Backstabber
Eminem ft. Denaun Porter Lyrics


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Attention all units, attention all units
We have an all-points bulletin out on a man with green hair
I repeat, we have an APB on a man with green hair
He's armed with a knife, I repeat, he's armed with a knife
Proceed with caution, watch your back, fellas
He could be coming at your girlfriend next

There's a joker on the loose from the psychiatric ward
His face is up on the bulletin board with a reward
He'll stab you with a sword, don't be fooled by his charm
He's probably armed with intent to do bodily harm
Ring the alarm, look for a man with green hair
Check at your girl's house, he was last seen there
He's has a mean stare but usually cracks jokes
Good luck on your mission and guard your backs, folks

Come here, you fuckin' backstabber!
(Why I oughta) beat a bitch snake from the hood
Haha, come here, you fuckin' backstabber!
(Why I oughta) stay away from him, he ain’t no good!

We got the walkie-talkies to keep us all informed
Suited up head to toe in detective uniforms
Our unit storms in, we split the ghetto in sectors
Lockin' down every block and put up metal detectors
Protect yours and be sure that you stand close
Watch each other's backs and guard your command post
And most of all be advised that he's wise
He could be disguised as one of your very own guys

Come here, you fuckin' backstabber!
(Why I oughta) beat a bitch snake from the hood
Haha, come here, you fuckin' backstabber!
(Why I oughta) stay away from him, he ain’t no good!

I'm on a solo mission to find him personally
To settle the score and to beat him unmercifully
For what he first did to me, it's sure to be the last
Followin' footprints with a magnifyin' glass
To drag his lyin' ass back to his padded cell
I'm mad as hell, on the trail of this tattle tail
I heard a yell, the voice sounded familiar
"Give me your girlfriend or I'm gonna kill ya!"

Come here, you fuckin' backstabber!
(Why I oughta) beat a bitch snake from the hood
Haha, come here, you fuckin' backstabber!
(Why I oughta) stay away from him, he ain’t no good!

I followed the voice that led down a flight of steps
Sneezin' at dust, and swingin' at the spider webs
Inside the depths of his basement
I taste lint, in my mouth
Then the lights in the place went
I saw my life flash in front of my eyes
I felt a butcher knife slash at one of my thighs
None of my guys knew where I'm at, I was doomed
Then I remembered the flashlight in my costume

Come here, you fuckin' backstabber!
(Why I oughta) beat a bitch snake from the hood
Haha, come here, you fuckin' backstabber!
(Why I oughta) stay away from him, he ain’t no good!

Dealing with backstabbers, there was one thing I learned
They're only powerful when you got your back turned
I yearned for the day that we finally met again
So I can give him a taste of his own medicine
He shed his skin, then he promised to come clean
I took his butcher knife and jabbed it into his spleen
Cuffed him at the scene, then dragged the fella home
Beating him over the head with the telephone

Attention all cars, attention all cars
Unit 313 has apprehended the suspect
He's going back to the crazy home
I repeat, he's going back to the crazy home
Job well done

Come here, you fuckin' backstabber!
(Why I oughta) beat a bitch snake from the hood
Haha, come here, you fuckin' backstabber!
(Why I oughta) stay away from him, he ain’t no good!
Come here, you fuckin' backstabber!
(Why I oughta) beat a bitch snake from the hood
Haha, come here, you fuckin' backstabber!
(Why I oughta) stay away from him, he ain’t no good!
Come here, you fuckin' backstabber!
(Why I oughta) beat a bitch snake from the hood




Haha, come here, you fuckin' backstabber!
(Why I oughta) stay away from him, he ain’t no good!

Overall Meaning

The song "Backstabber" by Eminem ft. Denaun Porter is a narrative about pursuing a dangerous and elusive criminal with green hair. The song operates on a straightforward but intriguing premise, akin to a TV crime show. A joker from a psychiatric ward has escaped, and he is purportedly armed and dangerous with a knife. The authorities advise everyone to stay alert, and not let their guard down because he could come after anyone next. In the verses, Eminem and Denaun Porter explore the intensity of the manhunt, noting that the stakes are high and everyone needs to be careful because the backstabber could be hiding anywhere.


The chorus of the song creates an infectious rhythm with the phrase "Come here, you fuckin' backstabber! (Why I oughta) beat a bitch snake from the hood." The backstabber represents a symbolic figure of betrayal and deceit, traits that lead to the severing of relationships and friendships. Eminem's lyrics are sharp and biting, reflecting his feelings of betrayal and anger towards the backstabber. In the climax of the song, Eminem tracks down the backstabber's lair with the help of his trusty flashlight. Vowing to exact revenge, Eminem beats the backstabber and returns him to the psychiatric ward.


Line by Line Meaning

Attention all units, attention all units
Urgent message to all units to be on the lookout for a dangerous man with green hair who is armed with a knife and could attack anyone, possibly even someone's girlfriend.


We have an all-points bulletin out on a man with green hair
There is a public announcement that the police are searching for a man with green hair who is dangerous and should be avoided.


I repeat, we have an APB on a man with green hair
The police are reiterating the urgency of finding the suspect with green hair and alerting everyone to be cautious.


He's armed with a knife, I repeat, he's armed with a knife
The police want to emphasize that the green-haired man is carrying a deadly weapon and is a serious threat to public safety.


Proceed with caution, watch your back, fellas
The police are warning their fellow officers to be careful and vigilant while on the lookout for the dangerous suspect with green hair.


He could be coming at your girlfriend next
The police want to alert everyone that the green-haired man could potentially target innocent people, including someone's girlfriend.


There's a joker on the loose from the psychiatric ward
The green-haired man is believed to have escaped from a mental institution and is considered unstable and unpredictable.


His face is up on the bulletin board with a reward
The police have posted a reward for anyone who can provide information leading to the capture of the green-haired suspect.


He'll stab you with a sword, don't be fooled by his charm
The suspect is not to be trusted, despite his apparent charm, and is capable of using a sword to inflict harm on others.


He's probably armed with intent to do bodily harm
The police suspect that the green-haired man is carrying a weapon and has the intention of causing serious physical injury to others.


Ring the alarm, look for a man with green hair
The police are urging everyone to be on high alert and to report any sightings of a man with green hair immediately.


Check at your girl's house, he was last seen there
The police have reason to believe that the suspect may have been spotted near someone's girlfriend's house and advise caution when checking the area.


He's has a mean stare but usually cracks jokes
The suspect may seem intimidating at first but is known to have a sense of humor, which may make it difficult to identify him.


Good luck on your mission and guard your backs, folks
The police are wishing their fellow officers luck and reminding them to be vigilant and protect themselves while carrying out their mission to capture the suspect.


We got the walkie-talkies to keep us all informed
The police have equipped themselves with walkie-talkies to maintain communication and stay updated on the search for the suspect.


Suited up head to toe in detective uniforms
The police are dressed in full detective attire, ready to carry out their mission to apprehend the dangerous suspect.


Our unit storms in, we split the ghetto in sectors
The police are dividing the neighborhood into sections to ensure that the suspect does not evade capture and may be able to corner him.


Lockin' down every block and put up metal detectors
The police are heavily securing the area and implementing metal detectors to prevent the suspect from using any hidden weapons to escape.


Protect yours and be sure that you stand close
The police are urging their fellow officers to stick together and protect themselves while carrying out their mission to capture the dangerous suspect.


Watch each other's backs and guard your command post
The police are reminding everyone to be vigilant and lookout for any suspicious activity while stationed at their command post during the search for the suspect.


And most of all be advised that he's wise
The police are aware that the suspect is not to be underestimated and may be smarter than he appears.


He could be disguised as one of your very own guys
The police warn that the suspect may be cunning enough to blend in and hide among the officers searching for him.


I'm on a solo mission to find him personally
The singer is going alone to find the suspect and bring him to justice based on their personal desire for revenge.


To settle the score and to beat him unmercifully
The artist wants to inflict pain on the suspect as payback for something he did to them previously.


For what he first did to me, it's sure to be the last
The singer is seeking revenge for something that the suspect did to them in the past and now wants to punish him for the final time.


Followin' footprints with a magnifyin' glass
The singer is using forensic methods to track the suspect and locate him, like following his footprints with a magnifying glass.


To drag his lyin' ass back to his padded cell
The singer wants to capture the suspect and return him to the mental institution where he came from.


I'm mad as hell, on the trail of this tattle tail
The artist is angry and determined to catch the suspect who they view as a snitch or informant.


I heard a yell, the voice sounded familiar
The artist hears a noise and recognizes it as the suspect's voice.


"Give me your girlfriend or I'm gonna kill ya!"
The suspect threatens to harm the singer's girlfriend if he does not comply with his demands.


I followed the voice that led down a flight of steps
The singer follows the sound of the suspect's voice, which leads him down a staircase.


Sneezin' at dust, and swingin' at the spider webs
As the artist descends the staircase, he is coughing due to the dust and swatting at spider webs that get in his way.


Inside the depths of his basement
The artist finds himself in the basement of the suspect's hideout.


I taste lint, in my mouth
The artist inhales some lint, which irritates his throat and causes him discomfort.


Then the lights in the place went
The lights in the basement shut off suddenly, leaving the singer in the dark.


I saw my life flash in front of my eyes
The artist was confronted with a dangerous situation where he feared for his life and thought he might die.


I felt a butcher knife slash at one of my thighs
The suspect attacks the singer by slashing him with a butcher knife, causing a wound on his thigh.


None of my guys knew where I'm at, I was doomed
The singer is alone and without any backup, which makes him feel hopeless and doomed in his fight against the dangerous suspect.


Then I remembered the flashlight in my costume
The singer recalls that he has a flashlight in his outfit and uses it to illuminate the dark and find his way out of the basement.


Dealing with backstabbers, there was one thing I learned
The artist is reflecting on his experience with the treacherous suspect and what he has learned from it.


They're only powerful when you got your back turned
The artist realizes that backstabbers can only harm you if you let your guard down and turn your back on them.


I yearned for the day that we finally met again
The singer was eager for the day when they would finally have a chance to confront the suspect and seek revenge.


So I can give him a taste of his own medicine
The singer wants to hurt the suspect in the same way that he has harmed others, as a form of payback.


He shed his skin, then he promised to come clean
The suspect tries to redeem himself by confessing and promising to make things right.


I took his butcher knife and jabbed it into his spleen
The artist retaliates by attacking the suspect with his own weapon, causing him to suffer a wound in his spleen.


Cuffed him at the scene, then dragged the fella home
The artist apprehends the suspect and takes him into custody by handcuffing him, then takes him to his residence.


Beating him over the head with the telephone
The singer continues to harm the suspect by attacking him with a telephone, using it as a weapon to inflict pain.


Attention all cars, attention all cars
An important message is being broadcasted to all police cars and units involved in the search for the suspect.


Unit 313 has apprehended the suspect
The police have successfully captured the suspect and taken him into custody.


He's going back to the crazy home
The suspect will be returned to the mental institution where he was previously held.


Job well done
The police are congratulating themselves and their fellow officers for successfully capturing the dangerous suspect and resolving the situation.




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