Radioactive
Eminem ft. Yelawolf Lyrics
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Three nuclear bombs have been launched from North Korea and will hit
Orlando, Florida, Las Vegas, Nevada, and New York City, New York
This will expire at five o'clock A.M. Eastern Standard Time
Please get to an underground shelter or a fallout shelter at this time
Once again, three nuclear bombs have been launched by North Korea
And will hit Orlando, Florida, Las Vegas, Nevada, and New York city, new york
This warning will expire at five o'clock am eastern standard time
I am
I am the American Eagle, eyes of a sparrow
Right hand branch, left hand arrow
Chasing a dollar, in an Impala
White trash heart throb, mellow yellow
Drinking hard liquor, brauds get on my level
I'm hotter than the bottom side of a whistlin' kettle
They threw a mountain at me, I got hit with a pebble
Sent me to hell, and I shit on the Devil
Try to bury my Chevy box but I won't buckle
And that's a deep hole bitch, bring your own shovel
Long gone, I'm grown up, and I'm gone cut you
With a chrome blade, if you want a play then holmes fuck you
Fuck you till you can't take a shit
Yeah I'm a fucking a tsunami, better anchor the ship
Aim for the ankles and wrist, I came for the dangerous shit
I claimed to be named for the hits, the game is a chain that I grip
Slang from the pain of a trip it took to see Wayne in the whip
I became what I came to get the chains for the chain I give
A quarter for your thought, appreciate the contribution
Slumerican, I'd appreciate the Constitution
Alleviate the crew when, I leave a page in ruins
To each is own, I guess I own each and every room in
The house I built is full of hopes, no ifs
So I stand with a giant like a king, no stilts
If I'm Generation X, I'm sellin' Ex, no pills
Dopeman chopping up lines you don't sniff
Read 'em, I'm bringin' back booklets and hookless, lyrics
So you can be certain just in case you didn't hear it
But what he says, come again? What is that?
Come to Earth, touchdown, I might be your running back
Because you hot then run it back, stay cool enough to wear
Toboggans as a summer hat
Steady on the throne I rap, hope there's no one under that
Rock that I roll, mosh pit flow
Girls on your shoulders get topless at the show
Fuck your mop and glow, can't mop a dirt road
It only makes mud, raised around a deer
I know how to chase bucks
Babysitter, sixteen, taught me how to make fuck
At seven, I've been raising hell
So I can make it to Heaven
Pick up a two-Liter but I only need the plastic
I know how to make bombs with aluminum and acid
Butterfly effect over hurricane's magic
Tornado pathin', rear view mirror of my eighty seven classic
I'm talking about Gadsden
Look mama no hands, I'm radioactive
The lyrics of Eminem ft. Yelawolf's song, "Radioactive" include a warning message from the United States Army about the launch of three nuclear bombs from North Korea. The lyrics describe the urgency of finding shelter and hiding from the impact of the bombs in Orlando, Las Vegas, and New York City. The message is repeated twice to make sure that the listeners understand the gravity of the situation.
The song is full of interesting wordplay and pairs different phrases that seem to contradict each other such as "American eagle" and "eyes of a sparrow." The lyrics use a lot of metaphors and comparisons to describe the rapper's toughness and rebellious nature. Yelawolf compares himself to a "white trash heart throb" who drinks hard liquor and is "hotter than the bottom side of a whistlin' kettle." He also talks about facing adversities such as being sent to hell but never backing down or losing hope. The song ends with Yelawolf describing his rebellion and unique vision, saying "Look mom, no hands, I'm radioactive."
Overall, the song depicts the struggles of being an outsider, the tendencies to rebel against societal norms, and a message warning the world of the impending nuclear disaster. The lyrics combine humor, wordplay, and powerful imagery, making it an impactful song.
Line by Line Meaning
I am
I am a symbol of America, with the keen eyesight of a sparrow and a weapon in each hand. I am chasing material wealth in my Impala, but my roots are rough and humble. I party hard, and women can't resist my rough charm. I'm a force to be reckoned with - even the mightiest mountain didn't stop me from rising, and Satan himself couldn't bring me down. If you try to bring me down, you'll need more than a shovel to dig deep enough.
If I'm Generation X, I'm sellin' Ex, no pills
If I belong to the X generation, I'm not following the trend of selling drugs - I'm selling excellence and quality. I don't need pills to make a name for myself in the music industry - I'm relying on true talent and skill.
Girls on your shoulders get topless at the show
My music is so powerful that it can make girls lose their inhibitions, throwing caution to the wind and stripping down in the middle of the dance floor. It's all about letting go and experiencing the moment for what it is, without worry or fear.
I'm talking about Gadsden
I'm talking about the revered Gadsden flag, which symbolizes America's roots and independence. It's a powerful emblem that unites Americans behind a common heritage.
Look mama no hands, I'm radioactive
I'm like a radioactive force that can't be contained or controlled. I'm so powerful that even my mother can't rein me in. My music is a force of nature, a powerful entity that could rock the world.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: MICHAEL WAYNE ATHA, WILLIAM BOOKER WASHINGTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Deanna young
Yelawolf has always made great music that has a good mix of styles. I love his lyrical delivery plus he can rap fast as hell!! sumtimes he goes so fast it's crazy! but his music makes sense & its skills, True!
daneage23
hasn't even been out for year yet lol but yes fucking wicked tune, the best on the album of course!!
Keenan Cole
FIRE!!! ALL HEAT!!! NO WACK VERSES!!!( you can keep your opinion, this is mine)
Tracy James Lloyd Morrison
eminem just kills it
AzzurriBlue
I remember this song and Em's verse caught so much flack back in the day, people HATED it and said Em was washed up. People overreact so much...
TheEndo-SymArmor
I remember that
anonymous
Who cares what people think? Bread wise , doing this for a living , numbers count .
Lisa S.
Love it!
Cole A
Yelawolf's verse is just awesome in this song. And by the way people need to leave the hashtags to twitter
Neville Allen II
...This song will be played at my wedding...