Tryin' Ta Win
Eminem Lyrics


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Stat Quo, Alchemist, YEA!

Direct respect, due to stress I almost lost my life
My baby momma so much drama I gotta pay that price
I'm a trip, I hate hoes on one hand
The other hand I want me a wife
Cop the Jag then lace her with ice
Leave the mall with bags, yeah right!
Skeet on that freak then dip the same night
Fly a kite b****, booty colder than a ice pick
F*** you and your best friend, I'm quite sick
Plus it's my third leg make 'em throw fits
I don't trust 'em nor love her - that's some bulls***!
Ol' girl pregnant, now she's headed
To the delivery room to have yo' baby
Dawg, that's your lady - muh'f***er you crazy!
F*** that broad, she's shady
Aftermath b**** I'm sway-zy
How is latex lazy, that p**** had my vision hazy
But Zaire's here, my only son and baby
I mean Zaire's here, my only son and baby

I lost a whole lotta dollars, a whole lotta friends
Who can I trust in the end?
As the, love keeps spinnin', we all keep sinnin'
All 'cause we tryin' to win (all 'cause we tryin' to win)
I lost a whole lotta dollars, a whole lotta friends
Who can I trust in the end?
As the, love keeps spinnin', we all keep sinnin'
All 'cause we tryin' to win (all 'cause we tryin' to win)

I don't roll with a whole lot of n****z
The mo' n****z you roll with, the mo' n****z wanna kill ya
Thought they was your la familia
Now you're tied up blindfolded, and death is near ya
F***ed in the game and act like dames
Over fame just watch the change, change
Muh'f***ers so quick to blame
All the beef fly like planes, make it sayin' the same
Look what Ca$h Money did to B.G., Juvenile and Wayne
The root of evil with much disdain
Of course they go against the grain
To maintain, tryin' to obtain big thangs
Jealousy and hunger make the tec go
Now you on the flo', blood leakin' out your brain
Mannn, that's the way it is
That's how it be, that's how we live
Watch your back, 'cause these kids
Tote ammo and they'll split your wig

I lost a whole lotta dollars, a whole lotta friends
Who can I trust in the end?
As the, love keeps spinnin', we all keep sinnin'
All 'cause we tryin' to win (all 'cause we tryin' to win)
I lost a whole lotta dollars, a whole lotta friends
Who can I trust in the end?
As the, love keeps spinnin', we all keep sinnin'
All 'cause we tryin' to win (all 'cause we tryin' to win)

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Overall Meaning

In his song “Tryin’ Ta Win,” Eminem raps about the struggles of trying to maintain success and respect while dealing with personal issues and betrayals. He begins the song by acknowledging the near-death experiences he faced due to stress, which was caused primarily by his baby mama. He expresses both love and hate for women and how he wants a wife, but also hates hoes. The lyrics also touch on several themes, including trust, fame, jealousy, and violence within the rap industry. Eminem emphasizes the importance of being careful who you surround yourself with because not everyone has your best interests at heart. He acknowledges that money and fame are driving factors for individuals that will get in the way of relationships and even lead to betrayal, as shown by the examples of Ca$h Money Entertainment’s B.G., Juvenile, and Wayne. The chorus repeats that despite the loss of money and friendships, people continue to sin because they want to win.


One of the most striking lines in the song is when Eminem raps about his son, Zaire, and the hazy vision caused by not using protection during sex. However, the birth of his son is still significant to him, and he repeats that Zaire is his only son and baby. This shows a more vulnerable side of Eminem, who is often known for his dark and violent lyrics. Ultimately, the song is a powerful message about the challenges of fame and success and the importance of finding trustworthy relationships in the dog-eat-dog world of the music industry.


Line by Line Meaning

Direct respect, due to stress I almost lost my life
I have been through a lot of hardship and stress that almost took my life, so I demand respect


My baby momma so much drama I gotta pay that price
My child's mother creates a lot of drama and I have to deal with the consequences


I'm a trip, I hate hoes on one hand
I have conflicting feelings about women, on one hand I dislike them


The other hand I want me a wife
but on the other hand, I want to settle down and have a wife


Cop the Jag then lace her with ice
I buy luxury cars and shower my wife with expensive gifts


Leave the mall with bags, yeah right!
I am wealthy enough to go on extravagant shopping trips without worrying about the cost


Skeet on that freak then dip the same night
I have casual sexual relationships with women and leave immediately after


Fly a kite b****, booty colder than a ice pick
I am uninterested in women who play hard-to-get or cold towards me


F*** you and your best friend, I'm quite sick
I do not care about anyone except for myself and my own desires


Plus it's my third leg make 'em throw fits
I am proud of my sexual prowess and ability to satisfy women


I don't trust 'em nor love her - that's some bulls***!
I have trust issues and do not believe in love


Ol' girl pregnant, now she's headed
My former lover is pregnant and going to give birth soon


To the delivery room to have yo' baby
The baby is biologically mine


Dawg, that's your lady - muh'f***er you crazy!
You are crazy for sticking around and dealing with this drama


F*** that broad, she's shady
I have no respect for my child's mother


Aftermath b**** I'm sway-zy
I am successful and wealthy, associated with Aftermath Records and Sway Calloway


How is latex lazy, that p**** had my vision hazy
I am not a fan of using condoms and have had sexual relationships without them, even though they put me at risk for STDs and pregnancy


But Zaire's here, my only son and baby
Zaire is my only child and means a lot to me


I lost a whole lotta dollars, a whole lotta friends
I have lost a significant amount of money and friends due to my lifestyle and choices




As the, love keeps spinnin', we all keep sinnin'
As we continue to seek love and validation, we make mistakes and sin


All 'cause we tryin' to win (all 'cause we tryin' to win)
Our desire for success and to win at life causes us to make poor choices


I don't roll with a whole lot of n****z
I do not have many close friends in my circle


The mo' n****z you roll with, the mo' n****z wanna kill ya
The more people you associate with, the more enemies you make


Thought they was your la familia
You thought they were your chosen family, but they are not


Now you're tied up blindfolded, and death is near ya
Your former friends have turned on you and you are in a dangerous situation


F***ed in the game and act like dames
When things go wrong, some people act weak and emotional like women


Over fame just watch the change, change
People are quick to change and turn on others when fame is involved


Muh'f***ers so quick to blame
People are quick to place blame on others


All the beef fly like planes, make it sayin' the same
Misunderstandings and arguments quickly escalate and become dramatic


Look what Ca$h Money did to B.G., Juvenile and Wayne
The label Cash Money Records caused conflict and tension between the artists B.G., Juvenile, and Lil Wayne


The root of evil with much disdain
Money is often the cause of problems and strife


Of course they go against the grain
It is natural for people to go against the norm and do what they believe is best for themselves


To maintain, tryin' to obtain big thangs
People will do whatever it takes to maintain their status and achieve their goals


Jealousy and hunger make the tec go
Jealousy and greed leads people to do violent and destructive things


Now you on the flo', blood leakin' out your brain
These actions can result in violence and death


Mannn, that's the way it is
That is just the way things are in this world


That's how it be, that's how we live
This is the reality of our lives


Watch your back, 'cause these kids
Be careful and vigilant, especially around young people


Tote ammo and they'll split your wig
They carry weapons and are not afraid to use them to harm others








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Written by: ALAN MAMAN, STANLEY BERNARD BENTON

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Comments from YouTube:

@alexmonro1711

Damn this has to be one of the most underrated tracks ever

@tojusote4896

Exactly my point

@user-re3fd6jl5k

This song is finally on spotify

@MPK112233

What was the hold up? Just this song or the whole album?

@LeonardoPLK

@MPK112233 only that song, some Freeway sample holded back this song

@Breakbeat90s

@LeonardoPLK whats the sample?

@Escalate90

one of alchemist's best!

@madhurgoel3348

Banging in my lowrider in 2023. Absolute❤

@enalexiis

Gem right here!

@isaactuuri6488

Stat Quo!!! underrated, get it!

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