Guts Over Fear
Eminem, Sia
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Feels like a close, it’s coming to F*ck am I gonna do? It's too late to start over This is the only thing I, thing I know Sometimes I feel like all I ever do is Find different ways to word the same, old song Ever since I came along From the day the song called ‘’Hi! My Name Is’’ dropped Started thinking my name was fault 'Cause anytime things went wrong I was the one who they would blame it on The media made me the equivalent of a modern-day Genghis Khan Tried to argue it was only entertainment, dawg Gangsta? Naw, courageous balls Had to change my style, they said I'm way too soft And I sound like AZ and Nas, out came the claws And the fangs been out since then But up until the instant that I’ve been against it It was ingrained in me that I wouldn’t amount to a shitstain I thought No wonder I had to unlearn everything my brain was taught Do I really belong in this game? I pondered I just wanna play my part, should I make waves or not? So back and forth in my brain the tug of war wages on And I don’t wanna seem ungrateful or disrespect the artform I was raised upon But sometimes you gotta take a loss And have people rub it in your face before you get made pissed off And keep pluggin’, it’s your only outlet And your only outfit so you know they gonna talk about it Better find a way to counter it quick and make it, ah Feel like I’ve already said this a kabillion eighty times How many times can I say the same thing different ways that rhyme? What I really wanna say is, is there anyone else that can relate to my story? Bet you feel the same way I felt when I was in the same place you are I was afraid to Make a single sound Afraid I will never find a way out, out, out Afraid I never before I didn’t wanna go another round An angry man's power will shut you up Trip wires fill this house with tip-toe love Run out of excuses with every word So here I am and I will not run Guts over fear, (The time is here) Guts over fear, (I shall not tear) For all the times I let you push me around And let you keep me down (Now I got) Guts over fear, guts over fear Feels like a close, it’s coming to F*ck am I gonna do? It's too late to start over This is the only thing I, thing I know I know what it was like, I was there once, single parents Hate your appearance, did you struggle to find your place in this world? And the pain spawns all the anger on But it wasn’t until I put the pain in songs learned who to aim it on That I made a spark, started to spit hard as shit Learned how to harness it while the reins were off And there was a lot of bizarre shit, but the crazy part Was soon as I stopped saying "I gave a f*ck" Haters started to appreciate my art And it just breaks my heart to look at all the pain I’ve caused But what am I gonna do when the rage is gone? And the lights go out in the trailer park? And the window that was closing and there’s nowhere else I can go with flows in And I’m frozen cause there’s no more emotion for me to pull from Just a bunch of playful songs that I made for fun So to the break of dawn here I go recycling the same, old song But I’d rather make “Not Afraid 2” than making another mothafuckin’ “We Made You” uh Now I don’t wanna seem indulgent when I discuss my lows and my highs My demise and my uprise, pray to God I just opened enough eyes later on Gave you the supplies and the tools to hopefully use it to make you strong And enough to lift yourself up when you feel like I felt 'Cause I can’t explain to y’all how dang exhausted my legs felt Just having to balance my damn self But on eggshells I was made to walk But thank you, ma, ‘cause that gave me the Strength to cause Shady-mania, so many empty that stadium At least I made it out of that house and a found a place in this world when the day was done So this is for every kid who all’s they ever did was dreamt that one day just getting accepted I represent him or her, anyone similar, you are the reason that I made this song Everything you're scared to say don't be afraid to say no more From this day on forward, just let them a-holes talk Take it with a grain of salt and eat their fucking faces off The legend of the angry blonde lives on through you when I’m gone And to think I was gone I was afraid to Make a single sound Afraid I will never find a way out, out, out Afraid I never before I didn’t wanna go another round An angry man's power will shut you up Trip wires fill this house with tip-toe love Run out of excuses with every word So here I am and I will not run Guts over fear, (The time is here) Guts over fear, (I shall not tear) For all the times I let you push me around And let you keep me down (Now I got) Guts over fear, guts over fear
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Written by: JOHN HILL, SIA FURLER, EMILE HAYNIE, MARSHALL MATHERS, L RESTO
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, ME GUSTA MUSIC
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13 facts about this song
Artist Information"Guts Over Fear" is the work of American rapper, Eminem, who has been dominating the music industry since the release of his debut album "Infinite" in 1996.
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CollaborationThe track features the stunning vigor of Australian singer, Sia Furler, who is professionally known as Sia. Known for her unique vocal tone, she adds a captivating layer to the song.
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Album DetailsThis song is a part of Eminem's album "Shady XV," which was released on November 24, 2014, as a product of Shady Records and Interscope Records. This album was a compilation to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Eminem's music label, Shady Records.
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Theme"Guts Over Fear" discusses Eminem's fear of being irrelevant and forgotten in the music industry. It appeals to the struggles of remaining artistically potent and not allowing criticism to hamper personal growth.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song reached number 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It also charted well in many countries around the world, including Australia, Canada, and various European nations.
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Movie AssociationThe song was featured in the promotional materials for the 2014 film "The Equalizer," starring Denzel Washington. This association brought substantial attention to the track.
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SongwritingEminem co-wrote this song with Sia and the Swedish record producer, Emile Haynie. This collaboration brought together distinctive perspectives and styles to create a deeply emotional song.
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Music VideoReleased on August 25, 2014, the music video for "Guts Over Fear" mirrors the song's narrative. It showcases an individual struggling with life's adversity and ultimately choosing courage over fear.
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ReceptionMany music critics praised Eminem's introspective lyricism in "Guts Over Fear," seeing it as a reflection of his maturity and growth as an artist.
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Unique AchievementWith "Guts Over Fear" charting on Billboard Hot 100, Eminem became the first artist with at least one Billboard Hot 100 entry in each year of the 21st century's first 15 years.
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Cover ArtFor the song's cover art, Eminem chose a simple black background with the song's explicit title highlighted in the rapper's signature font.
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SalesThe song did quite well in terms of sales, receiving Gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 500,000 copies.
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Runtime"Guts Over Fear" boasts a total runtime of approximately 5 minutes and 1 second, making it one of Eminem's more lengthy album tracks.
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