Brain Damage
Eminem Lyrics


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These are the results of a thousand electric volts
A neck with bolts
Nurse, we're losin' him, check the pulse
A kid who refused to respect adults
Wore spectacles with taped frames and a freckled nose
A corny-lookin' white boy, scrawny and always ornery
'Cause I was always sick of brawny bullies pickin' on me
And I might snap, one day just like that
I decided to strike back, and flatten every tire on the bike rack
My first day in Junior High, this kid said
"It's you and I, three o'clock sharp, this afternoon you die"
I looked at my watch, it was 1:20
"I already gave you my lunch money
What more do you want from me?"
"Don't try to run from me, you'll just make it worse"
My palms were sweaty, and I started to shake at first
Somethin' told me, "Try to fake a stomach ache, it works"
I screamed, "Ow, my appendix feel like they could burst
Teacher, teacher, quick, I need a naked nurse"
"What's the matter?"
"I don't know, my leg, it hurts"
"Leg? I thought you said it was your tummy"
"Oh, I mean it is, but I also got a bum knee"
"Mr. Mathers, the fun and games are over
And just for that stunt, you're gonna get some extra homework"
"Wait, but don't you wanna give me after school detention?"
"Nah, that bully wants to beat your ass and I'ma let him"

Brain damage, ever since the day I was born
Drugs is what they used to say I was on
They say I never knew which way I was goin'
But everywhere I go, they keep playin' my song
Brain damage, ever since the day I was born (come on, Em)
Drugs is what they used to say I was on (come on, Em)




They say I never knew which way I was goin'
But everywhere I go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Eminem's song "Brain Damage" tell a powerful story of a young white boy who is constantly bullied by his brawny classmates. The singer is tired of being picked on and one day, decides to strike back by flattening every tire on the bike rack. On his first day in junior high, a kid approaches him and threatens to beat him up, but the singer successfully fakes a stomach ache to avoid the confrontation. The lyrics are autobiographical, reflecting Eminem's own experiences with bullying and insecurity.


The song's powerful storytelling and emotional depth are classic hallmarks of Eminem's work. Many of his songs explore the darker aspects of his life and the difficulties he has faced. "Brain Damage" is no exception. The song's themes of bullying, isolation, and insecurity resonate with many people, making it a fan favorite.


Line by Line Meaning

These are the results of a thousand electric volts
The singer is referencing the effects of his traumatic experiences as a child, which left him with mental and emotional scars.


A neck with bolts
The singer feels like a monster in a Frankenstein's monster kind of way.


Nurse, we're losin' him, check the pulse
The singer feels like he's dying, and wants someone to check to see if he's still alive.


A kid who refused to respect adults
The artist felt like he was smarter and more mature than the adults in his life, and therefore didn't feel the need to respect them.


Wore spectacles with taped frames and a freckled nose
The artist describes his appearance as a child, emphasizing his physical features that made him stand out as different from others.


A corny-lookin' white boy, scrawny and always ornery
The singer describes how he was perceived by others as a child, someone who was different from the norm and who acted out against authority figures in a rebellious way.


'Cause I was always sick of brawny bullies pickin' on me
The singer was often bullied and felt powerless to defend himself.


And I might snap, one day just like that
The artist recognizes his own emotional volatility and the potential for him to act out in extreme ways when pushed to his limit.


I decided to strike back, and flatten every tire on the bike rack
The artist's way of seeking revenge was to lash out against those who had wronged him in petty ways, without really solving anything.


My first day in Junior High, this kid said
The artist recalls a specific incident from Junior High that was traumatic for him.


"It's you and I, three o'clock sharp, this afternoon you die"
The singer was directly threatened with violence by someone who wanted to hurt him.


I looked at my watch, it was 1:20
The artist remembers the exact time of this traumatic event, emphasizing its significance in his life.


"I already gave you my lunch money
The singer had already tried to appease his aggressor by giving him what he wanted, but it didn't work.


What more do you want from me?"
The singer felt like he had nothing else to offer this kid who wanted to hurt him, and didn't understand why he was being targeted.


"Don't try to run from me, you'll just make it worse"
The singer was afraid of what would happen if he didn't comply with his aggressor's demands.


My palms were sweaty, and I started to shake at first
The artist was terrified and physically affected by the threat of violence against him.


Somethin' told me, "Try to fake a stomach ache, it works"
The artist's instinct was to try and get out of this situation by pretending to be sick, something that had worked for him in the past.


I screamed, "Ow, my appendix feel like they could burst
The singer took it a step further and actually faked a physical ailment, hoping to be excused from his aggressor's threat.


Teacher, teacher, quick, I need a naked nurse"
The singer is making a joke at the expense of his teacher, pretending to be in even more distress than he actually was.


"What's the matter?"
The teacher is genuinely concerned for the artist's well-being, but is also starting to get suspicious.


"I don't know, my leg, it hurts"
The artist struggles to keep up his fake illness, but is also starting to get nervous about being caught.


"Leg? I thought you said it was your tummy"
The teacher's confusion highlights the absurdity of the artist's lies.


"Oh, I mean it is, but I also got a bum knee"
The singer doubles down on his lies, hoping to be excused from the situation without getting caught.


"Mr. Mathers, the fun and games are over
The teacher is angry and frustrated with the artist's behavior.


And just for that stunt, you're gonna get some extra homework"
The singer is being punished for his lies and behavior, but this isn't the real issue at hand.


"Wait, but don't you wanna give me after school detention?"
The singer tries to appeal to the teacher for a less severe punishment, not realizing that the real danger is waiting for him outside of school.


"Nah, that bully wants to beat your ass and I'ma let him"
The teacher reveals that he is unwilling or incapable of protecting the singer from the bully who wants to hurt him.


Brain damage, ever since the day I was born
The artist suggests that he was born with emotional and mental trauma that has affected him throughout his life.


Drugs is what they used to say I was on
Others often used drugs as a way to explain the artist's erratic behavior or mental state.


They say I never knew which way I was goin'
Others thought that the singer was directionless or didn't have a clear purpose in life.


But everywhere I go, they keep playin' my song
Despite his trauma and emotional struggles, the singer has found success in music and is recognized and respected for his work.


Brain damage, ever since the day I was born (come on, Em)
The artist repeats his earlier claim about the impact of his childhood experiences on his mental state.


Drugs is what they used to say I was on (come on, Em)
The artist acknowledges that others have used drugs as a way to explain his behavior or mental state, but maintains that there is more to it than that.


They say I never knew which way I was goin'
The artist is aware that others have questioned his direction in life or his ability to succeed.


But everywhere I go
Despite his struggles, the singer has found success and continues to make music that reaches and resonates with others.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jeff Bass, Mark Bass, Marshall Mathers

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Noah


on Remember Me?

Remember me? S executions
Remember me? I have no remorse
Remember me? I'm high-powered
Remember me? I drop bombs like Hiroshima

For this one, they scream "X, you retarded?!"
'Cause I grab the mic and get down like syndrome
Hide and roam into the masses
Without boundaries, which qualifies me
For the term "universal" without no rehearsal
I leak words that's controversial
Like I'm not the one you wanna contest, see
'Cause I'll hit your ass like the train did that bitch
That got banned from TV, heavyweight getup
Hit you, watch your whole head split up
Loco is the motion, we comin' through
Hollow-tips is the lead the .45 threw

Remember me? Throw your guns in the air
Remember me? Slam, slam
Remember me? Nigga, back the fuck up
Remember me? Chka-chka-Onyx

Niggas that take no for an answer get told no
Yeah, I been told no, but it was more like "No! No! No!"
Life a bitch, met her, fuck you if you let her
Better come better than better to be a competitor
This vet is ahead of the shit, it's all redder, you deader and deader
A medic instead of the cheddars and credda
Settle vendetta with metal Beretta from ghetto to ghetto
Evidence, nope, never leave a shred of
I got the soul of every rapper in me, love me or hate me
My moms got raped by the industry and made me
I'm the illest nigga ever, I told you
I get more pussy than them dyke bitches Total
Want beef, nigga? Pfft, you better dead that shit
My name should be Can't-Believe-That-Nigga-Said-That-Shit
Probably sayin' he ain't a killer, but I'm killin' myself
Smoke death, fuck bitches raw on the kitchen floor
So think what I'ma do to you, have done to you
Got niggas in my hood who'd do that shit for a blunt or two
What you wanna do? Cocksuckers, we Glock busters
'Til the cops cuff us, gon' start ruckus and drop blockbusters
Round the clock hustlers, you cannot touch us
I'm gettin' wires, niggas wantin' me dead
Wantin' my head, you think it could be somethin' I said?

Remember me? I just don't give a fuck
Remember me? Yeah, fuck you too
Remember me? I'm low down and I'm shifty
Remember me? I'm Shady

When I go out, I'ma go out shootin'
I don't mean when I die, I mean when I go out to the club, stupid
I'm tryin' to clean up my fuckin' image
So I promised the fuckin' critics
I wouldn't say "fuckin'" for six minutes
(Six minutes, Slim Shady, you're on)
My baby's mom, bitch made me an angry blonde
So I made me a song, killed her and put Hailie on
I may be wrong, I keep thinkin' these crazy thoughts
In my cranium, but I'm stuck with a crazy mom
(Is she really on as much dope as you say she's on?)
Came home and somebody must've broke in the back window
And stole two loaded machine guns and both of my trench coats
Six sick dreams of picnic scenes
Two kids, sixteen, with M-16s and ten clips each
And them shits reach through six kids each
And Slim gets blamed in Bill Clint's speech to fix these streets?!
Fuck that! Pfft, you faggots can vanish to volcanic ash
And reappear in hell with a can of gas and a match
Aftermath, Dre, grab the gat, show 'em where it's at
(What the fuck you starin' at, nigga?)

Don't you remember me?
Remember me?
Remember me?
Remember me? (Slim Shady!)

28Rivals


on Lose Yourself

@elchihuahua420 Damn bro, stay strong "You only get one shot don't miss your chance to blow." Don't let them bring you down in life and keep pushing

Noah


on Till ICollapse

Not Afraid

hope


on The Real Slim Shady

hi

eminem


on Crazy In Love

great song

serenity noble


on Lose Yourself

awesome

serenity noble


on The Real Slim Shady

awesome

serenity noble


on Lose Yourself

i love it
#eminemfan

Mind Space Apocalypse


on ShadyXV

Greatest of all time

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