Brainless by Eminem
“Brainless” is a track from “The Marshall Mathers LP 2”, released in 2013. Co-written by Eminem, Luis Resto, and Mark Batson, the song delves into Eminem’s feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt during his childhood. He uses his past experiences to comment on his rise to fame and the unexpected trajectory of his life.
You can view the lyrics, alternate interprations and sheet music for Eminem's Brainless at Lyrics.org.
Fun Fact: Eminem often references his struggles during his formative years, especially his experiences in school, to paint a picture of his early life.
In “Brainless”, Eminem humorously suggests that if he had a brain, he would’ve done something more conventional with his life, but instead, he became a world-renowned rapper.