Detroit vs. Everybody
Eminem Royce Da 5'9' Big Sean Danny Brown DeJ Loaf Trick Trick Lyrics

Tell 'em if they want it, they can come get that (static)
If anyone wants to challenge us, they can come face the consequences

I swear I love my city, I just want a little (static)
I have a deep loyalty for my city and just want to contribute in my own way

See me, they salute me, they ain't ready for that (static)
People recognize and respect me, but they may not be prepared for the impact I can make

Detroit vs. Everybody
The city of Detroit against anyone who stands in our way

I took a bite out the rotten apple by the poison tree
I have faced the hardships and negativity that comes from the environment I grew up in

All these females need to email to make noise
Women need to speak up and make their voices heard in order to create change

And I think it's changin' a lot, he fuck with my authority
I believe things are improving, but someone who challenges my power will face consequences

Then he shall see shells, but not by the seashore
If he provokes violence, he will experience the consequences

If he gang bangin' or not, it's simple as the alphabet
Determining if someone is involved in gang activity is as straightforward as reciting the alphabet

He F with me, that G shall surely see
If he messes with me, he will definitely face the consequences

He definitely is 'bout it, it's retail fraud, he's weak
He might act tough, but he engages in fraudulent behavior and is actually weak

The honest gesture, the trigger finger 'round the diamond tester, we tail flaw with heat
We respond to any signs of dishonesty with aggression and force

The same soldier, it's me, myself and I
I am a lone warrior, fighting for myself and my own success

Ridin' 'round shootin' my biopic and my autobiography
I am documenting and sharing my life story through my music

Range Rover, this ain't the squash beef state
Driving a luxurious Range Rover signifies that we don't entertain petty conflicts

You thinkin' makeup, we thinkin' Lark Voorhies face
While outsiders focus on superficial things, we prioritize protecting ourselves and our city

The twin Eagle's, an Aries coupe, might as well ride by in an ambulance
Driving a powerful car like the Aries coupe is as attention-grabbing as an ambulance

My parachute like skydivin' in Hammer pants
My safety net is reliable and secure, like wearing parachute pants while skydiving

So call it siblin' rivalry
Our conflicts can be seen as a sibling rivalry, intense but ultimately driven by love for our city

Take his life, call it the unforgivable robbery
Causing harm to someone's life is an unimaginable and unforgivable act

A wise man told me that holdin' a grudge is like
Someone wise once told me that holding onto anger and resentment is detrimental

Lettin' somebody just live inside of your head rent free
Allowing someone to occupy your thoughts and emotions without consequence

(Real talk) I don't got time to evict these clowns
I don't have the time or patience to deal with these foolish individuals

Y'all niggas been bitches, that's none of my business, but I don't sip tea
You guys have been acting cowardly, but I won't involve myself in your drama

(That's Nickel) Ride around his block
(That's Nick) To drive around his neighborhood

All he knows is pitfalls, that's why he's always climbin' out his drop
He is used to facing challenges and overcoming difficult situations

(I got a question) Do you wanna ride or die?
Are you willing to stand by me and face any danger?

Welcome to Detroit, mothafucka
Welcome to the intense and unyielding atmosphere of Detroit

Boy I need no halves and halves, I want the game in entirety
I don't want a partial share or a piece, I want the entire game

100 percent cut, no stitches required
I want a complete and clean split, without any need for further mending

Welcome to Detroit where if you get that promotion
In Detroit, even if you achieve success and move up, there will still be threats and dangers awaiting you

Don't worry, man them bullets will still be at your ass firin'
Even if you climb the ranks, you'll still face threats and gunfire in Detroit

I still call it safe, I would suck if I was umpirin'
I trust my instincts and judgments, I would excel as an umpire

Boy I hit the beat I just treat that shit like a diary
When I rap on a beat, it becomes an outlet for me to express my thoughts and emotions, like a diary

I'm offended if you hear my new shit and you ain't rewindin' me
I take it as an insult if you don't appreciate and replay my new music

Self made, I never needed your bail or a wire, see
I have achieved success through my own efforts, never relying on financial or emotional support from others

I'm never callin' collect, I call to collect
I don't ask for favors, I demand what is owed to me

My homie wanted a Chevy so I put my dog in the vet
My friend desired a Chevrolet car, so I helped him out financially

Plus I'm so loyal that that paper, boy, is all that I fetch
I am fiercely loyal and focused on making money, that's my main priority

If the ball in my hand then the ball in the net
If I have control over a situation, I will make sure to succeed

Bitch I'm the D, can't no offense dunk on me
I represent Detroit, and no one can overpower or defeat me

I'm Mr. Big Shot, these hoes get drunk off me
I have a dominant presence and these women are attracted to my charisma and success

I'm overrespected, my mama gated community's overprotected
I command a great amount of respect, and even my mother's neighborhood is highly secured

So futuristic, I'm already over my next bitch
I am so forward-thinking and focused on my next venture that I have moved on from past relationships

Reminiscin' on listenin' to 50 fifty times a day
Reflecting on the days when I used to listen to 50 Cent's music repeatedly

Back when tenth grade was like fifty days away
In the past, the anticipation of tenth grade felt like a long time away

Tryna get paid fifty ways a day
Striving to make money in multiple ways every day

Used to put fifty on the layaway, now my closet fifty shades of grey
I used to put small amounts of money on layaway, but now my fashion choices are more diverse and luxurious

Twenty six and I done lived a lifetime a few times
At only twenty-six years old, I have experienced a multitude of significant events and life lessons

From futons to Grey Poupons
From humble beginnings to a more refined and luxurious lifestyle

In church tryna get a little savings, yeah coupons
Even in church, I am looking for ways to save money, like using coupons

I spit that A1 every day, I'm hittin' new primes
I consistently deliver top-quality music, constantly reaching new levels of success

Now the stakes high, niggas surprised at the new lines
The expectations and pressure are greater now, and people are amazed by my lyrical abilities

Or takin' down my number like 'you still ain't got a new line?'
People are always looking for new lines from me, as if they're collecting them

Nah it's the same, we've been laborin' for years
No, it's the same consistent effort that we have been putting in for years

I know it took way longer than nine months, but fuck it, it's all in due time
I am aware that the journey has taken longer than expected, but I believe that everything happens at the right time

I turned a blunt to a roach with dreams of bein' a Beatle though
I started with very little, but I dream of achieving great success like The Beatles

Don't want to, I need to, gotta learn to keep it cerebral
I have a strong desire to keep my mind sharp and focused

When you come up in a place where everyone got a piece but ain't peaceful
Growing up in a chaotic environment where everyone is fighting for their own share of success

This is just part one, wait 'til the sequel
This is only the beginning, the next part will be even more incredible

Comin' from them streets where they thirsty, starvin' to eat
Coming from impoverished neighborhoods where people are desperate and hungry for success

Just a step away from felon, that's why they call it the D
One wrong move away from becoming a criminal, which is why Detroit is known as 'the D'

On your bleeder, ho, reason for all of this honesty
I speak honestly and directly because I have witnessed the harsh realities of life

Honestly no honor roll, but honored up in these streets
I may not have achieved academic success, but I am respected and honored in the streets

Cause I'm a Linwood nigga, them young niggas say
Because I come from the Linwood area, the younger generation recognizes my influence and impact

Put a stack on your head, you'll bleed a lake on Grand River
If someone puts a bounty on you, the amount of blood you shed will fill up a whole river

And to think y'all hood harder then I might beg to differ
To claim that your neighborhood is tougher than mine, I would strongly disagree

Know some killers pull the trigger for a Swisher and Molly
I personally know individuals who are willing to commit murder for drugs like Swisher and Molly

In a blink I'll hit your kisser, bet you ass ain't rememberin'
I can swiftly punch you in the face, and you won't even remember what happened

They say my city's tougher than two fat bitches scissoring
They claim that my city is extremely tough and resilient

So nigga I'm a veteran, retire my letterman
I am a seasoned and experienced individual, ready to retire my letterman jacket

I had K's in front ya school, but I ain't go to Kettering
I had firearms placed in front of your school, but I didn't attend Kettering University

Cough up a lung, 313 where I'm from
I represent the 313 area code of Detroit, to the point of giving my all and sacrificing my health

Xan got me cross eyed like Bernstein's son
The effects of Xanax have me feeling disoriented, like Leonard Bernstein's son

And these niggas try to copy but I hold on this time
Others may try to imitate me, but this time I won't let go of my position

It's us vs. them, Detroit vs Everybody
We are united as a city, going against anyone who stands against us

Lately it seems as if it's me against the world
Recently, I have felt like I am facing adversities and challenges alone

Like it was before my life became a movie
It feels reminiscent of a time before my life became excessively publicized and scrutinized

And they used to use my mothafuckin' trailer to tease me with
They would taunt and mock me by showing my trailer before movies

But I flipped that script like AB filler
I turned the tables and changed the narrative, just like a movie script

Painkillers to pop that lid off that safety seal
I used painkillers to alleviate my emotional pain and open up about my struggles

It made me feel amazing, made me celebrate me
It brought me immense joy and made me appreciate and embrace myself

And if I may reiterate, I ain't even need a script
And let me emphasize, I didn't even need a script to express myself

I ain't bein' conceited
I'm not being arrogant or self-centered

But I made it to radio, eat a dick
I have achieved mainstream success, so those who doubted me can now eat their words

I still never ABC the shit
I still haven't 'sold out' or compromised my authenticity

Mainstream appeal and the skill is what made me iller
My ability to appeal to a mainstream audience while maintaining my skill has made me even more impressive

Since before they called Jay Dee Dilla
I have been making an impact in the music industry long before J Dilla gained recognition

I was daydreamin' one day I would be the shit
I used to daydream about achieving great success and becoming highly respected

And if I ever end up escapin' the streets I swear that I would stay here
If I ever manage to leave my troubled past behind, I would remain devoted to my city

Still in it, I'm crazy, I'll always be real
I'm still involved in the streets, I'm insane, and I will always stay true to myself

Don't make me steal an 18 wheeler
Don't provoke me to commit a serious crime, like stealing a large truck

Break all of my friends out of here and take 'em straight to the Mercedes dealer
I would go as far as to break my friends out of prison and treat them to luxury cars

Peel off back to the same block that we came from, on a rampage
After causing chaos elsewhere, we would return to our original neighborhood and continue causing mayhem

You crazy for me to flip
You're delusional if you think I won't retaliate

What's makin' you think I need a switch? Cause I'm Adrian Peterson
Why would you assume I need to change my behavior? I don't, just like Adrian Peterson didn't change his aggressive on-field style

When he's raging and heated and on the way to go beat his kid
Referring to a controversy involving Adrian Peterson disciplining his child, implying that the singer can be just as aggressive when provoked

On the track I spank like he just did
In my music, I am forceful and dominant, as if I'm punishing like Adrian Peterson did

(DETROIT!) I can't never leave this bitch
I can never leave my hometown of Detroit, it will always be a part of me

Sick of bein' treated like me and shit
I'm tired of people disrespecting and mistreating me

But Jesus, I can just see why people quit callin' me to do features
But really, I understand why people have stopped asking me to collaborate on songs

And them cyphers on BET cause if I wasn't me
And those rap freestyle sessions on BET, if I wasn't Eminem

I probably wouldn't want to play with me neither, shit
I likely wouldn't even want to compete against myself either, it's a daunting task

Seems to be reachin' this fever pitch
The situation is intensifying, reaching a boiling point

180 degrees in here trying to wait for the cedar chips
It's so hot and intense here, people are even waiting for the aroma of cedar to give them relief

MCs just bit off more than they can chew like a face full of Swedish Fish
Other rappers have taken on more than they can handle, like trying to fit a mouthful of Swedish Fish candy

Or Lorena with two penises
Referring to Lorena Bobbitt, famous for severing her husband's penis. A metaphor for facing harsh consequences

Hateful ingeniousness, this inconvenience
The malicious creativity in causing discomfort and inconvenience

And for the record, you won't want this kind of static in your life
You definitely don't want to deal with the conflict and turmoil that I bring

When I'm makin' you cling to it
When I am provoking and forcing you to face the consequences of your actions

They consider tryna reinsulate yah when it's maybe in for another crazy winter
They might attempt to shield and protect you, especially when another harsh and tumultuous period is approaching

It's so cold in the D, it is as days begin to tick away
The temperature in Detroit is so low, and time is passing by slowly as hardships continue

But ain't this what really made me into the angry bitter blonde
Despite the difficulties, these experiences have shaped me into the angry and resentful person I am today

Sick of bein' underdog
I'm tired of always being underestimated and overlooked

Don't make me unleash this shit, release this Pit
Don't force me to unleash my anger and aggression, like a pitbull

May even seem as if I'm yankin' your chain a bit
My words and actions may seem provocative and manipulative

Or maybe the way in which I'm sayin' shit
Or perhaps it's just the way I express myself

Is playin' with your relation, changin' it
It's toying with your perception and altering your understanding

It's still the same and Shady's still a lady killer
I haven't changed, I'm still the same person and Eminem is still a ladies man

Since the day I went insane and attacked the baby sitter
Ever since the time I lost control and harmed the babysitter, I've been seen as unstable

With a potato peeler and mushed her face into the entertainment center
I attacked her with a potato peeler and shoved her face into the TV stand

It's like another plane just entered into Ukraine again
It feels like a new conflict or crisis has emerged, like the situation in Ukraine

The Bermuda Triangle and attempted to make a safe descent
A reference to the mysterious and dangerous reputation of the Bermuda Triangle, implying that the situation is perilous

Awaiting anyone who ain't affiliated, it could be danger
Anyone who is not part of the group or connected with us could face harm and threats

Did you make arrangements with the gangsters 'fore you came here?
Did you secure protection and alliances with the dangerous individuals before entering this environment?

And if they mention us
And if they talk about us

Tell 'em if they want it, they can come get that (static)
Let them know that if they want to confront us, they will face the consequences

I swear I love my city, I just want a little (static)
As much as I love my city, I simply want a small share of success and recognition

See me, they salute me, they ain't ready for that (static)
People acknowledge and honor me, but they may not be prepared for the impact I can have

Detroit vs. Everybody
The citizens of Detroit united against anyone who opposes us

What up though, it's the godfather Trick Trick.
Hello, it's Trick Trick, the godfather of the Detroit music scene.

You either ridin' with us or gettin' rolled on.
You can either support us and be part of our movement or face the consequences.

That means Detroit vs. Everybody!
This signifies that the city of Detroit is in a constant battle against all odds.

Hey Em let me get that instrumental take it down to the hood, let the little homies get this remix crackin'.
Hey Eminem, give me the instrumental version of the song so that I can bring it to the neighborhood and let the young aspiring artists remix it.

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No specific meaning, just a pause in the lyrics

Detroit!
A callout and declaration of pride for the city of Detroit