Won't Back Down
Eminem [www.fareck.com] Lyrics
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You can call out your guards
You can fence in your yard
You can hold all the cards
But I won't back down
Oh no I won't back down
Oh no
Brain dead rims yeah stupid wheels
Girl I'm too for real
Lose your tooth and nails
Try to fight it, try to deny it
Stupid you will feel
What I do, I do at will
Shooting from the hip, yeah boy I shoot to kill
Half a breath left on my death bed
Screaming F that yeah super ill
Baby what the deal
We can chill, split half a pill and a happy meal
Fuck a stank slut
I cut my toes off and step on the receipt before I foot the bill
Listen garden tool don't make me introduce you to my power tool
You know the fucking drill
How you douche bags feel knowing you're disposable?
Summers eve Massengill
Shady's got the mass appeal baby crank the shit
'Cause it's your God-damn jam
You say that you want your punchlines a little more compact
Well shawty I'm that man
These other cats ain't metaphorically where I'm at man
I gave Bruce Wayne a Valium and said
Settle ya fuckin' ass down I'm ready for combat-man
Get it calm Batman?
Nah, ain't nobody whose as bomb and as nuts
Lines are like mom's cat scans
'Cause they fucking go bananas
Honey I applaud that ass
Swear to God man these mobs can't dance
Ma show 'em how it's done
Spazz like a God Damn Taz', yeah
You can sound the alarm
You can call out your guards
You can fence in your yard
You can hold all the cards
But I won't back down
Oh no I won't back down
Oh no
Girl shake that ass like a Donkey with Parkinson's
Make like Michael J. Fox in the jaws playin' with a etch-a-sketch
Betcha that you'll never guess who's knocking at your door
People hit the floors,
Yeah tonight ladies you gon' get divorced
Girl forget remorse, I'm a hit you broads with
Chris's paws like you pissed him off
Talented with the tongue motherfucker
You ain't gotta lick in yours
Hittin' licks like I'm robbin' liquor stores
Makin' cash registers shit their draws
Think you spit the raw
I'm an uncut slab of beef
Laying on your kitchen floor
Other words I'm off the meat rack
Bring the beat back
Bring me two extension chords
I'm a measure my dick shit I need 6 inches more
Fuck my dicks big bitch
Need I remind you that I don't need the fucking swine flu to be a sick pig
You're addicted I'm dope
I'm the longest needle around here
Need a fix up I'm the big shot
Get it dicks nuts
Your just small boats little pricks
Girl you think that other pricks hot
I'll drink gasoline and eat a lit match
'fore I sit back and let 'em get hot
Better call the cops on 'em quick fast
Shady's right back on your bitch ass
White trash with half a six pack in his hatchback
Trailer hitched a-ttached to the back (dispatch)
You can sound the alarm
You can call out your guards
You can fence in your yard
You can hold all the cards
But I won't back down
Oh no I won't back down
Oh no
Bitch am I the reason that your boyfriend stopped rapping
Does a bird chirp, Lil' Wayne slurps syrup til he burps
And smokes purp' does a word search gets circles wrapped around him like
You do when I come through, I'd like you to remind yourself
Of what the fuck I can do when I'm on the mic
Or your the kind of girl that I can take a liking to
Sike I'm spiking you like a football
Been this way since I've stood a foot tall
You're a good catch with a shitty spouse
Gotta pretty mouth and a good jaw
Gimme good brain
Watch the wood grain, don't want no cum stain
Bitch you listening tryna' turn me down
Slut I'm talking to you, turn me back up
Are you insane tryna talk over me in the car
Shut the fuck up while my shits playin'
I'm a shit stain on the underwear of life
Whats the saying? where there's thunder there's light-ening
And they say that it never strikes twice in the same place
Then how the fuck have I been hit six times
In three different locations
On four separate occasions?
And you can bet your stanking ass
That I've come to smash everything in my path
Fork was in the road took the psychopath
Poison ivy wouldn't have me thinking rash
So hit the dance floor cutie while I do my duty on this microphone
Shake your booty shawty I'm the shit
Why you think Proof used to call me doodi
You can sound the alarm
You can call out your guards
You can fence in your yard
You can hold all the cards
But I won't back down
Oh no I won't back down
Oh no
The song 'Won't Back Down' by Eminem featuring P!INK is a rap song that portrays the powerful attitude of an artist who has no plans to give up. The song starts with a powerful statement that regardless of the situation, the character will not move back. The call for security guards, the fence in the yard, and holding all the cards cannot stop the artist from achieving what he wants.
The song is packed with metaphors and phrases that portray the artist's tough personality. Eminem raps about his Cadillac Seville's and Coupe DeVille's with brain-dead rims and stupid wheels which appear as symbols for his wealth and his fearless nature. Eminem is well-known for his use of metaphors, making references to different concepts such as "mass appeal" and "Summers eve Massengill."
Eminem's lyrics become even more graphically violent leading to a crescendo of paranoia and rage. The artist delivers lines, singing about hitting licks like a robber and making cash registers, "s*** their doors." The song continues with Eminem's usual intensity as he uses more metaphors with words such as "dick," "horsepower," and "five finger discount." It culminates with Eminem saying he is a "shit stain on the underwear of life" before concluding that even though there is the thunder, there must be lightning. The song ends in a crescendo of power and profound words, with the artist still vowing not to back down.
Line by Line Meaning
You can sound the alarm
You can try to warn others about me
You can call out your guards
You can try to gather a group of people to protect you
You can fence in your yard
You can try to isolate yourself and protect your territory
You can hold all the cards
You can try to have control and power over the situation
But I won't back down
But I won't give up or be intimidated
Oh no I won't back down
Oh no, I won't retreat or surrender
Cadillac's Seville's, coupe Deville's
Luxury cars like Cadillac Seville and Coupe DeVille
Brain dead rims yeah stupid wheels
Expensive rims that are visually appealing
Girl I'm too for real
I am authentic and genuine
Lose your tooth and nails
Face the consequences and fight with all your strength
Try to fight it, try to deny it
Try to resist or reject the truth
Stupid you will feel
You will feel foolish for doing so
What I do, I do at will
I do what I want, with complete freedom
Shooting from the hip, yeah boy I shoot to kill
I speak bluntly and directly, asserting my dominance
Half a breath left on my death bed
I have little time left in my life
Screaming F that yeah super ill
I am expressing frustration and anger
Baby what the deal
What is the situation or problem?
We can chill, split half a pill and a happy meal
We can relax, share drugs, and enjoy a simple meal
Fuck a stank slut
I have no interest in promiscuous or unpleasant women
I cut my toes off and step on the receipt before I foot the bill
I would rather injure myself and be reckless than pay for something
Listen garden tool don't make me introduce you to my power tool
Don't make me show you the extent of my capabilities
You know the fucking drill
You are familiar with the routine or process
How you douche bags feel knowing you're disposable?
How do you feel knowing you are easily replaceable?
Summers eve Massengill
Reference to a feminine hygiene product
Shady's got the mass appeal baby crank the shit
I have widespread popularity, so turn up the volume
'Cause it's your God-damn jam
Because this song is your favorite
You say that you want your punchlines a little more compact
You want my jokes to be concise and impactful
Well shawty I'm that man
Well, I am the one who can deliver that
These other cats ain't metaphorically where I'm at man
Other artists aren't on my level figuratively
I gave Bruce Wayne a Valium and said Settle ya fuckin' ass down I'm ready for combat-man
I calmed down the alter ego of Batman and prepared for battle
Get it calm Batman?
Understand the reference to Batman being calm?
Nah, ain't nobody whose as bomb and as nuts
No one else is as explosive and crazy
Lines are like mom's cat scans
My rhymes are like medical scans, detailed and revealing
'Cause they fucking go bananas
Because my rhymes are incredible and mind-blowing
Honey I applaud that ass
I admire and appreciate your attractiveness
Swear to God man these mobs can't dance
I promise, people can't dance as well as me
Ma show 'em how it's done
I will demonstrate how to dance properly
Spazz like a God Damn Taz', yeah
Move and act energetically, like the Tasmanian Devil
Girl shake that ass like a Donkey with Parkinson's
Move your buttocks vigorously, like a person with Parkinson's disease
Make like Michael J. Fox in the jaws playin' with a etch-a-sketch
Mimic the movement of Michael J. Fox, known for tremors, playing with an Etch-a-Sketch
Betcha that you'll never guess who's knocking at your door
I bet you can't guess who is coming to confront you
People hit the floors, Yeah tonight ladies you gon' get divorced
People will be shocked and scared, and tonight ladies will have their relationships ruined
Girl forget remorse, I'm a hit you broads with Chris's paws like you pissed him off
Girl, don't feel guilty, I will attack you with aggression like a provoked animal
Talented with the tongue motherfucker
I am skilled and proficient with my words
You ain't gotta lick in yours
You don't need to copy or imitate me
Hittin' licks like I'm robbin' liquor stores
Achieving success or making money quickly, like a robber stealing from liquor stores
Makin' cash registers shit their draws
Making cash registers give a lot of money
Think you spit the raw
You think you can freestyle or rap well
I'm an uncut slab of beef
I am a raw and powerful force
Laying on your kitchen floor
Metaphorically representing my dominance and control
Other words I'm off the meat rack
In other words, I am unconventional and unpredictable
Bring the beat back
Resume the instrumental
Bring me two extension chords
Get me two extension cords to amplify the sound
I'm a measure my dick shit I need 6 inches more
I am figuratively comparing my success to the size of my genitals and stating that I need more to be fully satisfied
Fuck my dicks big bitch
My achievement or success is significant and impressive
Need I remind you that I don't need the fucking swine flu to be a sick pig
I am already a sick and talented individual, I don't need any additional recognition
You're addicted I'm dope
You are obsessed with me, and I am exceptional and addictive
I'm the longest needle around here
I am the most influential and impactful figure here
Need a fix up I'm the big shot
If you need to improve yourself, I am the one to look up to
Get it dicks nuts
Understand the joke and play on words using male genitals
Your just small boats little pricks
You are insignificant and unimportant, just minor annoyances
Girl you think that other pricks hot
You believe that other people are impressive or attractive
I'll drink gasoline and eat a lit match 'fore I sit back and let 'em get hot
I would rather harm myself than allow others to succeed or become influential
Better call the cops on 'em quick fast
You should report them to the authorities immediately
Shady's right back on your bitch ass
Eminem is making a triumphant return and confronting someone disrespectful
White trash with half a six pack in his hatchback
I am a lower-class individual with some alcohol in my small car
Trailer hitched a-ttached to the back (dispatch)
I have a trailer attached to my car, ready to be used for transportation or moving things
Bitch am I the reason that your boyfriend stopped rapping
Am I the reason why your boyfriend quit pursuing a career in rap music?
Does a bird chirp, Lil' Wayne slurps syrup til he burps
Just like a bird chirping or Lil Wayne consuming cough syrup until he belches
And smokes purp' does a word search gets circles wrapped around him like
And Lil Wayne, who smokes 'purple' weed, is good at finding words puzzles with encircling letters
You do when I come through, I'd like you to remind yourself
Remember what happens when I arrive, I want you to be aware
Of what the fuck I can do when I'm on the mic
Understand the extent of my skills and abilities when I'm performing
Or your the kind of girl that I can take a liking to
You are the type of girl I could become interested in
Sike I'm spiking you like a football
I was kidding, I will deceive or trick you like spiking a football
Been this way since I've stood a foot tall
I have been this way since I was very young
You're a good catch with a shitty spouse
You are attractive, but your partner is awful
Gotta pretty mouth and a good jaw
You have a nice smile and a strong ability to speak
Gimme good brain
Provide me with intelligent and thoughtful conversation
Watch the wood grain, don't want no cum stain
Pay attention to the beautiful natural pattern of the wood, don't want to leave any mess behind
Bitch you listening tryna' turn me down
You are trying to ignore or silence me
Slut I'm talking to you, turn me back up
I am addressing you specifically and asking you to increase the volume
Are you insane tryna talk over me in the car
Are you crazy trying to speak louder than me in the car?
Shut the fuck up while my shits playin'
Be quiet and listen while my music is playing
I'm a shit stain on the underwear of life
I am an unpleasant and undesirable presence in this world
Whats the saying? where there's thunder there's light-ening
As the saying goes, when thunder is present, there is also lightning
And they say that it never strikes twice in the same place
And it is commonly believed that lightning does not strike the same spot twice
Then how the fuck have I been hit six times
In that case, how have I been struck by lightning six times?
In three different locations
In three separate places
On four separate occasions?
During four different instances?
And you can bet your stanking ass
And you can be certain
That I've come to smash everything in my path
That I am determined to destroy everything in my way
Fork was in the road took the psychopath
I had a choice to make, and I chose the path of a psychopath
Poison ivy wouldn't have me thinking rash
Even poison ivy wouldn't make me act recklessly
So hit the dance floor cutie while I do my duty on this microphone
Therefore, start dancing while I fulfill my role on the microphone
Shake your booty shawty I'm the shit
Move your buttocks, I am excellent and skilled
Why you think Proof used to call me doodi
That's why Proof, an Eminem collaborator, used to call me 'doodi'
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARSHALL B. III MATHERS, KHALIL ABDUL-RAHMAN, ERIK ALBERT GEORGE ALCOCK, LIZ RODRIGUES, COLUMBUS TOWER SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@KnoxHill
Happy birthday to the GOAT
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Bro I totally binged your new album. Its epic 🔥
@erika-thats-a-joke
KNOX HILL I LOVE YOUR CONTENT AND MUSIC. ofc you're still listening to this song 😂
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Even Knox knows he’s the GOAT! Knox will be at the peak of the hill soon even
@katjamuusers5263
Marshall is a good rapper ...the biggest from the world...i love his songs..he really helped me with my ilness...i am back and i am happy again...Thank you Marshall ❤
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@sukai_ak
Eminem is so sick that he doesn't get compared to other rappers, but only to older version of himself 👑👑
@YungAlone
Let’s goo
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Loser Eminem
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That's a bar