Like those who oppose General Zod, other rappers should kneel in front of Eminem because their skills are inferior . While he mentions Krypton (home to General Zod & Superman) from the DC superhero universe, he corrects himself and refers to Asgard – the Marvel equivalent and place where Odin reins supreme. In Asgard, Odin …
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What is the meaning behind “Kneel before General Zod This planet’s Krypton—no, Asgard, Asgard”? Rap God by Eminem
Like those who oppose General Zod, other rappers should kneel in front of Eminem because their skills are inferior . While he mentions Krypton (home to General Zod & Superman) from the DC superhero universe, he corrects himself and refers to Asgard – the Marvel equivalent and place where Odin reins supreme. In Asgard, Odin …
What is the meaning behind “Dale Earnhardt of the trailer park, the White Trash God”? Rap God by Eminem
Em continues the Nascar reference from the previous line with a nod to Dale Earnhardt Sr. . With this line Em might be drawing a comparison between himself and The Man in Black, who even in the twilight of his career was one of the most potent racers on the track. See his final career …
What is the meaning behind “The way I’m racin’ around the track, call me NASCAR, NASCAR”? Rap God by Eminem
A play on words, he is comparing how he raps over the track (instrumental) to a race track (Nascar). In other words, he is rapping circles around the competition. This may also be a shout out to the legendary rapper Nas, whom Eminem cited in his song “Till I Collapse” as one of the best …
What is the meaning behind “Basically, boy, you’re never gonna be capable Of keepin’ up with the same pace, lookin’ boy, ’cause—”? Rap God by Eminem
Here, the idiom pace “keep pace” is used literally, as Marshall is spitting at breakneck speed, as well as figuratively, as he believes no one will ever catch up to his level of success or artistic achievement. After all, he is Slim Shady…
What is the meaning behind “Get outta my face, lookin’ boy!”? Rap God by Eminem
Continuing the references to the Hotstylz song, “Lookin’ Boy” , the self-proclaimed rap god would appreciate if you backed the fuck up.
What is the meaning behind “I’ma work for everything I have, never asked nobody for shit”? Rap God by Eminem
Eminem works for his money and fame. He doesn’t rely on other rappers or anyone else for help or to keep him up. Note: This echoes the sentiments of other Dr. Dre proteges such as Kendrick Lamar and Game getting in with Dr. Dre was just the beginning, a lot of hard work and determination …
What is the meaning behind “I get a “hell yeah” from Dre, lookin’ boy”? Rap God by Eminem
Referring to Dr. Dre notoriously saying “HELL YEAH” (ever since his days with Snoop Dogg). Most likely refers to the hook of the song “Business” , track 3 from The Eminem Show : Must be a circus in town, let’s shut the shit down / On these clowns; can I get a witness? (HELL YEAH!) …
What is the meaning behind “And a “way to go” from your label every day, lookin’ boy Hey, lookin’ boy! What you say, lookin’ boy?”? Rap God by Eminem
He is criticizing the rappers who aren’t artistic and only are puppets of the record label. Hence, giving them a pat on the back and a ‘way to go’. Things parents would say as positive re-enforcement to encourage an action their kid did. ‘And a way to go from your label’ is a play on …