Eminem
Lyrics
[Intro]
(Fack) Okay, (Fack) how do I say this? (Fack)
Last year (Fack) didn't work out so well for me (Fack)
(Fack last year!) (Fack) (Last year can eat a dick!)
2018, (Fack) well (Fack)
[Verse 1]
Hah, yeah, I'm a fuckin' kamikaze crashin' into everything
You beat me, Islamic Nazi, that means there is no such thing
I've been goin' for your jugular since Craig G "Duck Alert"
Wedgie in my underwear, the whole bed sheet and the comforter
Stuck up in my rectal crack, kiss my disrespectful ass
I'll ride through your cul-de-sac
Window cracked, bumpin' your reference tracks
Y-You collaborative effort rap, I-I have never said his raps
O-Overstayed my welcome, stepped in crap
And ruined your welcome mat
So spit that shit from the heart, you didn't write like you wrote it (Wrote it) (Yeah)
While I teabag the microphone 'cause I go nuts on it (On it) (Yeah)
Like a fighter jet lined with explosives that'll strike any moment
Headed right at opponents and I'm the fuckin' pilot that flown it
I'm 'bout to—
[Chorus]
Smash into everyone, crash into everything
Back and I've just begun, "FACK" 2017
Fack, fack on everyone
Fack, fack on everyone
Fack, fack on everyone
I'm a Kamikaze, gonna
Smash into everyone, crash like an F-15
Damage already done, y'all shoulda let me be
Fack, fack on everyone
Fack, fack on everyone
Fack, fack on everyone
I'm a Kamikaze, gonna
[Verse 2]
I turned to rap 'cause it made me feel tough when I wasn't (Wasn't)
From the moment I heard rappers cussin', I was in (Was in)
Which is why I identify with the guy
Who I was invented by, Dre's Frankenstein
Energized like a nine volt
Ice cold like Snake Eyes, twice in a row on a dice roll
But if the only reason I blowed is 'cause I'm white though
Why don't every other white rapper sell what I sold? (Ooh)
Kamikaze pilot, I wrote my suicide note
Here come the guys in white coats tryin' to stop me
'Fore I jump behind the controls and try to fly into foes
'Cause I'm takin' y'all with me when I go cyclone
I don't think this typhoon's letting up any time soon, here I go
Eyes closed, blindfolded, I'm 'bout to—
[Chorus]
Smash into everyone, crash into everything
Back and I've just begun, "FACK" 2017
Fack, fack on everyone
Fack, fack on everyone
Fack, fack on everyone
I'm a Kamikaze, gonna
Smash into everyone, crash like an F-15
Damage already done, y'all should'a let me be
Fack, fack on everyone
Fack, fack on everyone
Fack, fack on everyone
I'm a Kamikaze, gonna
[Interlude]
Smash
Kamikaze, kamikaze
Kami, kami-kamikaze, kamikaze, kami-kamikaze (kamikaze)
Take a look at what I've done
[Verse 3]
I heard your freestyle on Shade 45, that shit was embarrassing
There is no way we ever air that shit again, I guarantee that
Wait, that shit was so ass it's somethin' we wouldn't dare re-air it (Get it)
The shit's embarrassing as me rear-ending Tara Reid bare
In my therapy chair, my dick is the hair length of Cher
Each nut is the chair width of an Acorn stairlift, beware of me
Lyrically I'm terrible, better get your lyrics prepared
Richard Ramirez is here, serial killin' every beat there is
[Verse 4]
Wait, wait, got the eeriest feelin'
Somethin' evil is lurkin', I'm no conspiracy theorist
But somethin' here is a foot—oh yeah, it's my dick
Get the measurin' stick (What?), 12 inches of wood (Haha)
Wait, but I've been goin' for your jugular since Craig G "Duck Alert"
And I've come to pay respects
'Cause if you sleep you're fucked—other words
You get laid to rest and I hope your butt is hurt
Put me on a track, I go cray on it like a color book
You got some views, but you're still below me
Mine are higher, so when you compare our views, you get overlooked
And I don't say the hook unless I wrote the hook
And now I'm just freestylin' in the vocal booth
And you know I've always spoke the truth
You're lyin' through your teeth so much you broke a tooth
And it ain't somethin' I need a phone to do
When I say I can't wait 'til I get ahold of you
And I don't know what I'm s'posed to do
Line up the rappers, take my pic like a photo shoot
Eminem is no stranger to controversy, and his 2018 album Kamikaze is no exception. The album’s title track is a direct attack on what he sees as the current state of hip-hop music, and a response to the negative reception of his previous album, Revival. In this song, Eminem takes on trap and mumble rap while also comparing it to one of his worst songs, “FACK.”
About Kamikaze
“Kamikaze” starts with a simple beat accompanied by a distorted vocal sample that loops throughout the song. Eminem wastes no time before launching into the first verse, spitting fire and taking aim at those who he sees as inferior rappers. The chorus features Eminem singing “Kamikaze, kamikaze / She thinks that I'm a kamikaze / I might blow up and don’t mean, I'm not mean / I might…,” seemingly comparing himself to a fighter pilot willing to sacrifice himself for his cause.
Throughout the song, Eminem takes shots at a number of different people and things, from President Donald Trump to Vice President Mike Pence. He also takes aim at radio host Charlamagne tha God, and fellow rappers Joe Budden and Tyler, The Creator. Eminem uses his signature rapid-fire delivery to cram as many references and disses as he can into each line, making for a jam-packed and exhilarating listening experience.
It’s worth noting that the cover art for Kamikaze features a fighter pilot crashing into flames, reminiscent of the Japanese military tactic of the same name. The term “kamikaze” translates to “divine wind,” and refers to the suicide attacks carried out by Japanese fighter pilots during World War II. The cover art serves to reinforce the song’s theme of self-sacrifice in the name of one’s beliefs, even if those beliefs are unpopular or controversial.
“Kamikaze” was initially mistitled on streaming services, with the track’s name being switched with another song on the album, “Fall.” However, this error was quickly corrected, and fans were able to listen to the song under its proper name.
All in all, “Kamikaze” is a hard-hitting and no-holds-barred track that showcases Eminem’s lyrical prowess and willingness to speak out against what he sees as the current state of hip-hop music. Whether you agree with his stance or not, it’s hard to deny the impact of this song and its accompanying album. Eminem shows no signs of slowing down, and fans can likely expect even more controversy and bold statements from the legendary rapper in the years to come.
- Release Date: August 31, 2018
- Artist: Eminem