This is a reference to Em’s 2002 single “Lose Yourself” from the soundtrack to his semi-autobiographical feature film 8 Mile . “Lose Yourself” is one of the most famous rap songs ever, and the first ever rap song to win an Oscar . “Lose it” means “to go crazy,” but Em might also be referencing …
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What is the meaning behind “shock rap with Doc”? Rap God by Eminem
Throughout Eminem’s career, he has used extreme story telling and cuss words to shock (disturb) listeners. He was never afraid to be controversial with his music, such as with the “Columbine” line. Since it says with Doc , another hugely debated song comes to mind. And of course, his _Relapse_and_Refill Relapse album (which was produced …
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What is the meaning behind “With rock,”? Rap God by Eminem
Eminem started heavily fusing rap with rock back on The Eminem Show (although that definitely wasn’t the first time he did it). He does the same thing on MMLP2, with most notable examples being “Rhyme or Reason” (where he samples The Zombies), “Love Game” (with yet another sample of a classic rock tune), and “Berzerk” …
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What is the meaning behind “”It’s not hip-hop, it’s pop,”—’cause I found a hella way to fuse it”? Rap God by Eminem
Many of Em’s critics argue that he has become a sellout, and that his works have become commercial products, which no longer honor the spirit of the craft. But Em claims that it is not pop; rather, it’s a fusion of hip-hop, rock, and his secret ingredient shock rap with Doc (which is referred to …
What is the meaning behind “”Oh, he’s too mainstream.” Well, that’s what they do when they get jealous, they confuse it”? Rap God by Eminem
Some fans stopped liking Em because they say he sold out due to all of the fame he’s garnered. People think Eminem has changed styles of music in order to get back into the spotlight. On the other hand, he has proven he has the ability to morph into a variety of styles and create …
What is the meaning behind “I make elevating music, you make elevator music”? Rap God by Eminem
The use of “elevating” here ties into the “levitating” imagery above. Also, strong elevating music in the sense of motivational songs also refers to songs like “Not Afraid,” which his manager Paul Rosenberg described as “uplifting,” while some criticized him for it, calling it soft and “too mainstream” . In contrast to Em’s uplifting music; …
What is the meaning behind “‘Cause I know the way to get ’em motivated”? Rap God by Eminem
Eminem gets people to do things that they would otherwise not have the motivation to do. He motivates people to live their dreams, like for example his Oscar winning song, “Lose Yourself.”
What is the meaning behind “For the day that they can say I fell off, they’ll be celebrating”? Rap God by Eminem
Verily, Em’s haters and bitch-made competitors will rejoice the day he retires. Notice how in lines like this, the flow is a bit irregular. Often, when planning a “fast rap” song, the temptation is just to craft the lyrics to be very rhythmic and pattern-based, so they’re easier to navigate. For instance, the first ever …
What is the meaning behind “Never fading, and I know the haters are forever waiting”? Rap God by Eminem
Em will be in the rap game forever. He will never go away/fade. But not only will Em stay, all his haters will stay as well. Getting ‘faded’ is also slang for being under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Em has a notorious history with drug abuse, and his haters are waiting for him …