Soldier
G-Unit Feat. Eminem Lyrics

I'm a soldier
Proudly identifying as a member of the G-Unit gang.

G-UNIT! I started my own gang
Reiterating the gang affiliation and claiming leadership.

It's a fact homie, eagles don't fly in flocks
Acknowledging that strength comes in individual power rather than numbers.

But the eagles I got own sixteen shots
Asserting the power of own gun and its capacity.

Like beefin', homie I ain't sayin' a word
Preferring action over unnecessary conflicts.

I'll run up on your punk ass squeezing the bird
Threatening to use the gun on any potential opponent.

Now what New York niggas know about country grammar
Implying that there's a difference between New York and the South or rural areas in terms of speech and way of living.

Not much, but we know how to bang them hammers
Acknowledging the subculture of guns and violence in New York City.

When I pull out that thing, you better break yourself
Warning the opponent to surrender before the worst happens.

Or win a trip to ICU, and you can take yourself
Threatening to hurt the opponent so badly that they'd have to be admitted to Intensive Care Unit.

If you lucky motherfucker, I'm soldier I told ya
Asserting that the singer's role as a soldier gives them an upper hand in any situation.

Push ya shit back, put my knife through ya six pack
Threatening with physical violence using a knife.

Gat bust, adrenaline rush, blowin' the dust
Describing the action of shooting with a gun.

Five point O, burnin' the cluth, while I'm burnin' the dutch
Describing the scenario of driving a car and enjoying marijuana while speeding.

You thought them other niggas was hot, I'm turnin' it up
Asserting the singer's superiority over other rappers or competitors.

This the blueprint, nigga are you learnin' or what
Claiming that the way the artist's doing things is the correct way and inviting followers.

You done told me you respect me, now tell me I'm the nicest
Demanding validation and respect.

Admit it nigga, I'm a mid-life crisis
The singer sees themselves as a mid-life crisis that people can't help but notice.

G-UNIT! (I got the rep of a villain, the weapon concealin')
Reiterating the gang affiliation and the singer's reputation.

G-UNIT! (full of controversy until I retire my jersey)
Asserting that the gang is associated with controversy until the artist leaves it.

It's like niggas rate the respect of who gat bigger
Claiming that people only respect the size of the gun.

Banks been blowin' on purple stuff before that fat nigga
Reiterating the superiority of the artist's crew's drug consumption.

Henny's make dollars, and dollars make death threats
Implying that money and power often lead to violence or death threats.

I'm doin' remixes to bulletproof the Lex next
Explaining how the artist is modifying their car to be bulletproof.

Duck nigga, everdays war
Warning the opponent to duck and be aware of the violence around them.

I'm heavy on sports, to my draw like NBA's store
Asserting the singer's skill with guns and ability to draw fast.

Don't make me send the piece at you
Warning the opponent not to instigate violence.

I'll have your man walk around with another rest in peace tattoo
Asserting the power to kill the opponent's acquaintance or associate.

Look creampuff, you can get killed here
Mocking the opponent and reminding them of the risky environment they're in.

Nigga you ain't invincible, even Superman in a wheel chair
Saying that no matter how strong or powerful someone is, there's always a risk of getting hurt in dangerous situations.

I've always been a picky man, but I ain't a flowered star
Saying that the singer is selective but not a coward.

So I'mma fuck all fifty fans
Boasting about having many fans and the success that comes with it.

Look, whether you like it or not, right in ya spot
Asserting the artist's presence and impact on the opposition.

All in your grill, wearin' the crown, airin' em down
Boasting about being the best and boasting about defeating others.

We're in the pound puttin' fare in the clown
Describing the setting in which the singer and their gang are causing chaos.

I'm running with gangstas, don't make one of em shank ya
Warning the opponent of the danger they're in around the artist's gang.

I'mma ride with my rap shit and my body armor
Saying that the singer is committed to music and protecting themselves.

Ride like a Taliban suicide bomber
Saying that the singer is fearless and willing to take risks.

Four five six feet, I off ya feet
Threatening to hurt the opponent by shooting them.

I kill ya with a pillow when you fall asleep
Asserting that the artist is capable of killing people even in seemingly harmless situations.

Your records can't sell, your company is buyin' em
Mocking the opponent's lack of musical success.

Give it up, Burger King is hirin'
Saying that the opponent should give up on music and find a job at Burger King.

You shoulda been a cop, cause you snitch a lot
Mocking the opponent for being a snitch.

Talkin' to the jakes, you bound to get shot
Saying that conversing with the police will only bring trouble.

I used to watch Big Bird and Scooby Doo
Reminiscing about childhood and innocence.

Now I'm choppin' big birds and them bundles too
Describing the current state of the artist's life in relation to drugs and violence.

For that Master P money, that shoppin' spree money
Describing the desire for wealth and luxury provided by drug money.

That coke, that dope and that ecstasy money
Naming different types of drugs and how they contribute to wealth.

I'm tryin' to build empires across the state line
Saying that the singer is trying to expand their influence.

So move like vampires, never see me in the daytime
Saying that the singer is always moving discreetly and trying to avoid the public eye.

I jump out with a nina and a mack
Asserting the singer's familiarity with guns and their readiness to use them.

I have you like Khia, my neck, my back
Referencing sexually explicit lyrics from a Khia song to assert dominance over the opponent.