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Eminem / Obie Trice Lyrics


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[Verse 1- Obie Trice]
Obie the person who came up inverted
Cause of nervousness, that was soley the only verdict
It was worth it cause he changed, became so observant
Certain such of a purpose, if you knew him earlier
From the days its like a different version
So much hurtin' and pain, gave him game for certain
That's why its curtains and its murder if you get him worked up
I'm so assertive on these mothafuckas actin' tougher
Had enough of isolatin' myself in the room
Writin' poems and songs doin' the same at school
Now look what he became a fool
Cause he learned how to sustain his two
And noctain fame from you
Livin' hard but still Julliard, a God walks
And ain't spent a day in the pew
Reguardless of this, I draw visuals pictures when a ***** vents
So welcome to the art department

[Verse 2- Eminem]
I stimulate the brain, mimic emulate the sane
Cynics keep on thinkin' its a fuckin' gimick when it ain't
Clinically insane, brain is on Venus, suck Uranus
Label me a genius, if you ever seen us you would say
He may seem as though he's plain normal
If you ever meet him, greet with a shake
See he ain't as mean as what they say
See the thing is maybe he can't always think of things to say
So he's vague, so they mistake for just being crazed
You part ways, your impression will have changed
You don't think he's strange, you'll turn around and tell him peace and thanks




And catch him flippin' you off with his pants off, hands around his scrotum
Tuckin' his fuckin' penis between his legs

Overall Meaning

In this song, Eminem and Obie Trice reflect on their personal struggles and how those struggles have made them into the artists they are today. Obie Trice talks about how he used to be nervous but managed to overcome that and become a more confident and purposeful person. He also reflects on the pain he experienced in the past, which helped him develop a certain depth and understanding of the world around him. Eminem, on the other hand, talks about how people often misconstrue his behavior as being crazy or insane. He explains that he is simply being himself and not conforming to societal norms. The lyrics of the song are essentially a celebration of individuality and the ability to overcome adversity.


The chorus of the song, which is delivered by both Eminem and Obie Trice, is a declaration of their pride in who they are and what they have achieved. It's about shining a light on their talents and abilities, even in the face of opposition or rejection.


Line by Line Meaning

Obie the person who came up inverted
Obie was shy and introverted when he first started out


Cause of nervousness, that was soley the only verdict
Obie's nervousness was the only reason for his introverted personality


It was worth it cause he changed, became so observant
Despite his struggles, Obie's transformation was ultimately worth it and he became more observant of the world around him


Certain such of a purpose, if you knew him earlier
If you knew Obie earlier, you'd notice his sense of purpose is more certain now


From the days its like a different version
Obie's changed so much from his earlier days that he's like a different person now


So much hurtin' and pain, gave him game for certain
The hardships Obie faced gave him a deeper understanding of the world and the skills to navigate it


That's why its curtains and its murder if you get him worked up
Obie is now more assertive and won't tolerate anyone trying to mess with him, even to the point of getting violent


I'm so assertive on these mothafuckas actin' tougher
Obie has no patience for people who pretend to be tough


Had enough of isolatin' myself in the room
Obie used to isolate himself in his room, but he's grown past that phase


Writin' poems and songs doin' the same at school
Obie spent a lot of his time writing poetry and songs, even while he was at school


Now look what he became a fool
Despite being mocked for his earlier behavior, Obie has become successful and is no longer seen as a fool


Cause he learned how to sustain his two
Obie has learned how to provide for himself


And noctain fame from you
Obie's fame comes from his own talent and hard work, not from anyone else


Livin' hard but still Julliard, a God walks
Obie is still living a hard life but he's come a long way and is confident in his abilities


And ain't spent a day in the pew
Obie hasn't gone to church but he still feels like he's been blessed with success


Reguardless of this, I draw visuals pictures when a ***** vents
Obie can create vivid visuals with his words when he expresses himself


So welcome to the art department
Obie is inviting you to experience his art and creativity


I stimulate the brain, mimic emulate the sane
Eminem is able to stimulate the listener's brain through his music and can imitate and replicate sanity in a world that's often insane


Cynics keep on thinkin' its a fuckin' gimick when it ain't
People who are skeptical of Eminem's talent often think it's just a gimmick, but it's not


Clinically insane, brain is on Venus, suck Uranus
Eminem embraces his own insanity and doesn't care about what people think of him


Label me a genius, if you ever seen us you would say
Eminem is confident in his abilities and if you saw him perform, you'd understand why people call him a genius


He may seem as though he's plain normal
Eminem might look and act normal, but he's far from it


If you ever meet him, greet with a shake
If you meet Eminem, you should greet him with a handshake


See he ain't as mean as what they say
Eminem might have a reputation for being mean, but he's not actually like that


See the thing is maybe he can't always think of things to say
Eminem sometimes struggles to come up with things to say, and that's why he can seem lost in thought


So he's vague, so they mistake for just being crazed
Eminem's vagueness can be mistaken for insanity by those who don't understand him


You part ways, your impression will have changed
If you spend time with Eminem, your opinion of him is likely to change because you'll see a different side of him


You don't think he's strange, you'll turn around and tell him peace and thanks
If you don't think Eminem is strange, you'll part on good terms with him


And catch him flippin' you off with his pants off, hands around his scrotum
But if you cross him, Eminem won't hesitate to insult you and might even do something obscene




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@WarLeaker

Dope

@Kafkaesque3

This beat alone screams the 2001-2004 era of hip hop. Brilliant tune

@tyrequekachara8092

2001-02*

@JamesChessman

I love the track but I don’t think it sounds like any specific time period. The track is one of a kind.

@lastone032085

Sounds like 2003

@billyndolo4348

Great times.

@MnyMar

Naw fr

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@JayZPimpin101

Listening to this about 14 yrs old on a mp3 player on the bus ride home, playing gta games once I got home, them was the days.

@weirdnameballgame3665

"Those were"

@strengthbeyondstrength9301

+Weird name Ball game

I don't think JayZPimpin101 was learning anything useful in school. What a fucking mess!

"I remember listening to this song when I was just 14 years old! I would play it regularly through my MP3 player on the bus ride home after school. When I got home I would play GTA games. I loved my life back then. Those were the days."

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