englishHip-Hop, Pop, R&B

Walk on Water Lyrics

by Eminem

Lyricist: Eminem, Luis Resto, Jim Scotts

20 views • Published on Sep 27, 2026

Walk on Water Lyrics

[Beyoncé (Eminem):] I walk on water But I ain't no Jesus I walk on water But only when it freezes (fuck) [Eminem:] Why are expectations so high? Is it the bar I set? My arms, I stretch, but I can't reach A far cry from it, or it's in my grasp, but as Soon as I grab, squeeze I lose my grip like the flyin' trapeze Into the dark I plummet, now the sky's blackenin' I know the mark's high, butterflies rip apart my stomach Knowin' that no matter what bars I come with You're gonna harp, gripe, and That's a hard Vicodin to swallow, so I scrap these As pressure increases like khakis I feel the ice cracking, because [Beyoncé (Eminem):] I walk on water But I ain't no Jesus (It's the curse of the, it's the curse of the) I walk on water (shit) But only when it freezes [Eminem:] It's the curse of the standard, that the first of the Mathers disc set Always in search of the verse that I haven't spit yet Will this step just be another misstep To tarnish, whatever the legacy, love or respect I've garnered? The rhyme has to be perfect, the delivery flawless And it always feels like I'm hittin' the mark 'Til I go sit in the car, listen and pick it apart Like, "This shit is garbage!" God's given me all this, still I feel no different regardless Kids look to me as a god, this is retarded If only they knew, it's a facade and it's exhaustive And I try not to listen to nonsense But if you bitches are tryin' to strip me of my confidence Mission accomplished I'm not God-sent Nas, Rakim, Pac, B.I.G., James Todd Smith, and I'm not Prince, so [Beyoncé:] I walk on water But I ain't no Jesus I walk on water (It's true, I'm a Rubik's, it's true) But only when it freezes (It's true) 'Cause I'm only human, just like you Making my mistakes, oh if you only knew I don't think you should believe in me the way that you do 'Cause I'm terrified to let you down, oh [Eminem:] It's true, I'm a Rubik's, a beautiful mess At times juvenile, yes, I goof and I jest A flawed human, I guess But I'm doin' my best to not ruin your expectations and meet 'em, but first The "Speedom" verse, now Big Sean He's going too fast, is he gonna shout or curse out his mom? There was a time I had the world by the balls, eating out my palm Every album song I was spazzin' the fuck out on And now I'm gettin' clowned and frowned on But the only one who's looking down on Me that matters now's DeShaun Am I lucky to be around this long? Begs the question though Especially after the methadone As yesterday fades and the Dresden home Is burnt to the ground, and all that's left of my house is lawn The crowds are gone And it's time to wash out the blonde Sales decline, the curtains drawn They're closing the set, I'm still poking my head from out behind And everyone who has doubt, remind Now take your best rhyme, outdo it, now do it a thousand times Now let 'em tell ya the world no longer cares or gives a fuck about your rhymes And as I grow outta sight, outta mind, I might go outta mine 'Cause how do I ever let this mic go without a fight When I made a fuckin' tightrope outta twine? But when I do fall from these heights though, I'll be fine I won't pout or cry or spiral down or whine But I'll decide if it's my final bow this time around, 'cause [Beyoncé:] I walk on water But I ain't no Jesus I walk on water But only when it freezes 'Cause I'm only human, just like you I've been making my mistakes, oh if you only knew I don't think you should believe in me the way that you do 'Cause I'm terrified to let you down, oh If I walked on water, I would drown [Eminem:] 'Cause I'm just a man But as long as I got a mic, I'm godlike So me and you are not alike Bitch, I wrote "Stan"

Meaning of Walk on Water

“Walk on Water” is a brutally honest and self-deprecating exploration of Eminem’s internal anxieties surrounding expectation, legacy, and the impossible standards he perpetually sets for himself. The core theme revolves around the paradoxical nature of his success – he can seemingly “walk on water,” achieving immense heights in rap, yet this very feat is immediately undermined by a crippling fear of failure. Beyoncé's repeated refrain, "I walk on water but only when it freezes," encapsulates this central tension: his triumphs are fleeting and contingent upon specific conditions, ultimately revealing him as anything but divine. Eminem’s lyrics dissect the pressure he feels to constantly innovate and deliver flawless verses, comparing himself to legendary rappers while simultaneously acknowledging his own imperfections – a “beautiful mess” prone to juvenile behavior. The song isn't about claiming a god-like status; rather, it’s an admission of vulnerability and a desperate attempt to grapple with the immense weight of public perception. He recognizes the tendency for critics to relentlessly dissect his work, mirroring the self-doubt that fuels his creative process. The references to figures like Nas, Rakim, and Pac highlight the daunting history he feels compelled to surpass, further intensifying the pressure. Ultimately, “Walk on Water” is a poignant meditation on the human condition – the struggle to live up to idealized expectations, the fear of disappointing those who look to you for guidance, and the acceptance that even the most celebrated artists are fundamentally flawed individuals striving their best amidst an overwhelming deluge of scrutiny.

Tags:

eminemwalk on wateranxietyhip hopbeyoncé collaboration

Related Lyrics