Say What You Say by Eminem - Lyrics and Translation

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Say What You Say

Eminem

Say What You Say

Song byEminem

in AlbumThe Eminem Show

(feat. Dr. Dre & Timberland)

[Dr. Dre]

Huh, so I'm out the game huh

[Eminem]

Yo Dre, we ridin

[Dr. Dre]

Whatever

[Eminem]

Well I'm witchu homie

[Dr. Dre]

Ok, Let's handle this small shit

[Eminem]

I was born to brew up storms 'n stir up shit

Kick up dust, cuss til I slur up spit

Grew up too quickly been through too much shit

Corrupt and now they pour it on like syrup, bitch

Thick in gritz, sick and twisted Mr. Buttersworth

Dre tole me to milk this shit for what it's worth

Till the cow just tilts and tips 'n stumbles to earth

And if I fumble the verse, keep going

First take, I make mistakes, just keep it

No punches, pull no punches, that's weak shit

Fake shit if I ever take shit, I eat shit

Was it for him Wouldn't be shit

[Dr. Dre]

Creep wit me, as we take a little trip down Memory Lane

Been in longer than anyone in the game

And I ain't got to lie about my age

[Eminem]

But what about Jermaine

[Dr. Dre]

Fuck Jermaine, he don't belong speakin mine or Timbaland's name

And don't think I don't read your little interviews and see what your sayin

I'ma giant, and I ain't gotta move till I'm revoked

When I see you, I'ma step on you and not even know it

Ya midget, Mini-Me, with a buncha little Mini-You's

Runnin around your backyard swimming pools

Over 80 million records sold

And I ain't had to do it with 10 or 11 year olds

[Chorus:]

Cuz what you say is what you say

Say what you say how you say it whenever you sayin it

Just remember how you said it when you was sprayin it

So who you playin with huh huh huh huh

Cuz what you say is what you say

Say what you say how you say it whenever you sayin it

Just remember how you said it when you was sprayin it

So who you playin with huh huh huh huh

[Eminem]

Second verse, it gets worst

It gets no better than this

Amatuers drink veteran piss

From a Dixie cup, if you ever mix me up

Or confuse me with a Canibus or Dre with a Dupri

Will rub it in, every club your in, we'll have you

Blackballed and make sure you never rap a fucken again

Dre ain't havin it as long as Im here, play Devil's Advocate

[Dr. Dre]

If there was some magic shit I could wave

Over the indusrty that could save it when I'm gone

And bury to make sure the tradition carries on

I would

[Eminem]

If I could only use this power for good

I wouldn't, not even if I could

[Dr. Dre]

From the hood and I'm a hornet

And I'ma only sting when I'm cornered

[Eminem]

And I'ma only sucker punch or swing without warnin

And swing to knock somebody's fuckin head off

Cuz I know, when they get up, I won't get a chance to let off

Another punch, I'm punk-rock, no one's punk

Don't give a fuck, white pop, so much spunk

When I was little I knew I would blow up

And sell a mil or grow up to be a tiller

Go nuts and be a killer

[Dr. Dre]

And I'm somethin of a phenom

One puff of the chron

I'm unstoppable, I'm alive, I'm on top again

There's no obstacle that I can't conquer

So come along with us (Come On)

[Chorus:]

Cuz what you say is what you say

Say what you say how you say it whenever you sayin it

Just remember how you said it when you was sprayin it

So who you playin with huh huh huh huh

Cuz what you say is what you say

Say what you say how you say it whenever you sayin it

Just remember how you said it when you was sprayin it

So who you playin with huh huh huh huh

[Dr. Dre]

Now anybody who knows Dre

Knows I'm about fast cars and alize, partyin all day

But I handle my business cuz it's work before play

Don't look for trouble but I serve you gourmet

However you want it, you could have it your way

You fuck my night up, I'ma fuck up your day

Bullet with your name, sendin it your way

That goes for anyone who walks thru that doorway

Cuz this is my space, you invade it

Live to regret it and you die tryin to violate it

Fuck around and you'll get anahilated

Eyes diliated

[Eminem]

Ha, like my old lady

Cuz what you say is what you say

Sometimes what you mean is 2 different things

Depending on your mood, if it swings, think too many things

Little hit of Dre's weed, I can do anything

Catch a contact, then I'm gone and I'm back

I speed write and my loose leaves my lanch pad

[Dr. Dre]

And I can pull any string

Don't have to prove anything

Catch a contract on your head

You headed West, talk shit about Dre

You better get a vest, then invest in something

To protect your head and neck

[Eminem]

And it's back and forth all day like Red and Meth

I joke when I say I'm the best in the booth

But a lot of truth is said injest

And if I ever do live to be a legend

I'ma die a sudden death, 5 mics in The Source

Ain't holdin' my fuckin breath

But I suffocate for the respect

Fore I breath the collect the fuckin check

[Chorus:]

Cuz what you say is what you say

Say what you say how you say it whenever you sayin it

Just remember how you said it when you was sprayin it

So who you playin with huh huh huh huh

Cuz what you say is what you say

Say what you say how you say it whenever you sayin it

Just remember how you said it when you was sprayin it

So who you playin with huh huh huh huh

[Dr. Dre]

Watch your fuckin' mouth

[Timbaland]

Yo this Timbaland, tell him I said suck [tchka] my dick

LanguageEnglish

Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Say What You Say by Eminem is a powerful track featuring Dr. Dre, in which both artists address various issues including media criticism, industry adversaries, and personal vendettas. Eminem uses his verses to retaliate against detractors and to assert his dominance and resilience in the hip-hop community. Dr. Dre also chimes in to underline his role and legacy in the music industry. Key themes include retaliation, loyalty, and the struggle for respect and authenticity in the cutthroat world of music. Notably, the song highlights the bond between Eminem and Dr. Dre, emphasizing their mutual support and defiance against critics.