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Temporary Lyrics

Eminem

Temporary 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, Skylar Grey
Featuring: Skylar Grey
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.

Eminem's song "Mockingbird" is a deeply personal and emotional tribute to his daughter, Hailie. The song opens with Eminem reflecting on his fear of death and the uncertainty of not being able to express everything he wants to his daughter. The song references Eminem's song "When I'm Gone" and features a callback to the intro of "Mockingbird." Eminem acknowledges Hailie will have days of grief and wants to be alone, reminding her of the good times they shared, such as the drives to the studio. He uses a nickname "Bean" to show his affection and wishes he could take away Hailie's pain. He reminds Hailie that difficult times are inevitable but reassures her that she will overcome them and be okay in the end. Eminem admits that he anticipated Hailie would struggle the most with his absence due to their close relationship. He encourages her to stay strong despite the heartache and assures her it's okay to let go and move forward with her life. Eminem has a no cussing rule in his household, even following it himself. "Temporary" is the 15th track from Eminem's album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce). Skylar Grey performs this emotional song, which is dedicated to Eminem's daughter, Hailie Jade. The song expresses Eminem's concern of not being able to communicate his feelings to Hailie following his death, while also providing comfort and advise on how to cope with grief.

[Introduction: Eminem and Hailie Mathers].

Eminem begins the song by expressing his greatest fear—not death itself, but the inability to say everything he wants to his daughter after he is no longer alive. This creates a deeply personal and emotional tone for the song.

[Verse 1: Skylar Grey, Hailie Mathers and Eminem]

Skylar Grey sings about finding hope and light in difficult situations, stressing the fleeting nature of pain. The stanza has a lovely conversation between Hailie and Eminem, emphasizing their close relationship and providing a personal touch to the song.

[Pre-Chorus, Chorus: Skylar Grey]

Skylar Grey's pre-chorus and chorus explore the concept of resilience. She sings that heartbreak is temporary and that the pieces will eventually come back together. This message is designed to convince Hailie that the agony of losing her father will ultimately subside.

[Verse 2: Eminem].

Eminem addresses Hailie personally, offering her advice for life after his death. He highlights the necessity of being strong and caring for her family. He tells her that saying goodbye would not last forever, and that he will always be there for her.

[Verse 3, Eminem]

In this stanza, Eminem advises Hailie to remember the good moments and remain strong. He swears to protect her as her guardian angel even after he leaves. He underlines that difficult situations are temporary and that she will overcome them.

[Verse 4: Eminem].

Eminem recalls their time together, bringing Hailie peace by reminding her of their intimate friendship. He acknowledges her pain but pushes her to move forward and be strong. He promises that things will get better with time.

[Outro: Hailie Mathers, Eminem]

The outro is an honest dialog between Hailie and Eminem, which adds an intimate and personal touch to the song. It shows their humorous and affectionate connection, and the music concludes on a warm and sincere note. Eminem's song "Temporary" is highly emotional, reflecting his love and concern for his daughter, Hailie Jade. Through meaningful songs and personal experiences, Eminem provides Hailie with wisdom, compassion, and reassurance, emphasizing that sorrow and heartbreak are transient. The song highlights Eminem's sensitivity and devotion to his family, making it a moving and unforgettable track from the album. Song by Eminem. song video thumbnail

Temporary Song Lyrics

Temporary by Eminem

[Intro: Eminem & Hailie Mathers]
A lot of people ask me, am I afraid of death?
The truth is, I think what scares me the most is not being able to say all the things I wanna say to you when I'm no longer here
So this song is for Hailie, for when that day comes
Where's Hailie? Where's she at?
This ain't Hailie
Who is it?
It's a monster

[Verse 1: Skylar Grey, Hailie Mathers, Eminem]
I've been waiting all night for the sunrise
To take away the dark sky
You're the dad monster and them are the baby monsters and I'm the mom monster
Oh
All it takes is a new day sometimes
To get me in a better state of mind
Give me a kiss, monster, give me a kiss
Love you
I love you

[Pre-Chorus: Skylar Grey]
If I could just fall asleep
I'd be lost in a dream
But right now, it's misery
And I just have to remember
[Chorus: Skylar Grey]
That when a heart breaks, it ain't broken forever
The pieces will grow back together
And in time, I'll be fine
The tears are temporary

[Verse 2: Eminem]
Yeah, so Hailie Jade, I wrote you this song
To help you cope with life now that I'm gone
How should I start? Just wanna say
Look after Alaina, Stevie, and Uncle Nate
And, sweetie, be strong, I know I was your rock
And I still am, saying goodbye is just not
Ever easy, why you crying? Just stop
Hailie, baby, dry your eye, this is not
Forever

[Chorus: Skylar Grey]
That when a heart breaks, it ain't broken forever
The pieces will grow back together
And in time, I'll be fine
The tears are temporary

[Post-Chorus: Hailie Mathers, Skylar Grey, Eminem]
Daddy (Ooh)
What? (Ooh)
I used to have this when I was a little kid (Ooh)
Baby, are you okay? (Ooh)
[Verse 3: Eminem]
Yeah, and you will get over me and move on
You can play me on repeat on a song
But don't you dare shed a tear, what I tell you?
"Straighten up, little soldier," them times when I held you
Jade, it'll be okay, baby, I'm here, Hay
I'm watchin' you right now, baby girl, I vow
I will protect you, tour guardian angel
As hard as this may feel, as parting is painful
And, darling, the rain will, drive you insane still
You will remain strong, Hailie, just hang on
It won't be too long, I need you to move on
And remember, it will get better
'Cause times heals and when a

[Chorus: Skylar Grey]
When a heart breaks, it ain't broken forever
The pieces will grow back together
And in time, I'll be fine
The tears are temporary
The bad days will start to get better
And we'll be laughin' together
And tonight, when I cry
The tears are temporary

[Post-Chorus: Eminem, Skylar Grey, Hailie Mathers]
I know this big girl (Ooh)
And she's really pretty (Ooh)
You know what her name is?
Hailie (Ooh)
Hailie, how did you know? (Ooh)
[Verse 4: Eminem]
Yeah, and if there's days when you wanna lock yourself in your room and cry
Just think about how when you were little, how you and I
Back and forth to the studio, we used to drive
You strapped in the backseat 'cause you were my
Little sidekick, yeah, sweetie, I know this hurts
Bean, I'm wishing your pain away
Remember this, Hailie Jade
There's gonna be rainy days
I promise you'll get through 'em and make it regardless
f**k it, Jade, I'll be honest
I knew that you was gonna take this the hardest
Sweetie, get up, I know that is is breaking your heart, it's
The hardest thing I ever wrote (Daddy)
Hailie, sweetheart, it's okay for you to let me go
Baby, I promise you that when a—

[Chorus: Skylar Grey]
When a heart breaks, it ain't broken forever
The pieces will grow back together
And in time, I'll be fine
The tears are temporary
The bad days will start to get better
And we'll be laughin' together
And tonight when I cry
The tears are temporary

[Post-Chorus: Eminem, Skylar Grey, Hailie Mathers]
What's your favorite song? (Ooh)
My favorite song right now (Ooh)
Mine and your favorite song, but
I like this part
That's your favorite part, dad? (Ooh)

[Outro: Hailie Mathers & Eminem]
You're taping me, b**ch
I got you on tape cussin'
Can you hear?
Yeah
No, b**ch
No what?
No, I said, I said no, b**ch
Okay, no cussin'

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