Lighters
Eminem & Royce da 59 Lyrics

This one's for you and me, livin' out our dreams
This song is dedicated to all of us who are pursuing our dreams and making them a reality.

We're all right where we should be
We are in the perfect position in our lives, exactly where we are meant to be.

Lift my arms out wide, I open my eyes, and now all I wanna see
With open arms and eyes, we are filled with hope and determination to witness a sky filled with shining lighters, symbolizing unity and success.

Is a sky full of lighters, a sky full of lighters
We desire a sky illuminated by the lights of success and support, representing the collective triumph of our dreams.

By the time you hear this I will have already spiraled up
When you hear this song, I would have already overcome obstacles and risen to new heights of success.

I would never do nothing to let you cowards fuck my world up
I refuse to let anyone who is afraid or envious of my success bring me down or disrupt my life.

If I was you, I would duck, or get struck like lightning
If you were in my position, you would either avoid confrontation or face the consequences of challenging me, as I am powerful and quick to strike back.

Fighters keep fighting, put your lighters up, point em' skyward, uh
Those who have the resilience to keep fighting should raise their lighters in unity and aim them towards the sky, symbolizing their determination and success.

Had a dream I was king, I woke up, still king
I once had a dream where I was the ruler, and upon waking up, I realized that I am still the dominant force in the rap game.

This rap game's nipple is mine for the milking
I am fully in control of the rap industry and will exploit it for my own gain and success.

Till nobody else even fucking feels me, till it kills me
I will continue to make an impact in the music industry until nobody can ignore my talent and presence, even if it exhausts me to the point of destruction.

I swear to God I'll be the fucking illest in this music
I wholeheartedly promise to become the best and most skilled artist in the music industry.

There is or there ever will be, disagree
Nobody in the past or future can surpass me in terms of talent and success, and if anyone disagrees, they are mistaken.

Feel free, but from now on I'm refusing to ever give up
You can have your own opinion, but I have made the decision to never give up on my dreams or stop fighting for success.

The only thing I ever gave up's using, no more excuses
I have quit the habit of making excuses and will no longer allow anything to hinder my progress and dedication.

Excuse me if my head is too big for this building
Apologies if my confidence and ego are overwhelming in this industry that feels small compared to my aspirations.

And pardon me if I'm a cocky prick, but you cocks are slick
Forgive me if I come off as arrogant, but it's because you deceitful individuals are cunning and sly in your actions.

Poppin' shit on how you flipped ya life around, crock-o-shit
You boast about turning your life around, but it's all a lie and full of nonsense.

Who you dicks try to kid, flipped dick, you did the opposite
Don't fool yourselves, you did the complete opposite of what you claim to have achieved.

You stayed the same, 'cause cock backwards is still cock, you pricks
You haven't changed at all, because if you reverse the word 'cock,' it remains the same, just like you.

I love it when I tell 'em shove it 'cause it wasn't that
I enjoy the satisfaction of telling my critics to shove it because their doubt and negativity hold no weight.

Long ago when Marshall sat, luster lacked, flustered
In the past, when Marshall was struggling and lacking inspiration, he felt confused and frustrated.

'Cuz he couldn't cut mustard, muster up nothing
He couldn't meet the expectations or achieve anything significant, failing to gather the necessary motivation.

Brain fuzzy, 'cause he's buzzin', woke up from that buzz, and now you wonder
His mind was clouded and confused due to drug use, but he sobered up and now people are curious about his transformation.

Why he does it, how he does it, wasn't 'cause he had buzzards circle around his head
People wonder about his motivation and methods, but it wasn't because he had negative influences constantly around him.

Waiting for him to drop dead, was it
It wasn't due to vultures eagerly anticipating his downfall and demise.

Or was it 'cause them bitches wrote him off
Perhaps it was because certain individuals dismissed and underestimated him.

Little hussy ass, 'cause fuck, guess it doesn't matter now, does it
Those insignificant individuals don't matter anymore, as their opinions and actions hold no significance or impact on him.

What difference it make, what's it take, to get it through your thick skulls
Why does it even matter? What do I need to do to make you understand and accept the reality of the situation?

If this ain't, some bullshit people don't usually come back this way
If what I have accomplished isn't impressive, then it's rare for people to make such a successful comeback.

From a place that was dark as I was in just to get to this place
I emerged from a dark and challenging place to reach the level of success I am at now.

Now let these words be like a switch blade to a hater's rib cage
Let these lyrics serve as sharp, piercing words that strike directly at the hearts of those who hate and doubt me.

And let it be known from this day forward
From this moment on, let it be clear and widely acknowledged.

I wanna just say thanks 'cause your hate is what gave me the strength
I want to express gratitude because the hate and criticism I received only fueled my determination and resilience.

So let 'em Bics raise 'cause I came with 5'9" but I feel like I'm 6'8"
So raise your lighters, because although I am Royce Da 5'9", I possess the confidence and strength of someone who is as tall as 6'8".

By the time you hear this I'll probably already be outtie
By the time you listen to this song, I will likely have moved on or left the situation behind.

I advance like going from toting iron to going and
I am progressing and evolving just like transitioning from carrying a gun to pursuing bigger and better things.

Buying 4 or 5 of the homies the iron man Audi
I have reached a level of success where I can afford to buy luxury cars like the Audi R8 for myself and my close friends.

My daddy told me "Slow down, boy, you going to blow it."
My father warned me to take things slow and be cautious, as I have the potential to squander my success.

And I ain't gotta stop the beat a minute
I don't need to pause the music for even a moment.

To tell Shady I love him the same way that he did Dr. Dre on The Chronic
I express my deep affection for Eminem, showing the same level of admiration that he had for Dr. Dre on the iconic album The Chronic.

Tell him how real he is or how high I am
I want to convey the authenticity and talent of Eminem, as well as emphasize my own elevated position in the music industry.

Or how I would kill for him to know it
I would go to great lengths, even commit acts of violence, just for Eminem to truly comprehend my deep respect and admiration.

I cried plenty tears, my daddy got a bad back
I shed many tears, as my father suffers from a chronic back condition.

So it's only right that I right
Therefore, it is fitting and necessary for me to write and express myself through my music.

'Till he can march right into that post office and tell 'em to hang it up
I won't stop until my father can confidently retire from his job and proudly proclaim his achievement by resigning from the postal service.

Now his career's Lebron's jersey in 20 years
His career will be remembered and revered, just like Lebron James' jersey will be a symbol of greatness twenty years from now.

I'll stop when I'm at the very top
I will only cease my determination and hard work when I have attained the absolute pinnacle of success.

You shitted on me on your way up, it's 'bout to be a scary drop
You treated me poorly and underestimated me as you climbed up the ladder, but now prepare yourself for a terrifying downfall.

'Cause what goes up must come down
Because the natural progression is that anything that rises or ascends eventually falls or descends.

You going down on something you don't wanna see, like a hairy box
You will experience a downfall that will be unpleasant and undesirable, similar to encountering something distasteful like an unattractive situation.

Every hour, happy hour now, life is wacky now
My life is like a never-ending party, filled with joy and excitement. It has become unpredictable and crazy.

Used to have to eat the cat to get the pussy
In the past, I had to work hard and make sacrifices to gain the attention and affection of women.

Now I'm just the cats meow, ow
Now, I am considered extremely desirable and impressive, receiving admiration and attention from others.

Classic cow, always down for the catch weight like Pacquiao
I am a legendary figure, always ready to take on challenging opponents just like Manny Pacquiao in the sport of boxing.

Ya'll are doomed, I remember when T-Pain ain't wanna work with me
All of you are destined for failure. I recall a time when T-Pain refused to collaborate with me.

My car starts itself, parks itself, and autotunes
My car has advanced features such as automatic starting and parking capabilities, similar to how autotune enhances my vocals.

'Cause now I'm in the Aston, I went from having my city locked up
Now, I am driving an Aston Martin and have gained complete control and dominance over my city, surpassing all others.

To getting treated like Kwame Kilpatrick
I have transitioned from being influential and powerful to facing public scrutiny and negative treatment, much like Kwame Kilpatrick did.

And now I'm fantastic, compared to a weed high
Considering my current state of success and accomplishment, I am incredible and surpass the feeling of being high on marijuana.

And y'all niggas just gossipin' like bitches on a radio and TV
Meanwhile, all of you are engaging in pointless gossip and behaving like petty individuals on radio and television.

See me, we fly
Observe and acknowledge me, as I am soaring and reaching new heights of success.

Y'all buggin' out like Wendy Williams staring at a beehive
All of you are acting irrationally and in a state of panic, similar to how Wendy Williams would react when confronted with a beehive.

And how real is that
The authenticity and truthfulness of my words and actions are unquestionable.

I remember signing my first deal
I can vividly recall the moment when I signed my first record contract.

And now I'm the second best, I can deal with that
Although I am considered the second-best, I am content with that position and ready to accept the challenge of surpassing the top.

Now Bruno can show his ass, without the MTV Awards gag
Now, Bruno Mars can express his true self without any restrictions or limitations imposed by the MTV Awards.

You and I know what it's like
Both you and I have a deep understanding of the experiences and challenges we have faced.

To be kicked down, forced to fight
We have both been knocked down and pushed to fight back against adversity.

But tonight we're alright
But tonight, everything is fine and we are in a good place.

So hold up your lights
Therefore, raise your lighters in a show of support and unity.

Let it shine
Allow your light to shine brightly, representing your own success and resilience.