The Way I Am Lyrics
this song is so powerful. i couldn't stand eminem at first, but his songs are so pure and real.
i felt the same way at first.
i felt the same way at first.
I completely agree with thisboy about this song. Eminem is the kind of rapper that can rap about just about anything but his most of his songs have a powerful meaning. My favourite part of this song is: "When a dude's gettin bullied and shoots up his school and they blame it on Marilyn (on Marilyn).. and the heroin Where were the parents at? And look where it's at Middle America, now it's a tragedy Now it's so sad to see, an upper class ci-ty havin this happenin (this happenin).." This, like all of his other lyrics, is one of those things that everyone knows but doesn't have the balls to sa in public. I have to tip my hat to Eminem for writing such a real and powerful song and having the balls to put it out.
I am really surprised that you all missed the crucial metaphor in this song. "I am whatever you say I am" is a clear indication that he is comparing his plight to that of Jesus'. What he's saying is that he thinks he's going to be crucified for trying to change the world. The song is a brilliant metaphysical conceit and deserves recognition on that grounds alone. Finally, it is not fame that Eminem is unhappy with, but really the state of the world. If anyone tells me to go back to English class, I'll shoot them, because I am an English major. BTW. Rainbow, here's the dictionary definition of venting from Webster.. Vent vt. (transative verb) 2 -- To express; let out. Humans have been able to express things for millenia, so it is certainly a human verb. Alright, I'm done ranting. Great song. For those of you who are dead set against Eminem for being misogynistic, take a closer look at his lyrics. He is a master of irony. Irony in the literary sense that is.
Ok first off, when you get into the music bis or whatever eventually there's a breaking point because the media is so damn annoying. Like for example, even Guns N Roses compares it to a jungle for their song "Welcome to the Jungle" I doubt Eminem was paid to write what he writes. I'm sure the companies think his hits are better when he vents in those ways but that's all him and what he's feeling at that time-which is the reason why he (in my opinion) is the best rapper. Not only do his words and rhthym flow well but the way he pauses and starts again in odd places (but well) is aweseome. He wanted to prove that white boys got swag. He's way past prooving now
The man's got balls to put a song like this out there. People can hear it and go "That's what you get for being famous, you should have known better". But it's honest and his flows are just crazy. I've never heard anyone rap like he does on this song, the pace, the rhymes, the inflections....Eminem's the Lenny Bruce of our generation.
I am a metal head but i just love the lyrics in this song. Really deep and you can feel them. Great job man.
Holy shit most of these comments are rubbish!!!! I agree with evryone who actualy likes this song and likes this guy for what his music is. Ok im only 15 and i dont have to listen 2 any of his songs on the radio or shit to go out and buy this guys records i go out and buy the albums but no when im in the car going home i dont feel like a rebel coz iv just bought a rappers cd i feel good coz this guys an amazing artist. He doesnt whine on, he's simply saying can u leave me alone when im trying to do everyday stuff I dont want to sign autographs when im tryin to feed my daughter or go to the toilet. he doesnt owe his fans anythng we like him because we do. As for the person who said his music should be in an adult music store or "xxx" what a load of crap!!!! If you want to buy his music u go out and buy it if you dont then you dont. why should his records be seperated from others because some people cant handle a bit of every day bad language. I agree with who ever said you should get out more because you do. You need to live a real life one which involves everyday stuff. Don't live your life thinking everything in the world is all sweet because lets face it it isnt, far from it. There is drugs out there, there is people getting beaten up and killed by others there is all that shit so face it!!!! and stop girning over a few sware words! this guy is a role model for any white rapper out there so what let him be that he's basicaly saying yes i can be a role model but if you see me in the street doin normal stuff dont anoy me or pester me. he's voicing the opinions of everyother star out there who are to chicken to say it themselves, no one wants fans crouding round them all the time when they are out having a meal and yet because this man voices this you all seem to think he's whining welll think again!!!
to all eminem: haters shut up! I like everything eminem did before 50 cent came and I think some of you losers try to work as hard as he did to get famous and you'll see what its' iike having ramdom people come up to you every two minutes of your life asking for autographs and bothering you every chance they get being in the lime light is not easy just try it you no talent hacks! and icp or whateva the hell you call them sucks and d12 would kick their ass anyday so stop livng in the past and move on eminem will always be bette then them
it's not eminem's fault he got to be so popular...some might say other bands deserve the respect he gets for being rebellious, and that is definitely true, but that doesnt mean eminem doesnt deserve it. His becoming famous is just a testament to how good he really is...
woooo!harsh words there from eminem.but still he was honest dudes.............and thats better than being MR.N'SYNC.though it seems a bit mean and rude but still the man has got a point in those lyrics.