Eminem is dismissing a fairly common criticism of his recent lyrical sound, which has been described as “flowing so rigidly that he tramples the beat” and as “disembodied” “click track” rapping by using this song to rap in an inhuman-like manner, like a robot. His rap is really strong technical (as demonstrated in this line …
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What is the meaning behind “Now, who thinks their arms are long enough to slap box, slap box?”? Rap God by Eminem
This is a play on a phrase found in James Weldon Johnson ’s 1927 poem, “The Prodigal Son”: Your arm’s too short to box with God The line was later used as the title to a Broadway musical , and many rappers have used the line on their songs. For instance, Lakim Shabazz , who …
What is the meaning behind “I’m beginnin’ to feel like a Rap God, Rap God All my people from the front to the back nod, back nod”? Rap God by Eminem
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What is the meaning behind “”You are just what the doc ordered””? Rap God by Eminem
The doc is Dr. Dre , the person who heard Eminem freestyle and decided to re-ignite his career by signing him. This line is also similar to the slogan that Dr. Dre used for the release of his Beats By Dre Pill portable speaker. It’s a common American idiom, used to describe exactly what was …
What is the meaning behind “”Just a feeling I’ve got, like something’s about to happen, but I don’t know what. If that means what I think it means, we’re in trouble, big trouble; And if he is as bananas as you say, I’m not taking any chances””? Rap God by Eminem
Samples from the intro are from Power Records’ 1974 recordings of Captain America and the Falcon in …And a Phoenix Shall Arise! and The Incredible Hulk at Bay! . They can be heard by clicking on the following links. ul li “Look, I was gonna go easy on you not to hurt your feelings” li …
What is the meaning behind “(Six minutes, Slim Shady, you’re on!)”? Rap God by Eminem
This is a sample from Em’s May 2000 track, “Remember Me” : I’m tryin’ to clean up my fuckin’ image So I promised the fuckin’ critics I wouldn’t say “fuckin’” for six minutes Six minutes Slim Shady, you’re on The origin of the idea comes from Doug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew’s hip-hop …
What is the meaning behind “”Something’s wrong, I can feel it””? Rap God by Eminem
Em had the same sense of urgency on his October 2002 track, “Lose Yourself.” He may be acknowledging that his prime is coming to an end and that a new era of rap is taking over.
What is the meaning behind “(Six minutes—, six minutes—)”? Rap God by Eminem
This is a sample from Em’s May 2000 track, “Remember Me” : I’m tryin’ to clean up my fuckin’ image So I promised the fuckin’ critics I wouldn’t say “fuckin’” for six minutes Six minutes Slim Shady, you’re on The origin of the idea comes from Doug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew’s hip-hop …
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What is the meaning behind “”But I’m only going to get this one chance””? Rap God by Eminem
Em had the same sense of urgency on his October 2002 track, “Lose Yourself.” He may be acknowledging that his prime is coming to an end and that a new era of rap is taking over.