In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
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This song makes me feel bad for him, because this assface really did used to beat him up. Loser.
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this song is about his years in school & his school bully...the 1 thing his Mom did actually do 4 him once was try 2 sue the school 4 lettin Em get beat up, but they lost...she prolly only did it so she could get money...but still at least she actually did somethin 4 once...
This is to MuSiCqurl24 7 , i am a huge eminem fan, and if yu really new him, you would know that emienems mom was not really like he says she is. she even wrote a book on it and eminem comfirmed it. It was all the bullies at school and all his mothers boyfriends.
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In my opinion this is probably one of Em's best songs lyrically. My favorite on the Slim Shady LP. It makes a great story and his lyrics are so strong that you can picture exactly whats happening.
um yeah great song.
Great song, one of his best that's for sure. Loosely based on actual events too.
i can seee em getting tha fuk smaked out of him not being stink but im from New Zealand and if u think blaks r ruthless CUM 2 OTARA BRO
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this song is gr8 the lyrics r genius rele like most of his hilarious songs! i do feel bad 4 him tho as it is 'loosly based on actual events' sry muzzy i cunt put it better ma self so i had 2 tax ur wrds hope ya dnt mind! xxx
I like this song soooo much. and i agree with mexicant...you can just picture these events in your head. Poor EM!!!
I love the way he can turn something brutal to a talented and brilliant rap song. He is one of the best rapper i heard in a long time. Love him.