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Eminem

Habits by Eminem

Annotations and Meaning.

Eminem's "Habits" (with White Gold) is the second track on his album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce). The song explores Eminem's difficulties with addiction, his alter ego Slim Shady, and societal critique. Eminem's album "Real Slim Shady" explores his internal conflict with Slim Shady, a drug used to treat disorders like anxiety and epilepsy. The album features lines such as "Half an Ativan," "Stan," and "Avalanche," which refer to the natural occurrence of an avalanche falling down a mountain side. Eminem also references the term "retarded" and "midget," which are considered offensive by many people. Eminem's lyrics use shock value and explicit language to convey messages about gender roles and societal expectations, often in a crude and potentially offensive manner. He references Bruce Jenner, now known as Caitlyn Jenner, in "Brand New Dance," where he compares himself as a drug to Eminem, which Eminem "can't get rid of." The album also references the TV show "South Park" in its episode "Safe Space," where Reality (personified) confronts celebrities for celebrating themselves while not actually helping anyone. In the mid-episode musical number, the personification of "Reality" threatens to destroy their safe spaces. Eminem mocks criticisms hurled at Slim Shady by dissenting "cry babies" for his controversial lyrics. He references several Eminem tracks, including "Cleanin' Out My Closet" and "Brain Damage," which criticize his mother's neglectful presence in Eminem's childhood. This may also allude to Eminem's lawsuit against him for defamatory lyrics in "My Name Is." Throughout his career, Eminem has faced significant censorship and criticism for his controversial and provocative lyrics, arguing for artistic freedom and the right to free speech. Eminem's lyrics often explore dark, explicit, and controversial themes, such as violence, drug use, and social criticism. His 1999 album "The Slim Shady LP" and 2000 album "The Marshall Mathers LP" faced backlash and calls for censorship due to their explicit content. Eminem criticizes the rise of offensive words like "ginger" and the use of pronouns like "they/them," particularly among Gen Z. He also critiques individuals seeking attention through physical alterations, such as breast augmentation, and the #MeToo movement. Eminem uses pronouns like "Road Rage" and "Sour Grapes" to critique individuals who seek attention through physical alterations. He also references the 1999 horror film "The Blair Witch Project" in his song "Stepdad." The line "Beware, bitches, the Blair Witch on you scared bitches" emphasizes fear and intimidation. Eminem has used the term "faggot" extensively throughout his career, which has been controversial for its association with "dickhead" or "bitch." In 2018, he received criticism for using this term against LGBTQ+ rapper Tyler the Creator, which he later apologized in 2020's "No Regrets." DaBaby made homophobic remarks during his set at Rolling Loud Miami, referencing the inclusion of the r-word in the South Park television show. He faced criticism and hate from the media, the public, and some of his peers in the music industry, leading to him being dropped from festivals, endorsement deals, and losing about $200 million in revenue. Eminem's addiction theme is evident throughout his albums, with drugs associated with Slim Shady and his attempts to kill him multiple times.

[Intro]

The beginning provides a hostile tone, with Eminem discussing addiction and strife, reflecting his psychological conflicts.

[Verse 1].

The first stanza depicts Eminem's chaotic and dangerous conduct, as exemplified by "Half an Ativan" and "drivin' straight at a van." His vivid fantasy of being hunted by fans and committing havoc is consistent with his famed alter ego, Slim Shady. He opposes society conventions and embraces his controversial background, openly employing foul language while understanding the difficulty of overcoming such habits.

[Chorus]

The chorus of White Gold underlines Eminem's addiction and the inescapable aspect of his alter ego, Slim Shady. The metaphor of being a "prescription" emphasizes Eminem's reliance on and attraction to his identity, which he strives to overcome.

[Verse 2][Bridge]

The bridge showcases Eminem's introspective side, doubting his sanity and acknowledging the difficulties of breaking old habits. The internal conflict between his authentic self and Slim Shady is palpable.

[Interlude]

Mr. Reality's interlude provides a sarcastic element, ridiculing the excessively sensitive culture and societal expectations.

[Verse 3].

Eminem's final stanza continues his condemnation of present cultural norms, such as political correctness and identity politics. He discusses problems such as fat shaming, gender pronouns, and the #MeToo movement in his usual provocative way. Eminem's unabashed stance and provocative views are clear as he navigates challenging social topics.

[Chorus and Outro].

The chorus reiterates the idea of addiction and the difficulty in overcoming one's inner demons. Eminem's cheeky outro acknowledges his harsh comedy while keeping his unapologetic attitude. Song by Eminem. song video thumbnail

Featuring: White Gold
Producers: White Gold, Eminem, Narza
Album: The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) (2024)
Release Date: July 12, 2024
Writers: Eminem, Luis Resto, White Gold, Sly Pyper, Narza
Additional Vocals: Sly Pyper
Keyboards: Luis Resto
Mixing Engineer: Mike Strange
Mastering Engineer: Brian Gardner
Recording Engineer: Mike Strange, Tony Campana
Label: Aftermath Entertainment, Interscope Records, Shady Records Eminem's "Habits" is a raw and introspective single that explores his psychological issues, societal critiques, and the lasting legacy of his alter ego, Slim Shady. Eminem defies cultural standards with daring lyrics and strong declarations while remaining unrepentant about himself.

Habits Song Lyrics

Habits by Eminem

(Featured White Gold)

[Intro: Eminem]
Been waitin' a long time for this sh*t (Ah)
Long time no see (Ah)
Thought you got rid of my ass, huh? (Let me go, you sick f**k)
Alright, here's what we're gonna do (Piece of sh*t)
You take this (No)
Or I put a bullet between your f**king eyes (I don't wanna)
Here (f**k no)
Then we'll split it (No)

[Verse 1: Eminem]
Half an Ativan, I'm drivin' straight at a van
In a black Sedan, fast as I can
In Pakistan gettin' chased by a pack of Stans
You know how I roll, b**ch (What?), I'm an avalanche
This my sh*t, I'm gonna spit it how I wanna spit it
Whoever gets offended, suck a dick and f**k a critic
'Bout to get retarded on this motherf**kin' shidit
"You can't say retarded," shut up, midget (The f**k?)
And we've been tryna break the habit of sayin' any R words (Yeah)
But I'm still an addict, so it's getting hardеr (Ah)
Been callin' b**ches "hoes" since a kindеrgartner
This is Jimmy Carter, now I'm kitty-cornered (What?)
Sittin' in PC court with a sh*tty lawyer (sh*t), like damn

[Chorus: White Gold & Eminem]
You got an addiction, man (Ah)
I know you can't get rid of me forever
'Cause you know that I'm prescription, man
Goddamn, I miss you, Slim (Woo)
You got an addiction, man
I know you can't get rid of me forever
'Cause you know that I'm prescription, man
Next time, I'll be in your vein (Yeah)
[Verse 2: Eminem]
Was just a kid from Detroit who knew how to destroy the booth
And had a point to prove (Yeah), and I'm missin' (What?)
Venomous, still I poison youth, sentences (Yeah)
I'm pennin' are just to toy with you
Which is a joy to do, Slim is just (What?)
A lyricist here to voice his true sentiments (Yeah), got the women p**sed
And it seems like men are just (What?) off growing a huge clitoris (Pussies)
Yeah, I probably annoyed a few feminists
I reminisce on them blowing a fuse over my points of views
Still I'm devoid of two sh*ts to give (Yeah)
My thinkin' is primitive
But when it comes to givin' it to anybody, boy, is Bruce generous (Marshall)
And I'm 'bout as much of boy as Bruce Jenner is (Damn)
'Cause I'm not a boy, I'm a man, b**ch, man-b**ch (Ha-ha)
My speech is free as his choice to choose gender is (Man)
This sh*t is like opioid abuse, isn't it? (Yup)

[Chorus: White Gold]
You got an addiction, man
I know you can't get rid of me forever
'Cause you know that I'm prescription, man
Goddamn, I miss you, Slim (Woo, uh)
You got an addiction, man
I know you can't get rid of me forever
'Cause you know that I'm prescription, man
Next time, I'll be in your veins
[Bridge: Eminem]
There's times when I lay down to sleep I argue with myself
Am I the only one who thinks it's weird? Do I need help?
Just a little bit, no, a lot of it, I really, really gotta quit
Something's wrong with me, my God, old habits die hard

[Interlude: Mr. Reality]
Look at you
What's the matter with you people?
You're sad that people are mean?
Well, I'm sorry, the world isn't one big liberal arts college campus
**** you, you're all pricks

[Verse 3: Eminem]
Mom shaming, dad shaming (Ah), yeah
Fat shaming (What?), man-splaining, blah (Pfft)
Cry babies attack Shady, wah
Mad 'cause they can't tame me (Get it)
Here come the censors (Look out), like the Avengers
And they assemble like Prince and then turn
A word like "ginger" into the N-word
All these pronouns (Ah) I can't remember (Damn)
They or them, theirs? (Who?) His or him, hers? (Ah)
Into them girls who bought tits to get attention
Then get hit on by ugly men who are (Creep)
Not in your league, so you pretend you're a victim
And me-too 'em (Ah), outraged, how fake? (What?)
Nowadays, some gals, they (What?) just clout-chase (Yeah)
Look at me with sour grapes and your brow raised
b**ch, you ain't about head (What?), about face (Woo)
Little white, middle-age, upper-middle-class
With a glass of wine and your cigarette
b**ch, get off the internet (Yeah)
You ain't even fed your kids dinner yet (Still)
Parental discretion, mental aggression, my head's a Smith & Wesson
You're messin' with a lethal weapon, like an evil stepdad
I got an infrared like the ginger stepkid who p**sed the bed
I do this sh*t in jest and it's just a messin' up with your head
And if men wanna wear lipstick and women's underwear
Who cares? Their sh*t is their business, now bear witness
Beware, b**ches, the Blair Witch on you scared b**ches
I'm surreptitious (What?) on square business
Just attacked my therapist with a pair of scissors like "Merry Christmas"
Dressed as a Hare Krishna, terrorist with a hair trigger (Woo)
But with these buttons I'm always pushing (Yeah), pain I'm always inflicting (What?)
Protestors outside the Shady offices livid (Yeah)
It'll make you think that you had the game on lock 'til they pick it (Trick it)
Only way for me to explain it is I'm conflicted (What?)
Walkin' on eggshells, like if I take it too far, is this it? (Yeah)
Part of me gets it and wants to say I'm sorry and fix it (I'm so—)
So all my statements are basically contradictive (What?)
Like using the F-word for gay is wrong and offensive (What?)
And insensitive as if me sayin' the R-word isn't (Wait)
Wait a minute, which R-word? Rape or retarded, midget? (Not cool, guys)
Would this rhyme be okay if South Park had did it? (Okay, screw you guys)
Would it make you less angry if Cartman spit it? (Goddammit)
And as far as what I just stated, regarding midgets
You'll probably think I'll just say that I'm playin', I'm not, I meant it (Yeah)
Swear to God I see one of them little f**kers come at me
I'll pick it up by its legs and drop it and kick it
"Marshall, you're wicked, face it, you are addicted" (I know)
But they gon' do me the same as DaBaby with all of this sh*t (Why?)
Chappelle and Colin, they're callin' Shady misogynistic
While raisin' three daughters, two graduated from college with honor
Summa cum laude, my sense of humor is probably twisted
It's painfully obvious-tic
[Chorus: White Gold & Eminem]
You got an addiction, man
I know you can't get rid of me forever
'Cause you know that I'm prescription, man
Goddamn, I miss you, Slim (Woo, hey)
You got an addiction, man
I know you can't get rid of me forever
'Cause you know that I'm prescription, man
Next time, I'll be in your veins (Haha)

[Outro: Eminem]
I'm just playin', little people, you know I love you

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