Survival

Eminem

About Survival

"Survival" is a song by American rapper Eminem. The song was initially released as a pre-order bonus when pre-ordering the video game Call of Duty: Ghosts. The song features uncredited vocals on the chorus from Liz Rodrigues of The New Royales. The song premiered on August 14, 2013 to promote the multiplayer trailer for Call of Duty: Ghosts. The song was released as the second single from The Marshall Mathers LP 2 on October 8, 2013. Upon its single release, the song debuted at number 17 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and upon the album's release, it climbed to a new peak of number 16.  


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(Yeah) This is survival of the fittest
This, is, do or die
This, is, the winner takes it all, so take it all

Wasn't ready to be no millionaire, I was ill-prepared
I was prepared to be ill, though, the skill was there
In the beginning, it wasn't 'bout the ends
It was 'bout bustin' raps and standin' for somethin'
F*ck an acronym
Cut the fuckin' act like you're happy, I'm fuckin' back again
With another anthem, why stop when it doesn't have to end?
It ain't over 'til I say it's over, enough when I say enough
Throw me to them wolves and close the gate up on me
Afraid of what'll happen to them wolves
When the thought of being thrown into an alligator pit, I salivated it
Raise your hands up like it's 12 noon
Nah, homie, hold them bitches straighter up
Wait until you dislocate a rotator cuff
Came up rough,
Came to ruffle feathers nah, egos, I ain't deflatin' 'em
Last chance to make this whole stadium erupt

This, is, survival of the fittest
This, is, do or die
This, is, the winner takes it all so take it all

I can see the finish line with each line that I finish
I'm so close to my goals I can almost pole vault over the goal post
And if I don't got enough in the tank maybe I can just siphon enough
To fill up this last can, man will I survive in this climate or what?
They said I was washed up and got a blood bath
I'm not a rapper, I'm an adapter
I can adjust, plus I can just walk up to a mic and just bust
So floor's open if you'd like to discuss
Top 5 in this motherfucker and if I don't make the cut
What, like I give a f*ck
I'mma light this bitch up like I'm driving a truck
In the side of a pump
0 to 60 hop in and gun it
Like G-Unit without the hyphen, I'm hypin' 'em up
And if there should ever come a time where my life's in a rut
And I look like I might just give up, eh might a been stuck
Bitch I'm bowing out I ain't taking a bounce
Stabbing myself with a fucking knife in the gut
While I'm whipping my butt
'Cause I just shitted on the mic and like getting cut
I get excited, inside of my blood you're in a fight with a nut
'Cause I'ma fight until I die or win, bottom to gutts
It'll just get me angrier, wait let me just remind you of what
Got me this far, picture me quittin' now draw a circle around it and ? to it slut

This, is, survival of the fittest
This, is, do or die
This, is, the winner takes it all so take it all, so take it all

So get your ideas, stack your ammo
But don't come unless you come to battle, jump in the saddle
This is it, it's what you eat, sleep, piss and shit
Lift, breathe, your whole existence just consists of this
Refuse to quit, the fuse is lit, can't diffuse the wick
If I don't do this music shit I lose my shit
Ain't got shit to lose, it's the moment of truth
It's all I know how to do
As soon as I get thrown in the booth, I spit
But my respect is overdue
I'm showin' you the flow no one used
I don't own no diploma for school, I quit!
So there's nothing for me to fall back on, I know no other traits
So you'd better trade your fuckin' mics in for some tool-box-es
'Cause you'll never take my pride from me
It’ll have to be pried from me
So pull out your pliers and your screwdrivers
But I want you to doubt me, I want you to believe
'Cause this is something that I must use to succeed
And if you don't like me then f*ck you!
Self esteem must be fuckin' shooting through the roof cause trust me
My skin is too thick and bullet proof to touch me
I can see why the f*ck I disgust you!
I must be allergic to failure cause every time I come close to it I just sneeze
But I just go achoo then achieve!

This, is, survival of the fittest
This, is, do or die
This is the winner takes it all so take it all, so take it all

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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: Erik Albert George Alcock, Khalil Abdul-Rahman, Liz Rodrigues, Marshall B. Iii Mathers, Michael A. Elizondo, Michael Jr. Strange, Pranam Injeti

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Survival" is classified under the genre of hardcore hip-hop.
Album Affiliation
The song "Survival" is a part of Eminem's eighth studio album, 'The Marshall Mathers LP 2', which was released in 2013.
Commercial Success
"Survival" enjoyed significant commercial success. It peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Collaboration
The hook of the song was sung by Liz Rodrigues from the band 'The New Royales’.
Music Video Direction
The official music video was directed by Syndrome and was released in October 2013.
Video Game Soundtrack
The song was initially released as part of the soundtrack for the video game 'Call of Duty: Ghosts'.
Theme
Like numerous other Eminem songs, "Survival" is about Eminem's struggles, successes, and journey in the music industry.
Promotion
"Survival" was debuted in a trailer for 'Call of Duty: Ghosts' during a live event of Microsoft's Xbox One, which helped in gaining early traction and promotion for the song.
Critics' Reception
Critics had mixed reactions to the song; some admired its aggressive line deliveries and beat, while others found it a bit repetitive to Eminem’s previous works.
Co-Writer
The song was co-written by DJ Khalil, Liz Rodrigues, Pranam Injeti, and Erik Alcock.
Certification
The song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Global Chart Performance
Apart from its success in the US, "Survival" also charted within the top 20 of the charts in several other countries, including Canada and the United Kingdom.

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