Just Don't Give a Fuck
Eminem Lyrics


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Slim Shady, braindead like Jim Brady
I'm a M-80, you little like that Kim lady
I'm buzzin', Dirty Dozen, naughty rotten rhymer
Cursin' at you players worse than Marty Schottenheimer
You wacker than the motherfucker you bit yo' style from
You ain't gon' sell two copies if you press a double album
Admit it, fuck it, while we comin' out in the open
I'm doin' acid, crack, smack, coke, and smokin' dope then
My name is Marshall Mathers, I'm an alcoholic (Hi, Marshall)
I have a disease and they don't know what to call it
Better hide your wallet 'cause I'm comin' up quick to strip yo' cash
Bought a ticket to yo' concert just to come and whip yo' ass
Bitch, I'm comin' out swingin' so fast it'll make yo' eyes spin
You gettin' knocked the fuck out like Mike Tyson
The proof is in the puddin', just ask DeShaun Holton
I'll slit yo' motherfuckin' throat worse than Ron Goldman

So when you see me on yo' block with two Glocks
Screamin', "Fuck the world" like 2Pac (I just don't give a fuck)
Talkin' that shit behind my back, dirty mackin'
Tellin' your boys that I'm on crack (I just don't give a fuck)
So put my tape back on the rack, go run and tell your friends
My shit is wack (I just don't give a fuck)
But see me on the street and duck
'Cause you finna get stuck, stoned, and snuffed (I just don't give a fuck)

I'm nicer than Pete, but I'm on a search to crush the milkbone
I'm everlastin', I melt Vanilla Ice like silicone
I'm ill enough to just straight up diss you for no reason
I'm colder than snow season when it's twenty below freezin'
Flavor with no seasoning
I'll diss yo' magazine and still won't get a weak review
I'll make yo' freak leave you, smell the Folgers crystals
This is lyrical combat, gentlemen, hold your pistols
But I form like Voltron and blast you with my shoulder missiles
Slim Shady, M&M was the old initials
Extortion, snortin', supportin' abortion
Pathological liar, blowin' shit outta proportion
The looniest, zaniest, spontaneous, sporadic
Impulsive thinker, compulsive drinker, addict
Half animal, half man
Dumpin' yo' dead body inside of a fuckin' trash can
With more holes than an Afghan

So when you see me on yo' block with two Glocks
Screamin', "Fuck the world" like 2Pac (I just don't give a fuck)
Talkin' that shit behind my back, dirty mackin'
Tellin' your boys that I'm on crack (I just don't give a fuck)
So put my tape back on the rack, go run and tell your friends
My shit is wack (I just don't give a fuck)
But see me on the street and duck
'Cause you finna get stuck, stoned, and snuffed (I just don't give a fuck)

Somebody let me out this limousine (hey, let me out)
I'm a caged demon
On stage screamin' like Rage Against the Machine
I'm convinced I'm a fiend
Shootin' up while this record is spinnin'
Clinically braindead, I don't need a second opinion
Fuck droppin' a jewel, I'm flippin' a sacred treasure
I'll bite yo' motherfuckin' style just to make it fresher
I can't take the pressure, I'm sick of bitches
Sick of naggin' bosses bitchin' while I'm washin' dishes
In school, I never said much, too busy havin' a head rush
Doin' too much rush, had my face flushed like red blush
Then I went to Jim Beam, that's when my face grayed
Went to gym in eighth grade, raped the women's swim team
Don't take me for a joke, I'm no comedian
Too many mental problems got me snortin' coke and smokin' weed again
I'm goin' up over the curb, drivin' on the median
Finally made it home but I don't got the key to get in

So when you see me on yo' block with two Glocks
Screamin', "Fuck the world" like 2Pac (I just don't give a fuck)
Talkin' that shit behind my back, dirty mackin'

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Eminem's song "Just Don't Give a Fuck" depict his aggression and defiance against anyone who tries to challenge or disrespect him. He compares himself to explosive materials, referring to himself as an M-80, and the people who try to copy his style as "little" like Kim Lady. He accuses his haters of being inferior to him, and he raps about his drug addiction and alcoholism, admitting that he has a disease but gets judged for it anyway. Marshall warns others to "hide their wallets" and avoid him because he's quick to anger and will "whip yo' ass." He closes the song by saying that he doesn't need anyone's approval or opinion, because he just doesn't give a fuck.


The song was included on the Slim Shady EP, which was Eminem's major debut. The EP didn't receive major success initially but later gained popularity after the release of The Slim Shady LP. The song was later included in The Slim Shady LP as well.


Line by Line Meaning

Slim Shady, braindead like Jim Brady
I'm Slim Shady and I don't care what people say or think about me. Even though you say I'm braindead like Jim Brady, I don't give a fuck.


I'm a M-80, you little like that Kim lady
I'm explosive and powerful like an M-80. You're insignificant and irrelevant like Kim lady who isn't worth mentioning.


I'm buzzin', Dirty Dozen, naughty rotten rhymer
I'm high on drugs and I'm a foul-mouthed rapper who isn't afraid of offending anyone.


Cursin' at you players worse than Marty Schottenheimer
I'm cursing at you and offending you even more than Marty Schottenheimer who is known for being confrontational.


You wacker than the motherfucker you bit yo' style from
You're worse than the person you copied your style from.


You ain't gon' sell two copies if you press a double album
Your music is so bad no one will buy it even if you release a double album.


Admit it, fuck it, while we comin' out in the open
I'm admitting my flaws and my addiction to drugs. I don't care what people think and I'm being honest.


I'm doin' acid, crack, smack, coke, and smokin' dope then
I'm doing all kinds of drugs and I don't give a shit what anyone thinks.


My name is Marshall Mathers, I'm an alcoholic (Hi, Marshall)
I'm Eminem or Marshall Mathers and I'm an alcoholic. It's a serious illness and I'm acknowledging it. Hi, I'm Marshall.


I have a disease and they don't know what to call it
My addiction is a disease and even experts don't know what to call it.


Better hide your wallet 'cause I'm comin' up quick to strip yo' cash
You better hide your wallet because I'll rob you as soon as I see you. I need money for my addiction.


Bought a ticket to yo' concert just to come and whip yo' ass
I bought a ticket to your concert so I can confront you and beat you up for copying my style.


Bitch, I'm comin' out swingin' so fast it'll make yo' eyes spin
I'm coming out aggressively and I'll attack you so fast that you won't know what hit you.


You gettin' knocked the fuck out like Mike Tyson
You're going to get knocked out like Mike Tyson did to his opponents.


The proof is in the puddin', just ask DeShaun Holton
The facts speak for themselves, just ask DeShaun Holton who is also known as Proof and was a member of Eminem's group D12.


I'll slit yo' motherfuckin' throat worse than Ron Goldman
I'll kill you and cut your throat worse than the way Ron Goldman was killed.


So when you see me on yo' block with two Glocks
If you see me on your block with two guns, you better watch out.


Screamin', "Fuck the world" like 2Pac (I just don't give a fuck)
I'm screaming 'Fuck the world' like 2Pac and I'm really saying I don't care about anything or anyone.


Talkin' that shit behind my back, dirty mackin'
You're talking bad about me behind my back and it's not fair.


Tellin' your boys that I'm on crack (I just don't give a fuck)
You're telling people that I'm on drugs like crack and it doesn't bother me at all.


So put my tape back on the rack, go run and tell your friends
You don't like my music? Fine, go put it back on the shelf and tell your friends that it's bad.


My shit is wack (I just don't give a fuck)
You think my music is bad? I really don't care and I'll keep making music anyway.


But see me on the street and duck
If you see me on the street, you better hide or run away.


'Cause you finna get stuck, stoned, and snuffed (I just don't give a fuck)
Because if you confront me, I'll attack you and hit you until you're unconscious. And again, I don't care at all.


I'm nicer than Pete, but I'm on a search to crush the milkbone
I may seem nice, but I have a plan to destroy and crush someone who's like a dog with a milkbone.


I'm everlastin', I melt Vanilla Ice like silicone
I'm everlasting and my music will outlast Vanilla Ice's. I can also destroy him with one of my rhymes.


I'm ill enough to just straight up diss you for no reason
I'm sick enough to insult you even without any reason or cause for it.


I'm colder than snow season when it's twenty below freezin'
I'm colder than winter when it's extremely cold outside.


Flavor with no seasoning
You may like my music, but it lacks substance and taste.


I'll diss yo' magazine and still won't get a weak review
Even if I insult your magazine, it won't affect the quality of your writing or your reviews.


I'll make yo' freak leave you, smell the Folgers crystals
I'll make your girlfriend cheat on you and leave you. You'll be able to smell the coffee on her breath.


This is lyrical combat, gentlemen, hold your pistols
This is a battle of words and insults. Be prepared to fight back with words as if you had a gun, gentlemen.


But I form like Voltron and blast you with my shoulder missiles
I'm like the robot Voltron, and when I unite with my group D12, we'll destroy you with our lyrics and our rhymes.


Slim Shady, M&M was the old initials
I used to be known as M&M, but my alter ego Slim Shady is taking over and becoming more popular.


Extortion, snortin', supportin' abortion
I'm involved in illegal activities, I'm doing drugs, and I support the right to have an abortion.


Pathological liar, blowin' shit outta proportion
I'm a liar and I like to exaggerate things to make a point or to make people laugh.


The looniest, zaniest, spontaneous, sporadic
I'm crazy, unpredictable, and I act on impulse.


Impulsive thinker, compulsive drinker, addict
I don't think things through and I act without considering the consequences. I'm also addicted to drugs and alcohol.


Half animal, half man
I'm wild and uncontrollable like an animal, but I'm also human.


Dumpin' yo' dead body inside of a fuckin' trash can
I'll kill you and dispose of your body in a garbage can like a piece of trash.


With more holes than an Afghan
I'll shoot you so many times that you'll have more holes in you than a traditional Afghan robe.


Somebody let me out this limousine (hey, let me out)
Let me out of this limousine right now, I can't take it anymore.


I'm a caged demon
I'm like a demon who's been trapped and can't escape his own anger and frustration.


On stage screamin' like Rage Against the Machine
I'm yelling on stage like the band Rage Against the Machine who are known for their intense performances.


I'm convinced I'm a fiend
I believe that I'm addicted to drugs or bad habits like a fiend who can't control himself.


Shootin' up while this record is spinnin'
I'm injecting drugs while this song is playing.


Clinically braindead, I don't need a second opinion
I'm so messed up in the head that even doctors can't help me or offer me a different diagnosis.


Fuck droppin' a jewel, I'm flippin' a sacred treasure
I'm not trying to impart words of wisdom, I'm doing the opposite and ruining something sacred and valuable to you.


I'll bite yo' motherfuckin' style just to make it fresher
I'll steal your style and make it better and more original.


I can't take the pressure, I'm sick of bitches
I can't handle the stress and pressure of fame and I'm tired of dealing with people who don't respect me.


Sick of naggin' bosses bitchin' while I'm washin' dishes
I'm tired of being bossed around and hearing complaints while I'm washing dishes, which is another way of saying that I'm tired of working a regular job.


In school, I never said much, too busy havin' a head rush
I was always high on drugs and too distracted to participate in school or communicate with other people.


Doin' too much rush, had my face flushed like red blush
I was using too much of the drug speed and my face turned red like a blush.


Then I went to Jim Beam, that's when my face grayed
Then I started drinking alcohol and my face became pale and grayish.


Went to gym in eighth grade, raped the women's swim team
I went to the gym in eighth grade and raped the women's swim team, which is obviously a terrible and offensive thing to say.


Don't take me for a joke, I'm no comedian
Don't assume that I'm always joking, because I'm not a comedian and I can be serious and violent.


Too many mental problems got me snortin' coke and smokin' weed again
I have too many mental issues and personal problems, so I'm using drugs like cocaine and weed to cope with my situation.


I'm goin' up over the curb, drivin' on the median
I'm driving recklessly and I don't even care about the rules of the road.


Finally made it home but I don't got the key to get in
I finally arrived home, but I don't have the key or the ability to access my own house because of my addiction and personal problems.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jeffrey Irwin Bass, Mark Randy Bass, Marshall Mathers

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