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Eminem

Bad One 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, White Gold
Featuring: White Gold
Distributor: Universal Music Group
Label: Aftermath Entertainment, Interscope Records, Shady Records
Keyboards: Luis Resto
Recording Engineer: Mike Strange, Tony Campana
Mixing Engineer: Mike Strange
Mastering Engineer: Brian Gardner

Annotations and Meaning.

In this text, Marshall references various Marvel superheroes, including Tony Stark, the CEO of Stark Industries, and The Incredible Hulk. Eminem is humble, having six Diamond plaques for albums, The Marshall Mathers LP, The Eminem Show, Curtain Call: The Hits, and songs like "Lose Yourself," "Love the Way You Lie," and "Not Afraid." He compares himself to Pop Smoke as the God of rap, drawing parallels between holding a thousand dollars and Candace Owens' controversial stance on race. Andre 3000, a rapper from Outkast, has a highly-anticipated first solo album that was not a rap record as many fans had hoped. Aaron Hall, an R&B singer, is accused of sexual assault on multiple people, sex trafficking, and other criminal behavior. Eminem uses Hall and Diddy's violent sexual behavior as a metaphor for offending listeners. Kanye (Kanye) is known for going on rants and seemingly being "out of his mind," which could be a reference to Eminem's song "3 AM" and the Slim Shady LP. Eminem and Machine Gun Kelly (MgK) had a notable beef in 2018 initiated by MgK posting inappropriate remarks about Eminem's then-underage daughter, Hailie Jade, and subliminal disses from his March 2018 Tech N9ne collab, "No Reason (The Mosh Pit Song)." Eminem responded to this in his 2018 record, Kamikaze, with a song called "Not Alike," where Em raps about his daughter Hailie and her motherfuckers. MgK later responded with a solo song, "RAP DEVIL," which prompted Eminem to do the same in the September 2018 "Killshot." In June 2024, MgK subliminally re-ignite the beef by saying, "also, he didn't win." Eminem seemingly re-ignites the beef by saying he's "going Tyson" on Kelly, which is a common phrase for winning. Eminem's attitude is similar to Liza Minnelli, who became an EGOT winner in 1990. She is known for her creative pick-up lines and humility, making her a relatable figure in the music industry."Bad One" is the 16th track from Eminem's album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce). The song, featuring White Gold, covers Eminem's clashes with public perception and criticism of his career. He talks on how a single "bad" production might shape people's perceptions of his entire career.

[Intro to Eminem]

The song begins with Eminem addressing Dr. Dre, establishing a melancholy tone. He apologizes in advance for his upcoming words, admitting his hubris while hinting at the issues of judgment and criticism he will address.

[Verse 1: Eminem].

Eminem brags about his prosperity, comparing his wealth to Tony Stark's fortune and his might to the Hulk's might. He uses metaphors, comparing himself to Santa and showcasing his rap skills. Despite his triumphs, he says that his attitude hasn't changed, alluding to his "bad" reputation.

[Chorus, White Gold]

White Gold's chorus highlights having to live with Eminem's "bad" attitude. He sings of becoming platinum and diamond, utilizing these accomplishments as metaphors for overcoming Eminem's difficult nature. The chorus emphasizes that people must tolerate his actions in order to appreciate his achievement.

[Verse 2: Eminem].

Eminem continues to reflect on his actions and image. He admits the influence of alcohol on his thinking and the misunderstandings that result from his statements. He also discusses the deaths of Biggie and Tupac, contrasting his survival with their awful fates. He emphasizes his rage and negative attitude, strengthening the chorus' message.

[Verse 3, Eminem]

In the final stanza, Eminem criticizes the present status of the rap industry and acknowledges his role in it. He admits to contributing to the creation of a subgenre he dislikes. He cites popular people such as Candace Owens and addresses cultural issues. Eminem also criticizes other rappers and muses on his controversial words, eventually admitting that his "bad" behavior is part of his image.

[Chorus: White Gold].

The chorus repeats, emphasizing that dealing with Eminem's difficult demeanor is a necessary trade-off for enjoying his music and success.

[Outro: Eminem]

Eminem concludes the song with a reflection on his influence and the controversy that surrounds him. He acknowledges his long-standing influence and the continuous disputes over his behavior and music, leaving listeners with the impression that his "bad" attitude is an essential aspect of his personality. "Bad One" examines Eminem's self-awareness and acceptance of his problematic status. Through brilliant wordplay and thoughtful lyrics, he investigates the impact of public opinion on his career while admitting his own role in constructing it. The song demonstrates his resilience and uncompromising approach, making it a standout track on the album. Song by Eminem. song video thumbnail

Bad One Song Lyrics

Bad One by Eminem

[Intro: Eminem]
Yo, Dre
Yeah
I'ma just lay back on this one
Let me apologize in advance (I like that)
f**k it, forgive me (Alright)
f**k it, I don't mean to sound (You ready?) arrogant (f**k it, yeah) but

[Verse 1: Eminem]
Yeah, my head up in the sky again
But even that, my stacks are higher than
Money pile like Tony Stark's, that's how much I earn, man
Girl, my head is small, I feel incredible as the Hulk
Meaning I'm trying to smash
So come get in line like Santa and climb up inside my lap
While I devise a plan
Won't be talkin' about Purell when Santa ties your hands
And I am an
Industrial-strength heightened brand
Frying pan
Rap is something that I've just had the skillet for some timing, am
An artist who can draw a crowd like a diagram
Like drawing breath from your diaphragm
I've achieved every aspiration that I have had
Got a diamond plaque or two or three or four
But that don't change my attitude, I got a bad one
[Chorus: White Gold]
I got a bad one
She just gotta put up with my sh*t, I'm going platinum
You just gotta put up with my wrist, I'm going diamond
I just put Fidel up on the link, I'm going gold now
I love all of my records, but she said I got a bad one
She just gotta put up with my sh*t, I'm going platinum
You just gotta put up with my wrist, I'm going diamond
I just Fidel up on the link, I'm going gold now
I love all of my records, but she said I got a bad one

[Verse 2: Eminem]
Yeah
One minute, you're here, next minute, you're gone, don't sit there and scoff
Lil' b**ch, you can knock the sh*t about me being immature off
It isn't my fault, the liquor is often twisting my thoughts
You said you're looking for miniature golf
I thought you said looking for men to jerk off
Your mouth is a hole (What?), that means my dick is engulfed
Sick as a dog with croup cough (What?)
Biggie is gone and Tupac (Yeah)
And I'm still alive and you not the woo, dog
So who died and made you God?
Anything can set my mood off, attitude, I've always had one
My temper is like the b**ch I just scooped up, I got a bad one
[Chorus: White Gold]
I got a bad one
She just gotta put up with my sh*t, I'm going platinum
You just gotta put up with my wrist, I'm going diamond
I just put Fidel up on the link, I'm going gold now
I love all of my records, but she said I got a bad one
She just gotta put up with my sh*t, I'm going platinum
You just gotta put up with my wrist, I'm going diamond
I just Fidel up on the link, I'm going gold now
I love all of my records, but she said I got a bad one

[Verse 3: Eminem]
Yeah, this whole sub-genre with all these corny white rappers, I'm not a fan of it
It ain't my fault, but like sock puppets, I had a hand in it
This thousand bucks in my hand is just like what Candace did
When she turned her back on her own race 'cause I have abandoned it
One of the greatest who did it, look what I came up through
You never made it to the level that I made it to
So similar to a dinner table, I ate at you (Sorry)
Haters, I made a few
But like when Three Stacks just plays the flute
I ain't got sh*t to say to you (Nah)
And me offending you's nothing new (Nah)
f**k it, it's what I love to do
This is subterfuge, just to screw with you
And yeah, this much is true
This sounds like something that Puff would do
At the party with Aaron Hall 'cause I just love to f**k with you (Woah)
A line of blush, foundation kit
'Cause it's you I make upset
Brain is dead, space cadet
Like when Ye forgets to take his meds
So when they get mad or angry at
A statement that I may have said
I just say, "Man, I didn't say that sh*t, Shady did"
'Cause all I do is write the rhymes and then wait for that beat to play, spit 'em
Trigger finger, make like a green beret like he would get a submachine to spray with 'em
I should go back to those sleeping aids
Because I'm so stuck in my evil ways
Then I'm f**ked either way
The people still seem to think they want the old me 'til they get him
Got 'em up in arms like monkey bars
The f**king bomb with the puffy on
I'm blowing up for Kid Cudi's car
In front of his house where all his buddies are
Just another day at the office, but it seems like Marsh's f**king job is done
Mission accomplished, people off this stunt
And p**sed a billion people off at once (Yeah)
But I gotta keep going Tyson on Kelly (What?)
I bodied him twice and already
That little motherf**ker's back throwing subs (Like what?) like a food fight at the deli
And that is why E got the attitude he got like Liza Minnelli
My male ego
Is the size of the belly on Jelly Roll
And b**ch, I got a bad one
[Chorus: White Gold]
I got a bad one
She just gotta put up with my sh*t, I'm going platinum
You just gotta put up with my wrist, I'm going diamond
I just put Fidel up on the link, I'm going gold now
I love all of my records, but she said I got a bad one
She just gotta put up with my sh*t, I'm going platinum
You just gotta put up with my wrist, I'm going diamond
I just Fidel up on the link, I'm going gold now
I love all of my records, but she said I got a bad one

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