LOVE GAME
Eminem Kendrick Lamar Lyrics

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Something's burning, I can't figure out what (out what)
It's either lust or a cloud of dust, judgement is clouded
Must just be the powder from the power of (love)
But I'm in something I don't know how to get out of
Left my girl in the house alone
Is that my soon-to-be-spouse's moan?
And the further I walk, the louder
Pause for a minute to make certain that's what I heard

'Cause after all, this is her place
So I give her the benefit of the doubt, I
Think I might be about to bust her, bust her
The thought's scary, yo, though and it hurts, brace
Hope it ain't, "Here we go, yo"
'Cause my head already goes to worst case scenario
Though in the first place (ah, fuck)
But you confirmed my low-end theory, though
Should've known when I made it all the way to third base
And that was only the first date, could've made it to home plate
But you slid straight for the dome and dove face first
"No you don't understand, I don't do this for anyone, ever"
Yeah, that ain't what they all say? I'll say
You can suck a softball through a straw, used to be my fiancé
'Til you sucked on Wayne, André, and Kanye
Lebron, Akon, Jay, Lil Jon, Raekwon, Ma$e
Polow da Don, Dre, Dante Ross, James Conway, Kwamé
Guess I'm gettin' my g-goddang Jigga on, eh?
'Cause your name, I'm beyond sayin'
But fuck it, I'm movin' on, you women are all cray
But I'll probably always keep on playin'

The game of love (love), love (love)
La-la-la-la-la love

She doesn't love me, no, she don't love me no more
She hates my company, guess, she don't love me no more
I tried to get her up out of my head, left my bags at the door
She screamed she loved me like she never did before
And I told her (go where you wanna
Go do whatcha want to do, I don't care)
And I told her (go where you wanna
Go do whatcha want to do, I don't care)

I told that bitch
"I'm a sucker for love, you a sucker for dick"
Sucking dick in your momma tub, then your granny walked in
Told the stupid nigga to duck under the water, he drowned like an abortion
They booked you for manslaughter, you beat the case and I called ya
"Sherane is not available, now leave a message at the tone
And Kendrick, don't forget to buy two pair of those expensive heels
You little fucking Ferris Wheel, fucking spinning on me?
Fuck you think? We gon' get married still?
Fucking Mary had a little lamb, this ain't a fairy tale
Fairy godmomma better tell you how I fucking feel
Like you should fuckin' beat it or fucking eat it while I'm on my period
Now have a blessed day"
Bitch, you serious?
I'm in the mirror with this look on my face, curious
Why you ain't fucking with me? You cut me deep as Caesarean
You know I want you bad as a Benjamin, I'm delirious
I want you bad as the head shattered on George Zimmerman
After the Dillinger hit him diligently and killing him
His mouthpiece for a Cadillac emblem
That's analogy and metaphor for you
I should win a medal for all the ways I adore you
This is me talking cordial, yeah, I got some home trainin'
That ain't what you like, ain't it?
What about if I was as famous as Marshall?
Would you give fellatio in the carpool?
Cops pull us over, they just wanna know if you gargle
Singing, "I hope she's good enough
Meanwhile you're chasing her"
Chlamydia couldn't even get rid of her
Pity the fool and pity the fool in me, I'ma live with the

Game of love (love), love (love)
La-la-la-la-la love

She doesn't love me, no, she don't love me no more
She hates my company, guess, she don't love me no more
I tried to get her up out of my head, left my bags at the door
She screamed she loved me like she never did before
And I told her (go where you wanna
Go do whatcha want to do, I don't care)
And I told her (go where you wanna
Go do whatcha want to do, I don't care)

So needless to say I'm feelin' betrayed
Snatch my house key off her key chain
She jumps off Wee-Bey from The Wire's dick
Now she's chasing me with a cheese grater
Here goes that broken record, cliché, it's all my fault anyway
She's turning the tables, I'm a beat-break
She treats my face like Serato, she cuts and scratches like a DJ
Each day is an instant replay
They say what we display is symptomatic of addict behavior
Back together but forgot today was her B-day
She cut me off on the freeway, simple misunderstanding
But just as I went to slam on the brakes
That's when I realized that she may be as crazy as me, wait
Bitch cut my fucking brake line, stepped on them fuckers eight times
Still goin' seventy-three, thank God there's an exit coming up
What the mother F-U-C-K's wrong with her?
Hit the off ramp 'til I coasted to a goshdamn halt
Hit a fucking tree, now here she comes at full speed
She's racing at me, okay, you wanna fuck with me, eh?
Snatch the bitch out her car through the window
She screamin', I body slam her on the cement
Until the concrete gave and created a sinkhole
Buried the stink ho in it, then pay to have the street repaved
(The fuck?) Woke up in a dream state, in a cold sweat
Like I got hit with a freeze ray during a heat wave
Guess I eventually caved though, 'cause she's laying next to me in bed
Directly aiming a gat at my head, woke up again and jumped up like
"Fuck it, I've had it, I'm checking into rehab"
I confess I'm a static addict, I guess that's why I'm so clingy
Every girl I've ever had either says I got too much baggage
Or I'm too fucking dramatic
Man, what the fuck is the matter? I'm just a fucking romantic
I fucking love you, you fucking bitch
Combative, possessive, in fact last time I was mad at an ex
I actually set off a chain reaction of tragic events
I said, "Hit the road" and after she left, I sent that bitch a text
I said, "Be careful driving, don't read this and have an accident"
She glanced to look at it and wrecked
Too bad, thought we had a connect, no sense dwelling makes
Never been a more compelling case
Than the model covered in L'Oreal and mace
Who fell from grace eleven stories for storytelling
While the whore was yelling, "Rape" 'til her vocal cords were swelling
And her voice were more hoarser than Tori Spelling's face
Still they swarm the gates and my fancy estates
To greet Norman Bates with a warm embrace
'Less you're Andrea Yates, don't ask me for a date, though
You're late, well, the sentiment's great
But wait, think there's been a mistake
You wanted an intimate date, I wanna intimidate
I have infinite hate in my blood, it's mainly because of the game of
Wait, dinner at eight?
I have infinite hate in my blood, it's mainly 'cause of the

Game of love (love), love (love)
La-la-la-la-la love

Overall Meaning

In "Love Game," Eminem and Kendrick Lamar tell the story of two men who are deeply in love, but who are also experiencing pain and betrayal at the hands of their respective partners. The lyrics describe feelings of confusion, disbelief, anger, and heartbreak as the two men struggle to come to terms with their difficult situations. The song begins with Eminem's verse, where he is trying to figure out if his girlfriend is cheating on him. He ultimately discovers that she is, and he decides to move on from the relationship. Lamar's verse explores themes of obsession and possessiveness, as he expresses his love for a woman who is not reciprocating his feelings. He describes feeling trapped and suffocated by the relationship, and ultimately admits that his love has turned into hatred.

Throughout the song, Eminem and Lamar use vivid and often shocking imagery to convey their emotions. They use metaphors and similes to describe their experiences, comparing love to a game, a burning sensation, and an addictive substance. They also use violent language to describe their reactions to their partners' betrayals, with Lamar even describing a gruesome murder fantasy. Ultimately, the song suggests that love can be both beautiful and painful, and that it can bring out the best and worst in human behavior.

Line by Line Meaning

Something's burning, I can't figure out what (out what)
There's something wrong, but I can't identify what it is

It's either lust or a cloud of dust, judgement is clouded
My desires or confusion has clouded my ability to make rational decisions

Must just be the powder from the power of (love)
It could be the influence of love causing this confusion

But I'm in something I don't know how to get out of
I'm trapped in a situation that I don't know how to escape

Left my girl in the house alone
I left my girlfriend alone at home

Is that my soon-to-be-spouse's moan?
Is that the sound of my future spouse being intimate with someone else?

And the further I walk, the louder
As I continue on, the sound becomes louder

Pause for a minute to make certain that's what I heard
Take a moment to confirm if I heard it correctly

'Cause after all, this is her place
Because this is her home

So I give her the benefit of the doubt, I
I choose to have a positive assumption about her

Think I might be about to bust her, bust her
I suspect she might be cheating on me

The thought's scary, yo, though and it hurts, brace
The thought is frightening and painful, prepare myself

Hope it ain't, 'Here we go, yo'
I hope it's not 'here we go again'

'Cause my head already goes to worst case scenario
Because I always expect the worst outcome

Though in the first place (ah, fuck)
Although it shouldn't have happened in the first place (oh no)

But you confirmed my low-end theory, though
But you proved my suspicion correct

Should've known when I made it all the way to third base
I should've realized something was off when we were intimate early on

And that was only the first date, could've made it to home plate
We rushed into physical intimacy on the first date, could've gone further

But you slid straight for the dome and dove face first
But you focused on sexual acts instead of emotional connection

No you don't understand, I don't do this for anyone, ever
No, you don't get it, I don't engage in this behavior with just anyone

Yeah, that ain't what they all say? I'll say
Yeah, isn't that what everyone claims? I can say the same

You can suck a softball through a straw, used to be my fiancé
You're skilled at performing oral sex, you were once engaged to me

'Til you sucked on Wayne, André, and Kanye
But then you had sexual encounters with other famous men

Lebron, Akon, Jay, Lil Jon, Raekwon, Ma$e
Including Lebron James, Akon, Jay-Z, Lil Jon, Raekwon, Ma$e

Polow da Don, Dre, Dante Ross, James Conway, Kwamé
Polow da Don, Dr. Dre, Dante Ross, James Conway, Kwamé

Guess I'm gettin' my g-goddang Jigga on, eh?
I guess I'm emulating Jay-Z's behavior now, huh?

'Cause your name, I'm beyond sayin'
Because your name, I'm done mentioning it

But fuck it, I'm movin' on, you women are all cray
But forget it, I'm moving on, you women are all crazy

But I'll probably always keep on playin'
But I'll likely continue to engage in relationships and love despite the challenges

She doesn't love me, no, she don't love me no more
She doesn't love me, no, she doesn't love me anymore

She hates my company, guess, she don't love me no more
She dislikes spending time with me, I suppose she doesn't love me anymore

I tried to get her up out of my head, left my bags at the door
I tried to forget about her, left my emotional baggage behind

She screamed she loved me like she never did before
She yelled that she loved me in a way she never had before

And I told her (go where you wanna
And I told her to go wherever she wants

Go do whatcha want to do, I don't care)
Do whatever you want, I don't care

I told that bitch
I said to that woman

"I'm a sucker for love, you a sucker for dick"
"I fall easily for love, you're someone who is easily attracted to sexual acts"

Sucking dick in your momma tub, then your granny walked in
Engaging in oral sex in your mother's bathtub, then your grandmother walked in

Told the stupid nigga to duck under the water, he drowned like an abortion
Told the foolish person to submerge under the water, he drowned like a failed abortion

They booked you for manslaughter, you beat the case and I called ya
They charged you with manslaughter, but you won the case and I called you

"Sherane is not available, now leave a message at the tone
"Sherane is not here, please leave a message after the beep

And Kendrick, don't forget to buy two pair of those expensive heels
And Kendrick, remember to purchase two pairs of those costly high heels

You little fucking Ferris Wheel, fucking spinning on me?
You insignificant little rotating amusement ride, fooling around with me?

Fuck you think? We gon' get married still?
What the fuck do you think? Are we still going to get married?

Fucking Mary had a little lamb, this ain't a fairy tale
Having sex with Mary, who had a little lamb, this is not a fairy tale

Fairy godmomma better tell you how I fucking feel
Your fairy godmother should inform you of my true feelings

Like you should fuckin' beat it or fucking eat it while I'm on my period
Either you should leave or perform oral sex on me while I'm menstruating

Now have a blessed day
Now have a great day

Bitch, you serious?
Seriously, are you joking?

I'm in the mirror with this look on my face, curious
I'm looking at myself in the mirror with a confused expression

Why you ain't fucking with me? You cut me deep as Caesarean
Why are you not interested in me anymore? You hurt me deeply, like a Caesarean section

You know I want you bad as a Benjamin, I'm delirious
You know I desire you greatly, like a hundred-dollar bill, I'm confused

I want you bad as the head shattered on George Zimmerman
I want you as much as the satisfaction of George Zimmerman's head being shattered

After the Dillinger hit him diligently and killing him
After the Dillinger (a gun) hit him precisely and killed him

His mouthpiece for a Cadillac emblem
His mouth acts as a symbol of a Cadillac car

That's analogy and metaphor for you
That's an example of an analogy and metaphor

I should win a medal for all the ways I adore you
I should be rewarded for the various ways I love and cherish you

This is me talking cordial, yeah, I got some home trainin'
I'm trying to be polite here, yes, I have been raised with manners

That ain't what you like, ain't it?
But that's not what you prefer, isn't it?

What about if I was as famous as Marshall?
What if I were as famous as Marshall (Eminem's real name)?

Would you give fellatio in the carpool?
Would you perform oral sex in the carpool?

Cops pull us over, they just wanna know if you gargle
If the police pull us over, they just want to verify if you can gargle

Singing, 'I hope she's good enough
Singing, 'I hope she's skilled enough

Meanwhile you're chasing her'
Meanwhile, you're pursuing her'

Chlamydia couldn't even get rid of her
Even a sexually transmitted infection couldn't eliminate her

Pity the fool and pity the fool in me, I'ma live with the
Feel sorry for the fool (referring to myself) and the foolishness within me, I'll continue to live with it