Gravity
Eminem & Linkin Park Lyrics
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Just a voice like a riot rocking every revision
But you listen to the tone and the violent rhythm
When the world sound crazy so you must to fit in
But this lied up in the air
Like we hooking on the sudden that's invisible
Let's go living after mercy all the pain in the past
But you'll be get it, forget it let it all dissapear
There they go, packin' stadiums as Shady spits his flow
Nuts they go, macadamian they go so ballistic, whoa
He can make them look like Bozos
He's wondering if he should spit this slow
Fuck no! Go for broke
His cup just runneth over, oh no
He aint had a real buzz like this since the last time that he overdosed
Theyve been waiting patiently for Pinocchio to poke his nose
Back into the game and they know
Rap will never be the same as before
Bashing in the brains of these hoes
And establishing a name as he goes
The passion and the flame is ignited
You cant put it out once we light it
This shit is exactly what the fuck that I'm talking about when we riot
You dealin with a few true villains
Whose stand inside of the booth truth spillin
And spit true feelings, until our tooth fillings come flying up out of our mouths
Now rewind it!
Payback muthafucka for the way that you doubted me hows it taste?
When I slap the taste out your mouth with the bass so loud that it shakes the place
Im Hannibal Lecter so just in case youre thinking of saving face
You aint gonna have no face to save by the time I'm through with this place
So Drake
This is not the end, this is not the beginning
Just a voice like a riot rocking every revision
But you listen to the tone and the violent rhythm
When the world sound crazy so you must to fit in
But this lied up in the air
Like we hooking on the sudden that's invisible
Let's go living after mercy all the pain in the past
But you'll be get it, forget it let it all dissapear
What was left when that fire was gone?
I thought it felt right but that right was wrong
All caught up in the eye of the storm
And trying to figure out what it's like moving on
And I don't even know what kind of things I said
My mouth kept moving and my mind went dead
So I'm picking up the pieces, now where to begin
The hardest part of ending is starting again
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh…
All I want to do
Is trade this life for something new
Holding on to what I haven't got
I'm holding on to what I haven't got
I'm holding on to what I haven't got
This is not the end, this is not the beginning
Just a voice like a riot rocking every revision
(I'm holding on to what I haven't got) But you listen to the tone and the violent rhythm
Though the words sound steady something empty's within them
We say yeah with fists flying up in the air
Like we're holding onto something that's invisible there
(Holding on to what I haven't got) 'Cause we're living at the mercy of the pain and the fear
Until we get it, forget it, let it all disappear
The lyrics of "Gravity" by Eminem and Linkin Park touch on themes such as self-doubt and the feeling of being lost. The song opens with the line "This is not the end, this is not the beginning," suggesting that the singer is trapped in a cycle of uncertainty, trying to find their place in the world. The line "just a voice like a riot rocking every revision" could be a reference to the internal struggle of the singer and how they are attempting to find their voice in the chaos of their thoughts. The lyrics "we're living at the mercy of the pain and the fear, until we get it, forget it, let it all disappear" emphasize the idea of needing to overcome past struggles to move forward.
The second verse of the song describes the fame and pressure that artists like Eminem face in the music industry, with phrases like "packin' stadiums as Shady spits his flow" and "they've been waiting patiently for Pinocchio to poke his nose". The lyrics continue to express anger and defiance, as well as a desire to be authentic and true to oneself. The chorus returns with the lines "all I want to do is trade this life for something new, holding on to what I haven't got," emphasizing the idea of wanting to escape from the struggles of the present.
Line by Line Meaning
This is not the end, this is not the beginning
We are not at the conclusion, nor are we at the start
Just a voice like a riot rocking every revision
The sound of uproar, a disorderly commotion that challenges each new edition
But you listen to the tone and the violent rhythm
Despite its raucous nature, we still heed the rough cadence
When the world sound crazy so you must to fit in
Amidst our chaotic society, we are compelled to conform
But this lied up in the air
But we find ourselves floating in a quandary
Like we hooking on the sudden that's invisible
As if hoisted by an indiscernible force
Let's go living after mercy all the pain in the past
We must continue after experiencing mercy from the pain that has plagued us
But you'll be get it, forget it let it all dissapear
You will find an answer if you forget and let go of the past
There they go, packin' stadiums as Shady spits his flow
Eminem's flowing lyrics that tantalize stadium crowds
Nuts they go, macadamian they go so ballistic, whoa
The crowd is going insane, going as nuts as macadamia nuts
He can make them look like Bozos
Eminem is so talented that he can make them look like clowns
He's wondering if he should spit this slow
He's questioning whether he should rap slower or not
Fuck no! Go for broke
No way! Get as crazy as possible
His cup just runneth over, oh no
His talent is overflowing
He aint had a real buzz like this since the last time that he overdosed
He hasn't felt this good since the last time he overdosed
Theyve been waiting patiently for Pinocchio to poke his nose
Fans have been waiting for Eminem to make a comeback
Back into the game and they know
And now he is making a glorious comeback
Rap will never be the same as before
Eminem is changing the rap game
Bashing in the brains of these hoes
He is figuratively smashing the heads of rivals
And establishing a name as he goes
And carving a name for himself as he goes
The passion and the flame is ignited
The fervor and intensity has been sparked
You cant put it out once we light it
It can't be silenced once it's been set ablaze
This shit is exactly what the fuck that I'm talking about when we riot
This is what I mean when I talk about rebellion
You dealing with a few true villains
Eminem and Linkin Park are true enemies
Whose stand inside of the booth truth spillin
Whose standing in the recording booth, confessing the truth
And spit true feelings, until our tooth fillings come flying up out of our mouths
Until we're speaking so candidly that our fillings come flying out
Now rewind it!
Go back and listen to that again!
Payback muthafucka for the way that you doubted me hows it taste?
Revenge for those who doubted comes with a satisfying taste
When I slap the taste out your mouth with the bass so loud that it shakes the place
When I make them regret what they've said with music so loud it shakes the ground
Im Hannibal Lecter so just in case youre thinking of saving face
Like Hannibal Lecter, saving face comes at a price
You aint gonna have no face to save by the time I'm through with this place
There will be no more saving face after I'm done with them
What was left when that fire was gone?
What remains after the fire has burned out?
I thought it felt right but that right was wrong
I believed it was correct, but I was mistaken
All caught up in the eye of the storm
Trapped in the vortex of chaos
And trying to figure out what it's like moving on
Struggling to move forward after the chaos
And I don't even know what kind of things I said
I'm not sure what I've said in the past
My mouth kept moving and my mind went dead
I spoke without thinking
So I'm picking up the pieces, now where to begin
I'm trying to start anew with what little I have left
The hardest part of ending is starting again
Starting over after something has ended is the most difficult part
All I want to do
All I desire is
Is trade this life for something new
To swap my life for something different
Holding on to what I haven't got
Clinging to what I don't have
I'm holding on to what I haven't got
I continue to hold onto it
Though the words sound steady something empty's within them
Even though the words sound confident, there is still something missing
We say yeah with fists flying up in the air
We raise our fists and shout 'yeah!'
Like we're holding onto something that's invisible there
As if we are grasping at something that isn't really there
'Cause we're living at the mercy of the pain and the fear
We continue to live in fear and under the control of our pain
Until we get it, forget it, let it all disappear
Until we find a solution or let go, it will consume us.
Contributed by Chase A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Squire Simpson V
F*cking incredible dude. Linkin Park and Eminem would be a powerhouse if they actually collaborated!
Shivanshu Sharma
Best remix ever for me 😍 thnks man! I listened dis 2 years ago and still listening
Christian Corona
This is amazing! Only problem for me is that I wanna play these at work, but they won't let us play explicit lyrics for professionalism. I still listen to it outside of work tho 😁
Christian Corona
Also love how Em says "Play some Mike" at the end of his Forever verse
Sasha Popovic
why isnt this on spotify??
jose antonio villegas zumosa
lo mejor de lo mejor
Fernanda Sosa García
I loved it
Marius Chirtoaca
Good job! :)
Awesomebawss
God damn I really like this
Roberto Eduardo Navarro Mendoza
Love !