Lean Back
Eminem feat. Lil John Lyrics


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Stop
It's the mother fucking remix

Uh yea Harlem in tact
Who in the world wanna problem with that?
For real I heard Harlem is back
Who in the world wanna problem with that?
Uh yea Harlem is back
Who in the world wanna problem with that?
You know I heard Harlem is back
Who in the world wanna problem with that?

Said my niggas don't dance we just pull up our pants
And do the rockaway, now lean back, lean back, lean back, lean back
Come on
I said my niggas don't dance we just pull up our pants
And do the rockaway, now lean back, lean back, lean back, lean back
Come on

Yo yo yo yo its deja vu
And the day y'all do
It'll be the day y'all bleed
Wrist minus 80 degrees
King of Harlem ain't nobody made me leave
Who else could take 5 years off
Cold turkey come back and fly lears off
Cats front leave them leaning like Smirnoff
If haters wanna hate then its their loss
Come up in the Rucker with all my Jake's on
Car grills so big you can cook a steak on
People hear Ma$e call em' wanna get their mase on
You hot 16 I'm a very great song
Been beating on the DJ before the Ma$e song
You play Clake Kent you better have your cape on
Plenty homes mansion many rooms
My necklace, 2 ex's and 3 Bentley bulls now lean back

Lean back, lean back, 'cause he's back (come on)
Lean back, lean back, lean back, 'cause he's back

You don't want no problems with Harlem
You don't want no problems with the boogie down Bronkster
You don't want no drama with the blond bomber
Original don dotta of the blond bottle
The model from white America
Then Joe the spokesperson for the Latino
Then we got Ma$e back to represent everything else in between including the
Percentages of the press we don't
The best from each coast
The midwest to the dirty dirty
Even further to Miami
All the way back to Californ-I-a
It would probably be best right now if I warned Dre to get on the horn and
Tell him about the storm coming all our way
So tell him pack grab a gat right now get on the floor I'll wait
Shake that ass a little more my way
But baby I don't dance not that I can't there's a pistol in my pants

Said my niggas don't dance we just pull up our pants
And do the rockaway, now lean back, lean back, lean back, lean back
I said my niggas don't dance we just pull up our pants
And do the rockaway, now lean back, lean back, lean back, lean back
(Come on)

Ayo, Remy pop but I'm hot
Like an out of state spot
And any body think I'm not
You're found in a vacant lot
You don't really wanna run wit the one chick who smoke dutchess for lunchess
The castle hill I ain't luncheon
Now its on it 4 the terror squad, pun, prospect, sunshine, geddy, crack and Remy Ma
It's the hottest chick, in this game want it
Mah 16 so mean, put 20 g's and my chain on it
Quik to flip
I ain't the average chick
Im packin' a mac in the back of the 45 pass 6
And you know I got enough goons to crush a country
Any dude disrespectin' Pun he better play the run c
Bring your mans, and then we hands all him,
Then we pull timbaland trample 'em, then we pull the cats in them,
Lean back 'cause I aint ever worry, see I'm forever glory, smackin' up any chick in my territory

Said my niggas don't dance we just pull up our pants
And do the rockaway, now lean back, lean back, lean back, lean back (come on)
I said my niggas don't dance we just pull up our pants
And do the rockaway, now lean back, lean back, lean back, lean back (come on)

No Judas or cowardice that Caine's brother Abel is able to stop me
Nigga not me
Got the streets asking damn who can top P
Summer jam killed it man they did it all with one beat
I guess I'm bicoastal now
Took a down south brother to bring your boy out
As the wheel keeps spinning
I can hear niggas thinking crack got one hit then he out
Nope, Joey bring them semi's out
Force you and yours to pour a little Henny out
So much rappers acting in the game
I had to tell them put the mic away and run and get your Emmy's out
Lean back mother fucker
This here's a three peat we back at the Rucker
It's good coke crack preach it to your brother
The mic more rap and preach it you mother fucker

Said my niggas don't dance we just pull up our pants
And do the rockaway, now lean back, lean back, lean back, lean back (come on)




I said my niggas don't dance we just pull up our pants
And do the rockaway, now lean back, lean back, lean back, lean back (come on)

Overall Meaning

The song "Lean Back" is a remix of the original song by Fat Joe in 2004 which features Lil Jon added into the remix. The remix has become more iconic and memorable due to Lil Jon's presence in the song. The song essentially is an anthem for Harlem, with lyrics about the region and how great its people are. The chorus repeats the phrase "lean back" which refers to the dance move that was popular at parties during this era. The song's lyrics also touch upon gangs, violence and drug use. The artists implies that they have risen in power and influence, and no one can bring them down.


The first verse of "Lean Back" starts with Fat Joe bragging about his strength, suggesting that they are back and no one can challenge them, particularly Harlem. He repeats this phrase throughout the song, as he shouts out and highlights various locations in New York. He calls out how strong and influential Harlem is, and how no one should challenge them. Lil John compliments Fat Joe by hyping the song and adding a catchy tune to the remix. The song also features the famous line "my n****s don't dance, we just pull up our pants and do the Roc-Away," which pays homage to the dance move "The Rockaway."


Fat Joe has stated that this song was partially responsible for assisting him in his fitness journey. He was able to lose over 100 pounds and credits this song's success as a motivational factor for him. Several notable athletes have used "Lean Back" as their walk-out song, including former UFC champion Jon Jones and former NFL player James Harrison.


Line by Line Meaning

Stop
Eminem announces the start of the song.


It's the mother fucking remix
The song is a remix.


Uh yea Harlem in tact
Harlem is doing well.


Who in the world wanna problem with that?
Who would challenge the success of Harlem?


For real I heard Harlem is back
Harlem is back in the spotlight.


Said my niggas don't dance we just pull up our pants
Our group doesn't dance traditionally, instead, we pull our pants up and do the Rockaway.


And do the rockaway, now lean back, lean back, lean back, lean back
Let's all do the Rockaway and lean back.


Yo yo yo yo its deja vu
The situation feels familiar.


And the day y'all do
The day the critics prove us wrong.


It'll be the day y'all bleed
They'll have to face the consequences of their actions.


Wrist minus 80 degrees
His watch is fully iced out.


King of Harlem ain't nobody made me leave
Eminem sees himself as the king of Harlem and can't be forced to leave.


Who else could take 5 years off
Who else can take a five-year hiatus?


Cold turkey come back and fly lears off
Eminem comes back strong and more successful than ever.


Cats front leave them leaning like Smirnoff
People who challenge him are left like a Smirnoff bottle that leans to the side.


If haters wanna hate then its their loss
If people are going to hate on him, it doesn't matter because they're missing out.


Come up in the Rucker with all my Jake's on
Eminem comes to Rucker Park with his crew.


Car grills so big you can cook a steak on
His car's grills are so huge that you can cook food on them.


You hot 16 I'm a very great song
Your 16-bar verse is good, but my whole song is great.


Been beating on the DJ before the Ma$e song
Eminem was already popular at the club before Ma$e's song played.


You play Clake Kent you better have your cape on
If you try to act like Superman, be prepared to back it up.


Plenty homes mansion many rooms
Eminem has multiple homes with many rooms.


My necklace, 2 ex's and 3 Bentley bulls now lean back
Eminem has a valuable necklace, two ex-girlfriends, and three Bentley cars.


You don't want no problems with Harlem
It's best not to challenge Harlem.


You don't want no problems with the boogie down Bronkster
It's best not to challenge the Boogie Down Bronx.


You don't want no drama with the blond bomber
It's best not to challenge Eminem.


Original don dotta of the blond bottle
He's the original leader of the blonde-haired group.


The model from white America
He's the role model for white people in America.


Then Joe the spokesperson for the Latino
Joe is the spokesperson for the Latino community.


Then we got Ma$e back to represent everything else in between including the
Ma$e is back for everything else, including other communities.


Percentages of the press we don't
They don't care about certain members of the media.


The best from each coast
The best rappers from each coast are represented.


The midwest to the dirty dirty
The Midwest and the Dirty South are also represented.


Even further to Miami
Miami is also included in the representation.


All the way back to Californ-I-a
Even Californians are included in the representation.


It would probably be best right now if I warned Dre to get on the horn and
He needs to tell Dr. Dre about an upcoming situation.


Tell him about the storm coming all our way
Warn Dr. Dre about the incoming trouble.


So tell him pack grab a gat right now get on the floor I'll wait
Tell him to prepare for the situation and be ready to act quickly.


Shake that ass a little more my way
Dance closer to Eminem and attract his attention.


But baby I don't dance not that I can't there's a pistol in my pants
Eminem doesn't dance because he has a concealed weapon.


Ayo, Remy pop but I'm hot
Remy is popular, but Eminem is hotter.


Like an out of state spot
Like a popular nightclub outside of the state.


And any body think I'm not
Anyone who doubts Eminem's abilities.


You're found in a vacant lot
They'll face violent consequences.


You don't really wanna run wit the one chick who smoke dutchess for lunchess
Don't mess with Remy, who's tough and smokes blunts for lunch.


The castle hill I ain't luncheon
Remy is from the Castle Hill Projects in the Bronx.


Now its on it 4 the terror squad, pun, prospect, sunshine, geddy, crack and Remy Ma
The Terror Squad is prepared for action, including Big Pun, Prospect, Sunshine, Geddy, Crack, and Remy Ma.


It's the hottest chick, in this game want it
Remy is the hottest female rapper in the game.


Mah 16 so mean, put 20 g's and my chain on it
Her verse is so good, people would pay $20,000 to have it on their song.


Quik to flip
Remy is quick to retaliate if provoked.


I ain't the average chick
Remy is not an average female rapper.


Im packin' a mac in the back of the 45 pass 6
She carries a Mac-10 gun.


And you know I got enough goons to crush a country
Remy has enough people to cause serious damage.


Any dude disrespectin' Pun he better play the run c
Anyone who disrespects Big Pun better run away.


Bring your mans, and then we hands all him,
Bring your friends, and we'll attack them all.


Then we pull timbaland trample 'em, then we pull the cats in them,
They'll trample over their enemies with their Timbaland boots.


Lean back 'cause I aint ever worry, see I'm forever glory, smackin' up any chick in my territory
Lean back and relax because Remy is not worried. She's always in the spotlight and can take on anyone in her territory.


No Judas or cowardice that Caine's brother Abel is able to stop me
No treachery or fear can stop Remy Ma.


Nigga not me
Remy is not afraid.


Got the streets asking damn who can top P
People are wondering who can be as good as Big Pun.


Summer jam killed it man they did it all with one beat
The Summer Jam concert was amazing and had a great beat.


I guess I'm bicoastal now
Eminem is now recognized on both coasts.


Took a down south brother to bring your boy out
A rapper from the South gave Eminem some exposure.


As the wheel keeps spinning
As the rap game keeps changing.


I can hear niggas thinking crack got one hit then he out
People are wondering if Eminem only had one hit song and will fade away.


Nope, Joey bring them semi's out
No, Joe will bring his guns out to prove them wrong.


Force you and yours to pour a little Henny out
He's so powerful that he can make his enemies pour out their liquor.


So much rappers acting in the game
There are so many rappers in the game.


I had to tell them put the mic away and run and get your Emmy's out
Eminem thinks some of these rappers should quit and focus on acting.


Lean back mother fucker
Lean back and relax, motherfucker.


This here's a three peat we back at the Rucker
This is our third time performing at Rucker Park.


It's good coke crack preach it to your brother
The song is a good product, so share it with others.


The mic more rap and preach it you mother fucker
The mic is meant for rapping and preaching.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joseph Cartagena, Remy Smith, Jonathan Smith, Marshall Mathers, Mason Betha

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Comments from YouTube:

@busyworksbeats

Em killed that verse !!

@20torres20

He also made the beat

@elliottbaker4406

he absolutely did

@originalJoeKing

@Blue WaffleZz No he didn't, Lil Jon did. The Stans are liking your comment too. Damn!

@20torres20

@Joe King they both did

@jadesummers6412

EM KILLS EVERYTHING HE'S ON! PROPS TO MACE AS WELL, IF EM WASN'T ON THIS THEN I'D SAY MACE KILLED IT BUT SECOND TO EMINEM AIN'T NOTHING TO SNEEZE AT

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@patrickwilds6531

Eminem flow is so sick 🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤

@JohnSmith-pg9ns

Rap God

@shigshug8581

When Eminem took the mic..... I got goosebumps.

@azemvy420

Who’s here after fat joe said em sent 30 takes of his verse (same verse) with different highs and lows. 👑

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