Jimmy Crack Corn
Eminem, 50 Cent
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Man, let's go Hey yo Fif' Yeah Come on and tell 'em It's time to hate us again We're back Ha ha Jimmy can crack corn, but I don't care My enemies crack corn, but I don't care You can be black, white or albino, yeah You can have corn rows inside your hair I give a f*** if I don't like your stare This bottle of wine goes upside your head A little bit psycho, but I know that Think we just don't say it, then I won't say it See if you don't brag, then I don't brag I know I'm bad, as long as I know I'm bad I don't need y'all to co-sign no s*** You can just keep makin' them tired old threads A little bit like the boy you cried wolf, yeah See me, but don't dare to try no s*** Cause you know that somewhere inside those layers A rattlesnake's right there to bite your a** And I can be so quiet and strike so fast Like lightning bolts right out the sky go bad From outta nowhere, you might find your career Come to it, and I was like (Oh yeah) See us come to award shows we're like (Oh yeah) Can we get more of those, they're like (Oh yeah) See us keep blowin' up, we're like (Oh yeah) See Jimmy can crack corn but I don't care See me in your videos, I'm like (Oh yeah) See me right up close, you're like (Oh Em) And where is D12 at, they're like (We over here) And where the f*** we goin', we're like (Nowhere) Jealous little f***s beg for my attention but I done told you once, I'm not the kind of attention you want If I tell you twice, then I won't be so nice If you keep comin' back, it only means you know you lost a fight They wanna talk s***, let 'em talk s***, 'cause they talk s*** Knowin' deep down, they really just wanna squash it Cause no one wants to walk around, steppin' in dog s*** And get doo-doo on the shoe again, soon as they washed it But the pride won't let 'em, inside's like 'Go get 'em' And I'm just like 'Why your tryin' to fight momentum?' We just keep winnin', by landslides oh and umm Shady Limited's, in any size yo' denim To velour, even our clothing line's on fire As 50 would say 'Our clothing line's on Fiyaa" We ain't wire your minds on us, like mine's on Mariah And y'all is just like her, you're all f***ing liars But I just keep f***ing you, like I f***ed her Right in the a** with KY, Yes sir! So full of joy, why am I absurd Even Chingy would tell you 'Yea boi don't curr' See us come to award shows we're like (Oh yeah) Can we get more of those, they're like (Oh yeah) See us keep blowin' up, we're like (Oh yeah) See Jimmy can crack corn but I don't care See me in your videos, I'm like (Oh yeah) See me right up close, you're like (Oh Em) And where is D12 at, they're like (We over here) And where the f*** we goin', we're like (Nowhere) Yo' homie got clapped on, man I don't care The cops in my nana crib, but I'm not there It is what it is dawg, man life's not fair Yo' friends shoulda known not to front 'round here You see kid, where I'm from, the wolves smell fear They'll strip yo a**, of your jewels, right here Man I'm a say this one time, now get this clear Man you can catch a hot one like outta no where A beautiful day, without drama is rare Yo' girl's a freak, man sometime we share Yeah, I wear a condom and you go bare You probably heard about me, I'm a shown up playa In the hood politicin', like I'm runnin' for mayor Ridin', winin', dinin' and shinin', know what I'm sayin' I ain't got time for f***in' around, and horseplayin' I'm makin' hits, my homies takin' hits, who's stayin' See us come to award shows we're like (Oh yeah) Can we get more of those, they're like (Oh yeah) See us keep blowin' up, we're like (Oh yeah) See Jimmy can crack corn but I don't care See me in your videos, I'm like (Oh yeah) See me right up close, you're like (Oh Em) And where is D12 at, they're like (We over here) And where the f*** we goin', we're like (Nowhere) Ha ha ha Yeah It's The Re-Up Haha God, I love it I know you hate that laugh, don't you? Haha haha Keep doing it Do it again What? Laugh Oh Haha! I like that, haha Haha haha He he You gonna think I'm really crazy, right?
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Written by: MARSHALL B. III MATHERS, LUIS EDGARDO RESTO, CURTIS JAMES JACKSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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20 facts about this song
Album Inclusion"Jimmy Crack Corn" is a song from Eminem's fourth studio album, "The Re-Up."
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CollaborationThis song features an American rapper 50 Cent, an indication of their successful collaborations.
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Release Date"Jimmy Crack Corn" was released on December 5, 2006.
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Music GenreThe song falls under the Hip-Hop/Rap genre and reflects Eminem's distinctive style.
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Original Song InfluenceThe song title is a reference to the traditional American folk song "Blue Tail Fly," commonly known as "Jimmy Crack Corn".
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Controversial LyricsLike many of Eminem's songs, "Jimmy Crack Corn" features controversial and provocative lyrics, prompting diverse reactions from audiences and critics alike.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the controversy and mixed reviews, the song did fairly well on music charts, particularly among Eminem's fan base.
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Production CreditsEminem himself produced the song, demonstrating his skills not just as a rapper, but also as a music producer.
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Song ThemeThe song is famous for its braggadocio lyrical content where Eminem discusses his success and the criticism he faced.
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Album SuccessDespite varied individual reviews for songs like "Jimmy Crack Corn," the album "The Re-Up" was a commercial success, being certified platinum in the US.
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Song Release Data"Jimmy Crack Corn" was released on December 5, 2006, as part of Eminem's fifth studio album called "Eminem Presents: The Re-Up".
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Collaboration WorkThe song features vocals by "50 Cent", a renowned American rapper, songwriter, and actor.
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Genre ClassificationThe song falls under the genre of hip-hop and rap.
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Song Background"Jimmy Crack Corn" is a redefinition of an old minstrel song from the mid-19th century, sharing the same name but with completely different lyrics and meaning.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being released as a single, the song still managed to peak at number 59 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Subject MatterThe song is noted for its subject matter, which largely involves Eminem and 50 Cent dealing with fame and the criticism that comes with it.
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Meta-Criticism"Jimmy Crack Corn" is seen as the two rappers' response to critics and detractors, where they throw shots back at those who criticize them.
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Album SuccessDespite mixed reviews, the album "Eminem Presents: The Re-Up" in which the song is included, was a commercial success and attained the top position on the Billboard 200 charts.
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Song’s ReceptionAlthough the song was not released as a single, it received mostly positive reviews from critics, with many praising its catchy beat and aggressive lyrics.
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Lyrics InterpretationAlong with the rest of the album, "Jimmy Crack Corn" is considered reflective of Eminem's attempt to mentor and promote the talent of other artists who were a part of his label, Shady Records, during that time.
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