If I Get Locked Up
Funkmaster Flex Lyrics


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Check, check, one, two, one, two
One, two (yo, it's rolling?)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, Dr. Dre up in here
Y'all know what this is
It's what you been waiting for
Funkmaster Flex, Big Kap
Def Jam Records giving it to you, baby
Yo Eminem, show these motherfuckers what time it is, baby

I used to be a lonely man, only mad
Until I got a million dollars
Shit, now if I only had some fucking hair
I'd pull it, faster than a bullet out of Tupac's chest
Before the ambulance came too late to do it
I'm trying to grow it back again, it was an accident
I had my back against a fan and chopped it off in Amsterdam
I hate the straight jacket, it ain't latching
They can't lock it so they stapled my hands to my pants pockets
The cell's padded and battered like someone else had it before me
And just kept throwing they fucking self at it
My head is aching, I'm dedicated to medication
But this med is taking too long to bring me to seditation (come on)
Anyway I got down with Dre (what up?)
The first man who taught me how the Glock sounded to spray
Running up and down the street screaming, "Fuck the Police"
When you still had your mother's fucking nipple stuck in your teeth (you fucking baby)
Became a role model after Colorado
Now all they do is follow me around and holler, "Bravo"
Hell yeah I punch my bitch and beat my kids in public
Suck my dick, bitch
I'm sick enough to fuck a man in his face, but I won't
'Cause you'll probably wanna stand in his place
So put a sock in it with your fake-ass Tupac image
You faggots ain't tough, you just get drunk and become talkative (wanna fight?)
I'm probably the akwardest alcoholic talking
Walking like a midget with a ladder in his back pocket
So when you see me on your block stumbling
Mumbling a bunch of dumb shit, like my drunk uncle does
I ain't buzzed, I'm just high on life
So why on earth would I need drugs when fly on kites?
Motherfucker, Slim Shady
(Dr. Dre) I'm drunk, pass the TEC

'Cause if I get locked up tonight
Then I might not come home tonight (keep it moving)
Off and on, Eminem it's on (ay)
Off and on, Dr. Dre it's on

'Cause if I get locked up tonight
Then I might not come home tonight (keep it moving)
Off and on, Eminem it's on (ay)
Off and on, Dr. Dre it's on

The whole entire world can sit and twirl like a whirling tire
I set a fucking girl on fire with a curling iron (ahh)
Psych, I'm just joking, for Christ sakes
Don't get so bent out of shape
'Cause I went out and raped six girlfriends
Some people just don't get it
But I won't let it upset me, 'cause they don't know better
They don't know what the fuck it's like to be so fed up
And fed so many uppers, you're down and won't get up
My mind's got a mind of it's own
Sometimes I can't find it at home
It hides in the stove (hello, where you at?)
Shit, talk about your brain being baked
My shit's still in the oven on four hundred and eighty degrees
Hailey Jade, Daddy loves you, baby
Don't ever tell me how to raise my daughter, fuck you, lady
You critics wanna criticize but couldn't visualize
Individuals lives through a criminal's eyes (fuck y'all)
The neighborhood that I grew up in, you could die for nothing
And Dirty Dozen watches over me, so try some dumb shit
I'll have a fucking man raped with a band-aid over his mouth
And shove his head in the fan blade
Don't ever tell me what I can or what I can't say
Or change 'cause of the age range of my fanbase
Like I give a fuck who's buying this shit
Quit fucking buying it, I'm tired bitch
I'm dying to quit
Hip Hop is universal now, it's so commercial now
It's like a circle full of circus clowns up in the circuit now
But now the white kids like it, so they tell me I can buy it
But as soon as I get on the mic, it's like the night get silent
Either that or booed, that's why I keep an attitude
And go to sleep with it and wake up with it every afternoon
I'm sick of being judged, fuck it, let me see a judge
I'll confess to every murder I committed since three years old

'Cause if I get locked up tonight
Then I might not come home tonight (keep it moving)
Off and on, Eminem it's on (ay)
Off and on, Dr. Dre it's on

Ay yo, fuck that
Turn that shit off




Let's get the fuck up out of here
You know how we do

Overall Meaning

The song "If I Get Locked Up" is a collaboration between American DJs and producers Funkmaster Flex and Big Kap, and rapper Eminem, featuring an appearance by Dr. Dre. The song was first released in 1999, and it tackles several themes throughout its lyrics. The song's intro features Dr. Dre, introducing the song and Eminem, who starts his verse by reflecting on the changes in his life since he became wealthy. Eminem also talks about an incident in Amsterdam where he accidentally chopped off some of his hair, which he is now trying to grow back.


Throughout the song, Eminem talks about a range of topics such as his struggles with addiction and the mental health issues that come with it, his anger and frustration with critics, and his experiences growing up in a rough environment. At the same time, he also talks about his relationship with his daughter and how he is determined to raise her his way, regardless of what critics of his music might say.


Overall, "If I Get Locked Up" presents a gritty and personal image of Eminem, showcasing his raw and uncensored style of rap.


Line by Line Meaning

Check, check, one, two, one, two
Making sure the sound system is working properly


One, two (yo, it's rolling?)
Confirming if the music is playing


Yeah, yeah, yeah, Dr. Dre up in here
Acknowledging Dr. Dre's presence


Y'all know what this is
Everyone is aware of what's happening


It's what you been waiting for
This is the anticipated moment


Funkmaster Flex, Big Kap
Introducing the artists


Def Jam Records giving it to you, baby
This song is brought to you by Def Jam Records


Yo Eminem, show these motherfuckers what time it is, baby
Eminem is asked to impress with his skills


I used to be a lonely man, only mad
In the past, I was lonely and angry


Until I got a million dollars
But now I have wealth


Shit, now if I only had some fucking hair
If only I had hair


I'd pull it, faster than a bullet out of Tupac's chest
I'd be incredibly frustrated


Before the ambulance came too late to do it
Before help arrived too late


I'm trying to grow it back again, it was an accident
I'm attempting to regrow my hair after an incident


I had my back against a fan and chopped it off in Amsterdam
My hair was cut off accidentally by a fan in Amsterdam


I hate the straight jacket, it ain't latching
I despise feeling restricted and confined


They can't lock it so they stapled my hands to my pants pockets
They secured my hands to my pockets with staples


The cell's padded and battered like someone else had it before me
The cell is worn and damaged like it was used by someone else previously


And just kept throwing they fucking self at it
And they continuously threw themselves against it


My head is aching, I'm dedicated to medication
I have a headache, and I rely on medication


But this med is taking too long to bring me to seditation (come on)
But the medication is taking too long to calm me down


Anyway I got down with Dre (what up?)
Anyway, I collaborated with Dr. Dre


The first man who taught me how the Glock sounded to spray
He was the first to teach me about gunfire from a Glock


Running up and down the street screaming, 'Fuck the Police'
I used to protest loudly against law enforcement on the streets


When you still had your mother's fucking nipple stuck in your teeth (you fucking baby)
While you were still breastfeeding and immature


Became a role model after Colorado
I became a role model after a specific event in Colorado


Now all they do is follow me around and holler, 'Bravo'
Now people just follow me and praise me


Hell yeah I punch my bitch and beat my kids in public
I acknowledge that I engage in domestic violence


Suck my dick, bitch
I express vulgar disrespect towards someone


I'm sick enough to fuck a man in his face, but I won't
I have perverse thoughts but choose not to act on them


'Cause you'll probably wanna stand in his place
Because you might be attracted to him


So put a sock in it with your fake-ass Tupac image
Stop pretending to be like Tupac


You faggots ain't tough, you just get drunk and become talkative (wanna fight?)
You're not tough, just intoxicated and argumentative


I'm probably the akwardest alcoholic talking
I may be the most socially awkward drunk person


Walking like a midget with a ladder in his back pocket
Staggering and unstable like a short person with a ladder


So when you see me on your block stumbling
If you see me on your street, unsteady on my feet


Mumbling a bunch of dumb shit, like my drunk uncle does
Muttering nonsensical things, similar to how my drunk uncle behaves


I ain't buzzed, I'm just high on life
I'm not intoxicated, I'm simply enjoying life


So why on earth would I need drugs when fly on kites?
I don't need drugs when I can experience euphoria


Motherfucker, Slim Shady
Addressing oneself as Slim Shady


(Dr. Dre) I'm drunk, pass the TEC
Dr. Dre admits to being intoxicated and asks for a gun


'Cause if I get locked up tonight
In the event of my arrest tonight


Then I might not come home tonight (keep it moving)
There's a chance I won't return home tonight, so keep moving


Off and on, Eminem it's on (ay)
Eminem is here intermittently, it's his turn to perform


Off and on, Dr. Dre it's on
Dr. Dre is here intermittently, it's his turn to perform


The whole entire world can sit and twirl like a whirling tire
Everyone can spin around aimlessly like a tire


I set a fucking girl on fire with a curling iron (ahh)
I caused a girl's hair to catch fire with a hot curling iron


Psych, I'm just joking, for Christ sakes
It was a joke, for goodness' sake


Don't get so bent out of shape
Don't get so upset


'Cause I went out and raped six girlfriends
I didn't actually rape anyone, it's a provocative statement


Some people just don't get it
Some individuals fail to understand


But I won't let it upset me, 'cause they don't know better
I won't allow it to bother me, they're ignorant


They don't know what the fuck it's like to be so fed up
They can't comprehend how frustrated I am


And fed so many uppers, you're down and won't get up
Having consumed stimulant drugs, feeling down and unable to recover


My mind's got a mind of its own
My thoughts are unpredictable


Sometimes I can't find it at home
Occasionally, my mind feels lost


It hides in the stove (hello, where you at?)
It metaphorically hides in a place of warmth (seeking reassurance)


Shit, talk about your brain being baked
Talk about being mentally exhausted


My shit's still in the oven on four hundred and eighty degrees
Metaphorically, my thoughts are still cooking at a high temperature


Hailey Jade, Daddy loves you, baby
A message to Hailey Jade, expressing love as her father


Don't ever tell me how to raise my daughter, fuck you, lady
I refuse to accept criticism regarding the upbringing of my daughter


You critics wanna criticize but couldn't visualize
Critics want to judge and condemn without truly understanding


Individuals lives through a criminal's eyes (fuck y'all)
They don't understand the perspective of a criminal


The neighborhood that I grew up in, you could die for nothing
The neighborhood I came from was dangerous, life was cheap


And Dirty Dozen watches over me, so try some dumb shit
My crew, Dirty Dozen, protects me and discourages foolish behavior


I'll have a fucking man raped with a band-aid over his mouth
I would use extreme violence against someone, silencing them


And shove his head in the fan blade
And forcefully push his head into a fan's spinning blades


Don't ever tell me what I can or what I can't say
Don't dare impose restrictions on my speech


Or change 'cause of the age range of my fanbase
Or modify myself due to the age diversity of my fans


Like I give a fuck who's buying this shit
I don't care who is purchasing my music


Quit fucking buying it, I'm tired bitch
Stop buying my music, I'm exhausted


I'm dying to quit
I'm eager to retire


Hip Hop is universal now, it's so commercial now
Hip Hop is now global and highly commercialized


It's like a circle full of circus clowns up in the circuit now
It's filled with ridiculous and absurd individuals


But now the white kids like it, so they tell me I can buy it
Now that white kids enjoy it, they say I have permission to participate


But as soon as I get on the mic, it's like the night get silent
But once I start rapping, the audience becomes quiet


Either that or booed, that's why I keep an attitude
Either they're silent or they boo me, which is why I remain defensive


And go to sleep with it and wake up with it every afternoon
I carry my defensive attitude into the next day


I'm sick of being judged, fuck it, let me see a judge
I'm tired of being criticized, I dare someone to judge me


I'll confess to every murder I committed since three years old
I will confess to every murder I've supposedly committed since childhood


Ay yo, fuck that
Disregard that statement


Turn that shit off
Stop the music


Let's get the fuck up out of here
Let's leave immediately


You know how we do
You are aware of our typical behavior




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dana Stinson, Marshall Mathers, Andre Romell Young

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