My Name
Eminem
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[Eminem] This ain't beef man I don't know what the f*ck to call it But no beef Whattup X? I float like big spirit in this bitch I'm ghostly Rush me, cause you ain't gonna live to roast me I'd have my motherfuckin ass kicked by Moby if I let some bitch in the Can like 'Bis cop over me to do war, and try to bring my crew back down I'll never stoop, to that level, to do that now I got a new cat, this time I'm pullin two gats out With bullets, I finally got somethin to shoot at now [Xzibit] Let's see who got they city on lock Let's see who got the better aim with the glock Let's see who come out on top Let's see who REALLY want they name in the streets Let's see who want to die the same time as me and make ends meet Now was I, blessed with a gift, or cursed with a curse? I follow, hearse after hearse, with verse after verse And I'll be damned if I let Billy dance Dupri Or anybody swing an axe at my family tree, so now [Chorus: Nate Dogg] I love it when you niggaz be talkin, sayin my name Seems like your mouth is not connected to your brain Two-zero-zero-three, and shit, it ain't the same Better have a strap my nigga, simple and plain Put your nuts on the table, my nigga let's play the game Heard you so long, you be up to get the pain I don't want to hear what you meant, do not explain Right before you lay in your coffin, hoe say my name [Xzibit] Why do you hate me? (Hate me) I came from nothin Blood sweat and tears, you did not create me How can you doubt me? (Doubt me) You don't know shit about me There'd be no West coast without me Cut with the bullshit (Bullshit) I struggle for survival And now you tryin to act like my rival? Watch what you say partner, it's a small earth Don't play games with your life nigga, it's not worth all the pain (all the pain) all the agony (all the agony) All the horror (all the horrow) all the tragedy (all the tragedy) Put your hands up people, it's time to fight now I beat holes in your chest, remain hostile Threaten my life? (C'mon!) One day you'll understand They say that pride is the sign of a foolish man So who the F*CK?! (Who the F*CK?!) you think you talkin to Live and direct in the flesh, I'm right in FRONT OF YOU! [Chorus] [Eminem] I never really smashed on Jermaine's ass, Dre smashed him Nobody ganged up 'til he came back and jacked him I never really brought it to his ass, I tapped him I coulda been like Treach, boom-bapped and slapped him purple, for mimickin him with two rappin Urkels I coulda snapped, took it past rap and hurt you But I didn't, I kept it on wax and served you I "Square Dance" cause I'm sick of rappin circles around these clowns, stready tryin to call me out It's like I'm listenin to motherfuckin dogs meow You'd probably do better tryin to come and stomp me out You don't want it with rap, this is what I'm all about - see'mon (I) No gangsta you ain't either (Will) But I know that I spit "Ether" (Not) I shoulda crossed your belly (Lose) Show you I'm not R. Kelly X, pass me the weed, I'ma put my ashes out on his ass For the last time man.. {*scratched* - "Watch your fuckin mouth"} [Chorus] [Eminem] For the last time man, I'm through
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11 facts about this song
Genre Category"My Name" is classified under the genre of hip-hop or rap music, which has deep roots in African-American and African culture.
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Album ReleaseThe song "My Name" was released as part of Eminem's 2002 album called "The Eminem Show", which is the rapper's fourth studio album.
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CollaborationOther big-name artists also took part in this song. It features the artist Xzibit and Nate Dogg, creating a collaboration of significant talent within the hip-hop world.
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Alter EgoThe song discusses Eminem's infamous alter ego, Slim Shady. Slim Shady often serves as a vehicle for Eminem's more controversial or dark lyrical content.
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Chart PerformanceThe full album "The Eminem Show", including "My Name", was extremely successful. It reached number one on the Billboard 200 and achieved multi-platinum status in the United States.
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AwardsWithin the same year of the album's release, Eminem won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album.
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Lyrical ContentThe song represents a confrontation between Eminem's two personas—Marshall Mathers, his real name, and his controversial alter ego, Slim Shady.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Eminem himself, showcasing his skills not just as a rapper, but as a music producer too.
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Music VideoThough there's no official music video for the song "My Name", the lyrics and rhythm have made it a fan favorite.
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RecoveryThe release of "My Name" came at a time when Eminem was dealing with issues of drug addiction and depression, adding a darker undertone to the lyrics.
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Language UseSimilar to several other Eminem songs, "My Name" is filled with explicit language and emotionally charged lyrics, leading to some controversy over airplay and sale restrictions.
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