Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Tagged: Eminem

Higher

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“Higher” by Eminem

The lyrics of “Higher” find Eminem meditating on his success. As you likely already know he is a well-accomplished musician – so much so that he is wondering if there is anything left to achieve. But...

Discombobulated

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Eminem’s “Discombobulated” Lyrics Meaning

Of course the title of this song (“Discombobulated”) alludes to Eminem’s mindframe. This reality is partially due to the fact that he’s smoking weed alongside long-time ally Dr. Dre. But beyond that being out of his...

Tone Deaf

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“Tone Deaf” by Eminem

On “Tone Deaf”, Slim Shady acknowledges that he is nearing the age of 50. However, the song itself contains the same type of shocking, potentially off-putting lyrics that would likely remind listeners of Eminem raps...

Gnat

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“Gnat” by Eminem

“Gnat” is your standard Eminem fare, with the lyrics for the most part serving as a means for the rapper to tout himself as an exceptional lyricist and human being in general.  Moreover, as...

"Headlights" by Eminem

Eminem / Nate Ruess

“Headlights” by Eminem (ft. Nate Ruess)

Eminem can be a loudmouth at times. This was especially true earlier in his career when he even attracted the ire of politicians and society at large. But millions of fans felt him nonetheless, deeming some of the...

"Renegade" by JAY-Z (ft. Eminem)

Eminem / Jay-Z

“Renegade” by JAY-Z (ft. Eminem)

Renegade ranks amongst the best rap duets ever made. It was dropped at a time when both Jay-Z and Eminem were more or less at their peaks. This was especially true for the latter artist. For instance, at least one...

Cleanin’ Out My Closet by Eminem

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Eminem’s “Cleanin’ Out My Closet” Lyrics Meaning

As with any classic Eminem track, “Cleanin’ Out My Closet” is well-structured, and its narrative easy-to-follow. So we are able to definitively analyzes the ideas which Slim Shady is putting forth in each paragraph. Verse...

"Nail in the Coffin" by Eminem

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“Nail in the Coffin” by Eminem

“Nail in the Coffin” is bona fide diss track. Eminem uses it to respond primarily to the track “Pull Your Skirt Up” by Benzino as a continuation to their long-running feud. Eminem replies Benzino’s claim that...

“Quitter” by Eminem

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“Quitter” by Eminem (ft. D12)

Eminem, on “Quitter”, addresses Everlast (Whitey Ford) who initially recorded a diss track targeted at him. He calls him a quitter because of Everlast’s switch from hip-hop to country music. Throughout the track, Eminem...