Eminem

Lyrics

[Intro: Eminem]
'Cause sometimes you just feel tired
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Feel weak and when you feel weak
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You feel like you wanna just give up
Yo, left, yo left
But you gotta search within you
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Try to find that inner strength and just pull that shit out of you
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And get that motivation to not give up
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And not be a quitter, no matter how bad
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You wanna just fall flat on your face and collapse
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[Verse 1: Eminem]
'Til I collapse I'm spillin' these raps long as you feel 'em
'Til the day that I drop you'll never say that I'm not killin' 'em
‘Cause when I am not, then I'ma stop pennin' 'em
And I am not hip-hop and I'm just not Eminem
Subliminal thoughts, when I'ma stop sendin' 'em?
Women are caught in webs, spin 'em and hock venom
Adrenaline shots of penicillin could not get the illin' to stop
Amoxicillin's just not real enough
The criminal, cop-killin', hip-hop villain
A minimal swap to cop millions of Pac listeners
You're comin' with me, feel it or not
You're gonna fear it like I showed ya the spirit of God lives in us
You hear it a lot, lyrics to shock
Is it a miracle or am I just product of pop fizzin' up?
Fa' shizzle, my wizzle, this is the plot, listen up
You bizzles forgot, Slizzle does not give a fuck
[Chorus: Nate Dogg & Eminem]
'Til the roof comes off, 'til the lights go out
'Til my legs give out, can't shut my mouth
'Til the smoke clears out, am I high? Perhaps
I'ma rip this shit 'til my bones collapse
'Til the roof comes off, 'til the lights go out
Until the roof, until the roof
'Til my legs give out, can't shut my mouth
The roof comes off, the roof comes off
'Til the smoke clears out, am I high? Perhaps
Until my legs, until my legs
I'ma rip this shit 'til my bones collapse
Give out from underneath me

[Verse 2: Eminem]
Music is like magic, there's a certain feelin' you get
When you real and you spit, and people are feelin' your shit
This is your moment, and every single minute you spend
Tryna hold on to it 'cause you may never get it again
So while you're in it, try to get as much shit as you can
And when your run is over, just admit when it's at its end
'Cause I'm at the end of my wits with half the shit that gets in
I got a list, here's the order of my list that it's in
It goes: Reggie, Jay-Z, 2Pac and Biggie
André from OutKast, Jada, Kurupt, Nas, and then me
But in this industry I'm the cause of a lot of envy
So when I'm not put on this list, the shit does not offend me
That's why you see me walk around like nothing's botherin' me
Even though half you people got a fuckin' problem with me
You hate it, but you know respect you got to give me
The press's wet dream, like Bobby and Whitney — Nate, hit me!
[Chorus: Nate Dogg & Eminem]
'Til the roof comes off, 'til the lights go out
'Til my legs give out, can't shut my mouth
'Til the smoke clears out, am I high? Perhaps
I'ma rip this shit 'til my bones collapse
'Til the roof comes off, 'til the lights go out
Until the roof, until the roof
'Til my legs give out, can't shut my mouth
The roof comes off, the roof comes off
'Til the smoke clears out, am I high? Perhaps
Until my legs, until my legs
I'ma rip this shit 'til my bones collapse
Give out from underneath me
[Verse 3: Eminem]
Soon as a verse starts, I eat at an MC's heart
What is he thinking? How not to go against me, smart
And it's absurd how people hang on every word
I'll prob'ly never get the props I feel I ever deserve
But I'll never be served, my spot is forever reserved
If I ever leave Earth, that would be the death of me first
‘Cause in my heart of hearts I know nothin' could ever be worse
That's why I'm clever when I put together every verse
My thoughts are sporadic, I act like I'm an addict
I rap like I'm addicted to smack like I'm Kim Mathers
But I don't wanna go forth and back in constant battles
The fact is I would rather sit back and bomb some rappers
So this is like a full-blown attack I'm launchin' at 'em
The track is on some battlin' raps, who wants some static?
‘Cause I don't really think that the fact that I'm Slim matters
A plaque and platinum status is wack if I'm not the baddest, so
[Chorus: Nate Dogg & Eminem]
'Til the roof comes off, 'til the lights go out
'Til my legs give out, can't shut my mouth
'Til the smoke clears out, am I high? Perhaps
I'ma rip this shit 'til my bones collapse
'Til the roof comes off, 'til the lights go out
Until the roof, until the roof
'Til my legs give out, can't shut my mouth
The roof comes off, the roof comes off
'Til the smoke clears out, am I high? Perhaps
Until my legs, until my legs
I'ma rip this shit 'til my bones collapse
Give out from underneath me

[Outro: Eminem, Nate Dogg, Eminem & Nate Dogg]
Until the roof, until the roof
The roof comes off, the roof comes off
Until my legs, until my legs
Give out from underneath me
I, I will not fall, I will stand tall
Feels like no one can beat me

'Till I Collapse by Eminem (ft. Nate Dogg) is one of the most iconic songs from his critically acclaimed album “The Eminem Show”. This song speaks about Eminem's determination to succeed and his resilience to overcome all obstacles.

About ’Till I Collapse

The song begins with Eminem making a beat for himself and tearing it to shreds with his lyrical prowess. The song's title "’Till I Collapse" indicates that he will keep striving until he falls or collapses, a metaphor for his endless motivation to keep going.

Interestingly, the beat of the song is almost directly taken from Queen’s hit song "We Will Rock You". Eminem’s admiration for the band is evident throughout the song as he mentions them in the lyrics, "I got a list, here's the order of my list that it's in, It goes Regis, Phil, and Lil', Nate, Jay-Z, Tupac, and Biggie, Andre from OutKast, Jada, Kurupt, Nas, and then me". The song is conceptualized so well that it is regarded by many to be one of the best songs of all time.

The song's lyrics depict his desire to never give up no matter how difficult the path might be. He highlights the fact that his success is the result of his hard work, dedication, and talent, and no one can take that away from him. He reinforces this message by stating, "I will not fall, I will stand tall, feels like no one can beat me".

Nate Dogg's vocals in the hook of the song add an extra layer of intensity to the already enthusiastic and energizing music. The lyrics of the chorus, " 'Cause sometimes you just feel tired, feel weak, and when you feel weak, you feel like you wanna just give up, but you gotta search within you, and gotta find that inner strength and just pull that shit out of you and get that motivation to not give up and not be a quitter", speak about the struggles that one might face in their journey towards success and the importance of perseverance in overcoming these struggles.

Although the song was never released as a single, it has charted on a few occasions when other Eminem albums have been released. This is a testament to the song's staying power and a clear indication of the legion of fans who still love and appreciate the song even after all these years.

’Till I Collapse by Eminem (ft. Nate Dogg) is a classic rap song that speaks to the heart of anyone who has struggled to succeed. It encourages us to keep pushing forward, no matter how hard things might seem, to find the inner strength required to overcome the obstacles that stand in our way.

Conclusion

In conclusion, with its hard-hitting beats, passionate lyrics, and a strong message of perseverance and resilience, 'Till I Collapse by Eminem (ft. Nate Dogg) is a timeless classic that conveys a message of resilience-seeker and hard work. The song reminds us to never give up on our dreams and to keep striving towards our goals, no matter what.

• Release Date: May 26, 2002
• Artist: Eminem