No Regrets
Eminem & Don Toliver Lyrics

(Oh) yeah (yeah, yeah)
Expressing agreement and affirmation.

You know, if I had a chance to do it all over again (oh, oh)
Acknowledging the opportunity to change past choices.

I wouldn't change shit (oh, oh)
Contentment with past decisions and experiences.

(DA got that dope)
Acknowledging the producer of the song.

I'm screamin' out, 'No regrets'
Asserting a lack of remorse or second-guessing.

You been through the hardest spot, ego the largest
Acknowledging the listener's difficult experiences and inflated confidence.

I made you a star (I'm screamin' out, 'No regrets')
Attributing personal success and fame to oneself without remorse.

I been movin' slowly, tryna play it low
Describing a cautious and deliberate approach to life.

The 'Vette look like a storm (screamin' out, 'No regrets')
Comparing a car's appearance to a turbulent situation while maintaining a lack of regrets.

Put you through dumb shit, got you thinkin' I run shit (I ain't havin' regrets)
Acknowledging past mistreatment of the listener without remorse.

I've been feeling so alone, just like I'm so lost, just like I'm
Expressing feelings of loneliness and confusion.

Yeah, they miss the old me
Recognizing that others long for one's previous self.

I think they want me to OD on codeine
Believing that others desire self-destructive behavior.

They want my life in turmoil like in '03
Believing others crave chaos and instability in one's life as in the past.

They want front row seats, I give 'em nosebleeds
Refusing to conform to others' expectations and purposely causing discomfort.

They want me imploding, exploding, self-loathing, eroding
Understanding others' desire for one to self-destruct emotionally.

I'm screaming at 'em with no regrets and I'm hulking
Expressing defiance and anger without remorse.

I'm rippin' out of my clothing
Using imagery to convey intense emotions and actions.

I had to go see the doc like Kool Moe Dee (yeah)
Referencing seeking help from a doctor or therapist like the rapper Kool Moe Dee.

Never took much to convince Dre
Acknowledging Dr. Dre's unwavering support and trust.

Never been swayed by color or skin shades
Asserting that racial differences have not influenced relationships or decisions.

Since day one, Hellraiser with twin blades of a sensei
Describing oneself as a skilled and influential figure since the beginning.

Givin' up, no comprende (woo)
Declaring a refusal to give up or surrender.

Tin brain, probably fucked in the membrane
Jokingly suggesting mental instability or irreverence.

Slim Shade, minds in the gutter, but insane
Playing on the rapper Slim Shady persona and recognizing a dark and twisted mind.

Pen game like I just struck in the tenth frame
Comparing writing skills to a successful bowling strike in the tenth frame.

(Screamin' out, 'No regrets')
Continuing to assert a lack of remorse or second-guessing.

Yeah, I live on the edge, I sit on the ledge
Embracing a risky and daring lifestyle.

To shit on your heads, I been on the bench
Asserting dominance and superiority over others from a position of inactivity.

Forgive and forget is the only thing I'd ever live to regret
Recognizing that forgiving and forgetting can lead to negative outcomes.

Hell bent on revenge, you left me for dead
Expressing a strong desire for retaliation after being betrayed or abandoned.

I crawled out my grave, you better be ready and set
Emphasizing a resurgence and readiness to confront and retaliate.

My enemies ain't put an end to me yet
Asserting that adversaries have not succeeded in destroying or defeating.

(I'm screamin' out, 'No regrets')
Continuing to assert a lack of remorse or second-guessing.

No regrets though, no white flags either
Stating a refusal to have regrets or surrender in any circumstance.

Put you through dumb shit, got you thinkin' I run shit (I ain't havin' regrets)
Acknowledging mistreatment of the listener without remorse or regrets.

I've been feeling so alone, just like I'm so lost, just like I'm
Expressing ongoing feelings of isolation and confusion.

All the hate, can't tell exactly where it stems from
Expressing uncertainty about the origins of hate or criticism.

But it's happening again, huh?
Recognizing the recurrence of negative experiences or criticism.

Y'all used to be in my corner
Referencing past supporters and allies.

Now you just backed me in one
Feeling betrayed or cornered by former allies.

Innocent bystanders, I'm bound to hit some
Acknowledging the unintentional harm caused to others amidst personal struggles.

For some adversaries, I carry big guns
Asserting the ability to defend oneself against enemies.

So some targets'll get the killshot
Certain individuals may face severe or decisive consequences.

Some, I just barely nicked 'em
Some individuals may only experience minor or trivial consequences.

I can make a mistake and erupt and end up takin' a dump
Acknowledging the potential for irrational and destructive behavior as a result of mistakes.

Or sayin' some dumb shit, thinkin' I run shit
Recognizing the tendency to speak recklessly or arrogantly without remorse.

Misplacin' my anger enough to give Earl and Tyler, The Creator the brunt
Redirecting anger towards other rappers Earl Sweatshirt and Tyler, The Creator.

Should've never made a response to the disdain for the fake ones
Regretting previous responses to those who show contempt for fake individuals.

Them traitorous punks, 'cause snakes are just cunts
Referring to deceitful people as contemptible individuals.

They can get fucked with eight hundred motherfuckin' vibrators at once (yeah)
Expressing extreme contempt and disregard for deceitful individuals.

And for any of those who may have come close to about dyin'
Acknowledging the possibility of near-death experiences.

And can't listen to 'Arose' without cryin'
Indicating emotional vulnerability and a strong emotional response to the song 'Arose'.

For those who feel low like you're 'bout spiralin'
Addressing listeners who are experiencing a downward emotional spiral.

But this is only for those that I'm inspirin'
Stating that the song is specifically targeted at those who find inspiration in it.

Weapon never unholstered without firin'
Promising to take action and fight back when necessary.

My will I'm imposin', foes are gonna feel like they're in the throes of a mountain lion
Asserting dominance and strength over adversaries, inducing fear.

They talk about my daughters hopin' I fly off of the handle
Addressing those who speak negatively about one's family, hoping for an aggressive reaction.

'Cause my first thought is to trample and write a thousand bars
Expressing the initial instinct to respond fiercely and with extensive lyrics.

But sometimes it's like dropping' an anvil on a house of cards
Recognizing the potential futility or ineffectiveness of a forceful response.

Or Godzilla squashin' a crouton with combat boots on
Comparing oneself to Godzilla effortlessly crushing a small object.

Or droppin' a goddamn nuke bomb on top of an ant hill
Emphasizing the disproportionate power and impact of responding dramatically.

(I'm screamin' out, 'No regrets') Can't do it, nah
Reaffirming the refusal to have regrets or second-guess past actions.

Yeah, no apologies, I ain't takin' shit back
Asserting a lack of remorse or willingness to retract statements or actions.

Put you through dumb shit, got you thinkin' I run shit (I ain't havin' regrets)
Acknowledging mistreatment of the listener without remorse or regrets.

I've been feeling so alone, just like I'm so lost, just like I'm
Expressing ongoing feelings of isolation and confusion.