Touch Down
T.I. feat. Eminem Lyrics

When we touchdown
Arrival has been made

There's no need to ask me, okay
It's clear what we came to do

Everybody know them Southern boys love that bass
The beat is the heart of our sound and culture

Atlanta go bananas, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tenekeys, every muthafuckin’ state
Our influence is widespread and celebrated in every state we touch down in

Go right from the plane to the range
Making moves as soon as we land

On the private plane, gettin’ brain
Enjoying the finer things in life, including intimate company, on our private jet

There ain’t no way to keep ’em quiet
Our impact is loud and undeniable

With T.I. and Shady, baby, we ’bout to move inside a ride
Collaborating with two heavyweights in the industry, we're unstoppable

When we get in town you know how we getting down
Our reputation precedes us and we're ready to party

Pull a cling and hop on out, snatch all the freaks then walk on out
Our confidence and charm allow us to attract attention wherever we go

I’m livin’, what they talkin’ ’bout? I’m shinin’ if it dark or not
I'm living my best life and no one can bring me down

That one hundred DX double R, you’ll find that in the parkin’ lot
Our success is reflected in the expensive and flashy cars we drive

You barkin’ up the wrong tree, I do this shit for Zone 3, 4, 5 and 6 as well as 1, Atlanta, I'm forever, son
My loyalty and dedication is to my hometown and I represent it well

Still be on whatever coast, grindin’, blowin’ heavy smoke
We're hustling and working hard, unwinding with some marijuana

They know I put that green light on them haters
Those who dislike us are aware of the consequences

Keep on tryin’ me, I’ll put that beam right on ya tater
Continued disrespect will result in being confronted with violence

Now you don’t wanna see T.I.P. be irate, just try to keep him in a cage but some how he keep escapin’
I won't tolerate being held back or oppressed, and I'll always find a way to overcome obstacles

That’s why I be on vacation, Virgin Island I be takin’
I take breaks to enjoy all the luxuries life has to offer

Private planes out to Spain, now keep on flyin’, I ain’t fakin’
Traveling abroad in style on a personal aircraft, and it's not just for show

The money ain’t a thing, think I’m lyin’, you’re mistaken
I'm financially secure, and it's not up for debate

You can find long lines and all kinds of bitches your way
My success attracts many types of people, including women

Welcome to the Midwest, yes
We've arrived in a new location

Where them Detroit players ball like you have no idea, the boy is here
We're in a city where the locals know how to have a good time, and I'm adding to the party

Got the whole place lookin’ like its candy painted, ain’t it?
Our flashy styles and appearances have everyone's attention

Like we left the kids at home and just let ’em loose with the crayons
Our behavior is wild and unrestricted, without care for consequences

Fuck, I just hit a jogger, people lookin’ like frogger
We're being reckless and causing accidents

They Hoppin’ out the way whenever they see Marshall’s car comin’
Our notoriety precedes us and others know to avoid us

The kids painted my windows with black, permanent marker
Even our property is being affected by our carelessness

And left the rest of the car color cover like swirl pops
Our car is now covered in a colorful and playful design

And I got the bass thumpin’ but I’m bound to bump into something
We're still playing loud music, even though we're causing chaos

Kids are flyin’ through the air, lookin’ like they’re crumpin’
People are getting injured and reacting in strange ways

The way they’re tumbling I gotta do something
I realize we need to stop our reckless behavior and make things right

But soon as I hit the car wash to get the tar off
We'll fix our car and get back to our reckless behavior soon after

Then it’s right back at it tomorrow
We'll continue to live our lives without much regard for anyone else

This is for the pimps listenin’ to me, nail polish on the rims
Our music is for those in the lifestyle of pimping and extravagance

And now it’s custom chrome but I gotta go do a show
We've upgraded our car to be even more flashy, but we still have responsibilities

So go on with your bad self, just have it back to normal
Do what makes you happy, but don't let it negatively affect anyone else

From my arrival until my departure
My presence is felt from beginning to end

Guarantee I put this D I C K in somebody daughter, aye
I'm confident in my ability to attract and seduce women

I still have my way with the ladies across the water
My charm and success translate across continents

Flew to Paris from Haiti, just some shit that I thought of
I have the means to travel worldwide and I'm doing it on a whim

It’s ironic kind of shit that we buy, man
The items we purchase and prize are often absurd or ironic

Make us psychotical threat to corporate America
Our success in the music industry is seen as a threat to traditional American values

Then why they runnin’ from me?
If they're threatened by us, why do they continue to support us and our music?

How could they be so ignorant? Look at what hip hop den done
Despite the criticism, the hip hop industry has done great things and deserves more respect

It’s allowed us to run a business, legimitated our monies
Hip hop has given us a legitimate way to earn and manage money

Got us out the ghettos and relocated out mommies
Hip hop has helped us improve our living situations and provide for our families

I made it all the way here, ain’t no way you takin’ it from me
Despite the odds, I've made it to the top and won't let anyone take that away from me

So excuse me, Oprah, honey, I’m sorry, really I promise
I'm apologizing to a respected figure for my crude language and behavior

But niggas, bitches and hoes do exist, I’m just bein’ honest
The reality is that these terms and people exist in our culture, and I'm not sugarcoating it

But that am I bein’ punished, why are you so astonished?
I'm not sure why I'm being punished or why this is surprising to anyone

Now I ain’t got a degree, just intelligence in abundance
My success is not traditional or expected, but I have a wealth of intelligence and experience

So you ain’t gotta like me, I know millions of folks who love me
I don't need everyone to like me, because I have a strong fan base that supports me

You can see it how they yellin’ and screamin’ and waitin’ for me
My fans are loyal and passionate, and I appreciate their support