

Em also boldly states that he is the best thing since wrestling on TV. But this gives Eminem the much-needed attention and publicity, which, in music business, is always good for business.
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It might feel like a splinter inside your skin to keep on listening to Em and not being able to stop it. It is fair that even Eminem is confused with what to do. But the biggest controversy is that people keep on asking for Slim Shady, who is the trademark symbol of all the negative words above. He knows that he is called ‘destructive,’ ‘angry,’ ‘explicit’ and ‘degrading.’ This is polluting the air in a sense. ‘Polluting airwaves’ is a reference to Eminem’s music being put on the air. The kids build-up pressure from society, school and even home and then comes Em’s music like the firecrackers they had been longing. The kids are ashamed of their parents listening to the likes of Elvis Presley–a musical icon in Rock n Roll music. Even Eminem says that is a no-no showing the ‘explicit’ label on ‘The Eminem Show’ CD cover. Kids, who are troublesome and mischievous, listen to Eminem. In these lyrics, Eminem talks about the impact he has had on the music community, be it good or bad. So why not spice up the industry a little more with some more of it? Verse 2

Eminem has been nothing but controversial throughout his career. In the music video, Em dresses up as a superhero (Robin), along with Dre (Batman), to save the day. In the chorus of “Without Me,” Eminem takes it upon himself to fill the emptiness in the hip hop industry created because he took off for two years. Eminem’s most aggressive lyrics about Debbie appears on “ Cleanin’ Out My Closet” on ‘The Eminem Show’ album. Although he was sued for a sum of $10 million, Em only had to pay around $1,000. Em does not forget to scream a swear word at his mother, who sued Eminem for being mentioned on the song “My Name Is” from ‘The Slim Shady LP’ released in 1999. Dick Cheney had several heart attacks even prior to the release of “Without Me” in 2002.Įminem further references the controversy of MTV banning his music videos on their channel for being too ‘explicit.’ But Em says MTV feels so ’empty’ without him on it. So Em goes on to sing that he is back and no one needs to worry or doubt his skills, which proved to be true with this 2002 album.Įminem also talks about his run-in with the Second Lady, Lynne Cheney, when she spoke out against Eminem for ‘degrading and violating them (women) to new levels.’ In this verse, Eminem says she should much worry about his husband, the Vice President of the United States, Dick Cheney, for his heart condition. They even alluded the 2-year hiatus between the ‘MMLP’ and ‘The Eminem Show’ to Eminem having run out of content. Industry experts had the doubt that if Eminem could ever come up with a better album than this. How about a little dose of electric shock from a defibrillator? Perfect!Įm’s previous album ‘The Marshall Mathers LP’ (MMLP) was one of the best creations in music ever. “A little bit of weed mixed with some hard liquor/Some vodka that’ll jump-start my heart quicker.” Wait, there’s more. What is the recipe for Slim Shady? Well, Eminem has the answer. But if he is what the fans want, he is ready to give Slim Shady, under Eminem. Slim Shady is a more wicked, crooked and psychotic personality of Eminem. Fans are requesting more and more for Slim Shady over Marshall Mathers or even Eminem.

You can find more about this on YouTube.Įminem kicks off the song with a nod to the Slim Shady alter-ego he has built. What makes Eminem so unique is that his story-telling ability whilst constructing these complicated rhyming schemes. Verse 1Īnd so begins the incredibly dense and complicated lyrical rhyming schemes and patterns. However, the lyrics and style of the song suggest it fits more towards the Slim Shady persona. It is also interesting that he says “Shady’s back” as opposed to “Eminem’s back” even though the song is by Eminem. In these lyrics, Eminem sets up the anticipation high for the return of the infamous notorious dog in the rap and hip hop business. Hence, in these lyrics, he puts a spin on the “Buffalo Gals” song by Malcolm McLaren, which originally goes “two Buffalo gals go round the outside.” Refrain 2 For the most part of his teenage life, he grew up in a trailer park with his mother, Debbie Mathers. Eminem was never ashamed of his rough upbringing.
