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Better In Time (Remix) Lyrics Eminem

I know sometimes things may not always make sense to you right now
But hey, what daddy always tell you?
Straighten up little soldier
Stiffen up that upper lip
What you crying about?
You got me

Hailie I know you miss your mom and I know you miss your dad
Well I'm gone but I'm trying to give you the life that I never had
I can see you're sad, even when you smile, even when you laugh
I can see it in your eyes, deep inside you want to cry
Cause you're scared, I ain't there?
Daddy's with you in your prayers
No more crying, wipe them tears
Daddy's here, no more nightmares
We gon' pull together through it, we gon' do it
Laney uncles crazy, ain't he?
Yeah but he loves you girl and you better know it
We're all we got in this world
When it spins, when it swirls
When it whirls, when it twirls
Two little beautiful girls
Lookin' puzzled, in a daze
I know it's confusing you
Daddy's always on the move, mamma's always on the news
I try to keep you sheltered from it but somehow it seems
The harder that I try to do that, the more it backfires on me
All the things growing up his daddy that he had to see
Daddy don't want you to see but you see just as much as he did
We did not plan it to be this way, your mother and me
But things have gotten so bad between us
I don't see us ever being together ever again
Like we used to be when we was teenagers
But then of course everything always happens for a reason
I guess it was never meant to be
But it's just something we have no control over and that's what destiny is
But no more worries, rest your head and go to sleep
Maybe one day we'll wake up and this will all just be a dream

(Tupac)
Was it the liquor, that makes me act blind, times that I'm with her
Anonymous pictures of other niggaz tryin to kiss her
Will I love her or shall I diss her?
I'm sick of this scandalous shit I deal wit
Tryin to paint a perfect picture
My memories of jealousy no longer carefree
Cause so much bullshit your girlfriends keep tellin me
I'm on tour, but now my bedroom's an open door
So it got me thinkin, what am I tryin for?
When I was young I was so very dumb, eager to please
a lil', trick on a mission tryin to get (((him a peace)))
Me and my niggaz is thug niggaz, former known drug dealers
We don't love bitches and believe, they don't love niggaz
I gotta blame my attraction
But you became a distraction, a threat to my paper stackin
I thought you changed but now I know
Can't turn a hoe into a housewife, baby

(Leona Lewis)
Thought I couldn't live without you
It's gonna hurt when it heals too
Oooh yeah(It'll all get better in time)
Even though I really love you
I'm gonna smile because I deserve too oooooh(It'll all get better in time)

(Bridge)

Since there's no more you and me (No more you and me)
This time I let you go so I can be free
And Live my life how it should be(No No No No No No)
No matter how hard it is
I will be fine without you
Yes I Will

Thought I couldn't live without you
It's gonna hurt when it heals too
Oooh(It'll all get better in time)
Even though I really loved you
I'm gonna smile cos I deserve too yes I do(It'll all get better in time)

Thought I couldn't live without you
It's gonna hurt when it heals too yeaaaah Ooooh oooooh (It'll all get better in time)




Even though I really loved you
Going to smile cos I deserve too Ooooooh (It'll all get better...)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Eminem's "Better In Time (Remix)" are a heartfelt message to his daughter, Hailie, in which he attempts to comfort her following their family's separation. The song begins with Eminem acknowledging that some things may not make sense to Hailie in the moment but reminds her to remember that she has him to lean on. He then goes on to tell Hailie that he understands that she is experiencing sadness in her life, even when she is trying to put on a brave face, and reassures her that he is with her, even if not in the same physical space.


Eminem continues to speak to Hailie about the difficulties of their family's situation, acknowledging that while he wanted to shield her from the harsh realities, he cannot control everything that she sees. The lyrics then shift to Tupac's verses, where he expresses frustration with a relationship in his own life and wrestles with whether to continue fighting or move on. Leona Lewis joins the song's chorus, singing about the pain of losing someone you love and the hope that things will get better with time. The song ends on a note of empowerment, with Eminem declaring that no matter how difficult things may be, he and Hailie will be just fine without the people who have left their lives.


Overall, "Better In Time (Remix)" is a deeply personal and moving song that speaks to the universal experience of loss and heartbreak. By blending different artists' perspectives and emotions, Eminem creates a message of resilience and hope that he shares with his daughter.


Line by Line Meaning

I know sometimes things may not always make sense to you right now
I understand that life can be confusing and challenging for you at times


But hey, what daddy always tell you?
Remember, your father always offers advice


Straighten up little soldier
Be strong and resilient in the face of adversity


Stiffen up that upper lip
Don't let your emotions consume you


What you crying about?
Why are you upset?


You got me
I am here for you and will support you


Hailie I know you miss your mom and I know you miss your dad
I am aware that you miss your parents


Well I'm gone but I'm trying to give you the life that I never had
I may not be physically present, but I am doing my best to provide the life that I didn't have growing up


I can see you're sad, even when you smile, even when you laugh
I can tell that you are still unhappy despite your attempts to appear otherwise


I can see it in your eyes, deep inside you want to cry
Your eyes reveal your inner pain and desire to express your emotions


Cause you're scared, I ain't there?
Are you afraid because I am not there for you?


Daddy's with you in your prayers
I am always with you, even if not physically, and you are in my thoughts and prayers


No more crying, wipe them tears
Stop crying and dry your eyes


Daddy's here, no more nightmares
I am here now to protect you and keep you safe from nightmares


We gon' pull together through it, we gon' do it
We will work through our problems and overcome them together


Laney uncles crazy, ain't he?
Uncle Laney may be a bit eccentric or unpredictable


Yeah but he loves you girl and you better know it
Despite his quirks, Uncle Laney loves you and cares for you


We're all we got in this world
We only have each other to rely on


When it spins, when it swirls
When life is unpredictable and chaotic


When it whirls, when it twirls
When life is turbulent and uncertain


Two little beautiful girls
Referring to Hailie and her sister as his beautiful daughters


Lookin' puzzled, in a daze
Appearing confused and disoriented


I know it's confusing you
I understand that this situation is bewildering for you


Daddy's always on the move, mamma's always on the news
I am frequently traveling, while your mother is frequently in the media


I try to keep you sheltered from it but somehow it seems
I attempt to protect you from all of this, but I fail


The harder that I try to do that, the more it backfires on me
My attempts to shield you from negativity and stress only seem to make things worse


All the things growing up his daddy that he had to see
I had to witness many difficult things while growing up with my father


Daddy don't want you to see but you see just as much as he did
I do not want you to be exposed to those things, but unfortunately that may be unavoidable


We did not plan it to be this way, your mother and me
Your mother and I did not intend for things to turn out like this


But things have gotten so bad between us
Our relationship has deteriorated to an extreme degree


I don't see us ever being together ever again
I don't think we will ever reconcile or be a family again


Like we used to be when we was teenagers
Like we were in the past, when we were younger and happier


But then of course everything always happens for a reason
Despite how things may seem, everything occurs for a purpose


I guess it was never meant to be
Perhaps we were not meant to be together


But it's just something we have no control over and that's what destiny is
This is something that we cannot control, and it is determined by fate


But no more worries, rest your head and go to sleep
Do not worry anymore, just go to sleep


Maybe one day we'll wake up and this will all just be a dream
Perhaps one day we will wake up and this will all have been a dream


Was it the liquor, that makes me act blind, times that I'm with her
Is it the alcohol that impairs my judgment when I am with her?


Anonymous pictures of other niggaz tryin to kiss her
I feel insecure because I see pictures of other men trying to kiss her


Will I love her or shall I diss her?
Should I continue to love her or distance myself from her?


I'm sick of this scandalous shit I deal wit
I am tired of dealing with this dishonest and deceitful behavior


Tryin to paint a perfect picture
Attempting to make everything seem flawless and without fault


My memories of jealousy no longer carefree
My previous memories of being carefree are now replaced with feelings of jealousy


Cause so much bullshit your girlfriends keep tellin me
Your friends keep telling me so many lies and causing unnecessary drama


I'm on tour, but now my bedroom's an open door
I am on tour, but now my bedroom door is open to many women


So it got me thinkin, what am I tryin for?
This has caused me to question why I am even trying to be in a committed relationship


When I was young I was so very dumb, eager to please
When I was younger, I was naΓ―ve and eager to please those around me


a lil', trick on a mission tryin to get (((him a peace)))
I was foolishly trying to find peace of mind through pointless relationships with women


Me and my niggaz is thug niggaz, former known drug dealers
My friends and I are involved in criminal activities, including drug dealing


We don't love bitches and believe, they don't love niggaz
We do not have love or respect for women, and we think that they feel the same way about us


I gotta blame my attraction
I am responsible for my own attraction to these women


But you became a distraction, a threat to my paper stackin
However, my focus on you became a harmful distraction to my financial success


I thought you changed but now I know
At first I thought that you had changed for the better, but now I understand that you are still the same person


Can't turn a hoe into a housewife, baby
I now realize that it is impossible to change a promiscuous woman into a loyal and trustworthy wife


Thought I couldn't live without you
I believed that I would not be able to survive without you


It's gonna hurt when it heals too
The pain of losing you will linger, even after I have healed


Even though I really love you
Despite everything, I still love you


I'm gonna smile because I deserve too
However, I will continue to smile because I am worthy of happiness


Since there's no more you and me (No more you and me)
Now that we are no longer together


This time I let you go so I can be free
I am letting you go this time so that I can have freedom


And Live my life how it should be(No No No No No No)
I will now live my life as it should be, without you


No matter how hard it is
No matter how difficult it may be


I will be fine without you
I will be okay without you in my life


Thought I couldn't live without you
I believed that I would not be able to survive without you


It's gonna hurt when it heals too yeaaaah Ooooh oooooh (It'll all get better in time)
The healing process will be difficult and painful, but eventually things will improve


Even though I really loved you
Despite everything, I still love you


Going to smile cos I deserve too Ooooooh (It'll all get better...)
I will continue to smile because I deserve to be happy, and things will get better over time




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