Kim
Eminem/The Marshall Matters LP Lyrics


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Aww, look at daddy's baby girl
That's daddy's baby, little sleepy head
Yesterday I changed your diaper
Wiped you and powdered you
How did you get so big?
Can't believe it, now you're two
Baby, you're so precious
Daddy's so proud of you
Sit down, bitch! You move again
I'll beat the shit out of you! (Okay!)

Don't make me wake this baby!
She don't need to see what I'm 'bout to do!
Quit crying, bitch! Why do you always make me shout at you?!
How could you just leave me and love him out the blue?!
Oh, what's the matter, Kim? Am I too loud for you?!
Too bad, bitch! You're gonna finally hear me out this time!
At first I'm like, "Aight, you wanna throw me out, that's fine!"
But not for him to take my place, are you out your mind?!
This couch, this TV, this whole house is mine!
How could you let him sleep in our bed?! Look it, Kim!
Look at your husband now! (No!) I said look at him!
He ain't so hot now, is he, little punk?!
(Why are you doing this?!) Shut the fuck up! (You're drunk!
You're never gonna get away with this!) You think I give a fuck?!
Come on! We're going for a ride, bitch! (No!) Sit up front!
(We can't just leave Hailie alone, what if she wakes up?)
We'll be right back, well, I will, you'll be in the trunk!

So long, bitch, you did me so wrong
I don't wanna go on
Living in this world without you
So long, bitch, you did me so wrong
I don't wanna go on
Living in this world without you

You really fucked me, Kim! You really did a number on me!
Never knew me cheatin' on you would come back to haunt me
But we was kids then, Kim, I was only eighteen
That was years ago, I thought we wiped the slate clean
That's fucked up! (I love you!) Oh God, my brain is racin'
(I love you!) What are you doing? Change the station!
I hate this song! Does this look like a big joke? (No!)
There's a -year-old little
Laying dead with a slit throat in your living room!
Ha-ha! What, you think I'm kiddin' you?!
You loved him, didn't you? (No!)
Bullshit, you bitch! Don't fuckin' lie to me!
What the fuck's this guy's problem on the side of me?
Fuck you, asshole! Yeah, bite me!
Kim, Kim! Why don't you like me?
You think I'm ugly, don't you? (It's not that!) No, you think I'm ugly
(Baby!) Get the fuck away from me! Don't touch me!
I hate you! I hate you! I swear to God, I hate you!
Oh my God, I love you! How the fuck could you do this to me?!
(I'm sorry!) How the fuck could you do this to me?!

So long, bitch, you did me so wrong
I don't wanna go on
Living in this world without you
So long, bitch, you did me so wrong
I don't wanna go on
Living in this world without you

Come on, get out! (I can't! I'm scared!)
I said get out, bitch! (Let go of my hair!
Please don't do this, baby! Please! I love you!
Look, we can just take Hailie and leave!) Fuck you!
You did this to us! You did it! It's your fault!
Oh my God, I'm crackin' up, get a grip, Marshall!
Hey, remember the time we went to Brian's party
And you were, like, so drunk that you threw up all over Archie?
That was funny, wasn't it? (Yes)
That was funny, wasn't it?! (Yes!)
See, it all makes sense, doesn't it?
You and your husband have a fight
One of you tries to grab a knife
And during the struggle he accidentally gets his Adam's apple sliced (No!)
And while this is going on, his son just woke up
And he walks in, she panics, and he gets his throat cut
(Oh my God!) So now they both dead
And you slash your own throat
So now it's double homicide and suicide with no note
I shoulda known better when you started to act weird
We coulda— hey, where you going? Get back here!
You can't run from me, Kim! It's just us, nobody else
You're only makin' this harder on yourself!
Ha-ha, got ya! Go ahead, yell!
Here, I'll scream with you, "Ah, somebody help!"
Don't you get it, bitch? No one can hear you!
Now shut the fuck up and get what's comin' to you!
You were supposed to love me!
Now bleed, bitch, bleed! Bleed, bitch, bleed! Bleed!

So long, bitch, you did me so wrong
I don't wanna go on
Living in this world without you
So long, bitch, you did me so wrong




I don't wanna go on
Living in this world without you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Eminem's song Kim are from the perspective of the rapper himself, venting out his anger and hatred towards his then-wife Kim. The song takes listeners through an extremely violent and disturbing scene where Eminem can be heard threatening, physically hurting, and killing Kim. The first parts of the song sound like a lullaby where Eminem is talking about how proud he is of their daughter, but soon his anger takes over and he warns Kim to stop crying or he would hurt her even more. Eminem brings up cheating and how he forgave Kim but how he feels so wronged by her. He continues with violent threats and verbally abusing Kim until he kills her and then himself at the end.


The lyrics are a reflection of Eminem’s own personal turmoil and his struggling relationships. He has been open about his tumultuous marriage with Kim, including instances of infidelity, drug abuse, and domestic violence. Kim was in the audience while he performed this song at a concert and left crying, causing controversy and leaving many disturbed.


Line by Line Meaning

Aww, look at daddy's baby girl
Aww, look at how innocent and precious you are as my daughter, a little girl who is the center of my world


That's daddy's baby, little sleepy head
You are my beloved daughter who I care for and adore, even when you're peacefully sleeping


Yesterday I changed your diaper
Just yesterday, I took care of you and fulfilled my responsibilities as your father to ensure your comfort


Wiped you and powdered you
I lovingly cleaned you and made sure you were dry and comfortable, using talcum powder


How did you get so big?
I can't believe how quickly you've grown and matured, it feels like just yesterday you were a little baby


Can't believe it, now you're two
It's astonishing to me that you're already two years old, time has flown by so fast


Baby, you're so precious
My darling daughter, you are incredibly valuable and dear to me


Daddy's so proud of you
As your father, I am filled with immense pride for you and all that you have achieved


Sit down, bitch! You move again
Listen here, you disrespectful and disobedient woman! If you dare to move or defy me, there will be severe consequences


I'll beat the shit out of you! (Okay!)
I will physically harm you and use excessive force to punish you for your actions, without any remorse or hesitation


Don't make me wake this baby!
You better not make me disturb our sleeping child with your behavior and actions


She don't need to see what I'm 'bout to do!
Our innocent child should never witness the violent and harmful actions I am about to unleash upon you


Quit crying, bitch! Why do you always make me shout at you?!
Stop sobbing, you contemptible woman! It frustrates me that you consistently push me to the point where I have to raise my voice at you


How could you just leave me and love him out the blue?!
I can't comprehend how you could suddenly abandon our relationship and find love with another man, completely out of nowhere


Oh, what's the matter, Kim? Am I too loud for you?!
Are you overwhelmed by my loud presence and my intense emotions, Kim? Does my anger and intensity bother you?


Too bad, bitch! You're gonna finally hear me out this time!
Unfortunately for you, you will no longer be able to ignore me and my grievances. I demand your full attention and listen to what I have to say


At first I'm like, 'Aight, you wanna throw me out, that's fine!'
Initially, I was accepting of the idea that you wanted to end our relationship and kick me out of our home


But not for him to take my place, are you out your mind?!
However, it is unfathomable that you would allow another man to step into my role and replace me. Are you insane or irrational?


This couch, this TV, this whole house is mine!
I assert my ownership and control over this household, including every aspect of it such as the couch, television, and the entire house itself


How could you let him sleep in our bed?! Look it, Kim!
I am shocked and outraged that you allowed this man to sleep in our shared bed, Kim! Open your eyes and see what you've done


Look at your husband now! (No!) I said look at him!
Observe the current state of your new husband, Kim! Pay attention and acknowledge the consequences of your actions


He ain't so hot now, is he, little punk?!
See how your new husband is not as appealing or impressive as you thought, Kim? He is nothing more than a weak and insignificant individual


(Why are you doing this?!) Shut the fuck up! (You're drunk!
Stop questioning my actions, Kim! Silence yourself! It's not about being intoxicated, but about expressing my anger and asserting control


You're never gonna get away with this!) You think I give a fuck?!
You believe that there will be consequences for your actions? I couldn't care less! I have no regard for the repercussions


Come on! We're going for a ride, bitch! (No!) Sit up front!
Let's go on a little trip, you wretched woman! (No!) I demand that you sit in the passenger seat beside me


(We can't just leave Hailie alone, what if she wakes up?)
(We cannot simply abandon our daughter, Hailie, and leave her alone. What if she wakes up and finds us gone?)


We'll be right back, well, I will, you'll be in the trunk!
We won't be gone for long, well, I won't be. However, you will be confined to the trunk of the car as a form of punishment


So long, bitch, you did me so wrong
Farewell, you despicable woman who has caused immense harm and betrayal towards me


I don't wanna go on
I have no desire to continue living


Living in this world without you
Existing in this world without your presence


You really fucked me, Kim! You really did a number on me!
You truly hurt me and caused significant damage to me, Kim! You inflicted emotional and psychological harm upon my being


Never knew me cheatin' on you would come back to haunt me
I never anticipated that my infidelity towards you would have such severe consequences and negatively impact me


But we was kids then, Kim, I was only eighteen
But at that time, Kim, we were both young and naive. I was just eighteen years old


That was years ago, I thought we wiped the slate clean
That was in the past, many years ago. I believed that we had moved past it and started fresh


That's fucked up! (I love you!) Oh God, my brain is racin'
That's incredibly messed up! (I still love you!) My mind is filled with intense thoughts and emotions, everything is overwhelming


(I love you!) What are you doing? Change the station!
(I love you!) What are you trying to achieve? Change the focus of our conversation or distract me from my current state


I hate this song! Does this look like a big joke? (No!)
I despise this song! Does my current state appear amusing or comical to you? (No!)


There's a -year-old little
There is an age-unknown young child


Laying dead with a slit throat in your living room!
This innocent child lies lifeless, their throat gruesomely slashed, all within the confines of your own living room!


Ha-ha! What, you think I'm kiddin' you?!
Ha-ha! Do you believe that I am joking or fabricating this tragedy?


You loved him, didn't you? (No!)
You had feelings of love for this man, didn't you? (No!)


Bullshit, you bitch! Don't fuckin' lie to me!
That's complete nonsense, you contemptible woman! Do not dare lie to me!


What the fuck's this guy's problem on the side of me?
Who is this man beside me? What is his issue or motive?


Fuck you, asshole! Yeah, bite me!
I have no respect or regard for you, you despicable person! Yeah, go ahead and attack me!


Kim, Kim! Why don't you like me?
Kim, Kim! What is the reason you do not have affection or fondness for me?


You think I'm ugly, don't you? (It's not that!) No, you think I'm ugly
You believe that I am unattractive, do you not? (It's not that!) No, you genuinely think I am ugly


(Baby!) Get the fuck away from me! Don't touch me!
(Baby!) Move away from me immediately! Do not make physical contact with me!


I hate you! I hate you! I swear to God, I hate you!
I have intense feelings of hatred towards you! I absolutely detest you, I promise to God, I hate you!


Oh my God, I love you! How the fuck could you do this to me?!
Oh my God, I still have strong feelings of love for you! How on earth could you inflict such pain and suffering upon me?


(I'm sorry!) How the fuck could you do this to me?!
(I'm sorry!) How on earth could you hurt me in this manner?


Come on, get out! (I can't! I'm scared!)
Come on, leave our current situation immediately! (I can't! I'm terrified!)


I said get out, bitch! (Let go of my hair! Please don't do this, baby! Please! I love you!
I demanded that you leave, you contemptible woman! (Let go of my hair! Please don't continue with this, my love! Please! I still love you!


Look, we can just take Hailie and leave!) Fuck you!
Look, we can escape this situation and just take our daughter, Hailie, and go!) No, I refuse to accept your suggestion or plea!


You did this to us! You did it! It's your fault!
You are responsible for the destruction and turmoil we are experiencing! It is entirely your fault!


Oh my God, I'm crackin' up, get a grip, Marshall!
Oh my God, I'm losing control of my emotions and sanity! Pull yourself together, Marshall!


Hey, remember the time we went to Brian's party
Hey, do you recall the moment we attended Brian's party together?


And you were, like, so drunk that you threw up all over Archie?
Do you remember when you were extremely intoxicated and vomited all over Archie?


That was funny, wasn't it? (Yes)
That was quite amusing, wasn't it? (Yes)


That was funny, wasn't it?! (Yes!)
That was hilarious, wasn't it?! (Yes!)


See, it all makes sense, doesn't it?
You see, everything is now becoming clear and logical for you, isn't it?


You and your husband have a fight
You and your current husband engage in a heated argument


One of you tries to grab a knife
One of you attempts to seize a knife, potentially to cause harm


And during the struggle he accidentally gets his Adam's apple sliced (No!)
Amidst the altercation, he inadvertently gets his throat slashed, severing his Adam's apple (No!)


And while this is going on, his son just woke up
As this chaotic situation unfolds, his son has just woken up


And he walks in, she panics, and he gets his throat cut
The son enters the room, causing panic, and in the commotion, he also ends up having his throat slashed


(Oh my God!) So now they both dead
(Oh my God!) Consequently, both of them are now deceased


And you slash your own throat
Furthermore, you proceed to slit your own throat


So now it's double homicide and suicide with no note
Consequently, this tragic event is classified as both double murder and suicide, with no written explanation or justification


I shoulda known better when you started to act weird
I should have been more cautious and perceptive when your behavior began to turn strange and unusual


We coulda - hey, where you going? Get back here!
We could have - hey, where are you heading? Come back here immediately!


You can't run from me, Kim! It's just us, nobody else
You cannot escape from me, Kim! It's only the two of us, with no one else present


You're only makin' this harder on yourself!
You are only making this situation more difficult for yourself by trying to flee or resist


Ha-ha, got ya! Go ahead, yell!
Ha-ha, I've got you now! Go ahead, scream and shout!


Here, I'll scream with you, 'Ah, somebody help!'
In fact, I will join you in screaming, 'Ah, somebody help!'


Don't you get it, bitch? No one can hear you!
Do you not understand, you contemptible woman? No one can hear your cries or pleas for assistance!


Now shut the fuck up and get what's comin' to you!
So now, shut up and prepare to face the consequences of your actions!


You were supposed to love me!
You were supposed to cherish and have love for me!


Now bleed, bitch, bleed! Bleed, bitch, bleed! Bleed!
Now, suffer and endure pain, you wretched woman! Bleed, suffer greatly! Bleed!


So long, bitch, you did me so wrong
Farewell, you despicable woman who has caused immense harm and betrayal towards me


I don't wanna go on
I have no desire to continue living


Living in this world without you
Existing in this world without your presence


So long, bitch, you did me so wrong
Farewell, you despicable woman who has caused immense harm and betrayal towards me


I don't wanna go on
I have no desire to continue living


Living in this world without you
Existing in this world without your presence




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jeffrey Bass, Mark Bass, Marshall Mathers

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