Won't Back Down

Eminem, P!nk

About Won't Back Down

"Won't Back Down" is a song by American hip hop artist Eminem, featuring American pop singer Pink, recorded as the fourth track on his seventh studio album Recovery (2010). It features production from Aftermath Entertainment producer DJ Khalil, who helped write the song along with Eminem, Erik Alcock, and Columbus "Rahki" Smith. Upon the release of Recovery, the song received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised its aggressive nature and production. Although not released as a single, "Won't Back Down" appeared on four national charts. It was used in the video game Call of Duty: Black Ops and its trailer as well as the trailers for the films Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol and Hitman: Agent 47. It was performed on Saturday Night Live and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. 


Year:
2010
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You can sound the alarm
You can call out your guards
You can fence in your yard
You can hold all the cards
But I won't back down
Oh no I won't back down
Oh no

Cadillac's Seville's, coupe Deville's
Brain dead rims yeah stupid wheels
Girl I'm too for real
Lose your tooth and nails
Try to fight it, try to deny it
Stupid you will feel
What I do, I do at will
Shooting from the hip, yeah boy I shoot to kill
Half a breath left on my death bed
Screaming F that yeah super ill
Baby what the deal
We can chill, split half a pill and a happy meal
F*ck a stank slut
I cut my toes off and step on the receipt before I foot the bill
Listen garden tool don't make me introduce you to my power tool
You know the fucking drill
How you douche bags feel knowing you're disposable?
Summers eve Massengill
Shady's got the mass appeal baby crank the shit
'Cause it's your Goddamn jam
You say that you want your punchlines a little more compact
Well shawty I'm that man
These other cats ain't metaphorically where I'm at man
I gave Bruce Wayne a Valium and said
Settle ya fuckin' ass down I'm ready for combat-man
Get it calm Batman?
Nah, ain't nobody whose as bomb and as nuts
Lines are like mom's cat scans
'Cause they fucking go bananas
Honey I applaud that ass
Swear to God man these mobs can't dance
Ma show 'em how it's done
Spazz like a God Damn Taz', yeah

You can sound the alarm
You can call out your guards
You can fence in your yard
You can hold all the cards
But I won't back down
Oh no I won't back down
Oh no

Girl shake that ass like a donkey with Parkinson's
Make like Michael J. Fox in the jaws playin' with a etch-a-sketch
Betcha that you'll never guess who's knocking at your door
People hit the floors,
Yeah tonight ladies you gon' get divorced
Girl forget remorse, I'm a hit you broads with
Chris's paws like you pissed him off
Talented with the tongue motherfucker
You ain't gotta lick in yours
Hittin' licks like I'm robbin' liquor stores
Makin' cash registers shit their draws
Think you spit the raw
I'm an uncut slab of beef
Laying on your kitchen floor
Other words I'm off the meat rack
Bring the beat back
Bring me two extension chords
I'm a measure my dick shit I need 6 inches more
F*ck my dicks big bitch
Need I remind you that I don't need the fucking swine flu to be a sick pig
You're addicted I'm dope
I'm the longest needle around here
Need a fix up I'm the big shot
Get it dicks nuts
Your just small boats little pricks
Girl you think that other pricks hot
I'll drink gasoline and eat a lit match
'Fore I sit back and let 'em get hot
Better call the cops on 'em quick fast
Shady's right back on your bitch ass
White trash with half a six pack in his hatchback
Trailer hitched a-ttached to the back (dispatch)

You can sound the alarm
You can call out your guards
You can fence in your yard
You can hold all the cards
But I won't back down
Oh no I won't back down
Oh no

Bitch am I the reason that your boyfriend stopped rapping
Does a bird chirp, Lil' Wayne slurps syrup 'til he burps
And smokes purp' does a word search gets circles wrapped around him like
You do when I come through, I'd like you to remind yourself
Of what the f*ck I can do when I'm on the mic
Or your the kind of girl that I can take a liking to
Sike I'm spiking you like a football
Been this way since I've stood a foot tall
You're a good catch with a shitty spouse
Gotta pretty mouth and a good jaw
Gimme good brain
Watch the wood grain, don't want no cum stain
Bitch you listening tryna' turn me down
Slut I'm talking to you, turn me back up
Are you insane tryna talk over me in the car
Shut the f*ck up while my shits playin'
I'm a shit stain on the underwear of life
Whats the saying? Where there's thunder there's light-ening
And they say that it never strikes twice in the same place
Then how the f*ck have I been hit six times
In three different locations
On four separate occasions?
And you can bet your stanking ass
That I've come to smash everything in my path
Fork was in the road took the psychopath
Poison ivy wouldn't have me thinking rash
So hit the dance floor cutie while I do my duty on this microphone
Shake your booty shawty I'm the shit
Why you think Proof used to call me Doodi

You can sound the alarm
You can call out your guards
You can fence in your yard
You can hold all the cards
But I won't back down
Oh no I won't back down
Oh no

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Eminem

Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), known professionally as Eminem (/ˌɛmɪˈnɛm/; often stylized as EMINƎM), is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, record executive, and actor. He is consistently cited as one of the greatest and most influential artists of all time in any genre, with Rolling Stone ranking him 83rd on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time and labelling him the "King of Hip Hop". He will often be called " Slim Shady" at times. He has gotten into quite some rap battles against MGK, ( Machine Gun Kelly) Snoop Dog, etc. more »

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Written by: Marshall Bruce Mathers, Khalil Abdul-Rahman, Erik Albert George Alcock, Liz Rodrigues, Columbus Tower Smith

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Song Formation
"Won't Back Down" is a hip-hop song by American rapper Eminem, featured in his seventh studio album, "Recovery", which was released in 2010.
Featured Artists
The song features American singer Pink, who provides the hook/chorus, marking a rare collaboration for Eminem with a female artist.
Song Genres
"Won't Back Down" combines elements of hip-hop, rap, and rock genres to create a unique sound.
Song Lyrics
The song's lyrics follow a defiant and resilient theme, with Eminem expressing he won't back down from his personal struggles and will emerge victorious against all odds.
Album Success
The track "Won't Back Down" is part of Eminem's "Recovery" album, which received critical acclaim and commercial success; it won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album in 2011.
Use in Media
"Won't Back Down" was used in the soundtrack for the video game "Call of Duty: Black Ops", marking Eminem's second collaboration with the franchise after "Survival".
Production
The song was produced by British record producer DJ Khalil, who has previously worked with notable artists such as Dr. Dre and Kendrick Lamar.
Song Reception
Despite not being released as a single, "Won't Back Down" received praise from music critics for its punchy bars and catchy hook, while some critics appreciated Pink's contribution to the song.
Chart Performance
Though not officially released as a single, it debuted at No. 62 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 78 on the Canadian Hot 100 due to digital downloads following the album's release.
Live Performances
Eminem has performed "Won't Back Down" live several times, often as part of a medley with other songs. It has become a staple in his live performances.

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