All You Got (skit) Lyrics

All You Got (skit) by Eminem

Producers: Eminem, Luis Resto
Album: The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) (2024)
Release Date: July 12, 2024
Writers: Eminem, Luis Resto
Keyboards: Luis Resto
Mixing Engineer: Mike Strange
Mastering Engineer: Brian Gardner
Recording Engineer: Mike Strange, Tony Campana
Label: Aftermath Entertainment, Interscope Records, Shady Records

Annotations and Meaning.

"All You Got (skit)" is the sixth track on Eminem's album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce). This spoof depicts a conversation between Eminem and his notorious alter ego, Slim Shady, emphasizing their complex connection and co-dependence.

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The conversation begins with Slim Shady addressing Eminem, claiming that he owes him everything. Shady claims to have "made" Eminem and argues that without him, Eminem would be nothing. The interview exposes the tension and conflict between the two personalities, with Shady's aggressive and demanding personality conflicting with Eminem's attempts to disassociate himself from the more problematic aspects of his career. Shady's words, "You too fuckin' blind to see I was good for you / I made you, you were nothin' 'til you found me," underline his opinion that he is responsible for Eminem's success. Eminem's replies illustrate his battle to break free from Shady's influence, acknowledging the harm Shady has done while yet recognizing his indisputable importance on his career. Shady closes the sketch by expressing his permanence and power over Eminem, saying, "You can't outgrow me, you can't outthink me, / I'm all you got." This statement emphasizes the inescapable aspect of Shady's influence, implying that despite Eminem's efforts to shed this character, Shady remains a vital part of his personality. "All You Got (skit)" is a critical point in the album, depicting the internal battle between Eminem and Slim Shady. It reveals the dichotomy of Eminem's career and the persistent existence of his darker alter persona. In this skit, Eminem delves into topics of identity, codependence, and the struggle for self-control, giving fans a better insight of his complicated persona.