Berzerk
Eminem
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
Now this shit's about to kick off, this party looks wack Let's take it back to straight hip-hop and start it from scratch I'm 'bout to bloody this track up, everybody get back That's why my pen needs a pad 'cause my rhymes on the ra-hag Just like I did with addiction I'm 'bout to kick it Like a magician, critics I turn to crickets Got 'em still on the fence ready to pick it But quick get impaled when I tell 'em stick it So sick I'm looking pale, well that's my pigment 'Bout to go ham, ya bish, shout out to Kendrick Let's bring it back to that vintage Slim, bitch! The art of the MCing mixed with da Vinci and MC Ren And I don't mean Stimpy's friend, bitch Been public enemy since you thought PE was gym, bitch Take your shoes off, let your hair down and (go berzerk) all night long Grow your beard out, just weird out and (go berzerk) all night long We're gonna rock this house until we knock it down So turn the volume loud, 'cause it's mayhem 'til the a.m. So baby make just like K-Fed and let yourself go, let yourself go Say f*ck it before we kick the bucket Life's too short to not go for broke So everybody, everybody (go berzerk) shake your body Guess it's just the way that I'm dressed, ain't it? Khakis pressed, Nike shoes crispy and fresh laced So I guess it ain't That aftershave or cologne that made them just faint Plus I just showed up with a coat fresher than wet paint So if love is a chess game, check mate But girl your body's banging, jump me in, gang bang bang Yessiree Bob I was thinking the same thing So come get on this Kid's rock, baw-wit-da-baw dang-dang P-p-p pow-pow chicka-chicka wow-wow Catch a cab, I wanna go down b-b-bow, bow Slow it down, throw in the towel, t-t-towel tow Dumb it down, I don't know how (huh-huh) how-how At least I know that I don't know Question is are you bozos smart enough to feel stupid Hope so, now ho Take your shoes off, let your hair down and (go berserk) all night long Grow your beard out, just weird out and (go berserk) all night long We're gonna rock this house until we knock it down So turn the volume loud, 'cause it's mayhem 'til the A.M. So crank the bass up like crazy and let yourself go, let yourself go Say f*ck it before we kick the bucket Life's too short to not go for broke So everybody, everybody (go berzerk) get your vials They say that love is powerful as cough syrup and Styrofoam All I know is I fell asleep and woke up in that Monte Carlo With the ugly Kardashian Lamar, oh sorry yo, we done both set the bar low Bars hard, drugs hard thought that's the past But I done did enough codeine to knock Future into tomorrow And girl I ain't got no money to borrow But I am tryin' to find a way to get you alone, car note Oh, Marshall Mathers shouldn't everybody know Get the bar soap lathered, kangols and Carhartt, these Cargos Girl you're fixin' to get your heart broke, don't be absurd man You bird brained baby I ain't called anybody baby since Birdman Unless you're a swallow Word, w-word man you heard, but don't be discouraged, girl This is your jam, unless you got toe jam Take your shoes off, let your hair down and (go berzerk) all night long Grow your beard out, just weird out and (go berzerk) all night long We're gonna rock this house until we knock it down So turn the volume loud, 'cause it's mayhem 'til the a.m. So baby make just like K-Fed and let yourself go, let yourself go Say f*ck it before we kick the bucket Life's too short to not go for broke So everybody, everybody (Go berzerk) get your vials We're gonna rock this house until we knock it down So turn the volume loud, 'cause it's mayhem 'til the A.M. So crank the bass up like crazy and let yourself go, let yourself go Say f*ck it before we kick the bucket Life's too short to not go for broke So everybody, everybody (go berzerk) get your vials
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
Written by: Marshall B Mathers III, Keir Gist, Vincent E. Brown, George Porter, Anthony Shawn Criss, Adam Yauch, Adam Keefe Horovitz, Joseph Modeliste, Cyril Neville, Aaron Neville, Rick Rubin, William H Squier
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
10 facts about this song
Release Date"Berzerk" was released on August 27, 2013 as the lead single from Eminem's eighth studio album, "The Marshall Mathers LP 2."
|
Production TeamThe song was produced by the famously prolific Rick Rubin, who has worked with big-name artists such as Johnny Cash, The Beastie Boys, Metallica, and Adele.
|
Style"Berzerk" sees Eminem returning to his roots with a sound reminiscent of the Beastie Boys, especially their album "Licensed to Ill." The track samples heavily from the realm of classic rock, particularly Billy Squier's "The Stroke" and The Beastie Boys' "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)."
|
Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Berzerk" debuted at No. 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, selling 362,000 copies in its first week. By the end of 2013, it was certified triple platinum by the RIAA.
|
Music VideoThe song's music video was directed by Syndrome and features cameo appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Rick Rubin, Kid Rock, and Slaughterhouse. The music video also reflects the song's sampling of classic rock by integrating elements of 1980s pop culture.
|
Award Nominations"Berzerk" received two nominations at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards for Best Hip-Hop Video and Best Editing.
|
Live PerformancesEminem performed "Berzerk" live for the first time on the French television show Le Grand Journal on September 7, 2013. He also performed the song at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards.
|
PromotionThe track was used by ESPN as part of their promotion for the 2013 college football season, and Eminem appeared in a halftime interview during a game to promote the song and album.
|
Reception"Berzerk" received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its fun, rebellious style and saw it as a successful return to Eminem's earlier form after the relative experiment of his previous album, "Recovery."
|
Album ImpactThe release of "Berzerk" helped The Marshall Mathers LP 2 debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. It was Eminem's seventh consecutive No. 1 debut, tying him with The Beatles for the longest streak of No. 1 album debuts in history.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Berzerk Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 14 Dec. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/35704850/Eminem/Berzerk>.
Discuss the Berzerk Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In