There was a lot of thought that Eminem had fallen off , after his Relapse and Recovery albums. Eminem’s got to keep a few well constructed punchlines in there to keep the haters silent. Often many young new artists (“unsigned rappers”) will spit disses at bigger artists in attempts to gain more attention. 50 Cent …
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What is the meaning behind “To maybe try to help get some people through tough times”? Rap God by Eminem
Em understands he has fans who use his music therapeutically. Songs like “Beautiful” and “Not Afraid” are examples of songs that seem to serve this purpose. Em has acknowledged these fans before: Or for anyone who’s ever been through shit in they lives / So they sit and they cry at night wishing they’d die …
What is the meaning behind “So I wanna make sure somewhere in this chicken scratch I scribble and doodle enough rhymes”? Rap God by Eminem
strong Chicken scratch is incredibly messy handwriting, that only the person who wrote it can read. This is an allusion to his lyrics on pieces of papers, where he writes his rhymes. In his book “The Way I Am”, Eminem writes: Dr. Dre always says, “Man, look at this little chicken scratch shit! I could …
What is the meaning behind “But it’s honestly futile if I don’t utilize what I do though For good at least once in a while”? Rap God by Eminem
This is a slight redirection from Em’s “Say What U Say” : If I could only use this power for good I wouldn’t, not even if I could These lines help us understand Eminem’s growth and evolution. In the first Marshall Mathers LP , there isn’t a trace of compassion or solidarity. There is much …
What is the meaning behind “I’m a Doberman, pinch yourself in the arm and pay homage, pupil”? Rap God by Eminem
A play on the Doberman Pinscher , one of the most intelligent dog breeds, as well as a war dog . It’s the opposite of a strong poodle , being bred for aggression instead of appearance. Not the first time Em has used dogs to compare himself and others, and his friend Proof also had …
What is the meaning behind “We have nothin’ in common, poodle”? Rap God by Eminem
Referring to a woman ‘poodle’ could be a female dog = bitch. This line is a reference to a video that went viral called “Ramen Noodle, the Wonder Poodle, and Little Orphan Juliet (Ramen is an extremely playful pup that was born without its front legs). Em is indeed using poodle as an insult to …
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What is the meaning behind “I’m out my Ramen Noodle”? Rap God by Eminem
Noodle is another way of saying “brain”, due to way the brain looks. Em is out of his mind. Word playing on the Japanese noodle dish, Ramen , as well as lyricism for “rhyming” noodle. He just can’t stop rhyming. This may also be a callback to the White Trash reference from earlier. Ramen is …
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What is the meaning behind “I’m the walkin’ dead, but I’m just a talkin’ head, a zombie floatin’ But I got your mom deep-throatin'”? Rap God by Eminem
Just like a zombie, Eminem’s music won’t die. He’s immortal (being a “Rap God”), and has a cemented legacy in hip-hop. Could also be comparing a zombie’s trait of rising from the dead – a metaphor for his comeback following a three year hiatus, fully rehabilitated. The Walking Dead is a graphic novel and TV …
What is the meaning behind “And I should not be woken”? Rap God by Eminem
He is a monster on the mic, it would be better if rappers don’t try to disturb his sleep and leave him alone (don’t come after him or make him come after you). Recent competitiveness and wack songs in Hip Hop has reignited his fire to prove he’s still the best. Things that come back …
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