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Kyrie & Luka Lyrics

Eminem

Kyrie & Luka by Eminem

Album: The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)
Featuring: 2 Chainz
Producer: DJ Premier
Release Date: July 12, 2024

Annotations and Meaning.

Bored Ape Yacht Club is a collection of NFTs popular in 2021, featuring DJ Premier, Royce Da 5'9, and Eminem. Chainz, a "trap nigga," refers to himself as a "trap nigga" and his fourth album, Pretty Girls Like Trap Music. The word "whistle" is said with an airy "th" sound, a reference to Kyrie Irving's best handles in NBA history. Parabellum could refer to the original Latin "Si vis pacem, para bellum" or the Luger P08 pistol, indicating Eminem's cerebellum's ability to fire shots at opponents. Gourd, a fleshy fruit with hard skin, is used to describe food/body/eating disorders. Eminem's rapping style includes homophone and references to bulimia, an eating disorder where a large amount of food is consumed in a short period, often followed by feelings of guilt or shame. Anorexia is a serious illness that falls under "body dysmorphia," with individuals vomiting up food to avoid gaining weight. Eminem's use of wordplay and homophone in his raps also references Munchausen syndrome. DJ Premier created the exciting collaboration between Eminem and 2 Chainz, "Kyrie & Luka." The tune features a mix of sharp lyrics, cultural references, and boasts, resulting in a colorful story full of braggadocio and reflection.

[Intro to 2 Chainz]

2 Chainz begins the single with shoutouts to several cities, establishing a confident and jubilant atmosphere. The reference to "Tony!" is a play on his nickname.

[Verse 1: 2 Chainz and Eminem]

2 Chainz's verse mentions lifestyle excesses, substance abuse, and his musical career. The mention of "Bored Ape Yacht Club" ties into the NFT movement, demonstrating his interest in current internet culture. His words show a sense of accomplishment and the difficulties he encountered along the way, stressing his street credibility and adaptability.

[Verse 2: Eminem].

Eminem's verse combines personal observations with vivid storytelling. He jokingly discusses being intoxicated and the consequences of his behavior, establishing a contrast between his carefree times and the gravity of his experiences. The line regarding "complete strangers" and Pete Davidson emphasizes his unpredictable lifestyle and the unexpected connections he creates. Eminem also discusses his childhood, mental health, and the effects of his controversial career. The lines regarding Joshua and the arsenal address the criticism he receives for his influence on young people. He employs wordplay and elaborate rhymes to express his constant struggle with his background and the public's opinion of him.

Outro: Eminem

The outro, in which Eminem rejects mumble rap, supports his position as a lyrical purist, emphasizing intricate wordplay and storytelling above simpler, repetitious forms.

Context and Cultural References.

The title "Kyrie & Luka" is possibly a reference to NBA players Kyrie Irving and Luka Dončić, who represent skill, adaptability, and impact in their respective industries. This metaphor applies to Eminem and 2 Chainz's success in the rap game, establishing them as dominant characters with outstanding talent. The song also explores themes of resilience, the cost of celebrity, and the continuing effort to preserve authenticity in a constantly changing profession. Eminem and 2 Chainz's verses complement one another, integrating humor, swagger, and contemplation to create a complex work that connects with their audiences.

Kyrie & Luka Song Lyrics

Kyrie & Luka by Eminem

[Intro: 2 Chainz]
A.T.L., what's up, shawty?
N.Y.C., yo-yo-yo, kid
D-Town, what up doe?
Tony!

[Verse 1: 2 Chainz & Eminem]
Standin' on the speaker, toes brush Khalifa
Powder on the plate that turn your girl into Eureka
Remember, if I don't see it, then I don't believe it
I done did some pretty dumb things on the tequila
Birthday in Vegas, layin' with my weezy
Asked to invite her friends, she like, "Boy, I don't believe ya,"
I'm just tryna live and they turn into evil
My partner is a Crip, the only thing he eat is seafood
School of hard knocks, I can f**k around and teach you (Uh)
License to kill and I just got 'еm renewed (Uh)
Spokе to Def Jam and they talkin' 'bout a renote
[?], and he can pay me in crypto
Bored Ape Yacht Club, yeah, I'm Ricky Steamboat
And you know my vibe, I'm mixin' mine with the pinot
I say scratch that, gone and bring it back like Preemo
Gone and bring it back like Preemo
You know my set, I'm throwin' dollar signs
I lick her neck and turn the body to a water slide
I'm in the bottom of my bag like some hot fries
Tony, Tony, Tony, Tony, Tony, that my top five
sh*t, don't want me swaggin' on this beat
Enough to make Rakim proud of me
You got my math and your b**ch ass post something negative, you coulda called me
I'm from the dark side, but the whip lightskin
I do what I wanna do like white men
I hit you in the f**king head with the mic stand
I f**k my girl in the day time on a night stand
You ain't know that, did ya?
Real recognize real and you don't look familiar
I'm from Riverdale Road, we ain't got no river
Got the pole concealed behind the partition, listen
A trap nigga, I perform at bar mitzvah's
A trap nigga, I perform at the Crystals
I ain't gon' fight, but I still tote pistols
Ain't gon' kill ya, all I got to do is whistle (*failed whistle noise*)
Damn, I think my whistle off (Off)
They've been plagiarising, they've been stealing sauce (Sauce)
Soon as I see 'em, I'ma pick 'em off
I got a beard but I must ask Ricky Ross (Huh?)
God took his time with me
Kingpins wanna sign with me
Gunshots is truly Atlanta
While things are goin' left like Julius Randle
I got this sh*t lit, no need for a candle
Feel like Kyrie, I got this sh*t handled (Yeah)
Feel like Kyrie, I got this sh*t handled
[Verse 2: Eminem]
Walkin' around your party, like where the party at? (Yo, where the party at?)
Yeah, Barcardi and 'Gnac could lead to a cardiac
But I'm drunk and I give a f**k, like how Carti act
I'm already back, I just had to run to my car to yack
Headache, an Aleve, I'ma need eight of 'em
For pete's sake, I've been steppin' on leaf rakes again (Ow)
I keep wakin' up in the bed with complete strangers (The f**k are you?)
And I eat Prazel get more chicks than Pete Davidson
Man, I can't help it, I'm me, I got the Devil in me
Let me put it more delicately
f**k your feelings, I'm a felon, pussy, you're jealous of me
Prolly 'cause my cerebellum's a parabellum, pussy
Even if I swear to celibacy, I'd still be like a female that's hooking (Why?)
Ain't sh*t you can do to stop me from sellin', pussy (Oh)
Yeah, warped mind, your rhymes are so f**kin' washed up I call 'em shorelines (Woo)
But as long as a nine year-old's mind is washable
I'ma search 'til I find the most awfullest line as possible (Yeah)
Mind is off, all I need is a small little pint of vodka
To be talked into tryna walk up inside of a Shriner's hospital and *gunfire*
They're tryna make Marshall the guy responsible
For little Joshua's giant arsenal, like I'm also the reason his .9 is cocked
And he brought his tool and decides to hide it inside of his locker
'Til the next time he's picked on at school
But you're out of your gourd if you're thinkin' that I ain't killin' this beat
I'm not even forcin' myself to vomit, but if I had a f**kin' eatin' disorder
Or anorexia, believe me, I couldn't body this more for ya (Yeah)
Man, I'm beyond childish when I'm on Valiums (Yeah)
Just like mom down's 'em, they call it Munchausen (Why?)
'Cause she hands me some, then says, "C'mon, chow, son
These are non-drowsen, I mean non-drowsy
But they'll help you calm down some,"
So, before I zonk out, I'm tryna make Rob proud
I'm hopin' this song riles him
I pop like nine thousand, I'm outy, five-thousand
(Oh), hold up (One more thing)
Spit syllables on the mic and it move like I'm at Drew's
Even if I wanna lose, I'm in the news, even my interviews get like five million views
I get accused of misogyny because I will massage any b**ch just like a masseuse
Fixin' NyQuil, [?], and [?] hide 'em inside of my shoes
Sike
[Outro: Eminem]
What the f**k? (I'm just playin')
f**kin' mumble rap

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