echo
Eminem & Royce da 59 Lyrics


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[Hook: Liz Rodriguez]
All, around, the world, there's an echo
As, he takes, a bow, and they all know
All the girls, the boys, they chase the noise
Through the highs and through the lows
They will follow the echo, echo, echo, echo
(I can hear them calling, calling, calling)
[Eminem]
I eat rappers, with the rhyme, consume them
The only fucking thing that you consume is time, I'm super human
My world is like a Rubik's Cube, it's too complex girl
You assuming, cupids looming, my mentality as caveman stupid woman
My life is Truman show, all I have is music, ho
I stopped chasing every chick under the sun many moons ago, so pretend my dick is a balloon and blow
But you better put a fork in it if you think I'mma lay here just spooning, yo
Oh, you think you the shit cause I just said you was beautiful!
Diabolical to my last molecule, down to my last hair follicle and cuticle
Rotten to the core, to the bunghole all the way down to my sole, from my hair to my toe
Ever since I was 13 I learned how to sew and sewed shut my whole bootyhole
Cause I ain't took no shit since I looked down to my nuts and saw my first pubic grow
I told these stupid hoes when I come back I'mma set this bitch on fire!
And this time I don't mean I'mma pour gasoline on some chick and light her
Cause this time when I fuck this world I'mma put my whole goddamn dick inside her
I ain't even put my tip in that ho yet, I'mma go get Nickel and try to rip it wider

[Hook]

[Royce]
Classical palms, battle my own demons, I need a glass of Patron
Bad as I need a horn stabbing my clavicle bone, I'm at it or prone
First time I seen a desert eagle I was letting the 44 buss
The 44 popped, the first time you seen one, you was eating coco puffs
Looking at Robocop, I'm not a man, I'm a logo, I'm Sustain
In order to clean my veins you need saline
I'm never referring to the solution, I'm talking about more like the mustang
Vroom! Get respect from the get-go, hello! Step to the echo, echo, echo
Pen got a mind of its own, got to write my rhymes with a timer
Otherwise I'll probably vibe out to a nine minute song
As the echo follows the Maserati, as the petrol swallows
I'm a thousand bodies away from a skeleton, check your bible inside it
It'll say this guy's an elephant, I'm fly like I'm killing the scene like
I'm a villain with wings, I'll sleep when I'm 6 feet deep
Right now I'm living a dream, though we may be reckless
The ladies check us, they whisper Shady Records, baby echo!





[Hook]

Overall Meaning

The song Echo by Eminem and Royce da 59 is a powerful piece that captures the essence of their creativity and skill. The lyrics of this song make reference to the notion that all around the world, there is an echo that reverberates as Eminem takes a bow, and the audience responds to his music. The way Eminem raps at the start of the song is intense, and his storytelling is complex. He describes himself as superhuman, consuming time, and eating rappers. He also talks about his life being like a Rubik's Cube, which is too complex to understand, and his mentality being as caveman stupid woman.


The hook of the song is catchy and further emphasizes the idea of the echoes that follow Eminem's music. Royce da 59's verse explains his battle with his demons, the first time he saw a desert eagle and then diverts to his need for a glass of Patron, immediately setting the tone for his verse. His lines are detailed and well-structured, as he talks about his habits, his need for respect, and his dream of being fly. Collectively, the song echoes the ability of these two rappers and their music to captivate the audience.


Line by Line Meaning

All, around, the world, there's an echo
The sounds of success are heard and echoed worldwide.


As, he takes, a bow, and they all know
The rapper takes a bow in front of his adoring audience.


All the girls, the boys, they chase the noise
Fans of all genders follow the sounds of his music.


Through the highs and through the lows
Fans follow him through the ups and downs of life.


They will follow the echo, echo, echo, echo
Fans continue to follow his sound.


I eat rappers, with the rhyme, consume them
He lyrically defeats other rappers in his music.


The only fucking thing that you consume is time, I'm super human
Other rappers are a waste of his time since he's vastly superior.


My world is like a Rubik's Cube, it's too complex girl
His life is very complicated and hard to understand.


You assuming, cupids looming, my mentality as caveman stupid woman
People often make assumptions about him and his intelligence.


My life is Truman show, all I have is music, ho
His life feels like a reality TV show, and music is his only solace.


I stopped chasing every chick under the sun many moons ago, so pretend my dick is a balloon and blow
He's no longer interested in pursuing women.


But you better put a fork in it if you think I'mma lay here just spooning, yo
He's not interested in meaningless physical affection.


Oh, you think you the shit cause I just said you was beautiful!
He's mocking someone for thinking they're special because of his compliment.


Diabolical to my last molecule, down to my last hair follicle and cuticle
He's very evil to the core.


Rotten to the core, to the bunghole all the way down to my sole, from my hair to my toe
He's completely corrupt from head to toe.


Ever since I was 13 I learned how to sew and sewed shut my whole bootyhole
He's very rough and aggressive since a young age.


Cause I ain't took no shit since I looked down to my nuts and saw my first pubic grow
He's been tough and self-reliant since childhood.


I told these stupid hoes when I come back I'mma set this bitch on fire!
He's threatening to cause chaos upon his return.


And this time I don't mean I'mma pour gasoline on some chick and light her
He's not speaking literally about setting someone on fire.


Cause this time when I fuck this world I'mma put my whole goddamn dick inside her
He's passionate and committed to his art.


I ain't even put my tip in that ho yet, I'mma go get Nickel and try to rip it wider
He's not even close to his maximum potential.


Classical palms, battle my own demons, I need a glass of Patron
He's in a constant state of inner struggle and turns to alcohol to cope.


Bad as I need a horn stabbing my clavicle bone, I'm at it or prone
He feels the need for pain and aggression to fuel his music.


First time I seen a desert eagle I was letting the 44 buss
He had his first encounter with a dangerous weapon at a young age.


The 44 popped, the first time you seen one, you was eating coco puffs
The experience was traumatizing for him, unlike for others.


Looking at Robocop, I'm not a man, I'm a logo, I'm Sustain
His identity is connected to his music brand above all.


In order to clean my veins you need saline
He's in such a dark place, he needs something drastic to help him.


I'm never referring to the solution, I'm talking about more like the mustang
He's not talking about a medical solution, but about a fast car.


Vroom! Get respect from the get-go, hello! Step to the echo, echo, echo
He's confident in himself and his music, and urges others to follow.


Pen got a mind of its own, got to write my rhymes with a timer
He's so talented, his pen creates and writes music almost by itself.


Otherwise I'll probably vibe out to a nine minute song
He's so engrossed in his music, he could easily spend hours on each song.


As the echo follows the Maserati, as the petrol swallows
His fame and success continues to grow, symbolized by his car.


I'm a thousand bodies away from a skeleton, check your bible inside it
He's blown up and achieved success beyond his wildest dreams.


It'll say this guy's an elephant, I'm fly like I'm killing the scene like
He's unstoppable and dominant in his field.


I'm a villain with wings, I'll sleep when I'm 6 feet deep
He views himself as a bad guy doing good in the world of music.


Right now I'm living a dream, though we may be reckless
He acknowledges his current lifestyle may be overwhelming and reckless.


The ladies check us, they whisper Shady Records, baby echo!
Women love and associate him with his label, Shady Records.




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