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Eminem & Royce da 59 Lyrics


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[Intro: Royce da 5'9"]
Yeah, Bad and Evil is (back)
(Don't stop)

[Verse 1: Royce da 5'9"]
We bout to get into a tail of gunner that details the dungeon
This is the pale moon illuminates the hail and thundering
'01's the year where I fell from blundering
Shady lifted his wing than I fell from under it
Now I’m freefallin’, my career is gone into re-callin’
Regardless of who’s fault I was speedballin’
God bubble wrapped me and dropped me on top of the Earth
Marshall doubled back and got me from on top of the Hearse
I’m alive nigga, Justin T ain’t got nothing on me
Cause I done cried Mary J. Blige rivers
I realised that God’s with us as soon as I decided
To put that bottle down and pick up my Todd Bridges
The writing's on the wall
Since niggas seen me at the baseball game with Shady and Jay-Z
Suddenly everybody calls like "I’m just checking on you dog"
While I just throw up this message on the stall..

[Hook: Royce da 5'9"]
When them bottles stop poppin’ and them dollars start stopping
Do what you did to get it and don't stop
I made a promise to my momma, I'mma out live her
How can I be a quitter when haters don't stop
I’m living proof nigga, it's pretty safe to say
God giveth and God taketh away
It's the Worldwide American way, I’m living proof nigga

[Verse 2: Eminem]
Your body language is sayin’ your confidence is gone
Well pick ya ass up lil homie, come on
You just gone sit there and take it or make 'em suck it
Tell em where to shove it straight up
You gon' make love to the world or you gon' fuck it
The last time that life kicked me in the ass
I pulled down it’s pants and put a foot up its ass
Man what a catastrophe it’d be for me to be a bitch ass pussy
And not open a can of whoop ass, did ya piss ants whoop me
Will be the day I say I ate poop, shit, the day that
I don't straight shoot, I'll drop outta my anti-women hate group
Say I’m a sissy faggot, record it play it back
And put it on straight loop, you haters look like you ate a grape fruit
You see me climbing back on that wagon got my swagger back
I was dragging, hop back on it, grab the reigns on that bastard
And came back on 'em without remorse man
Man of course I’m a one trick pony
Cause I’ll be screaming on these whores 'til I’m hoarse!

[Hook]

[Veres 3: Royce Da 5' 9"]
Nah I ain't fading yet, I’d rather stay and rep, I mighta made a dent
But I find excitement in wondering what I’ma write next
So I don't stay in debt me broke, you might as well cut the embryo
Out my momma and play catch
With the baby with AKs with baby bayonets
I’ma get rich or I’mma die trying
Thats why its either kill or be killed, so call me suicide homocide Ryan

[Verse 4: Eminem]
There's a bomb inside my head, I’m a live wire
I am on the edge, teetering on it like I tore the iron mic
Get on a nut like a tyre iron, I have no desire stopping
So why would I drop and roll, that's how much on fire I am
Rappers are fun and I’m the time cause I’m just flying by ‘em
Man I’m laughing at ‘em the entire time, why am I up?
Cause tribulations I have triumphed bitch I’m fired up
So it’s time for me to slit your fucking lighter, light the sky up





[Hook]

Overall Meaning

The song "Living Proof" by Eminem and Royce Da 5'9" is about their determination and drive to succeed in the music industry despite the challenges they face. Royce starts the first verse by detailing his past mistakes and how he got back on his feet after Eminem helped him out. He talks about how his career was in jeopardy, but he persevered and is now "living proof" that anything is possible. He also mentions how his friends and acquaintances suddenly showed interest in him after he was seen with Shady and Jay-Z. The overall message of his verse is to never give up and keep striving towards your goals.


Eminem's verse talks about his resilience and refusal to be taken down by life's troubles. He tells the listener that even when the world kicks you down, it's important to get back up and fight back. He also mentions his past hatred towards women and how he has moved past it to become a better person. He finishes his verse with a powerful line about him being a "live wire" and lighting up the sky with his music.


Overall, the song is an anthem about never giving up and always pushing yourself to be the best you can be.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, Bad and Evil is (back)
Royce da 59 announces the return of Bad and Evil.


We bout to get into a tail of gunner that details the dungeon
Royce da 59 is about to tell a story about a great warrior who overcomes a difficult challenge.


This is the pale moon illuminates the hail and thundering
The sky is illuminated by a pale moon during a stormy night.


'01's the year where I fell from blundering
In 2001, Royce da 59 made a mistake that caused him to fall.


Shady lifted his wing than I fell from under it
Eminem helped Royce da 59 when he was struggling.


Now I’m freefallin’, my career is gone into re-callin’
Royce da 59's career is floundering and he is trying to revive it.


Regardless of who’s fault I was speedballin’
Royce da 59 was taking drugs and it doesn't matter whose fault it was.


God bubble wrapped me and dropped me on top of the Earth
God protected Royce da 59 and let him live his life.


Marshall doubled back and got me from on top of the Hearse
Eminem helped Royce da 59 when he was at a low point in his life.


I’m alive nigga, Justin T ain’t got nothing on me
Royce da 59 is alive and well, and Justin Timberlake can't match his accomplishments.


Cause I done cried Mary J. Blige rivers
Royce da 59 has cried a lot in his life.


I realised that God’s with us as soon as I decided
Royce da 59 realized that God is always with us.


To put that bottle down and pick up my Todd Bridges
Royce da 59 stopped drinking and started to focus on himself.


The writing's on the wall
It's obvious what's going on.


Since niggas seen me at the baseball game with Shady and Jay-Z
People have started to notice Royce da 59 since he was seen at a baseball game with Eminem and Jay-Z.


Suddenly everybody calls like "I’m just checking on you dog"
People are now trying to reconnect with Royce da 59.


While I just throw up this message on the stall..
Royce da 59 is not interested in their attempts to reconnect with him.


When them bottles stop poppin’ and them dollars start stopping
When the money stops coming in, people need to keep working hard.


Do what you did to get it and don't stop
Work hard and don't give up.


I made a promise to my momma, I'mma out live her
Royce da 59 promised his mother that he would outlive her.


How can I be a quitter when haters don't stop
Royce da 59 won't quit because he has haters who won't stop criticizing him.


I’m living proof nigga, it's pretty safe to say
Royce da 59 is proof that hard work pays off.


God giveth and God taketh away
What God gives, He can also take away.


It's the Worldwide American way, I’m living proof nigga
Royce da 59 is an example of the American dream.


Your body language is sayin’ your confidence is gone
Eminem can tell that someone has lost their confidence based on their body language.


Well pick ya ass up lil homie, come on
Eminem urges the person to pick themselves up and keep going.


You just gone sit there and take it or make 'em suck it
The person can either take the abuse or fight back.


Tell em where to shove it straight up
The person should tell their abusers where to go.


You gon' make love to the world or you gon' fuck it
The person can either succeed or fail in life.


The last time that life kicked me in the ass
Eminem has had difficult times in his life.


I pulled down it’s pants and put a foot up its ass
Eminem fought back against life and didn't let it defeat him.


Man what a catastrophe it’d be for me to be a bitch ass pussy
Eminem would be a disaster if he gave up and didn't fight back.


And not open a can of whoop ass, did ya piss ants whoop me
Eminem won't let anyone beat him down.


Will be the day I say I ate poop, shit, the day that
Eminem will never give up or give in.


I don't straight shoot, I'll drop outta my anti-women hate group
Eminem is against hate and will not be a part of a group that hates women.


Say I’m a sissy faggot, record it play it back
Eminem will not let others define who he is.


And put it on straight loop, you haters look like you ate a grape fruit
Eminem doesn't care what haters think of him.


You see me climbing back on that wagon got my swagger back
Eminem is getting back on track and is confident again.


I was dragging, hop back on it, grab the reigns on that bastard
Eminem is taking control of his life and not letting it drag him down.


And came back on 'em without remorse man
Eminem has made a comeback and doesn't feel guilty about it.


Man of course I’m a one trick pony
Eminem is known for his rapping skills.


Cause I’ll be screaming on these whores 'til I’m hoarse!
Eminem will keep rapping until he can't anymore.


Nah I ain't fading yet, I’d rather stay and rep, I mighta made a dent
Royce da 59 isn't giving up and wants to keep making an impact.


But I find excitement in wondering what I’ma write next
Royce da 59 enjoys the creative process of writing music.


So I don't stay in debt me broke, you might as well cut the embryo
Royce da 59 won't stay broke and will work hard to make money.


Out my momma and play catch
He will work hard to make enough money to support himself and his family.


With the baby with AKs with baby bayonets
He will do whatever it takes to make money and succeed.


I’ma get rich or I’mma die trying
Royce da 59 is determined to succeed no matter what.


Thats why its either kill or be killed, so call me suicide homocide Ryan
To succeed, one must be aggressive and determined.


There's a bomb inside my head, I’m a live wire
Eminem is very energetic and explosive.


I am on the edge, teetering on it like I tore the iron mic
Eminem is on the edge of greatness and is pushing himself to the limit.


Get on a nut like a tyre iron, I have no desire stopping
Eminem has no desire to stop and will keep going until he reaches his goals.


So why would I drop and roll, that's how much on fire I am
Eminem is so motivated that he won't stop for anything.


Rappers are fun and I’m the time cause I’m just flying by ‘em
Eminem is moving quickly up the ranks of rappers.


Man I’m laughing at ‘em the entire time, why am I up?
Eminem is laughing at other rappers because he knows he's better than them.


Cause tribulations I have triumphed bitch I’m fired up
Eminem has overcome many struggles and is now motivated and ready to succeed.


So it’s time for me to slit your fucking lighter, light the sky up
Eminem is going to light up the rap world with his talent and success.




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@muhammadshishtawy1503

Don't stop
Don't stop

Yeah, Bad and Evil is (back)

We bout to get into a tail of gunner that details the dungeon
This is the pale moon illuminates the hail and thundering
Oh once again where I fail from blundering
Shady lifted his wing than I fell from under it
Now I'm free fallin'
My career is gone and the weed callin'
Regardless of who's fault I was b-ballin'
God bubble wrapped me and dropped me on top of the Earth
Marshall double backed and got me from on top of the hearse
I'm alive nigga, Justin T ain't got nothing on me
Cause I done cried Mary J Blige rivers
I realized that God's with us as soon as I decided
To put that bottle down and pick up my tie bridges
The writings on the wall
Since niggas seen me at the baseball game with Shady and Jay-Z
Suddenly everybody calls
"Like I'm just checking on you dog"
While I throw up this message on the star

When them bottles stop poppin'
And them dollars start stopping
Do what you did to get it and don't stop (don't stop)
I made a promise to my momma
I'mma out live her
How can I be a quitter when haters dont stop (dont stop)
I'm living proof nigga
Its pretty safe to say
God giveth and God taketh away
Its the Worldwide American way
I'm living proof nigga

Your body language is sayin' your confidence is gone
Well pick ya ass up lil homie, come on
You just gone sit there and take it or make em suck it
Tell em where to shove it straight up,
You gon' make love to the world or you gon' fuck it?
The last time the light kicked me in the ass
I pulled down it's pants and put a foot up its ass
Man what a catastrophe it'd be for me to be a bitch ass pussy
And not open a can of whoop ass
Did ya piss ass whoop me will be the day I say I ain't poop
Shit, the day that I don't straight shoot
I'll drop out of my anti-women hate group
Say I'm a sissy faggot, record it play it back and put it on straight loop
You haters look like you ate a grape fruit
You see me climbing back on that wagon
Got my swagga back I was dragging, hop back on it
Grab the reigns on that bastard and came back on em
Without remorse man
Man of course I'm a one trick pony
Cause I'll be screaming on these whores till I'm hoarse!

When them bottles stop poppin'
And them dollars start stopping
Do what you did to get it and don't stop (don't stop)
I made a promise to my momma
I'mma out live her
How can I be a quitter when haters dont stop (dont stop)
I'm living proof nigga
Its pretty safe to say
God giveth and God taketh away
Its the Worldwide American way
I'm living proof nigga

Nah I ain't fading yet
I'd rather stay and rap
I mighta made a deck
I find excitement in wondering what I'mma write next
So I don't stay in debt
Me broke
You might as well cut the embryo out my momma and play catch with the baby
With AK's with baby bayonet's
I'mma get rich or I'mma die trying
That's why its either kill or be killed
So call me suicide homicide Ryan

There's a bomb inside my head
I'mma live wire, I am on the edge
Teetering on it like I tore the iron mike
Get on a nut like a tire iron
I have no desire stopping so why would I drop and roll
That's how much on fire I am
Rappers are fun and I'm the time cause I'm just flying by 'em
Man I'm laughing at 'em the entire time, why am I up?
Cause tribulations I have triumphed bitch I'm fired up
So it's time for me to slit your fucking lighter, light the sky up

When them bottles stop poppin'
And them dollars start stopping
Do what you did to get it and don't stop (don't stop)
I made a promise to my momma
I'mma out live her
How can I be a quitter when haters dont stop (dont stop)
I'm living proof nigga
Its pretty safe to say
God giveth and God taketh away
Its the Worldwide American way
I'm living proof nigga



All comments from YouTube:

@Technician397

Royce and Eminem compliment each other unbelievably. They bring out such fire when they go together, it's unreal.

@MegaTwiztid15

+Matt Aumend Fire? This shit was lava.

@Kay-ol2ev

feels like goku and vegeta lol

@jackcravford8744

I love that screaming in eminems voice. So raw and graspy. That snare on this track is so punishing and Royce has really charismatic voice.

@Leestevensmusic

This shit sick. I feel like no one will ever create a rap album as good as this.

@artificial4612

FACTS! 🔥👌💯🙏

@joshlewis575

So slept on as n album. Pretty tight all the way through, n a few bangers such as this. That 1st eminem verse is top 5 in his career! Sick

@thezjewelrycompany1799

And until now nobody ever has

@simphiwengwazi1646

That 2:43-2:54 flow comes in like a tsunami. Damn!!!

@yasisawyer3639

Simphiwe Ngwazi ok

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