Asylum
Slaughterhouse Eminem Lyrics
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The doctors are dead, nurses are tied up
They've taken it over and barricaded themselves inside it
The lunatics now run the asylum
I said the lunatics now run the asylum
The doctors are dead, nurses are tied up
They've taken it over and barricaded themselves inside it
The lunatics now run the asylum
I walk around with OJ's glove knowing it fit
Fif to the toilet we taking over this shit
The Yaowa waited, salivated like man I know I can spit
I was knocking for quite some time but you wouldn't open this bitch
You turn green when I enter, probably can't breathe
Now ya'll trees in the winter, nobody can't leave
For all those that was doubtful I got a scalpel
And a mouthful of vowels to make a party stampede
You brag about swag and your feminine trends
I belittle your riddle you Skittles with Eminem's friends
So I ain't trying to play with you, this chainsaw crack jokes
On Cain's brother brah, disable you
I'm an untamable animal with aim from a moving train
I could graze your decaying tooth
And my straight jacket just came unloose
I'm reporting live this is (BREAKING NEWS!)
The lunatics now run the asylum
The doctors are dead, nurses are tied up
They've taken it over and barricaded themselves inside it
The lunatics now run the asylum
I said the lunatics now run the asylum
The doctors are dead, nurses are tied up
They've taken it over and barricaded themselves inside it
The lunatics now run the asylum
Psycho, like no, bitch made, nigga so
This grave, digga go, insane
I got the switchblade to your throat, move it's not smart
I'll slice and watch you bleed all over the pop charts
Me and the Slaughters run the asylum, I'm feeling
Like DiCaprio rapping on Shutter Island
This industry is pussy, guess who's gonna hit it the meanest
Give her the penis, hit the bitch in her Venus
To this game I'm addicted and fiendish, I'm predicted to bring this
G shit to it's pinnacle zenith, lyrical genius
So sick with ridiculous English, niggas get squeamish
When they hear this criminal linguist
Fall back it's the take over, ya'll wack and ya cake over
I escape from the padded room, grab a broom and rape a male rapper's womb
The lunatics now run the asylum
The doctors are dead, nurses are tied up
They've taken it over and barricaded themselves inside it
The lunatics now run the asylum
I said the lunatics now run the asylum
The doctors are dead, nurses are tied up
They've taken it over and barricaded themselves inside it
The lunatics now run the asylum
I've witnessed the worst happening
The hurt moment when I'm purse snatching
I'm perp going berserk boning Miss nurse Ratchet
When we spit you get the pug face
Your bitch swallowed my five dollar foot long on the subway
If sane people are rich why should I sit around?
Play me and end up like the back of this hospital gown, ass out
Drink drink drink drink, pass out
Ya'll feel me right?
When I was young I was loud, I used to be like "I'LL KILL YA!"
Now I be like "You know I'll kill ya right?"
If ya'll don't like it ya'll can lick my dick
Cause we built this house we live in brick by brick
The lunatics now run the asylum
The doctors are dead, nurses are tied up
They've taken it over and barricaded themselves inside it
The lunatics now run the asylum
I said the lunatics now run the asylum
The doctors are dead, nurses are tied up
They've taken it over and barricaded themselves inside it
The lunatics now run the asylum
"Asylum" by Slaughterhouse is a song that addresses the idea that the world is becoming a place where the lunatics are in charge, rather than the sane people. The lyrics describe a scenario where the doctors and nurses of the asylum (a metaphor for society as a whole) have been killed and tied up, leaving the lunatics to take control. The rappers boast about their superiority over others, indicating that they are now the ones who run the asylum. They use violent and aggressive language throughout the song, drawing attention to the idea that the world is becoming more dangerous and chaotic, and that people are becoming increasingly divided and confrontational.
The lyrics of the song contain several references to mental institutions and the themes associated with them. The word "asylum" itself is an old-fashioned term that refers to a place where people with mental illnesses were once sent. The lyrics describe the inmates of the asylum as out of control, and the doctors and nurses as being unable to handle their patients. The rappers also use violent imagery throughout the song, representing the idea that the world is becoming a more dangerous place. They reference OJ's glove, a symbol of a violent crime, and switchblades, which are associated with gangs and street violence.
Line by Line Meaning
The lunatics now run the asylum
The insane individuals have taken over control.
The doctors are dead, nurses are tied up
The staff has been restrained or killed.
They've taken it over and barricaded themselves inside it
They've secured the location and made it their own.
I walk around with OJ's glove knowing it fit
I am capable of committing unthinkable acts.
Fif to the toilet we taking over this shit
We are in control of everything now.
The Yaowa waited, salivated like man I know I can spit
I have been biding my time and I know I have the skills to succeed.
I was knocking for quite some time but you wouldn't open this bitch
I have been working hard to gain entry, but was not immediately welcomed.
You turn green when I enter, probably can't breathe
My arrival causes distress and discomfort.
Now ya'll trees in the winter, nobody can't leave
We have you trapped and unable to escape.
For all those that was doubtful I got a scalpel
I have the tools necessary to do what needs to be done.
And a mouthful of vowels to make a party stampede
My words can incite action and subvert the norm.
You brag about swag and your feminine trends
You flaunt your style and femininity.
I belittle your riddle you Skittles with Eminem's friends
I mock your superficiality and call out your association with others.
So I ain't trying to play with you, this chainsaw crack jokes
I'm not here to be playful or humorous, I'm here to take control.
On Cain's brother brah, disable you
I am capable of causing harm and destruction.
I'm an untamable animal with aim from a moving train
I am unpredictable and dangerous, with a precise target in mind.
I could graze your decaying tooth
My power and influence can cause harm and destruction.
And my straight jacket just came unloose
I am now free to act as I wish.
I'm reporting live this is (BREAKING NEWS!)
This is a significant and unprecedented event.
Psycho, like no, bitch made, nigga so
I am crazy and powerful, unlike anyone else.
This grave, digga go, insane
This is a grave situation and I am devolving into madness.
I got the switchblade to your throat, move it's not smart
I have a weapon and am willing to use it.
I'll slice and watch you bleed all over the pop charts
I will cause harm and destruction in a public way.
Me and the Slaughters run the asylum, I'm feeling
We are now in charge and it feels good.
Like DiCaprio rapping on Shutter Island
I am powerful and influential, much like the character played by Leonardo DiCaprio in the movie 'Shutter Island'.
This industry is pussy, guess who's gonna hit it the meanest
This industry is weak and vulnerable, and I will attack it with great force.
Give her the penis, hit the bitch in her Venus
I will assert my masculinity and power over women.
To this game I'm addicted and fiendish, I'm predicted to bring this
I am passionate and obsessed with this lifestyle, and I will take it to the next level.
G shit to it's pinnacle zenith, lyrical genius
I will elevate this style to the highest level, with my mastery of language and expression.
So sick with ridiculous English, niggas get squeamish
My use of complex language and clever wordplay makes others feel uneasy and inadequate.
When they hear this criminal linguist
Others are intimidated by my mastery of language and my tendency towards dangerous behavior.
Fall back it's the take over, ya'll wack and ya cake over
We are now in charge, and the previous power structures are irrelevant and inferior to us.
I escape from the padded room, grab a broom and rape a male rapper's womb
I am willing to do what it takes to assert my power and dominance over others.
I've witnessed the worst happening
I have seen some dark and terrible things.
The hurt moment when I'm purse snatching
I am capable of petty and violent crimes.
I'm perp going berserk boning Miss nurse Ratchet
I will take advantage of those who are vulnerable and weak.
When we spit you get the pug face
My words have the power to impact and shock others.
Your bitch swallowed my five dollar foot long on the subway
I am sexually dominating and powerful over others.
If sane people are rich why should I sit around?
I will not sit idly by while others succeed and I fail.
Play me and end up like the back of this hospital gown, ass out
If you cross me, you will end up humiliated and vulnerable.
Drink drink drink drink, pass out
I will indulge in destructive and self-defeating behavior.
Ya'll feel me right?
You understand where I'm coming from, don't you?
When I was young I was loud, I used to be like 'I'LL KILL YA!'
I was once more brash and violent than I am now.
Now I be like 'You know I'll kill ya right?'
Now I am more understated, but still dangerous and powerful.
If ya'll don't like it ya'll can lick my dick
If you have a problem with me or my behavior, I don't care.
Cause we built this house we live in brick by brick
We have created this new order through hard work and persistence.
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARSHALL B III MATHERS, RYAN D. MONTGOMERY, JOELL CHRISTOPHER ORTIZ, LUIS EDGARDO RESTO, DOMINICK WICKLIFFE, JOELL ORTIZ, LUIS RESTO, MARSHALL BRUCE MATHERS III, RYAN MONTGOMERY, MARSHALL MATHERS
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