There is a song that comes along that just speaks volumes to the stage of your life that you happen to be in. This song does it for me.. Not to mention that Em (Eminem, aka Marshall Mathers III, aka Slim Shady) is one of my favorite rap artists ever! I am so excited to see Recovery drop! I can't wait..
In 2002 Eminem's 8 Mile came out, and with it came the song Lose Yourself with the line " If you only got one shot, one opportunity, would you take it?" Em opened my eyes to the possibilities of life and motivated me through one of the biggest stages in my life. Don't give up your life, because you only got this one shot.
Now 8 years later Em is back on top of his game (not that I ever thought he left) But here he comes back again with yet another motivating anthem for me "I'm not afraid," off of his highly anticipated 7th Studio album Recovery. And he killed it...
Here are the lyrics followed by why I love it so much..
(Hook)
I'm not afraid to take a stand
Everybody come take my hand
We'll walk this road together, through the storm
Whatever the weather, cold or warm
Just let you know that, you're not alone
Holla if you feel that you've been down the same road
(Intro)
Yeah, It's been a ride...
I guess I had to go to that place to get to this one
Now some of you might still be in that place
If you're trying to get out, just follow me
I'll get you there
(Verse 1)
You can try and read my lyrics off of this paper before I lay 'em
But you won't take this thing out these words before I say 'em
Cause ain't no way I'm let you stop me from causing mayhem
When I say 'em or do something I do it, I don't give a damn
What you think, I'm doing this for me, so fuck the world
Feed it beans, it's gassed up, if a thing's stopping me
I'mma be what I set out to be, without a doubt undoubtedly
And all those who look down on me I'm tearing down your balcony
No if ands or buts don't try to ask him why or how can he
From Infinite down to the last Relapse album he's still shit and
Whether he's on salary, paid hourly
Until he bows out or he shits his bowels out of him
Whichever comes first, for better or worse
He's married to the game, like a fuck you for Christmas
His gift is a curse, forget the earth he's got the urge
To pull his dick from the dirt and fuck the universe
(Hook)
I'm not afraid to take a stand
Everybody come take my hand
We'll walk this road together, through the storm
Whatever weather, cold or warm
Just let you know that, you're not alone
Holla if you feel that you've been down the same road
(Verse 2)
Ok quit playin' with the scissors and shit, and cut the crap
I shouldn't have to rhyme these words in the rhythm for you to know it's a rap
You said you was king, you lied through your teeth
For that fuck your feelings, instead of getting crowned you're getting capped
And to the fans, I'll never let you down again, I'm back
I promise to never go back on that promise, in fact
Let's be honest, that last Relapse CD was "ehhhh"
Perhaps I ran them accents into the ground
Relax, I ain't going back to that now
All I'm tryna say is get back, click-clack BLAOW
Cause I ain't playin' around
There's a game called circle and I don't know how
I'm way too up to back down
But I think I'm still tryna figure this crap out
Thought I had it mapped out but I guess I didn't
This fucking black cloud's still follows me around
But it's time to exercise these demons
These motherfuckers are doing jumping jacks now!
(Hook)
I'm not afraid to take a stand
Everybody come take my hand
We'll walk this road together, through the storm
Whatever weather, cold or warm
Just let you know that, you're not alone
Holla if you feel that you've been down the same road
(Bridge)
And I just can't keep living this way
So starting today, I'm breaking out of this cage
I'm standing up, Imma face my demons
I'm manning up, Imma hold my ground
I've had enough, now I'm so fed up
Time to put my life back together right now
(Verse 3)
It was my decision to get clean, I did it for me
Admittedly I probably did it subliminally for you
So I could come back a brand new me, you helped see me through
And don't even realise what you did, believe me you
I been through the ringer, but they can do little to the middle finger
I think I got a tear in my eye, I feel like the king of
My world, haters can make like bees with no stingers, and drop dead
No more beef flingers, no more drama from now on, I promise
To focus soley on handling my responsibility's as a father
So I solemnly swear to always treat this roof like my daughters and raise it
You couldn't lift a single shingle lonely
Cause the way I feel, I'm strong enough to go to the club
Put a ??? and lift the whole liquor counter up
Cause I'm raising the bar, I shoot for the moon
But I'm too busy gazing at stars, I feel amazing and
(Hook)
I'm not afraid to take a stand
Everybody come take my hand
We'll walk this road together, through the storm
Whatever weather, cold or warm
Just let you know that, you're not alone
Holla if you feel that you've been down the same road
The hook alone leads you to know that this is going to be dope. I mean kid, "I'm not afraid to take a stand,"- Ain't nothing gonna stop me.. I am going through one of the biggest transitions in my life right now and hearing this lyric, means so much. Like no matter what comes next I'm gonna stand up and do me. DANG! So sick!!!
Then he goes in:
Cause ain't no way I'm let you stop me from causing mayhem
When I say 'em or do something I do it, I don't give a damn
What you think, I'm doing this for me, so fuck the world
Feed it beans, it's gassed up, if a thing's stopping me
I'mma be what I set out to be, without a doubt undoubtedly
And all those who look down on me I'm tearing down your balcony
****
And to be honest, I feel the same way if you ain't gonna be there to help me, than I can't do nothing but take you out too. And sometimes it is you against the world. You have to step up and take care of you...
*****
No if ands or buts don't try to ask him why or how can he
From Infinite down to the last Relapse album he's still shit and
Whether he's on salary, paid hourly
Until he bows out or he shits his bowels out of him
Whichever comes first, for better or worse
He's married to the game, like a fuck you for christmas
His gift is a curse, forget the earth he's got the urge
To pull his dick from the dirt and fuck the universe
******
This is why I love Em so much, he is not afraid to lay it all on the table.. I mean, he pushes the envelope like nobody's business and he basically lays it out saying that I'm not backing down. Which is great for his fans who were worried when he "retired" from the game back in 2005 after the death of Proof.
*****
Ok quit playin' with the scissors and shit, and cut the crap
I shouldn't have to rhyme these words in the rhythm for you to know it's a rap
You said you was king, you lied through your teeth
For that fuck your feelings, instead of getting crowned you're getting capped
*****
So here is where I know that I might be sparking some controversy, but I am so in love with music, that I pick up on the grey. This line he spits about "You said you was King, you lied through your teeth," Yo! I'm not sure if he is talking about himself of KING (T.I) and maybe I'm the only one picking up on it, but I can't help but wonder..
And here is why I'm not sure if he really is talking about T.I because next he goes into this bit:
And to the fans, I'll never let you down again, I'm back
I promise to never go back on that promise, in fact
Let's be honest, that last Relapse CD was "ehhhh"
Perhaps I ran them accents into the ground
Relax, I ain't going back to that now
All I'm tryna say is get back, click-clack BLAOW
******
So, I don't know if I am the only one who really liked RELAPSE.. I mean for 5 years out the game, I really loved it. People were hating on his new "voice" but I thought it was classic Em and I really liked it.. But I guess I'll be the only one who rocks it crazy...
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Cause I'm raising the bar, I shoot for the moon
But I'm too busy gazing at stars
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And this is what Killed it for me!!! No lie. This part wrapped up everything that I am feeling. Like I said I am going through a transition. I just graduated from College with my BA. I am 24 going on 25 I should have had this degree 4 years ago. But you know what it's not about the journey so much, as to the fact that you get to the end of it. And so I am here now, not sure what the next part of my life holds, but knowing that "I'm not afraid," to conquer that next step. And for him to throw this line out there " I shoot for the moon but I'm too busy gazing at stars," WHAT?! Bananas!!! You set the bar for where you want to go, and there is freedom in "gazing at the stars" like that just means you are setting up so many more dreams and goals and the world is endless. I don't know.. This song has definitely gotten under my skin and I am so glad that this is the first song off of Recovery and I can't wait to hear the rest of it..
So with that here is the video to go with the song.. Let me know what you think..
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