The Way I Am
Eminem Dido And Marilyn Manson Lyrics

Dre just let it run
Dr. Dre, the producer, is letting the music play without interruption.

Ayo, turn the beat up a little bit
The singer is requesting that the volume of the beat be increased.

Ayo, this song is for anyone
The song is suitable for any listener.

Fuck it, just shut up and listen, ayo
The artist is annoyed and instructing others to stop talking and pay attention to the song.

I sit back with this pack of Zig-Zag's and this bag
The artist is relaxing with rolling papers and marijuana.

Of this weed, it gives me the shit needed to be
The marijuana enhances the singer's abilities as a rapper.

The most meanest MC on this-on this Earth
The singer believes he is the most aggressive rapper in the world.

And since birth I've been cursed with this curse to just curse (fuck)
The artist has always had a tendency to use profanity.

And just blurt this berserk and bizarre shit that works
The artist has a tendency to say unusual and shocking things that often gain attention.

And it sells and it helps in itself to relieve all this tension
The shock value of the artist's music is popular and helps him release his own stress.

Dispensing these sentences, getting this stress
The singer is releasing his stress by writing and performing his music.

That's been eating me recently off of this chest
The artist has recently had a lot of stress and feels relieved to express himself through his music.

And I rest again peacefully
Creating and performing his music brings peace to the singer.

But at least have the decency in you
Others should have basic manners.

To leave me alone, when you freaks see me out
People who listen to his music should not bother the singer when he is out in public.

In the streets when I'm eating or feeding my daughter
The artist wants to be left alone when spending time with his daughter.

To not come and speak to me, I don't know you
The artist does not know his fans personally and does not want strangers approaching him to talk.

And no, I don't owe you a mothafuckin' thing
The singer does not owe his fans anything outside of his music.

I'm not Mr N'Sync, I'm not what your friends think
The singer is not a pop star like N'Sync and does not fit the stereotype of a rapper that his fans may imagine.

I'm not Mr Friendly, I can be a prick if you tempt me
The artist is not always friendly and may react negatively if provoked.

My tank is on empty, no patience is in me
The artist has run out of energy and has no tolerance for others.

And if you offend me, I'm lifting you ten feet in the air
If the artist is insulted, he will physically retaliate in a violent way.

I don't care who was there and who saw me just jaw you
The singer does not care about witnesses when fighting someone.

Go call you a lawyer, file you a lawsuit
If someone is hurt by the artist's actions, he suggests they take legal action rather than trying to confront him directly.

I'll smile in the courtroom and buy you a wardrobe
The singer has the money to cover any legal damages and is unbothered by the situation.

I'm tired of all you, I don't mean to be mean
The singer is frustrated with his fans but does not want to be rude.

But that's all I can be, it's just me
The singer can only be himself.

And I am whatever you say I am
The artist is aware that his reputation is important and is shaped by others' opinions.

If I wasn't, then why would I say I am?
The artist confirms that he needs to maintain a certain image in order to be successful.

In the paper, the news, every day I am
The singer's actions are constantly covered by the media.

Radio won't even play my jam
The singer's music is often censored or not played on traditional radio stations.

'Cause I am whatever you say I am
The artist's reputation is based on others' perceptions of him.

I don't know, it's just the way I am
The artist is aware that some people do not like him for who he is, but he cannot change himself.

Sometimes I just feel like my father
The artist sometimes feels like his father because of all the responsibilities he has.

I hate to be bothered with all of this nonsense
The singer does not like dealing with trivial matters.

It's constant, and, "Oh, it's his lyrical content
The artist's controversial lyrics are often the focus of criticism.

The song 'Guilty Conscience' has gotten such rotten responses"
The singer's song 'Guilty Conscience' has received negative feedback.

And all of this controversy circles me
There is always negative attention directed towards the singer.

And it seems like the media immediately points a finger at me
The media is quick to blame the singer for negative events.

So I point one back at 'em, but not the index or pinkie
The artist is metaphorically pointing a finger back at the media, but not using his index or pinkie fingers because of their negative connotations.

Or the ring or the thumb, it's the one you put up
The artist is using his middle finger to express his disdain for the media.

When you don't give a fuck, when you won't just put up
The middle finger is a sign of not caring and not taking any more insults.

With the bullshit they pull, 'cause they full of shit too
The media is not trustworthy and is also guilty of misleading people.

When a dude's getting bullied and shoots up his school
The artist references school shootings and the argument that music and movies inspire violence in young people.

And they blame it on Marilyn and the heroin (ahh)
The media sometimes accuses Marilyn Manson and drug use of causing violent behavior.

Where were the parents at? And look where it's at
The artist questions the responsibility of parents in preventing school shootings.

Middle America, now it's a tragedy
School shootings have become a tragedy in middle America.

Now it's so sad to see, an upper-class city havin' this happening
It is tragic to see an affluent city experiencing school shootings.

Then attack Eminem 'cause I rap this way
The singer is criticized for his style of rapping.

But I'm glad, 'cause they feed me the fuel that I need
The singer is fueled by the negative attention and criticism.

For the fire to burn, and it's burning, and I have returned
The negative attention is fuel for the singer's creativity and he is back with more music.

I'm so sick and tired of being admired
The artist is frustrated with being famous.

That I wish that I would just die or get fired
The artist wishes he could escape his fame and responsibility.

And dropped from my label, let's stop with the fables
The singer wishes he could be released from his record label, but knows that this is unlikely.

I'm not gonna be able to top on "My Name Is"
The singer doubts he will ever achieve the same level of success he did with his first hit song.

And pigeon-holed into some poppy sensation
The artist is worried he will be forced into making more commercial music.

To cop me rotation at rock-n-roll stations
The artist is worried about having his music played on mainstream radio stations instead of the more underground stations he prefers.

And I just do not got the patience
The artist lacks the patience to deal with these problems.

To deal with these cocky Caucasians
The singer is frustrated with the white people who run the music industry and are often dismissive of him.

Who think I'm some wigger who just tries to be Black
The artist is frustrated with white people who accuse him of trying to act black.

'Cause I talk with an accent and grab on my balls
The singer's style of rapping involves a unique accent and gestures that some people may find offensive.

So they always keep asking the same fucking questions
The singer is often asked repetitive and annoying questions about his background and music style.

What school did I go to? What hood I grew up in?
The singer is asked about his education and upbringing.

The why, the who, what, when, the where and the how
The artist is inundated with questions about every aspect of his life and music career.

Till I'm grabbing my hair and I'm tearin' it out
The constant questioning is causing the artist frustration and stress.

'Cause they driving me crazy, I can't take it
The singer is at his breaking point with the constant questioning and criticism.

I'm racin', I'm pacin', I stand and I sit
The singer is agitated and restless.

And I'm thankful for every fan that I get
The artist appreciates the support of his fans.

But I can't take a shit
The artist cannot even go to the bathroom without being interrupted.

In the bathroom without someone standing by it
The artist is frustrated that he cannot have any privacy.

No, I won't sign you an autograph
The singer is declining requests for autographs.

You can call me an asshole, I'm glad
The artist does not care if people think he is rude or arrogant.

Ahh (radio won't even play my jam)
The singer is frustrated that his music is not played on the radio.

'Cause I am, whatever you say I am
The singer's reputation is largely influenced by others' opinions.