Don't Hurt Me
Eminem Feat Lil Wayne Lyrics


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I need you to pray for me, and
I need you to care for me, and
I need you to want me to win
I need to know where I'm headed, 'cause I know where I've been
The flow is bone-crushin', it's nothin', I come up with somethin' (yeah)
Come through your strip frontin', stuntin'
It's somethin' you want (uh-huh), 745 chrome spinners
Haters hate that I'm winnin'
Man, I've been hot from the beginnin' (drop that shit, woo)
Motherfuckers envy the kid, control your jealousies
'Cause I can't control my temper, I'm finna catch a felony
Pistol in hand, homie, I'm down to get it poppin'
Once I squeeze the first shot, you know I ain't stoppin'
'Til my clip is empty, I'm simply
Not that nigga you should try your luck with or fuck with
Hollow-tip shells, you're struck with
Your bones broken, guns smokin', still loc-in'
What, nigga? Lay your ass down, paramedics get you up feelin'

Right now, I'm on the edge, so don't push me
I aim straight for your head, so don't push me
Fill your ass up with lead, so don't push me
I got somethin' for your ass, keep thinkin' I'm pussy

Right now, I'm on the edge, so don't push me
I aim straight for your head, so don't push me
Fill your ass up with lead, so don't push me
I got somethin' for your ass, keep thinkin' I'm pussy

I done lost my bigger nigga and I didn't cry
Too young to understand the consequences of a man
Livin' a lie, I gotta get that money
I'll be damned if I'm bummy
Gotta watch my back around these niggas, 'cause they funny
Twenty years of watchin' my mama's tears
Got my heated, heavily weeded
Smokin' that bomb, 'cause I need it
These niggas don't want me ballin', they want me buried
Bogged in the dirt from shots flurried
Layin' with bugs all on my shirt
I got plans to hop up in that Hummer
'Cause I'm a stunner, I sit back and wonder
When them angels gonna call my number, under
My chest is a heart of a lion
I ain't lyin', bounty hunters got me flyin'
With my iron, high as a giant
I'm runnin' from nothin', my stomach is touchin'
What I'm clutchin''ll give you more than a concussion
End of discussion
My blood is colder, so I'm bolder
Hennessy and soda, hood on my shoulder
Look in the mirror, I see a soldier

Right now, I'm on the edge, so don't push me
I aim straight for your head, so don't push me
Fill your ass up with lead, so don't push me
I got somethin' for your ass, keep thinkin' I'm pussy

Right now, I'm on the edge, so don't push me
I aim straight for your head, so don't push me
Fill your ass up with lead, so don't push me
I got somethin' for your ass, keep thinkin' I'm pussy

These are my ideas, this is my sweat and tears
This is shit that I saw with my eyeballs, my ears
This is me who's gotta be what you see on TV
What you hear on CD, what appears easy
Man these teeny boppers see me on these magazine covers
In these beanies and these rags, livin' fantasies
Frontin' like it's all fun and games 'til the shoot 'em up, bang
And you see your brains hang, and you see we ain't playin'
Ain't sayin' we ain't layin' down at night and ain't prayin'
I bullied my way in this game, man, I'm done playin'
Man, I'm done sayin' that I'm done playin'
I'mma start layin' into these motherfuckin' cocksuckers
There's no way I'ma back down like a god damn coward
I can't, how would I look as a man bowin' to his knees?
Like the mad cow disease, let somebody lash out at me
And not lash back out at 'em, please
Oh, whoa, yo, ho, hold up, oh no, not me, not Marshall
You wanna see Marshall? I'll show you Marshall
I try to show you art, but you just pick it apart
So I see I have to start, showin' you fuckin' old farts
A whole other side I wanted to not show you
So you know you're not dealin' with some fuckin' marshmallow
Little soft yellow, punk pussy, whose heart's Jello 'cause

Right now, I'm on the edge, so don't push me
I aim straight for your head, so don't push me
Fill your ass up with lead, so don't push me
I got somethin' for your ass, keep thinkin' I'm pussy

Right now, I'm on the edge, so don't push me
I aim straight for your head, so don't push me
Fill your ass up with lead, so don't push me
I got somethin' for your ass, keep thinkin' I'm pussy





Shady Aftermath, nigga, G-Unit
Rap juggernauts of this shit, we takin' over

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Eminem Feat Lil Wayne's song Don't hurt me express the need for support and validation. The opening lines of the chorus-"I need you to pray for me, and I need you to care for me, and I need you to want me to win" - suggest that the artist seeks emotional and mental support from his listeners. He wants his fans to believe in him and cheer him on, so he can win. The artist further describes his past experiences and why he is always on edge. Specifically, he emphasizes that he has had a tumultuous past with fights, violence, and legal issues, leading him to the brink of trouble again.


The rest of the song details the artist's unyielding attitude, a fact that could suggest that he struggles with controlling his temper. He feels compelled to defend himself aggressively because of his life's constant negativity. He's got plans, dreams, and aspirations that he does not want himself and his fans to give up. He's willing to fight anyone who challenges him, devoting himself entirely to this art. Overall, the song's central theme highlights that an artist in the entertainment industry is vulnerable and needs to be supported by fans, both for their mental, emotional stability and to survive their often-crazy lives.


Line by Line Meaning

I need you to pray for me, and
I require your prayers and


I need you to care for me, and
I need your support and attention for my well-being,


I need you to want me to win
I need you to have a strong desire for my success


I need to know where I'm headed, 'cause I know where I've been
I need to have clarity about my future direction based on my past experiences


The flow is bone-crushin', it's nothin', I come up with somethin' (yeah)
My rap style is incredibly powerful and unstoppable, and I constantly innovate and create


Come through your strip frontin', stuntin'
I approach your neighborhood with a confident and flashy attitude


It's somethin' you want (uh-huh), 745 chrome spinners
It's something that captures your desire, like the impressive 745 car with shining chrome spinners


Haters hate that I'm winnin'
My success angers those who despise me


Man, I've been hot from the beginnin' (drop that shit, woo)
I have been highly successful right from the start


Motherfuckers envy the kid, control your jealousies
People resent and covet my achievements, so they should manage their envy


'Cause I can't control my temper, I'm finna catch a felony
Because I struggle to manage my anger, I am about to commit a serious crime


Pistol in hand, homie, I'm down to get it poppin'
I am prepared and willing to engage in gun violence with a weapon in my possession


Once I squeeze the first shot, you know I ain't stoppin'
Once I fire the initial bullet, rest assured I will continue with relentless force


'Til my clip is empty, I'm simply
I will continue shooting until my ammunition is depleted, and it's simple for me


Not that nigga you should try your luck with or fuck with
I am not the person you should test your fate or provoke


Hollow-tip shells, you're struck with
You will be hit and wounded by hollow-tipped bullets


Your bones broken, guns smokin', still loc-in'
Your bones will be fractured, guns will be fired, and I will remain focused and committed to my mission


What, nigga? Lay your ass down, paramedics get you up feelin'
What? Submit yourself, and when paramedics revive you, you will feel the consequences


Right now, I'm on the edge, so don't push me
At this moment, I am extremely close to losing control, so do not provoke me


I aim straight for your head, so don't push me
My intentions are to target your head directly, so avoid provoking me further


Fill your ass up with lead, so don't push me
I will shoot you with bullets, filling your body with lead, so refrain from provoking me


I got somethin' for your ass, keep thinkin' I'm pussy
I have something dangerous and threatening for you, so continue underestimating me


I done lost my bigger nigga and I didn't cry
I have experienced the death of a significant person, but I did not shed tears


Too young to understand the consequences of a man
I was too young to comprehend the repercussions of adulthood


Livin' a lie, I gotta get that money
Living a deceitful life, I must acquire wealth


I'll be damned if I'm bummy
I refuse to be destitute or impoverished


Gotta watch my back around these niggas, 'cause they funny
I need to be vigilant and cautious around these individuals since they are untrustworthy


Twenty years of watchin' my mama's tears
I have spent two decades observing my mother's tears


Got my heated, heavily weeded
My emotions are intense and influenced by heavy marijuana use


Smokin' that bomb, 'cause I need it
I smoke potent marijuana because I rely on its effects


These niggas don't want me ballin', they want me buried
These individuals do not desire my success; instead, they wish for my demise


Bogged in the dirt from shots flurried
My body will be buried and covered in grave soil due to a flurry of gunshots


Layin' with bugs all on my shirt
My lifeless body will be resting among insects on my clothing


I got plans to hop up in that Hummer
I have intentions to acquire a Hummer vehicle


'Cause I'm a stunner, I sit back and wonder
Because I am incredibly impressive, I relax and contemplate


When them angels gonna call my number, under
I ponder about the timing of my death when the angels are going to summon me from beneath


My chest is a heart of a lion
I possess a courageous and fierce heart within my chest


I ain't lyin', bounty hunters got me flyin'
I am telling the truth; I am being pursued by bounty hunters, causing me to run rapidly


With my iron, high as a giant
Carrying my weapon, I feel powerful and tall like a giant


I'm runnin' from nothin', my stomach is touchin'
I am not fleeing from anything, even though I am experiencing hunger


What I'm clutchin''ll give you more than a concussion
What I am gripping will cause severe harm, surpassing a mere concussion


End of discussion
This topic is now closed for further debate or conversation


My blood is colder, so I'm bolder
My emotions are detached, making me more audacious and daring


Hennessy and soda, hood on my shoulder
I consume Hennessy and soda, showcasing my affiliation with the neighborhood


Look in the mirror, I see a soldier
When I look at myself in the mirror, I perceive a brave and dedicated warrior


These are my ideas, this is my sweat and tears
These are my thoughts and concepts, representing the hard work and emotional investment I have put into my craft


This is shit that I saw with my eyeballs, my ears
This is the reality that I have witnessed through my own senses


This is me who's gotta be what you see on TV
The person you see on television represents who I must be


What you hear on CD, what appears easy
What you hear on my music albums may appear effortless


Man these teeny boppers see me on these magazine covers
These young fans see me on magazine covers


In these beanies and these rags, livin' fantasies
Wearing beanies and ragged clothing, living in their fantasies


Frontin' like it's all fun and games 'til the shoot 'em up, bang
Acting as if everything is carefree until the moment of a violent shootout


And you see your brains hang, and you see we ain't playin'
You witness the horrifying sight of your brain exposed, realizing that we are not joking or pretending


Ain't sayin' we ain't layin' down at night and ain't prayin'
I am not denying that we do not lay down at night and pray


I bullied my way in this game, man, I'm done playin'
I asserted my dominance and made my mark in this industry; I am no longer engaging in childish games


Man, I'm done sayin' that I'm done playin'
I am tired of proclaiming that I have finished playing games


I'mma start layin' into these motherfuckin' cocksuckers
I will aggressively attack and criticize these despicable individuals


There's no way I'ma back down like a god damn coward
I will never retreat or surrender like a disgraceful coward


I can't, how would I look as a man bowin' to his knees?
I cannot afford to lower myself as a man, submitting on my knees


Like the mad cow disease, let somebody lash out at me
Similar to the uncontrollable rage of mad cow disease, if someone attacks me


And not lash back out at 'em, please
I cannot resist retaliating; please understand


Oh, whoa, yo, ho, hold up, oh no, not me, not Marshall
Wait, hold on, oh no, this does not pertain to me, not to Marshall


You wanna see Marshall? I'll show you Marshall
You wish to witness the true nature of Marshall? I will exhibit it to you


I try to show you art, but you just pick it apart
I attempt to present my artistic creations, but you only criticize and analyze them


So I see I have to start, showin' you fuckin' old farts
Therefore, I realize I must demonstrate my abilities specifically to you old, narrow-minded individuals


A whole other side I wanted to not show you
I intended to keep a completely different aspect of myself hidden from you


So you know you're not dealin' with some fuckin' marshmallow
I want you to realize that you are not interacting with a weak and soft individual


Little soft yellow, punk pussy, whose heart's Jello 'cause
A small, feeble individual with a cowardly and easily shaken heart


Shady Aftermath, nigga, G-Unit
Representing Shady Aftermath and G-Unit, my record labels


Rap juggernauts of this shit, we takin' over
Dominating the rap industry, we are seizing control




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Curtis James Jackson, Christopher Lloyd, Marshall B. Mathers, Luis Edgardo Resto

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@arthurtheartist9126

Lil wayne's verse- Slow yet poetic
Eminem's Verse- Fast and Uplifting

@TheMoodamoody

Tru

@sarahshort6137

exactly

@turtlenugget2277

I feel like this song is sort of a transition. Lil' Wayne's part explained everything, and Em's part is energetic and is supposed to pump you up.

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And still!

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