Say What You Say
Eminem Lyrics

So I'm out the game, huh?
I'm no longer involved in the rap game, is that what you're saying?

Yo, Dre, we ridin'?
Dre, are we sticking together and supporting each other?

Whatever
Doesn't matter to me, I'm indifferent

Haha, well, I'm with you, homie
Well, I'll stick by your side, my friend

Okay, let's handle the small shit
Alright, let's deal with the minor issues

I was born to brew up storms, stir up shit
I have a natural inclination to create controversies and cause trouble

Kick up dust, cuss 'til I slur up spit
I make a scene, curse excessively until my speech becomes unclear

Grew up too quick, went through too much
I matured too fast, experienced too many hardships

Knew too much shit, corrupt
I became knowledgeable about many things, some of which are immoral

And I'ma pour it on like syrup, bitch
I'll continue expressing and spreading my controversial thoughts shamelessly

Thick and rich, sick and twisted, Mr. Buttersworth
I am morally complex, a peculiar character like the syrup brand Mr. Buttersworth

Dre told me to milk this shit for what it's worth
Dre advised me to maximize the benefits from this situation

'Til the cow just tilts and tips and stumbles to Earth
Until this opportunity collapses and falls apart completely

And if I fumble a verse, keep going
Even if I make mistakes in my lyrics, I'll continue without hesitation

First take I make, mistakes, just keep it
I'll keep any mistakes that happen during the first recording take

No punches pulled, no punches, that's weak shit
I won't hold back, being honest and direct, not weak like avoiding confrontation

Fake shit, if I ever take shit I'll eat shit
I'm genuine, but if I ever accept disrespect, I'll face the consequences

Wasn't for him, wouldn't be shit
If it weren't for Dre's influence, I wouldn't have achieved anything

Creep with me as we take a little trip down memory lane
Join me as we revisit the past and reminisce

Been here longer than anyone in the game
I have been in the industry for a longer time than anyone else

And I ain't got to lie about my age
I don't need to deceive anyone about my true age

(But what about Jermaine?) Fuck Jermaine!
I don't care about Jermaine, disregard him completely!

He don't belong speaking mine or Timbaland's name
Jermaine has no right to mention my name or Timbaland's name

And don't think I don't read your little interviews
I am aware of the interviews you give, no matter how insignificant they may seem

And see what you're sayin'
I pay attention to what you're saying

I'm a giant, and I ain't gotta move 'til I'm provoked
I'm powerful and won't take action until I'm deliberately provoked

When I see you, I'ma step on you and not even know it
I'll assert dominance over you effortlessly, not even realizing it

You midget, mini-me with a bunch of little mini-yous
You're a small, inferior version of me with a group of followers who mimic you

Running around your backyard swimming pools
You and your followers have childish, unimportant activities

Over 80 million records sold
I have sold more than 80 million music records

And I ain't have to do it with ten- or eleven-year-olds
I achieved this success without relying on young fans or exploiting them

'Cause what you say is what you say
Because whatever you express is what you actually mean

Say what you say how you say it whenever you saying it
Express yourself exactly as you want, whenever you want

Just remember how you said it when you was spraying it
Make sure to recall your words when you were spreading them aggressively

So who you playing with, huh?
So, who are you trying to deceive or confront?

Second verse, it gets worse, it gets no better than this
In the second verse, the situation deteriorates, it doesn't improve

Amateurs drink veteran piss from a Dixie cup
Inexperienced individuals consume the urine of a seasoned artist, out of desperation

If you ever mix me up
If you confuse or mistake me for someone else

Or confuse me with a Canibus or Dre with a Dupri
If you mistake me for Canibus or confuse Dre with Dupri

We'll rub it in, every club you're in
We will ensure that everyone reminds you of your mistake, wherever you go

Or have you blackballed
We will ruin your reputation and prevent you from advancing in the industry

And make sure you never rap a-fucking-gain
We will guarantee that you never have the opportunity to rap again

Dre ain't having it, long as I'm here to play devil's advocate
Dre won't tolerate it, as long as I'm here to support him and challenge others

If there was some magic shit I could wave over the industry
If there was a magical solution to fix the industry

That could save it when I'm gone and buried
To ensure its survival when I'm no longer around

To make sure the tradition carries on, I would
I would ensure the continuation of the genre's traditions

If I could only use this power for good
If I could only utilize this influence for positive purposes

I wouldn't, not even if I could
But I wouldn't do it, even if it were possible

From the hood, and I'm a hornet
I come from a disadvantaged background, and I'm aggressive like a hornet

And I'ma only sting when I'm cornered
I'll only attack when I'm under pressure or threatened

And I'ma only sucker punch and swing without warning
I'll suddenly and unexpectedly strike my opponents

And swing to knock somebody's fucking head off
I'll swing with the intention of brutally assaulting someone

'Cause I know if they get up
Because I'm aware that if they recover

I won't get a chance to let off another punch
I won't have another opportunity to strike

I'm punk rock, no one's punk
I embody the spirit of punk rock, a rebel, unlike anyone else

Don't give a fuck, white-Pac, so much spunk
I don't care about anything, I'm like a white version of Tupac, full of rebellious spirit

When I was little I knew I would blow up and sell a mil'
Even as a child, I was aware I would become successful and sell millions of records

Or grow up to be Attilla, go nuts and be a killer
I knew I had the potential to become a notorious figure like Attila the Hun, violent and deadly

And I'm something of a phenom, one puff of the chron'
I'm considered extraordinary and remarkable, a single inhalation of marijuana makes me unstoppable

I'm unstoppable, I'm alive and on top again
I cannot be subdued, I'm thriving and back at the peak of my career

There's no obstacle that I can't conquer
There's no challenge or difficulty that I cannot overcome

So come along with us (c'mon!)
So join us on this journey, come with us

Now anybody who knows Dre
Now, anyone who is familiar with Dre

Knows I'm about fast cars and Alizé, partying all day
Knows that I enjoy fast cars, Alizé liquor, and partying continuously

But I handled my business, 'cause it's work before play
However, I prioritize work over leisure, and I've been responsible in my career

Don't look for trouble, but I'll serve you gourmet
I don't actively seek conflicts, but if provoked, I'll deliver a superior attack

However you want it, you can have it your way
I'll accommodate your preferences and give you what you desire

You fuck my night up, I'ma fuck up your day
If you ruin my evening, I'll make sure your day is equally unpleasant

Bullet with your name, sending it your way
I'll send a bullet aimed at you, specifically, as a threat

That goes for anyone who walks through that doorway
This applies to anyone who enters through that entrance

'Cause this is my space, you invade it
This is my territory, and you're trespassing

Live to regret it, and you'll die trying to violate it
You'll live with regret, and any attempt to challenge me will result in your demise

Fuck around, get annihilated, eyes dilated
Mess around with me, and you'll be completely destroyed, your eyes wide open in shock

Huh, like my old lady
Just like my ex, you'll experience devastation

Sometimes what you mean is two different things
Sometimes your intentions are unclear or contradictory

Depending on your mood if it swings
Depending on your mood, if it fluctuates

Think too many things, little hit of Dre's weed
If you overthink, just take a small dose of Dre's marijuana

I can do anything, catch a contact and I'm gone
Under the influence of marijuana, I feel invincible and disconnected from reality

And I'm back, I speed write
And now I'm back, I write quickly and efficiently

And my loose leaf's my launchpad
My blank sheets of paper are where I begin my creative process

And I can pull any string, don't have to prove anything
I have influence and connections, I don't need to prove my abilities

Catch a contract on your head
I'll impose a contract or agreement that will harm you

You headed West, talk shit about Dre
If you come after Dre and belittle him

You better get a vest and invest
You should protect yourself, get a bulletproof vest

In something to protect your head and neck
Invest in something that safeguards your head and neck

And it's back and forth all day, like Red and Meth
We'll keep going back and forth all day, just like Redman and Method Man

I joke when I say I'm the best in the booth
I jest when I claim to be the greatest in the rap industry

But a lot of truth is said in jest
However, there's often truth hidden behind jokes

And if I ever do live to be a legend I'ma die a sudden death
If I do become a legendary figure, my death will be unexpected and abrupt

Five mics in The Source? Ain't holding my fucking breath
Receiving a five-mic rating in The Source magazine is unlikely, so I'm not getting my hopes up

But I'll suffocate for the respect
However, I'll do whatever it takes to earn respect

'Fore I breathe to collect a fucking check
I prioritize gaining respect over simply earning money

Watch your fucking mouth!
Be careful with your words, watch your language!

Yo, this Timbaland, tell him I said suck my dick!
Hey, this is Timbaland, let him know that I don't like him and he should insult me!