Lighter
Eminem ft. Bruno Mars Lyrics

This one's for you and me, living out our dreams
This song is dedicated to all of us who are pursuing our dreams and making them a reality.

We're all right where we should be
We are in the perfect place in our lives, exactly where we are meant to be.

With my arms out wide I open my eyes
I embrace the world with open arms and fully immerse myself in the beauty around me.

And now all I wanna see
My only desire now is to witness and experience something truly breathtaking.

Is a sky full of lighters
I want to see a sky filled with lighters, representing unity, support, and celebration.

A sky full of lighters
Once again, I emphasize the importance of a sky filled with lighters, representing the collective strength and passion of my audience.

By the time you hear this I will have already spiraled up
By the time you listen to this song, I will have already achieved great success and risen to new heights.

I would never do nothing to let you cowards fuck my world up
I am determined to never let the negativity or cowardice of others hinder my progress or ruin my life.

If I was you, I would duck, or get struck like lightening
If I were in your position, I would take cover and protect myself from the powerful force that I am, just like being struck by lightning.

Fighters keep fighting, put your lighters up, point 'em' skyward uh
It is important for all of us fighters to continue battling and showing our determination by raising our lighters and directing them towards the sky.

Had a dream I was king, I woke up, still king
I once dreamed of being a king, and now that I have awakened, I realize that I am indeed still a king, reigning supreme.

This rap game's nipple is mine for the milking
I firmly believe that I have complete control and dominance over the rap industry, and I will exploit it to its fullest potential.

Till nobody else even fucking feels me, till' it kills me
I will continue to make music until there is no one left who can ignore or overlook my talent, regardless of the toll it takes on me.

I swear to god I'll be the fucking illest in this music
I wholeheartedly promise that I will become the most skilled and talented artist in the music industry.

There is or there ever will be, disagree?
If anyone doubts or disagrees with my potential to become the greatest musician of all time, I challenge them to voice their opposition.

Feel free, but from now on I'm refusing to ever give up
While others are free to doubt me, I am making a firm decision to never give up on my aspirations and dreams.

Only thing I ever gave up's using no more excuses
The only thing I have given up is using excuses as a means to avoid taking responsibility for my actions or failures.

Excuse me if my head is too big for this building
I apologize if I come across as arrogant or conceited, but my confidence and success are too immense to be contained within this limited space.

And pardon me if I'm a cocky prick but you cocks are slick
I ask for forgiveness if I appear overconfident, but it is because I see through your deceitful and cunning behavior.

Poppin' shit on how you flipped ya life around, crock-o-shit
You boast about how you have turned your life around, but it is all a load of lies and deception.

Who you dicks try to kid, flipped dick, you did the opposite
You, who like to deceive and manipulate, try to pretend that you have transformed, but in reality, you have done the complete opposite.

You stayed the same, 'cause cock backwards is still cock you pricks
You have remained unchanged, as the word 'cock' spelled backward is still 'cock,' emphasizing your true nature.

I love it when I tell 'em shove it
I revel in the satisfaction of telling these deceitful individuals to shove it or go away.

Cause it wasn't that long ago when Marshall sat, luster lacked, lustered
Because not too long ago, Eminem (Marshall) was in a state of dullness and lacked the appeal or shine he currently possesses.

'Cause he couldn't cut mustard, muster up nothing
He couldn't meet the required standards or expectations, unable to gather any positive attributes or achievements.

Brain fuzzy, 'cause he's buzzin', woke up from that buzz
His mind was clouded and confused due to drug-induced intoxication, but he eventually woke up and snapped out of his addiction.

Now you wonder why he does it, how he does it
Now people question why Eminem continues to create music and how he is able to do it with such passion and talent.

Wasn't 'cause he had buzzards circle around his head
His success didn't come from having vultures or negative influences surrounding him, waiting for his downfall.

Waiting for him to drop dead, was it?
These detractors were eagerly anticipating his failure and demise, but did it happen?

Or was it, 'cause them bitches wrote him off
Perhaps, it was because these haters and doubters dismissed him and thought he was finished, but were they right?

Little hussy ass buzzards, fuck it, guess it doesn't matter now, does it
These insignificant and contemptible individuals can no longer affect him, rendering their opinions and actions irrelevant.

What difference it make?
What does it matter now?

What it take to get it through your thick skulls
What does it require to make you understand and comprehend the truth?

As if this ain't some bullshit
As if this isn't some nonsense or absurdity.

People don't usually come back this way
It is uncommon for individuals to recover or return from the dark place that Eminem was once in.

From a place that was dark as I was in
From a deeply troubled and bleak state of mind that Eminem experienced.

Just to get to this place
Just to reach this level of success and happiness.

Now let these words be like a switch blade to a haters rib cage
Let these lyrics serve as sharp and cutting words that pierce through the chest of those who hate or doubt.

And let it be known from this day forward
I want everyone to be aware and acknowledge from this point onward.

I wanna just say thanks 'cause your hate is what gave me the strength
I express my gratitude for the hate and negativity, as they have fueled and empowered me to become stronger.

So let 'em bic's raise 'cause I came with five nine
Let the lighters be raised, symbolizing unity and celebration, because I have arrived with my lyrical prowess and skill as Eminem, the infamous Slim Shady (five nine).

But I feel like I'm six eight
Despite my physical height being five nine, I possess a tremendous sense of confidence and power, almost as if I were six feet eight inches tall.

By the time you hear this I'll probably already be outtie
By the time you listen to this song, I will likely have moved on or disappeared, as I am constantly evolving and adapting.

I advance like going from toting iron
I progress and move forward in a manner similar to transitioning from carrying a firearm for protection.

To going and buying four or five of the homies the iron man Audi
To then purchasing luxurious Audi cars for my closest companions, displaying my wealth and success.

My daddy told me slow down, boy, you goin' to blow it
My father advised me to take it slow and be cautious, as he was worried I would squander my opportunities and success.

And I ain't gotta stop the beat a minute
I don't have to pause the music even for a moment.

To tell Shady I love him the same way that he did Dr. Dre on the Chronic
To express my love and admiration for Eminem (Shady) in the same manner that he did for Dr. Dre on the album 'The Chronic.'

Tell him how real he is or how high I am
To convey the genuine and immense respect I have for Eminem or to discuss my intoxication level.

Or how I would kill for him for him to know it
To emphasize the extent to which I would go or the actions I would take just for Eminem to be aware of my love and loyalty.

I cried plenty tears, my daddy got a bad back
I have shed numerous tears, especially considering the strain and pain my father experiences due to his back ailment.

So it's only right that I right
Therefore, it is fitting and appropriate for me to write and express my thoughts and emotions through my music.

Till he can march right
To continue creating and rapping until my father can proudly walk upright, signifying his improved health and well-being.

Into that post office and tell 'em to hang it up
To reach a point where my father can confidently enter his workplace, a post office, and retire from his job.

Now his career's Lebron's jersey in twenty years
By then, my father's career will be considered as iconic and legendary as LeBron James' jersey after two decades.

I'll stop when I'm at the very top
I will cease making music only when I have achieved unparalleled success and reached the pinnacle of my career.

You shitted on me on your way up
You disrespected or betrayed me while you were climbing the ladder of success.

It's 'bout to be a scary drop
However, your downfall is imminent, and it will be terrifying and shocking for you.

Cause what goes up must come down
Because the laws of gravity dictate that anything that goes up eventually comes back down, just like your success will crumble.

You going down on something you don't wanna see like a hairy box
You will face a fate or situation that you desperately want to avoid, much like encountering an unattractive or unpleasant sight.

Every hour, happy hour now
Every hour is now a joyous and celebratory moment for me.

Life is wacky now
Life has become unpredictable and absurd for me.

Used to have to eat the cat to get the pussy
In the past, I had to work hard or go through various difficulties to attain success or recognition.

Now I'm just the cats meow, ow
Now, I am considered exceptionally impressive, successful, and highly regarded.

Classic cow, always down for the catch weight like Pacquiao
I have become a classic figure or symbol of success, much like a cow that can always be relied upon in challenging situations, similar to Manny Pacquiao in his boxing matches.

Y'all are doomed
The rest of you are destined for failure and are without hope.

I remember when T-Pain ain't wanna work with me
I recall a time when T-Pain did not want to collaborate or associate with me.

My car starts itself, parks itself and auto-tunes
Nowadays, my car has advanced features such as starting itself and parking autonomously, much like the auto-tune effect in my music.

'Cause now I'm in the Aston
Because I currently drive an Aston Martin, symbolizing my elevated social status.

I went from having my city locked up
I transitioned from being the dominant figure in my city, controlling and influencing its music scene.

To getting treated like Kwame Kilpatrick
To being treated poorly and facing legal troubles like the disgraced former mayor of Detroit, Kwame Kilpatrick.

And now I'm fantastic
However, despite the challenges, I am doing exceptionally well and feeling fantastic.

Compared to a weed high
When compared to the sensation of being under the influence of marijuana, my state of mind and success are even more enjoyable and satisfying.

And y'all niggas just gossipin' like bitches on a radio and TV
While others engage in petty gossip and spread rumors like women on talk shows, I am focused on my career and making significant moves.

See me, we fly
Recognize my greatness and success, as we soar and elevate to new heights together.

Y'all buggin' out like Wendy Williams staring at a bee-hive
You all are behaving in a frantic and irrational manner, much like Wendy Williams when she is afraid of being stung by a bee in a hive.

And how real is that
This situation is a true reflection or representation of reality.

I remember signing my first deal
I recall the moment when I signed my initial record deal, marking the beginning of my professional journey.

And now I'm the second best I can deal with that
Now, even though I may not be considered the absolute best, I am content with being acknowledged as the second best in my field.

Now Bruno can show his ass, without the MTV awards gag
Now Bruno Mars can freely express himself and showcase his talent without the need for a comedic act involving the MTV Awards stage.

You and I know what it's like to be kicked down
Both you and I understand the feeling of being knocked down or facing adversity.

Forced to fight, but tonight we're alright
Despite being compelled to fight against the challenges we encounter, tonight we are in a good place and feel at ease.

So hold up your light, let it shine 'cause
Therefore, raise your lighters and let them shine brightly, because...

This one's for you and me, living out our dreams
This song is dedicated to all of us who are actively living our dreams and transforming them into reality.

We're all right where we should be
We are currently in the perfect place in our lives, exactly where we are meant to be.

With my arms out wide I open my eyes
I extend my arms wide, accompany it with open eyes, as I am fully embracing everything around me.

And now all I wanna see
At this moment, all I desire to witness and experience is...

Is a sky full of lighters
...a sky filled with lighters, symbolizing unity, support, and a sense of celebration.

A sky full of lighters
Once again, I emphasize the significance of a sky filled with lighters, representing the collective strength and passion of my audience.