10 quotes from Eminem on various topics

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Eminem is recognized as the rapper with the largest vocabulary, his track Rap God is considered the hit single with the most words and is listed in the Guinness Book of Records. We bring to your attention 10 Eminem quotes in English with translation. So let's get started.

Eminem quotes about racism

The childhood and youth of the future rapper were not easy. Most of his peers were black, so racist attacks followed Marshall everywhere.

Already at the age of 16, in his work, he touched on the topic of racism, which negatively affects public life. Eminem - Foolish Pride (1988):

Now, when I talk about foolish pride

I mean blacks and whites taking different sides

When blacks and whites take different sides

Unity never happens, and we will subside.

Translation:

Now that I'm talking stupid pride, I mean blacks and whites taking different sides.

While blacks and whites takedifferent sides, Unity will not happen, we will weaken.

Despite allegations of racism, Marshall says he treats people of different ethnicities exactly the same. But the opinion of the public does not always coincide with the opinion of Eminem. Resentment over cops' bias against African Americans has recently prompted the rapper to write some biting verses about racism. Eminem - Untouchable (2017):

In a country that claims that its foundation was based on United States ideals

That had its Natives killed

Got you singin' this star-spangled spiel

To a piece of cloth that represents the "Land of the Free" that made people slaves to build.

Translation:

"In a country said to be built on ideals, In which the natives were killed, You are made to sing a patriotic anthem to a piece of cloth representing a free country built by slaves."

About parents

When the boy was not even a year old, his father left the family and, according to Marshall himself, never tried to contact his son again. These events are reflected in the tracks. Eminem - Arose (2017):

…thank my father too

I actually learned a lot from you

You taught me what not to do…

Translation:

…thanks also to my father.

You really taught me a lot.

You showed me what kind of person not to be….

Marshall himself is an exemplary father of three girls. About one of them, about Hayley, the famous song Mockingbird was written. It’s hard for many to imagine the rebel Slim as a caring dad, but perhaps it was his own growing up without a father that influenced Marshall so much. Here is how he spoke about it in 2010 in his interview for the program "60 minutes":

I just… I can't understand how, if my kids were moved to the edge of the Earth, I'd find them. No doubt in my mind. No money… No nothing. If I had nothing, I'd find my kids… There's no excuses.

Translation: "I just… I can't understand how… If my children were somewhere on the edge of the Earth, I would rush to look for them without the slightest doubt. Without money… Without anything. Even if I had nothing I would have looked for them anyway. No excuses."

On the impact on the younger generation

At the peak of his popularity, Eminem literally captured the minds of children and teenagers. It is not surprising that tons of criticism from disgruntled parents fell upon him, because his texts are full of obscene expressions and simply crazy statements. Marshall responded to the accusations against him. Eminem - Who knew (2000):

Don't blame me when lil' Eric jumps off of the terrace.

You shoulda been watching him - apparently you ain't parents.

Quote in Russian:

… Don't blame me if little Eric jumps off the roof.

You should have looked after him, otherwise you are bad parents.

Eminem also emphasized more than once,that you should not blame his lyrics for all the troubles. Eminem - Bad Influence (1999):

People say that I'm a bad influence

I say the world's already fcked, I'm just adding to it.

Translation:

"People say I'm a bad influence, I answer that the world is full of all sorts of rubbish, I'm just an addition to it all".

About fighting for a dream

There were many obstacles on Marshall's path to the heights of rap, but he overcame them. Somewhere luck helped, somewhere - talent, and somewhere - stamina and patience. Eminem ft. Gwen Stefani - Kings Never Die (2015):

Gotta get up, give it all I got or give up

Spit on, shit on, stepped on, but kept going…

Translation:

Must rise up, give it your all or give up.

I was spit on and trampled on, they poured shit on me, but I didn't stop."

Eminem's quotes are rightfully considered one of the most motivating. No wonder his hit Lose yourself and Till I Collapse are among the top ten workout tracks according to Spotify. Perhaps the success is due to the fact that Eminem experienced it all himself. Eminem ft. Sia - Beautiful pain (2014):

Cause they hurt you so bad, it's like they murdered your ass

And threw dirt on your casket, but you've returned from the ashes

And that hurt that you have, you just converted to gasoline

And while you're burning the past, standing at inferno and chant…

Translation:

You've been hurt so much, it looks like you've been killed, They threw earth on the lid of your coffin, but you rose from the ashes.

Take all the pain that builds up inside and turn it into fuel.

While you're burning your past on the threshold of hell and eating…"

About a sense of humor

Fans appreciate Slim for his many comical rhymes and metaphors in the lyrics. Here's how Eminem answered in 2015 when asked by the NY Times if he still felt cheerful:

Always. That hasn't really changed. I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing. A lot of comedians as they get older don’t necessarily change… I think it’s important to keep a sense of humor until you die.

Translation: "Always. To be honest, it doesn't change, and I don't know if it's good or bad. Many comedians don't change with age… I think it's very important to keep your sense of humor until death."

On success

Eminem is one of the best selling artists in the world. Success came to him in the form of recognition, commercial viability and the exceptional love of fans. But in an interview with the editors of "Complex", Marshall in 2017 answers the question of what success is for him, as follows:

To me, success is getting the ear of people, and to me success is when I'm able to perform a show, perform at a show and look in the crowd and you see pretty much every ethnicity there is. That to me is super-powerful, because I'm not the only one who can do that. Music, I feel like it brings peopletogether.

Translation: "For me, success is about being heard, being able to perform, put on a show and have people of all races in the audience. This is incredibly important to me because I'm not the only one who can do it. Music, to me seems to bring people together."

Conclusion

Over the years of his activity, Eminem has achieved considerable heights, starting from scratch. Some fans call him the master of English, despite the fact that Marshall didn't even finish school. Not all Eminem quotes in Russian will sound the same as in the original, as he almost always uses a lot of metaphor and plays with words. Undoubtedly, Marshall Mathers is the clearest example of never giving up, even when it seems like there is no hope of salvation.

Final advice from Eminem:

Remember the magic words: "Please", "Thank you" and "Step off, btch."

Translation: "Remember these magic words: "Please", "Thank you" and "Go to hell".