Dear Slim
Tom MacDonald Lyrics

Dear Slim, I thought you mighta heard of me maybe
Tom MacDonald believes Eminem must have heard of him due to the comparisons people make between the two.

'Cause lately everywhere I turn someone's comparing us, crazy
Tom MacDonald is constantly compared to Eminem by people, which is crazy.

I never woulda thought when I was bumping Biggie and Pac
Tom MacDonald never imagined while listening to Biggie and Pac that he would later become the product of Shady.

That I would buy bleach in a box and become the product of Shady
Tom MacDonald seems to be referring to Eminem's infamous song 'Stan', where the character Stan kills himself by drinking bleach.

But I'm here now, hi, my name is Tom MacDonald
Tom MacDonald introduces himself to Eminem (who he calls Slim), letting him know that he's here now.

People call me controversial, I'm the one that counterculture follows
Tom MacDonald admits to being controversial and that he attracts a counterculture following.

Every song I drop's a problem, I offend an awful lot
Tom MacDonald's songs are perceived as problematic, and he offends a lot of people with his commentary on race and politics.

With topics commenting on race and politics, I'm pretty awesome
Tom MacDonald believes he's awesome due to his ability to comment on contentious topics such as race and politics.

Dear Slim, I know we're very different politically
Tom MacDonald acknowledges that he and Eminem have different political beliefs.

Seems like some of your biggest fans are the victims I'm triggering
Tom MacDonald believes that some of Eminem's fans are being triggered by his songs, as his music seems to affect them.

They're convinced I don't like you which ain't consistent with history
Tom MacDonald suggests that Eminem's fans might think he dislikes Eminem, which is not consistent with the history of how Eminem's music influenced him.

I was picked on as a kid and they don't know what Slim did for me
Tom MacDonald was a victim of bullying growing up, and he believes that people don't know how Eminem's music helped him cope with it.

But I'm here now, and I fight the system just like you
Tom MacDonald is here now, fighting the system like Eminem did when he first became famous.

Was addicted to pills and liquor and quit 'em just like you
Tom MacDonald battled addiction to pills and liquor and was able to overcome them, just like Eminem did.

People claim that you hate me, but Marshall, that can't be right, dude
Tom MacDonald believes that Eminem doesn't hate him, despite what some people might be claiming.

You'd have to hate yourself as well, 'cause Marshall, I'm you
Tom MacDonald suggests that Eminem should identify with him, as they are similar in terms of their music and struggles.

Dear Slim, I thought that maybe 'cause you paved the way for me
Tom MacDonald acknowledges that Eminem paved the way for him to become a successful white rapper.

You might relate to weight that Caucasian rappers are carrying
Tom MacDonald suggests that Eminem might relate to the pressure that white rappers face in the music industry.

They're constantly comparing us to you, it's embarrassing
Tom MacDonald feels embarrassed about being constantly compared to Eminem.

Never gaining their approval, it's just hate we're inheriting
Tom MacDonald believes that they'll never gain everyone's approval, and the hate they face is something they've inherited from Eminem.

But I'm here now, go ahead and hate, it don't hurt
Tom MacDonald doesn't care if people hate him, as their hatred doesn't hurt him.

Call me culture vulture garbage, those are ignorant words
Tom MacDonald thinks that people who call him a 'culture vulture garbage' are ignorant, as he has a rightful place in the genre as a white rapper.

I kill a vulture, cook the poultry in a pan 'til it's burnt
Tom MacDonald metaphorically kills the metaphorical vulture and cooks it's metaphorical poultry (stream of criticism and attacks) in a pan until it's burnt (rendering it ineffective).

See, Marshall, I'm just like you, I'm flipping the bird
Tom MacDonald says he's like Eminem, as they both don't care about what people think and flip the bird to their critics

Dear Slim, I just wanna give you your flowers
Tom MacDonald wants to show appreciation to Eminem for influencing him to become a successful rapper.

I spent hours memorizing all of your songs in 2000
Tom MacDonald recalls memorizing Eminem's songs when he was growing up.

You were the reason I screamed at all of my teachers, a teen
Tom MacDonald credits Eminem's music for giving him the courage to stand up to authority figures as a teenager.

I needed your CD on repeat and Shady's face on my t-shirt
Tom MacDonald listened to Eminem's CD on repeat and even wore a shirt with his face on it growing up.

We're both white, both rap, both of our eyes blue
Tom MacDonald points out that they have a lot in common - they are both white, have blue eyes, and they both rap.

Screw any guy who tries to say you've changed and don't like you
Tom MacDonald doesn't care what people say about Eminem changing and not liking him. He will always be a fan.

'Cause in my mind it's still '99 and I'm you
Tom MacDonald still identifies with Eminem's music and persona, and thinks of himself as a younger version of him.

Whether you love me or hate me or think I'm crazy
Tom MacDonald is aware that some people will love him, some hate him and some think he's crazy.

Dropped a hundred grand to get a beat from Shady
Tom MacDonald spent $100,000 to get a beat from Eminem, implying how much he admires him.

I really hope when I bought it he wasn't angry
Tom MacDonald hopes that Eminem wasn't angry when he bought the beat from him.

But I really had to tell him that he changed me
Tom MacDonald felt he had to express to Eminem what he meant to him and how he changed his life.

The truth of the matter is without you Marshall Mathers
Tom MacDonald believes that he wouldn't be where he is today without Eminem's influence on his life.

I woulda committed suicide before I was a rapper
Tom MacDonald is saying that without Eminem's music, he might not be alive today due to suicidal thoughts.

You showed me that I could do it, I didn't need to be blacker
Tom MacDonald credits Eminem for showing him that he didn't have to be black to be a successful rapper.

I know it's stupid but I just had to do my best to say thank you
Tom MacDonald admits that expressing his thanks in such an extravagant way might seem foolish, but he feels it's the best way to show his gratitude.