Coast without me
You don't know anything about me, and without me the West Coast rap scene wouldn't exist
Cut with the bullshit (bullshit)
Stop with the unnecessary talk
I struggle for survival and now you tryna act like my rival
I've had to fight to survive, and now you're trying to compete with me
Watch what you say, partner, it's a small earth
Be careful what you say, we live in a small world
Don't play games with your life, nigga, it's not worth
Don't engage in dangerous behavior, it's not worth risking your life
All the pain (all the pain), all the agony (all the agony)
All of the suffering and misery
All the horror (all the horror), all the tragedy (all the tragedy)
All of the terror and unfortunate events
Put your hands up people, it's time to fight now
Everyone, prepare to engage in combat
I beat holes in your chest, remain hostile
I'll physically attack you and stay aggressive
Threaten my life? (Come on)
You're really going to endanger my life?
One day you'll understand
Someday you'll realize
They say that pride is the sign of a foolish man
People say that being too proud is foolish
So who the fuck you think you talkin' to?
Who do you think you're addressing?
Live and direct in the flesh, I'm right in front of you
I'm here in person right in front of you
I never really smashed on Jermaine's ass, Dre smashed him
I didn't really attack Jermaine, Dre did
Nobody ganged up 'til he came back and jacked him
No one joined in until Jermaine returned and attacked Dre back
I never really brought it to his ass, I tapped him
I didn't really harm him, I just lightly hit him
I could have been like Treach, poom-papped and slapped him
I could have violently attacked him like Treach did
Purple, for mimicking him with two rappin' Urkels
I criticized him for copying me and for being like Steve Urkel
I could of snapped, took it past rap and hurt you
I could have lost control and physically harmed you
But I didn't, I kept it on wax and served you
But I didn't, I addressed the issue in a song and defeated you
I square dance 'cause I'm sick of rappin' circles
I'm tired of constantly rapping and want to try something different
Around these clowns, steady tryna call me out
Around these weak opponents who are constantly trying to challenge me
It's like I'm listening to motherfuckin' dogs meow
It's like I'm hearing nonsensical sounds, not real challenges
You'd probably do better tryna come and stomp me out
You'd have a better chance attacking me physically
You don't want it with rap, this is what I'm all about, come on
You don't want to challenge me in rap, this is what I excel at, bring it on
(I) No gangsta, you ain't either
I'm not a gangster, and neither are you
(Will) But I know that I spit ether
But I know that I rap amazingly well
(Not) I shit across your belly
I'm going to humiliate you and disrespect you
(Lose) Show you I'm not R. Kelly
I'll prove that I'm not a sexual predator like R. Kelly
X, pass me the weed
Xzibit, give me the marijuana
I'ma put my ashes out on his ass for the last time, man
I'm going to put out my cigarette on his butt for the final time
Watch your fuckin' mouth
Be careful what you say
It's the last time, man
This is the final warning
I'm through
I'm done with this conflict
Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alvin Nathaniel Joiner, Luis Edgardo Resto, Marshall Bruce Mathers, Nathaniel Dwayne Hale
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MrStan713
Nate Dogg was without a doubt the king of hooks.. HOLY FUCK
@yovanni813
god lord of hooks
@clarencehart3796
@AyoGabos
+Vision-Gaming Nate Dogg and 50 , GOATS
@shadiest8516
T pain fans will argue you. But I agree. Nate d o double g
@Martin-rn2iu
Not a hit till Nate dog in it
@alexferrier5732
X and Em collabs always were smooth as fuck, I wish they released more songs together. Oh and Nate slayed the hook as always. Hip hop royalty right here with this song.
@chadunderwood2350
Dre and em working with x on his new album...
@TSMPimpDaddyPain
@@chadunderwood2350 if that's true that is great news!
@joshuaha7661
@@chadunderwood2350 I hope that's true, Xzibit is criminally underrated.