Love Me
Eminem feat. 50 cent Lyrics
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I'm still getting chased by those lights
Only the light's lime, and my mic's on
And my time is none, because I'm writing more
And I ain't here to meet a soul in this business
I'm here to eat, speak, until these hoes feel this (for sure)
And I can't let y'all derail me, man
I got Young Kobe homey, you gotta let go of Obie
And that yac going on, soon as a nigga touch down, back from touring
It's whatever, put that on the cheddar, man
But in the meantime, it's Jimmy Iovine time
Chase cheese, rhyme 'til my voice give out
This is it my niggas, this what we boast about
Now I'm here, so shut your motherfucking mouth, and show me love, bitch
I just wanna love ya
For the rest of my life (I don't love you, bitch)
I wanna hold you in the mornin'
Hold you through the night
I just wanna love ya
For the rest of my life
I wanna hold you in the mornin'
Hold you through the night
There's a certain mystique when I speak, that you notice
Cause that's sort of unique cause you know it's me
My poetry's deep, and I'm Stillmatic, the way I flow to this beat
You can't sit still, it's like trying to smoke crack and go to sleep
I'm strapped, it's known any minute I could snap
I'm the equivalent of what would happen if Bush rapped
I bully these rappers so bad lyrically
It ain't even funny, I ain't even hungry, it ain't even money
You can't pay me enough for you to play me
It's cockamanie you just ain't zanie enough to rock with Shady
My noodle is cock-a-doodle, my clock's coo-coo
I got screws loose, yea the whole kit and caboodle, I'm just brutal
It's no rumor, I'm numero uno, assume it
There's no humor in it no more, you know
I'm rolling with a swollen bowling ball in my bag
You need a fag to come and tear a new hole in my ass, you better love me, bitch
I just wanna love ya
For the rest of my life
I wanna hold you in the mornin'
Hold you through the night (and all the bitches say)
I just wanna love ya
For the rest of my life
I wanna hold you in the mornin'
Hold you through the night
My buzz is crazy in the hood, they holla my name
If it ain't about the flow, it's 'bout the stones and the chain
If I was you, I'd love me too, I roll like a boss
Nine eleven Porsche same color as cranberry sauce
I ain't gon' front, I thought R. Kelly was the shit
Let me find out he fucking 'round with Bow Wow bitch
Niggas eating popcorn right, rewinding the tape
Now shorty mama in the precinct, hollering rape
I'm convinced, man, something really wrong with these ho's
I thought Lil' Kim was hot, 'til she start fucking with her nose
I used to listen to Lauryn Hill, and tap my feet
Then the bitch put out a CD and didn't have no beats
That boy D'Angelo, he determined not to fail
That nigga went butt-ass, for his record to sell
My back shots 'll help Ashanti hit them high notes
And Big been taught Charli B'More to deep throat (yea)
I just wanna love ya
For the rest of my life
I wanna hold you in the mornin'
Hold you through the night
I just wanna love ya
For the rest of my life
I wanna hold you in the mornin'
Hold you through the night
The lyrics to Eminem and 50 Cent's "Love Me" touch on several themes including their persistence in the music industry, the trials and tribulations that come with success, and their relationships with women. Eminem speaks about his dedication to writing and rapping, and how he refuses to let anyone or anything stop him. He also takes a shot at President Bush, saying that he is the equivalent of what would happen if Bush rapped. Eminem's verses focus on his skills as a rapper and his cockiness, exemplified by his line "It's cockamanie, you just ain't zanie enough to rock with Shady."
Meanwhile, 50 Cent touches on his own braggadocio and success, contrasting himself with other musicians who have fallen out of grace. He compliments himself, saying "If I was you, I'd love me too, I roll like a boss," while taking shots at R. Kelly and Lil' Kim for their scandals. He also includes some explicit sexual imagery, mentioning how his "back shots" can help Ashanti hit high notes, and how he's taught Charli B'More to deep throat. The chorus repeats the desire to love and hold a woman, but with a sarcastic twist as Eminem says "I don't love you, bitch" each time.
Overall, the lyrics showcase Eminem and 50 Cent's confidence and egos, as well as their ability to rap with wit and humor. They touch on well-known scandals and events in the music world, and use their verses to claim their spots at the top of the game.
Line by Line Meaning
Niggas, I'm still grinding (yeah), I still hearing those sirens
I'm still working hard, but I'm constantly being chased by police
I'm still getting chased by those lights
The police are still after me, but only the spotlight and microphone follow me
Only the light's lime, and my mic's on
I only have the spotlight and my microphone with me
And my time is none, because I'm writing more
I don't have time for anything else because I'm focused on writing new music
And I ain't here to meet a soul in this business
I'm not interested in making connections in the music industry - I'm here to make music
I'm here to eat, speak, until these hoes feel this (for sure)
I'm here to make my mark and make sure people hear my music
And I can't let y'all derail me, man
I won't let anyone stop me or distract me from my goals
I got Young Kobe homey, you gotta let go of Obie
I have my friend Kobe with me, so you can let go of trying to control Obie
Cause Obie be back, (going nowhere, man) we got them craps going on
Obie will be back and we have other things going on that we're focused on
And that yac going on, soon as a nigga touch down, back from touring
I'm partying with my friends and celebrating as soon as I come back home from touring
It's whatever, put that on the cheddar, man
Money isn't a concern, we can spend it on whatever we want
But in the meantime, it's Jimmy Iovine time
For now, I'm focused on working with record producer Jimmy Iovine
Chase cheese, rhyme 'til my voice give out
I'm going to keep making music until I can't anymore
This is it my niggas, this what we boast about
This is the life we've been striving for and what we're proud of
Now I'm here, so shut your motherfucking mouth, and show me love, bitch
I've made it to the top, so stop talking and show me respect
I just wanna love ya
I want to show my affection for you
For the rest of my life (I don't love you, bitch)
But only if you're not the type of person who doesn't deserve it or reciprocate it
I wanna hold you in the mornin'
I want to be close to you in the mornings
Hold you through the night
And hold you tightly at night
There's a certain mystique when I speak, that you notice
My presence is captivating and intriguing when I speak
Cause that's sort of unique cause you know it's me
Because it's me, it's even more special and unique
My poetry's deep, and I'm Stillmatic, the way I flow to this beat
My lyrics have depth and I'm still making meaningful music, just like Nas' album Stillmatic
You can't sit still, it's like trying to smoke crack and go to sleep
My music is so infectious that you can't resist moving to it, just like you can't resist the effects of crack
I'm strapped, it's known any minute I could snap
I'm always ready for anything, and I have the potential to lose control at any moment
I'm the equivalent of what would happen if Bush rapped
I'm a powerful figure just like the former US President George W. Bush, but I use my words instead of political power
I bully these rappers so bad lyrically
I outclass and overpower other rappers with my lyrics
It ain't even funny, I ain't even hungry, it ain't even money
I'm so good that I can destroy other rappers without even trying, and I don't do it for money
You can't pay me enough for you to play me
I'm not interested in making music for money, and you can't buy me with any amount of cash
It's cockamanie you just ain't zanie enough to rock with Shady
You're not crazy enough to keep up with me and my music, so don't even try
My noodle is cock-a-doodle, my clock's coo-coo
I'm a bit crazy in the head, and my clock isn't quite right
I got screws loose, yea the whole kit and caboodle, I'm just brutal
I'm a little unhinged, and I can be ruthless with my words
It's no rumor, I'm numero uno, assume it
It's no secret that I'm the best in the game, so just accept it
There's no humor in it no more, you know
My music isn't lighthearted or funny anymore
I'm rolling with a swollen bowling ball in my bag
I'm carrying a gun, which is a heavy burden to bear
You need a fag to come and tear a new hole in my ass, you better love me, bitch
You need someone really tough to try and defeat me, but ultimately, you'll still have to show me respect
My buzz is crazy in the hood, they holla my name
People in the neighborhood recognize my fame and call out my name
If it ain't about the flow, it's 'bout the stones and the chain
If people aren't talking about my music, they're talking about my flashy jewelry and accessories
If I was you, I'd love me too, I roll like a boss
If you were in my position, you'd probably love yourself too because I have a lot of power and influence
Nine eleven Porsche same color as cranberry sauce
My Porsche is the same color as cranberry sauce
I ain't gon' front, I thought R. Kelly was the shit
I used to think R. Kelly was really talented
Let me find out he fucking 'round with Bow Wow bitch
If I found out that R. Kelly was messing around with Bow Wow's girlfriend, I'd be outraged
Niggas eating popcorn right, rewinding the tape
People are watching and re-watching the drama unfold like it's a movie
Now shorty mama in the precinct, hollering rape
Now Bow Wow's girlfriend's mother is at the police station accusing R. Kelly of rape
I'm convinced, man, something really wrong with these ho's
I think there's something seriously wrong with today's women
I thought Lil' Kim was hot, 'til she start fucking with her nose
I used to be attracted to Lil' Kim until she started getting plastic surgery
I used to listen to Lauryn Hill, and tap my feet
I used to enjoy listening to Lauryn Hill's music and would groove along with it
Then the bitch put out a CD and didn't have no beats
But then she released an album that didn't have any good instrumentation or beats
That boy D'Angelo, he determined not to fail
D'Angelo was very determined to succeed in the music industry
That nigga went butt-ass, for his record to sell
D'Angelo posed nude to promote his music and boost sales
My back shots 'll help Ashanti hit them high notes
Having sex with me will help Ashanti sing better
And Big been taught Charli B'More to deep throat (yea)
The Notorious B.I.G. taught Charli Baltimore how to perform oral sex
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Curtis James Jackson, Obie Trice, Marshall B. Iii Mathers, Luis Edgardo Resto, Steven Lee King
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@WarLeaker
Dope
@Kafkaesque3
This beat alone screams the 2001-2004 era of hip hop. Brilliant tune
@tyrequekachara8092
2001-02*
@JamesChessman
I love the track but I don’t think it sounds like any specific time period. The track is one of a kind.
@lastone032085
Sounds like 2003
@billyndolo4348
Great times.
@MnyMar
Naw fr
@JayZPimpin101
Listening to this about 14 yrs old on a mp3 player on the bus ride home, playing gta games once I got home, them was the days.
@weirdnameballgame3665
"Those were"
@strengthbeyondstrength9301
+Weird name Ball game
I don't think JayZPimpin101 was learning anything useful in school. What a fucking mess!
"I remember listening to this song when I was just 14 years old! I would play it regularly through my MP3 player on the bus ride home after school. When I got home I would play GTA games. I loved my life back then. Those were the days."