Hey Slim, that’s my girlfriend screamin’ in the trunk” “See Slim, shut up bitch! I’m tryin’ to talk/ Also called Imperfect Rhymes, slant rhymes are the opposite of true rhymes: whereas the latter requires that the rhyming words have identical stressed VOWEL sounds, the former requires that the rhyming pair have identical ENDING CONSONANT sounds.Now let’s talk about somethin’ I don’t really d o” “Ow, Kelly, ooh, but I’m 45 and I’m still outselling y ou/
“I complain about the game, I sh out and I p out, it’s a love-hateīut I found out that I can move a mountain of d oubtĮven when you bitches are counting me out, and I appear to be down for the countĭriving around town with my fucking whereabouts in a d oubt” “The souls escaping, through this hole that its gaping/ I ain’t mad, I just think it’s fucked up you don’t answer fans” “Dear Slim, you still ain’t called or wrote, I hope you have a chance/ In the case of the sample songs, true rhymes can be found in these particular lines: A true rhyme is similar to an end rhyme, with the only difference being that a true rhyme MUST have identically stressed vowel sounds, as well as any subsequent sounds, in the rhyming words.“I’m really sorry you want me to have a heart attack/ “But I’m running from it to be standing at the summit/Īnd plummet, how come it wasn’t what I thought it was, was it” There’s vomit on his sweater already, mom’s spaghetti” “His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy/ I say that shit just clownin’ dog/ come on, how fucked up is you?” “But what’s this shit you said about you like to cut your wrists too/ In the sample songs given, end rhymes are marked in red, and it can be seen all throughout the lyrics, for example: End rhymes are rhymes that can be found at the end of stanzas or lines.In poetry, there are 5 different kinds of rhyme:Įach rhyme has a very specific construction and can be seen all throughout Eminem’s songs. While not all poems contain rhymes (especially more “modern” poems), it is most certainly one of the more defining elements of rap. Perhaps the most recognizable element of poetry, rhyme occurs when two words end with the same sound. This does NOT include unofficial mixtapes, bootlegs, or leaks.īecause it would take too long a time to break down every single song by Eminem, this article will only cover four songs: Stan, Lose Yourself, Kings Never Die, and Killshot. This includes official studio release, features with various artists, and collaborative albums with D12 and Bad Meets Evil, as well as releases under Soul Intent. Scope of Studyīut how many songs does Eminem have? As of 2018, he has released 344 songs. It is perhaps no surprise, then, that his songs can be used to describe the basic, and even some advanced, concepts in poetry. Not only are his songs commercial successes, they are also critically-acclaimed, and rightfully so: his use of various poetic devices puts even modern poets to shame.
Indeed, if Walter Pater is to be believed that “all art aspires to the condition of music”, then Eminem has certainly fulfills the criteria. Various critics, from fellow MC’s and DJ’s to music magazines and artists, have all cited Eminem’s lyrical prowess as other-worldly. Yet, one thing people can agree on is Eminem’s near-mythical levels of word play. From his shocking lyrics in his earlier albums (which included derogatory slurs and misogyny) to his highly publicized feuds with fellow rappers, Eminem has created a persona that has become difficult to separate with the artist. Marshall Mathers, more commonly known as Eminem, is perhaps one of the most controversial entertainers in recent times.