Above The Law
Eminem feat. Royce Da 5"9' Lyrics


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[Intro]
The poor stay poor, the rich get richer, it's just so disproportionate

[Chorus]
Sometimes life seems so unfortunate, that's why I don't give a shit.
The poor stay poor, the rich get richer, it's just so disproportionate.
You don't know just what I've gone through, that's why I would rather show you
Just how far that I can take it, every rule, I'm breaking it

[Eminem]

Terrible but not rippable, invincible I hung invisible,
Fucking mistletoe over the world that stuck my ass up under it now pucker up them lips and kiss it hoes
Here we go
Bad and Evil so you know how this'll go the competition's miserable we stomp them bitches , this is no joke
Going overboard like someone threw us off the boat
Choke, apart from all the smoke
I'm trying to stay on fire so you know if I hate fucking water sprinklers I don't want a hoes
Someone left a cat out the bag now it's time to stuff his face
Bag in that bitch thought of that little motherfucker till it suffocates, who
You, handeling the ? tryna be so sick when the Bad and Evil was reunited hey
Came back to annihilate the games and dive straight this into this highway,
Word of Satan there's a drop full of ? Ouija board and I pray
Now I lay me down to sleep, I do this shit in my sleep
So now imagine if I awake!
I'm champ, bitch, I've never tasted Cannibus can never be no damn a wuss so pussy never mushy so you can't squish
No where near twisted, in fact if I jump out a ? taxi
Only time you'll hear me say I ambush
Outlandish, these words are weapons that I brandish
Stand off, wish the hoes get your hands off, this can't tie bitch
So why the fuck would I sugar coat it for?
No, fuck protocol, I'd holla at this whore but now my throat is sore

[Chorus]
Sometimes life seems so unfortunate, that's why I don't give a shit.
The poor stay poor, the rich get richer, it's just so disproportionate.
You don't know just what I've gone through, that's why I would rather show you
Just how far that I can take it, every rule, I'm breaking it

[Royce]
Baby I'm lawless, you couldn't burn me if you trew acid on me,
I'm at your homie, I'm at your home ready to spray you while you nappin' only have
Everything on and around your matrass looking like a world in front of a matrimony - you high
Thug yeah, go ahead, jump no matter how high you get, you're gonna come up short like Spud Webb
My DUI's get waved like saying bye, still rotten with no one else like James Todd can't change eye
I thank God for my safe thinking last time I was safethinking me and my niggers was doing a bank job
I stay violent y'all going to Beach Rock, you got a mouth like Kanye, I knock your whole bottom row of teeth out
No disrespecting Mr. West, shit I'm just nice with mine and it's just rap I'm just like Ricky Hatton, I just like to rhyme
These weak rappers wanna set us up, they never tough, they ask me for a hook I tell em left or right head or gut,
What you're all messing with, is a nigger that will leave you fubar, fucked up beyond all recognition
Y'all are rockstars, I'm the opposite, I could just throw a rock and hit a star, for the fuck of it
Partner you not hard I'll body you hot bars, beef has left you praying right, like allah hoo akhbar
Let's go, when I leave y'all shot you ain't gonna be on your metro, In a bad area they call ?

[Chorus]
Sometimes life seems so unfortunate, that's why I don't give a shit.
The poor stay poor, the rich get richer, it's just so disproportionate.




You don't know just what I've gone through, that's why I would rather show you
Just how far that I can take it, every rule, I'm breaking it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Eminem feat. Royce Da 5"9''s song "Above The Law" speak to the disproportionate nature of society, where the rich continue to get richer while the poor remain poor. The chorus highlights the frustration and feeling of hopelessness that comes from this reality, but the verses speak to the need to rise above it and break the rules. Eminem's verse, filled with wordplay and sharp references to pop culture, showcases his ability to dominate the rap game and take down anyone who tries to challenge him. Royce's verse fully commits to his tough-guy persona, using violent imagery to illustrate his superiority over his competition.


Overall, the song speaks to the struggle of trying to make it in a world that seems weighted against you. It's a call to action to fight back, break the rules, be tough, and never give up.


Line by Line Meaning

The poor stay poor, the rich get richer, it's just so disproportionate
The gap in wealth only continues to widen, as the poor remain poor and the rich continue to accumulate riches at a disproportionate rate.


Sometimes life seems so unfortunate, that's why I don't give a shit.
Life can be tough and unfair at times, which is why I don't care about societal expectations or conventional norms.


You don't know just what I've gone through, that's why I would rather show you
You may not fully understand the struggles I've faced, but I will demonstrate my strength and resilience through my actions.


Just how far that I can take it, every rule, I'm breaking it
I am pushing the limits and breaking the rules to show what I am capable of and to prove that I am not bound by societal expectations.


Terrible but not rippable, invincible I hung invisible,
I am unstoppable and impossible to tear down, as I am fearless and strong enough to endure any obstacle.


Fucking mistletoe over the world that stuck my ass up under it now pucker up them lips and kiss it hoes
The world has put me in a compromising position, and now I am taking control and dictating the terms of the situation.


Bad and Evil so you know how this'll go the competition's miserable we stomp them bitches , this is no joke
As Bad and Evil, we are a force to be reckoned with and the competition will crumble under our power.


Going overboard like someone threw us off the boat
We are going above and beyond what is necessary, taking extreme action to assert our dominance and prove our worth.


Choke, apart from all the smoke
Despite the chaos and obstacles in my path, I am not faltering or losing focus.


I'm trying to stay on fire so you know if I hate fucking water sprinklers I don't want a hoes
I am striving to maintain my passion and drive, so much so that even something as mundane as a water sprinkler would distract me from my goals.


Someone left a cat out the bag now it's time to stuff his face
Someone has revealed a secret or exposed something I want to keep hidden, so now I am taking action to silence them.


Bag in that bitch thought of that little motherfucker till it suffocates, who you, handeling the ? tryna be so sick when the Bad and Evil was reunited hey
I am taking vengeance on whoever wronged me, suffocating them until they can no longer cause harm. And even when things seemed at their worst, Bad and Evil reunites to be even stronger.


Came back to annihilate the games and dive straight this into this highway,
We are returning to dominate the rap game, taking on all challengers and rising straight to the top.


Word of Satan there's a drop full of ? Ouija board and I pray
I am invoking Satan and other dark forces to help me succeed, even resorting to supernatural means if necessary.


Now I lay me down to sleep, I do this shit in my sleep
This task is so easy for me that I could do it in my sleep.


So now imagine if I awake!
Just imagine the level of skill and dominance I could achieve if I were to fully awaken and focus on this task.


I'm champ, bitch, I've never tasted Cannibus can never be no damn a wuss so pussy never mushy so you can't squish
I am a champion, and have never tasted defeat. I am not a coward and can never be broken down, so you will never be able to suppress me or squish me.


No where near twisted, in fact if I jump out a ? taxi. Only time you'll hear me say I ambush
I am not crazy or irrational, in fact the only time I would surprise or ambush someone is if I were jumping out of a moving taxi.


Outlandish, these words are weapons that I brandish
My words are powerful and I use them as weapons to assert my dominance and intimidate my opponents.


Stand off, wish the hoes get your hands off, this can't tie bitch
I am demanding that people back off and stop trying to control me, as I refuse to be tied down or restrained.


So why the fuck would I sugar coat it for?
I have no interest in sugarcoating the truth or making things seem better than they are; I am committed to being real and honest at all times.


Baby I'm lawless, you couldn't burn me if you trew acid on me,
I am lawless and impossible to defeat, even if someone were to try and harm me with acid.


I'm at your homie, I'm at your home ready to spray you while you nappin' only have everything on and around your matrass looking like a world in front of a matrimony - you high
I am so bold and fearless that I will come to your home while you're sleeping and spray you with bullets. The aftermath will look like a chaotic world in disarray.


Thug yeah, go ahead, jump no matter how high you get, you're gonna come up short like Spud Webb
Even if my opponents try to come at me with force, they will ultimately fail and come up short, just like Spud Webb who was a short basketball player.


My DUI's get waved like saying bye, still rotten with no one else like James Todd can't change eye
Even when I am caught doing something wrong, I am able to get away with it and continue to thrive. I am still powerful and determined, just like boxer James Todd who couldn't change his eye despite his injuries.


I thank God for my safe thinking last time I was safethinking me and my niggers was doing a bank job
I am grateful for my quick and safe thinking, especially during times when me and my associates were doing something illegal, like robbing a bank.


I stay violent y'all going to Beach Rock, you got a mouth like Kanye, I knock your whole bottom row of teeth out
I am always ready for violence, and even the toughest people will be no match for me. I will even knock out your teeth, just like what Kanye West threatened to do to someone on Twitter.


No disrespecting Mr. West, shit I'm just nice with mine and it's just rap I'm just like Ricky Hatton, I just like to rhyme
I have no disrespect for Kanye West, I am simply good at what I do and it's just for the sake of rap. I am just like Ricky Hatton in his boxing prime, I just enjoy rhyming and the thrill of competition.


These weak rappers wanna set us up, they never tough, they ask me for a hook I tell em left or right head or gut,
Other rappers are weak and trying to set me up for failure, but I am not intimidated. Even when they ask me to collaborate on a song, I will only give them the choice of a hook to the head or the gut.


What you're all messing with, is a nigger that will leave you fubar, fucked up beyond all recognition
You are all dealing with someone who is not to be messed with. I will leave you in a state of complete and utter ruin.


Y'all are rockstars, I'm the opposite, I could just throw a rock and hit a star, for the fuck of it
You are all acting like rock stars, but I am the exact opposite. I have the ability to hit a star with a simple rock, just because I feel like it.


Partner you not hard I'll body you hot bars, beef has left you praying right, like allah hoo akhbar
My opponents are not tough and I will easily defeat them with my powerful rapping skills. Even after our beef, they will be left praying for the right way to go, just like the Muslim phrase 'Allahu Akbar'.


Let's go, when I leave y'all shot you ain't gonna be on your metro, In a bad area they call ?
I am ready to go and when I leave, my opponents will be unable to keep up with me. In bad neighborhoods, they refer to being shot as being on your 'metro'.




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