Living Proof
Eminem Ft Royce Da 59 Lyrics

Don't stop Don't stop
The song is just getting started, and the artists are telling the listener to keep listening and not stop.

Yeah. Bad and Evil is (BACK!)
The artists are proclaiming their return as Bad and Evil, in a way that suggests confidence and swagger.

Uh, we bout to get into a tail of a gunner that details the dungeon, Just as the pale moon illuminates the hail and thundering.
The song is about to tell the story of a skilled shooter who has been through rough times, much like how the moon illuminates turbulent weather conditions.

Oh, once again where I fail from blundering, Shady lifted his wing then I fell from under it -- Now I'm free fallin' --
The artist recalls a time when he made a mistake and lost support from Eminem, causing him to feel like he was falling with no safety net.

My career is gone and the beat callin', Regardless of who's fault I was b-ballin'. God bubble wrapped me and dropped me on top of the Earth, Then Marshall doubled backed and got me from on top of a Hearse.
The artist's career was in a bad place, but the music is calling him back. He believes that God saved him from a potential death and Eminem helped him get back on his feet.

I'm a live nigga -- Justin T ain't got nothing on me, 'Cause I done cried Mary J. Blige rivers. I realised that God's with us -- soon as I decided to put that bottle down and pick up my tie bridges.
The artist has been through tough times and struggles with substance abuse, but he still believes he's alive and that Justin Timberlake doesn't compare to him. He also believes in a higher power and decided to stop drinking to improve his life.

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 throw up this message on the stall.
After being seen with Eminem and Jay-Z, the artist's popularity has increased and people are now reaching out to him. He feels like they are fake and hypocritical for not reaching out to him before.

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 don't stop? (don't stop)
The artist believes in working hard and not stopping in order to maintain success. He also made a promise to his mom that he would outlive her and believes that he can't stop because of the haters who won't stop hating.

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!
The artist is proud of his success and feels like he is living proof of the concept that God can both give and take away blessings. He also acknowledges that in America, success is often followed by downfall.

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 gonna make love to the world or you gonna fuck it?
The artists are encouraging others to be confident and not give up when they feel down. They urge others to stand up for themselves and decide whether to be passive or assertive in life.

The last time that life kicked me in the ass, I pulled down it's pants and put a foot up it's ass. Man what a "cat-ass-trophy" it'd be for me to be a bitch ass pussy And not open a can of whoop ass, Let you piss ants whoop me? It'll 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!
The artist has a fierce mentality and believes in fighting back when life gets tough. He doesn't want to be a pushover and will always stand up for himself no matter what.

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, of course I'm a one trick pony -- 'Cause I'll be screaming on these whores till I'm hoarse!
The artist has regained his confidence and is back on the rise. He's a one trick pony in that he only knows how to make angry music, but he will keep doing it until his voice gives out.

Nah, I ain't fading yet -- I'd rather stay and rep. I mighta made a dent -- 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 it's either kill or be killed So call me Suicide Homocide Ryan
The artist won't disappear anytime soon. He loves to write music and wants to stay out of debt. He would rather die than stay broke and will kill or be killed to get rich. He refers to himself as Suicide Homicide Ryan, a nickname that highlights his aggressive nature.

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 I'm flying higher! 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 lighters – Light the sky up!
The artist feels like a bomb is going off in his head, causing him to be edgy and on the brink of something. He also feels like he's flying high and surpassing other rappers. He's ready to ignite the stage and light up the sky with his music.