Guilty Conscience

Dr. Dre, Eminem

About Guilty Conscience

"Guilty Conscience" is a song by American rapper Eminem, featuring American hip hop record producer Dr. Dre. It was released as the third and final single from Eminem's The Slim Shady LP (1999). It was also released on his 2005 greatest hits album Curtain Call: The Hits. It samples "I Will Follow Him" by Little Peggy March.


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Meet Eddie, twenty-three years old.
Fed up with life and the way things are going,
He decides to rob a liquor store.
("I can't take this no more, I can't take it no more homes")
But on his way in, he has a sudden change of heart.
And suddenly, his conscience comes into play
("Shit is mine, I gotta do this, gotta do this")

Alright, stop! (Huh?)
Now before you walk in the door of this liquor store
And try to get money out the drawer
You better think of the consequence (But who are you?)
I'm your motherfuckin' conscience

That's nonsense!
Go in and gaffle the money and run to one of your aunt's cribs
And borrow a damn dress, and one of her blonde wigs
Tell her you need a place to stay 
You'll be safe for days if you shave your legs with Renee's razor blade

Yeah but if it all goes through like it's supposed to
The whole neighborhood knows you and they'll expose you
Think about it before you walk in the door first
Look at the store clerk, she's older than George Burns

F*ck that!  Do that shit!  Shoot that bitch!
Can you afford to blow this shit?  Are you that rich?
Why you give a f*ck if she dies?  Are you that bitch?
Do you really think she gives a f*ck if you have kids?

Man, don't do it, it's not worth it to risk it! (You're right!)
Not over this shit (Stop!) 
Drop the biscuit (I will!)
Don't even listen to Slim yo, he's bad for you
(You know what Dre? I don't like your attitude)

("It's alright c'mon, just come in here for a minute")
("Mm, I don't know!")
("Look baby")
("Damn!")
("Yo, it's gonna be alright, right?")
("Well OK")

Meet Stan, twenty-one years old. ("Give me a kiss!")
After meeting a young girl at a rave party,
Things start getting hot and heavy in an upstairs bedroom.
Once again, his conscience comes into play ("Shit!")
Now listen to me, while you're kissin' her cheek
And smearin' her lipstick, I slipped this in her drink
Now all you gotta do is nibble on this little bitch's earlobe
(Yo! This girl's only fifteen years old
You shouldn't take advantage of her, that's not fair)
Yo, look at her bush, does it got hair?  (Uh huh!)
F*ck this bitch right here on the spot bare
Til she passes out and she forgot how she got there
(Man, ain't you ever seen that one movie "Kid")
No, but I seen the porno with SunDoobiest!
(Shit, you wanna get hauled off to jail?)
Man f*ck that, hit that shit raw dog and bail
Meet Grady, a twenty-nine year old construction worker.
After coming home from a hard day's work,
He walks in the door of his trailer park home
To find his wife in bed with another man.
("What the f*ck!")
("Grady!")

Alright calm down, relax, start breathin'
F*ck that shit, you just caught this bitch cheatin'
While you at work she's with some dude tryin' to get off?
F*ck slittin' her throat, cut this bitches head off!
Wait!  What if there's an explanation for this shit?
(What?  She tripped?  Fell?  Landed on his dick?)
Alright Shady, maybe he's right Grady
But think about the baby before you get all crazy
Okay!  Thought about it, still wanna stab her?
Grab her by the throat, get your daughter and kidnap her?
That's what I did, be smart, don't be a retard
You gonna take advice from somebody who slapped Dee Barnes?
What you say?  (What's wrong?  
Didn't think I'd remember?)
I'm a kill you motherfucker!
Uh-ah!  Temper temper!

Mr. Dre? Mr. N.W.A.?
Mr. AK comin' straight outta Compton y'all better make way?
How in the f*ck you gonna tell this man not to be violent?
'Cause he don't need to go the same route that I went
Been there, done that, aw f*ck it
What am I sayin'?  
Shoot em both Grady, where's your gun at?

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Dr. Dre

Andre Romelle Young (born February 18, 1965), known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics. Dre was previously the co-owner and artist of Death Row Records. He has produced albums for and overseen the careers of many rappers, including Snoop Dogg, Eminem, 50 Cent and Game. He is credited as a key figure in the popularization of West Coast G-funk, a style of rap music characterized as synthesizer-based with slow, heavy beats. In 2011, Dr. Dre was ranked as the third richest figure in the American hip hop scene by Forbes with a net worth of $250 million. more »

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Written by: Marshall Bruce Mathers, Ronald Stein, Andre Romell Young

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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14 facts about this song

Release Date
"Guilty Conscience" was released as a single on June 8, 1999.
Artists Collaboration
This track is remarkable for being the first major collaboration between Dr. Dre and Eminem.
Storytelling Format
The song is presented in a unique skit-like format, where Dr. Dre and Eminem play the roles of voices in the minds of people contemplating crimes.
Debate Theme
Throughout the song, Dr. Dre's character urges the would-be criminals not to commit the crimes, while Eminem's character encourages them.
Third Person Role
Both Dr. Dre and Eminem then proceed to argue about the morality of the actions in question for the third person considering committing the crime.
Music Video
The music video for the song, directed by Philip Atwell, won the Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video in 2000.
No Chorus
In a unique twist for a rap song, there is no repeated chorus in "Guilty Conscience" — just three separate stories told through the lyrics.
Album Feature
"Guilty Conscience" is part of "The Slim Shady LP" which is Eminem's second studio album released on February 23, 1999.
Billboard Chart
Despite its controversial content, the song did relatively well on the charts and peaked at number 56 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Controversial Content
Due to its controversial content about crimes, the song was heavily censored for radio play.
Live Performance
The song was performed live with a full orchestral backing at the 2000 Grammy Awards.
Co-Producer
The track is co-produced by Dr. Dre and Eminem, demonstrating Eminem's skills behind the mixing board as well as on the mic.
Grammy Nomination
"Guilty Conscience" was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group, but did not win.
Critical Reception
Critics praised the song for its engaging storytelling, unique format and the strong chemistry between Dr. Dre and Eminem.

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