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I Need a Doctor Lyrics

by Dr. Dre

Lyricist: Kodie Wayne, Hugo Manson, Russell Brusic, Dr. Dre

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I Need a Doctor Lyrics

[feat. Dr. Dre & Liz Rodrigues] [Chorus: Liz Rodriguez] I'm about to lose my mind You've been gone for so long I'm running out of time I need a doctor Call me a doctor I need a doctor, doctor To bring me back to life [Verse 1: Eminem] I told the World one day I would pay it back Say it on tape, and lay it, record it So that one day I could play it back But I don't even know if I believe it when I'm saying that Ya'll starting to creep in, everyday it's so grey and black Hope, I just need a ray of that Cause no one see's my vision when I play it for 'em They just say it's wack They don't know what dope is And I don't know if I was awake or asleep When I wrote this, All I know is you came to me when I was at my lowest You picked me up, breeding life in me I owe my life to you Before the life of me, I don't see why you don't see like I do But it just dawned on me you lost a son See this light in you, it's dark. Let me turn on the lights and brighten me and enlighten you I don't think you realise what you mean to me Not the slightest clue Cause me and you were like a crew I was like your sidekick You gon either wanna fight me when I get off this fucking mic Or you gon hug me But I'm not an option, there's nothing else I can do cause... [Chorus: Liz Rodriguez] I'm about to lose my mind You've been gone for so long I'm running out of time I need a doctor Call me a doctor I need a doctor, doctor To bring me back to life [Verse 2: Eminem] It hurts when I see you struggle You come to me with ideas You say there just pieces so I'm puzzled Cause the shit I hear is crazy But your either getting lazy or you don't believe in you no more Seems like your own opinions, not one you can form Can't make a decision you keep questioning yourself Second guessing and it's almost like your begging for my help Like I'm your leader Your susposed to fucking be my mentor I can endure no more, I demand you remember who you are It was YOU, who believed in me When everyone was telling you don't sign me Everyone at the fucking label, let's tell the truth You risked your career for me I know it as well as you Nobody wanted to fuck with the white boy Dre, I'm crying in this booth You saved my life, now maybe it's my turn to save yours But I can never repay you, what you did for me is way more But I ain't giving up faith and you ain't giving up on me Get up Dre, I'm dying, I need you, come back for fuck's sake [Chorus: Liz Rodriguez] I'm about to lose my mind You've been gone for so long I'm running out of time I need a doctor Call me a doctor I need a doctor, doctor To bring me back to life Bring me back to life Bring me back to life (I need a doctor, doctor To bring me back to life) [Verse 3: Dr Dre] It literally feels like a lifetime ago But I still remember the shit like it was just yesterday though You walked in, yellow jump suit Whole room, cracked jokes Once you got inside the booth, told you, like smoke Went through friends, some of them I put on But they just left, they said they was riding to the death But where the fuck are they now Now that I need them, I don't see none of them All I see is Slim Fuck all you fair-weather friends All I need is him Fucking backstabbers When the chips were down you just laughed at us Now you bout to feel the fucking wrath of aftermath, faggots You gon see us in our lab jackets and ask us where the fuck we been? You can kiss my indecisive ass crack maggots and the crackers ass Little crack a jack beat making wack math, Backwards producers, I'm back bastards One more CD and then I'm packing up my bags and as I'm leaving I'll guarantee they scream Dre don't leave us like that man cause... [Chorus: Liz Rodriguez] I'm about to lose my mind You've been gone for so long I'm running out of time I need a doctor Call me a doctor I need a doctor, doctor To bring me back to life

Meaning of I Need a Doctor

“I Need a Doctor,” featuring Eminem and Liz Rodriguez, is a profoundly layered exploration of dependency, regret, and the desperate need for validation, wrapped in Dr. Dre’s signature production grit. At its core, the song depicts a complex, almost toxic, relationship between two creative figures – Eminem and an unnamed woman (Liz Rodriguez) – where one has become utterly reliant on the other's belief and guidance. The repeated plea for “a doctor” isn’t literal; it represents a yearning to be resurrected from a state of spiraling self-doubt and lost purpose. Eminem’s verses reveal a history of grandiose pronouncements and unfulfilled promises, fueling his current crisis of confidence and highlighting the burden he feels in supporting this individual. He's trapped in a cycle of offering support while simultaneously wrestling with his own insecurities and the creeping sense that his efforts are futile. Rodriguez’s chorus underscores the urgency – a frantic recognition that time is running out and a desperate desire to be pulled back from the brink of mental collapse. Eminem’s lyrical delivery, oscillating between aggressive self-assertion and vulnerable introspection, reveals a man grappling with the consequences of his own ambition and the perceived failure to live up to his potential. The song’s emotional weight stems from the unspoken dynamic: he initially fostered her talent, believing in her vision when others didn't, yet now finds himself burdened by her struggles and questioning whether his support has become a crutch. Ultimately, “I Need a Doctor” is a raw portrayal of artistic partnership gone awry, a cautionary tale about the corrosive effects of dependence and the agonizing realization that sometimes, even the most ardent belief cannot resurrect a fading soul.

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