Devils
Human vs. Machine Lyrics


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Oh my god, Ronny

Ay, somebody grab him some clippers
His fuckin' beard is weird
Tough talk from a rapper payin' millions for security a year
"I think my dad's gone crazy," yeah, Hailie, you right
Dad's always mad cooped up in the studio, yellin' at the mic
You're sober and bored, huh? (I know)
About to be forty-six years old, dog
Talkin' 'bout "I'ma call up Trick Trick"
Man, you sound like a bitch, bitch
Man up and handle your shit (ugh)
Mad about somethin' I said in 2012
Took you six years and a surprise album just to come with a diss
Homie we get it, we know that you're the greatest rapper alive
Fuckin' dweeb, all you do is read the dictionary and stay inside
Fuck Rap God, I'm the Rap Devil
Comin' bare-faced with a black shovel
Like the Armageddon when the smoke settle
His body next to this instrumental, I'm sayin'

I'm sick of them sweatsuits and them corny hats, let's talk about it
I'm sick of you bein' rich and you still mad, let's talk about it
Both of us single dads from the Midwest, we can talk about it
Or we could get gully, I'll size up your body
And put some white chalk around it

Let's talk about the fact you actually blackballed a rapper
That's twice as young as you (let's talk about it)
Let's call Sway, ask why I can't go on Shade 45 because of you (brrt)
Let's ask Interscope
How you had Paul Rosenberg tryin' to shelf me (huh?)
Still can't cover up the fact
Your last four albums is as bad as your selfie
Now tell me, what do you stand for? (what?)
I know you can't stand yourself (no)
Tryin' to be the old you so bad you Stan yourself (ha)
Let's leave all the beefin' to 50 (please)
Em, you're pushin' fifty
Why you claimin' I'ma call Puff?
When you the one that called Diddy (facts)
Then you went and called Jimmy (facts)
They conference called me in the morning (what?)
They told me you mad about a tweet
You wanted me to say sorry (what?)
I swear to God I ain't believe 'em (nah)
Please say it ain't so (no)
The big bad bully of the rap game can't take a fuckin' joke
Oh you want some fuckin' smoke (what?)
But not literally, you'll choke
Yeah I'll acknowledge you're the GOAT
But I'm The Gunner, bitch, I got you in the scope (brra)
Don't have a heart attack now (no)
Somebody help your mans up (help)
Knees weak of old age, the real Slim Shady can't stand up

I'm sick of them sweatsuits and them corny hats, let's talk about it
I'm sick of you bein' rich and you still mad, let's talk about it
Both of us single dads from the Midwest, we can talk about it
Or we could get gully, I'll size up your body
And put some white chalk around it

Hello Marshall, my name's Colson
You should go back to Recovery
I know your ego is hurtin'
Just knowin' that all of your fans discovered me (hi)
He like, "Damn, he a younger me
Except he dresses better and I'm ugly
Always making fun of me"
Stop all the thuggery, Marshall, you livin' in luxury (damn)
Look what you done to me
Dropped an album just because of me
Damn, you in love with me!
You got money but I'm hungry
I like the diss but you won't say them lyrics out in front of me
Shout out to every rapper that's up under me
Know that I'll never do you like this fuckery
Still bitter after everyone loves you
Pull that wedgie out your Dungarees (hey)
I gotta respect the OGs and I know most of 'em personally (ayy)
But you're just a bully actin' like a baby
So I gotta read you a nursery (nursery)
I'm the ghost of the future
And you're just Ebenezer Scrooge (facts)
I said on Flex anyone could get it
I ain't know it would be you

I'm sick of them sweatsuits and them corny hats, let's talk about it
I'm sick of you bein' rich and you still mad, let's talk about it
Both of us single dads from the Midwest, we can talk about it
Or we could get gully, I'll size up your body
And put some white chalk around it

Ridin' shotty 'cause I gotta roll this dope
It's a fast road when your idols become your rivals, yeah
Never hesitate to say it to your face, I'm a asshole
Bitch-ass motherfucker

We know you get nervous, Rabbit
I see Momma's spaghetti all over your sweater
I wish you would lose yourself on the records
That you made a decade ago, they were better
Accordin' to them, you're a national treasure
To me, you're as soft as a feather
The type to be scared to ask Rihanna for her number
Just hold her umbrella-ella-ella
"I'm not afraid," okay, Oscar the Grouch, chill on the couch (fuck)
You got an Oscar, damn
Can anyone else get some food in they mouth? (for real)
They made a movie about you, you're in everybody's top ten
You're not getting better with time
It's fine, Eminem, put down the pen
Or write an apology
Over the simple fact you had to diss to acknowledge me
I am the prodigy
How could I even look up to you? You ain't as tall as me
5'8" and I'm 6'4", seven punches hold your head still
Last time you saw 8 Mile was at home on a treadmill
You were named after a candy
I was named after a gangster (brr)
And don't be a sucker and take my verse
Off of Yelawolf's album, thank you (thank you)
I just wanna feed my daughter
You tryna stop the money to support her
You the one always talkin' 'bout the action
Text me the addy, I'm pullin' up scrappin'
And I'm by my fuckin' self, what's happenin'?
EST captain, salute me or shoot me
That's what he's gonna have to do to me
When he realizes there ain't shit he could do to me
Everybody always hated me, this isn't anything new to me
Yeah, there's a difference between us
I got all of my shit without Dre producin' me (ayy)
I know you're not used to me
Usually one of your disses should ruin me
But bitch I'm from Cleveland
Everybody quiet this evenin', I'm readin' the eulogy (shh)
Dropped an album called Kamikaze
So that means he killed him
Already fucked one rapper's girl this week
Don't make me call Kim

I'm sick of them sweatsuits and them corny hats, let's talk about it
I'm sick of you bein' rich and you still mad, let's talk about it
Both of us single dads from the Midwest, we can talk about it




Or we could get gully, I'll size up your body
And put some white chalk around it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Devils" by Human vs. Machine are a diss track directed towards American rapper Eminem. The song was released in response to a controversial line in one of Eminem's songs referencing Machine Gun Kelly's (the rapper of Human Vs. Machine) career in 2012. The song attacks Eminem's age, appearance, and relevance in the current rap scene. It also brings up the alleged blackballing of a younger rapper and issues with the record labels.


The lyrics are written in a critical and aggressive tone, with Machine Gun Kelly boasting about his superiority over Eminem. He insults Eminem's physical appearance, as well as his inability to handle criticism or jokes. He also mentions that Eminem seems to keep trying to revert back to his old persona, Stan, even though he claims to be living a new life.


The lyrics also call out Eminem's level of fame and his excessive wealth. Machine Gun Kelly accuses Eminem of not having a real reason to be angry anymore and being blinded by his success. Throughout the song, Machine Gun Kelly repeatedly challenges Eminem to come after him and even offers to fight him. The overall theme of the song is an attack on Eminem's character and rap legacy.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh my god, Ronny
Expressing surprise or shock, addressing someone named Ronny


Ay, somebody grab him some clippers
Someone please get him a trimmer


His fuckin' beard is weird
His facial hair looks strange


Tough talk from a rapper payin' millions for security a year
Seems hypocritical for a rapper who spends millions on security to talk tough


"I think my dad's gone crazy," yeah, Hailie, you right
Hailie, I agree with you that my dad has gone crazy


Dad's always mad cooped up in the studio, yellin' at the mic
My dad is constantly angry, locked up in the studio, shouting into the microphone


You're sober and bored, huh? (I know)
You're sober and feeling restless, right? (I understand)


About to be forty-six years old, dog
You're about to turn forty-six years old


Talkin' 'bout "I'ma call up Trick Trick"
Saying that he's going to contact Trick Trick


Man, you sound like a bitch, bitch
You sound like a coward, coward


Man up and handle your shit (ugh)
Be responsible and deal with your own problems


Mad about somethin' I said in 2012
Angry about something I said back in 2012


Took you six years and a surprise album just to come with a diss
Took you six years and an unexpected album release just to respond with a diss track


Homie we get it, we know that you're the greatest rapper alive
My friend, we understand and acknowledge that you're considered the best rapper alive


Fuckin' dweeb, all you do is read the dictionary and stay inside
You're a complete nerd, all you do is read the dictionary and avoid going out


Fuck Rap God, I'm the Rap Devil
To hell with being the Rap God, I consider myself the Rap Devil


Comin' bare-faced with a black shovel
Approaching without any disguise, carrying a black shovel


Like the Armageddon when the smoke settle
Similar to the catastrophe when the smoke clears


His body next to this instrumental, I'm sayin'
His dead body lying beside this instrumental, that's what I'm saying


I'm sick of them sweatsuits and them corny hats, let's talk about it
I'm tired of seeing your uncool outfits and ridiculous hats, let's discuss it


I'm sick of you bein' rich and you still mad, let's talk about it
I'm tired of seeing you wealthy and still angry, let's address it


Both of us single dads from the Midwest, we can talk about it
Both of us are divorced dads from the Midwest, we can discuss that


Or we could get gully, I'll size up your body
Or we can get aggressive, I'll assess your physical presence


And put some white chalk around it
And leave a white outline around your dead body


Let's talk about the fact you actually blackballed a rapper
Let's discuss the reality that you prevented a rapper's success


That's twice as young as you (let's talk about it)
Who is half your age (let's address this)


Let's call Sway, ask why I can't go on Shade 45 because of you (brrt)
Let's contact Sway and inquire why I'm not allowed on Shade 45 radio station because of your influence


Let's ask Interscope
Let's inquire with Interscope Records


How you had Paul Rosenberg tryin' to shelf me (huh?)
How you influenced Paul Rosenberg to try and sideline my career (huh?)


Still can't cover up the fact
You still can't hide the truth


Your last four albums is as bad as your selfie
Your last four albums are as terrible as your self-portrait


Now tell me, what do you stand for? (what?)
Now tell me, what are your principles? (what?)


I know you can't stand yourself (no)
I know you dislike yourself


Tryin' to be the old you so bad you Stan yourself (ha)
You're desperate to portray your former self, you're a fan of yourself


Let's leave all the beefin' to 50 (please)
Let's leave all the feuding to 50 Cent (please)


Em, you're pushin' fifty
Eminem, you're almost fifty years old


Why you claimin' I'ma call Puff?
Why are you suggesting that I will contact Puff?


When you the one that called Diddy (facts)
When you're the one who contacted Diddy (facts)


Then you went and called Jimmy (facts)
Then you went and contacted Jimmy (facts)


They conference called me in the morning (what?)
They arranged a conference call with me in the morning (what?)


They told me you mad about a tweet
They informed me that you're upset about a tweet


You wanted me to say sorry (what?)
You wanted me to apologize (what?)


I swear to God I ain't believe 'em (nah)
I swear to God I didn't believe them (no)


Please say it ain't so (no)
Please tell me it's not true (no)


The big bad bully of the rap game can't take a fuckin' joke
The renowned bully of the rap industry can't handle a simple joke


Oh you want some fuckin' smoke (what?)
Oh, you're looking for trouble (what?)


But not literally, you'll choke
But not literally, you'll struggle


Yeah I'll acknowledge you're the GOAT
Yes, I admit that you're the greatest of all time


But I'm The Gunner, bitch, I got you in the scope (brra)
But I'm The Gunner, I consider you my target (gunshot sound)


Don't have a heart attack now (no)
Don't have a heart attack now (no)


Somebody help your mans up (help)
Someone assist your friend to stand up (help)


Knees weak of old age, the real Slim Shady can't stand up
Your knees are weak due to old age, the real Slim Shady can't stand up


Hello Marshall, my name's Colson
Hello Marshall, I'm Colson (referring to himself)


You should go back to Recovery
You should return to the Recovery album


I know your ego is hurtin'
I know your ego is wounded


Just knowin' that all of your fans discovered me (hi)
Just knowing that all of your fans now know me (hi)


He like, "Damn, he a younger me
He thinks, 'Damn, he is a younger version of me'


Except he dresses better and I'm ugly
Except he dresses more stylishly and I'm unattractive


Always making fun of me"
Always mocking me"


Stop all the thuggery, Marshall, you livin' in luxury (damn)
Stop pretending to be tough, Marshall, you're living a luxurious lifestyle (damn)


Look what you done to me
Look at the situation you've created for me


Dropped an album just because of me
Released an album solely because of me


Damn, you in love with me!
Damn, you're infatuated with me!


You got money but I'm hungry
You have money but I'm hungry for success


I like the diss but you won't say them lyrics out in front of me
I appreciate the diss but you won't say those lyrics while facing me


Shout out to every rapper that's up under me
Acknowledging and giving respect to all the rappers who are below me in status


Know that I'll never do you like this fuckery
Understand that I will never treat you with this level of disrespect


Still bitter after everyone loves you
You're still resentful despite the fact that everyone loves you


Pull that wedgie out your Dungarees (hey)
Remove the uncomfortable situation from your life (hey)


I gotta respect the OGs and I know most of 'em personally (ayy)
I have to show respect to the veterans in the industry, and I personally know most of them (ayy)


But you're just a bully actin' like a baby
But you're simply a bully pretending to be a baby


So I gotta read you a nursery (nursery)
So I have to teach you a lesson like a nursery rhyme (nursery)


I'm the ghost of the future
I represent the future


And you're just Ebenezer Scrooge (facts)
And you're just like the character Ebenezer Scrooge (facts)


I said on Flex anyone could get it
I stated on Flex radio show that anyone can face criticism


I ain't know it would be you
I didn't expect it to be you


Ridin' shotty 'cause I gotta roll this dope
Riding in the passenger seat because I have to prepare this drugs


It's a fast road when your idols become your rivals, yeah
It's a harsh reality when your idols turn into your enemies, yeah


Never hesitate to say it to your face, I'm an asshole
I never hesitate to say it directly to you, I'm rude


Bitch-ass motherfucker
Weak, pathetic motherfucker


We know you get nervous, Rabbit
We know you get anxious, Rabbit (Eminem's alter ego)


I see Momma's spaghetti all over your sweater
I see your nervousness, it's evident in your appearance


I wish you would lose yourself on the records
I wish you would return to your previous level of skill in your music


That you made a decade ago, they were better
Referring to Eminem's superior songs from ten years ago


Accordin' to them, you're a national treasure
According to others, you're considered a valuable asset to the nation


To me, you're as soft as a feather
To me, you're as weak as a feather


The type to be scared to ask Rihanna for her number
The type of person who would be afraid to ask Rihanna for her phone number


Just hold her umbrella-ella-ella
Just hold her umbrella-ella-ella (referring to Rihanna's song 'Umbrella')


"I'm not afraid," okay, Oscar the Grouch, chill on the couch (fuck)
"I'm not scared," okay, calm down and relax like Oscar the Grouch on the couch (fuck)


You got an Oscar, damn
You won an Oscar, damn


Can anyone else get some food in they mouth? (for real)
Can anyone else have the opportunity to succeed? (seriously)


They made a movie about you, you're in everybody's top ten
They made a film about you, and you're considered in everyone's top ten list


You're not getting better with time
You're not improving over time


It's fine, Eminem, put down the pen
That's okay, Eminem, stop writing


Or write an apology
Or write an apology


Over the simple fact you had to diss to acknowledge me
Because you felt the need to diss me in order to recognize my existence


I am the prodigy
I am the talented and promising individual


How could I even look up to you? You ain't as tall as me
How could I admire you? You're not as great as I am


5'8" and I'm 6'4", seven punches hold your head still
You're 5'8" and I'm 6'4", it only takes seven punches to keep control of you


Last time you saw 8 Mile was at home on a treadmill
The last time you saw 8 Mile was on a treadmill at home


You were named after a candy
You were named after a type of candy


I was named after a gangster (brr)
I was named after a criminal (brr)


And don't be a sucker and take my verse
And don't be a fool and remove my verse


Off of Yelawolf's album, thank you (thank you)
From Yelawolf's album, don't remove my verse, thank you (thank you)


I just wanna feed my daughter
I just want to provide for my daughter


You tryna stop the money to support her
You're attempting to hinder my income to support her


You the one always talkin' 'bout the action
You're always talking about taking action


Text me the addy, I'm pullin' up scrappin'
Send me your address, I'll come fight you


And I'm by my fuckin' self, what's happenin'?
And I'm alone, what's going on?


EST captain, salute me or shoot me
EST (his record label) captain, show respect or attack me


That's what he's gonna have to do to me
That's what he will have to do in order to defeat me


When he realizes there ain't shit he could do to me
When he realizes there's nothing he can do to harm me


Everybody always hated me, this isn't anything new to me
Everyone has always hated me, so this is nothing new


Yeah, there's a difference between us
Yes, there's a distinction between us


I got all of my shit without Dre producin' me (ayy)
I achieved all of my success without Dr. Dre producing for me (ayy)


I know you're not used to me
I know you're not accustomed to me


Usually one of your disses should ruin me
Normally, one of your insults should destroy me


But bitch I'm from Cleveland
But I'm from Cleveland


Everybody quiet this evenin', I'm readin' the eulogy (shh)
Everybody be quiet this evening, I'm reading the eulogy (shh)


Dropped an album called Kamikaze
Released an album titled Kamikaze


So that means he killed him
So that means he destroyed his opponents


Already fucked one rapper's girl this week
Already had sexual relations with another rapper's girlfriend this week


Don't make me call Kim
Don't make me call Kim (referring to Eminem's ex-wife)




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Colson Baker, Nils Noehden, Ronald Oneil Spence

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