Going Through Changes
Eminem ☜♡☞ Lyrics


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I'm going through changes, I'm going through changes

Lately, I really
Feel like I'm, rollin' for delph like Philly
Feel like I'm losin' control of myself
I sincerely, apologize if all that I sound like
Is I'm complaining, but life keeps on complicating
And, I'm debating on, leaving this world this evening
Even my girls can see that I'm grieving
I try and hide it but I can't
Why do I act like I am all high and mighty
When inside I'm dying, I am finally realizin' I need, help
Can't do it myself, too weak
Two weeks I've been having ups and down
Going through peaks and valleys
Dilly dallying, around with the idea
Of ending this shit right here
I'm hating my reflection
I walk around the house trying to fight mirrors
I can't stand what I look like, yeah
I look fat, but what do I care
I don't give a fuck, only thing that I fear is Hailie
I'm afraid that if I close my eyes then I might see her, shit

I'm going through changes, I'm going through changes

I lock myself in the bedroom, bathroom
Napping at noon, yeah dad's in a bad mood
He's always snapping at you
Marshall what happened that you
Can't stop with these pills, and you've falling off with your skills
And your own fans are laughing at you
It become a problem you're too pussy to tackle
Get up, be a man, stand, a real man woulda had this shit handled
Know you just had your heart, ripped out and crushed
They say Proof just flipped out, homie just whipped out and bust
Nah, it ain't like Doody to do that,
He wouldn't fuckin' shoot at, nobody, he'd fight first
But dwelling on it only makes the night worse
Now I'm popping Vikes, Percs, and Methadone Pills
Yeah Em tight verse, you killed it
Fuckin' drug dealers hang around me like Yes-Men
And they gon' do whatever I says, whenever I says it
It's in their best interest to protect their investment
And I just lost my fuckin' best friend, so fuck it I guess then

I'm going through changes, I'm going through changes

(Don't know what I'm going through,
But I just keep on going through changes)

My friends can't understand this new me
That's understandable man, but think how bananas you'd be
You'd be an animal too
If you were trapped in this fame, and caged in it like a zoo
And everybody's lookin' at you
Whacha want me to do?
I'm starting to live like a recluse, and the truth is
Fame is starting to give me an excuse
To be at a, all-time low
I sit alone in my home theater, watching the same damn D-V-D of the
First tour, the last tour, he was still alive
And it hurts, so I fast forward
Sleeping pills would make me feel alright
And if I'm still awake in the middle of the night
I just take a couple more, yeah you're motherfucking right
I ain't slowing down for no one
I am almost homeward bound
Almost in a coma, yeah homie, come on dole 'em out
Daddy don't you die on me
Daddy better hold your ground
Fuck, don't I know the sound of that voice
Yeah baby hold me down

I'm going through changes, I'm going through changes

(Don't know what I'm going through,
But I just keep going through changes)

Wake up in the hospital, full of tubes
Plus somehow I'm pulling through
Swear when I come back, I'm ma be bullet proof
I'm a do it just for proof
I think I should state a few
Facts, cause I may not get a chance again to say the truth
See it just hit me, that what if I would not have made it through
I think about the things that I would have never got say to you
I'd never get to make it right, so here's what I came to do
Hailey this one is for you, Whitney and Alaina too
I still love your mother, that'll never change
Think about her every day, we just could never get it together hey
Wish there was a better way for me to say it
But I swear on everything, I'll do anything for her on any day
There are just too many things, to explain
When it rains, guess it pours, guess it does
Wish there wasn't any pain
But I can't pretend there ain't
I ain't placing any blame, I ain't pointing fingers
Heaven knows I've never been a saint
I know that it feels like we just pissed away our history
And just today, I looked at your picture, almost as if to say
I miss you sub-consciously, wish it didn't end this way
But I just had to get away, don't know why, I don't know what else to say
I guess I'm

I'm going through changes, I'm going through changes





Don't know what I'm going through, but I just keep going through changes

Overall Meaning

In Going Through Changes, Eminem sings about his struggles with addiction, the death of his friend Proof and the impact of fame on his life. He openly admits to feeling like he's losing control and contemplating suicide while also struggling with body image issues. He describes how he has isolated himself and how he uses drugs to cope with his pain. The song also includes a heartfelt message to his daughter, expressing his love for her and his regrets for not being a better father.


In the verses, Eminem raps about the pressure of fame and how it's affecting him. He feels trapped and isolated, which has led to him abusing drugs. He's torn between wanting to escape from it all but feeling too weak to take control of his life. He's devastated by the death of his friend Proof, which only makes him feel more alone. The chorus of the song sees him expressing his confusion and sense of lost identity as he goes through changes.


Overall, the song is an emotional and honest insight into Eminem's personal struggles. It showcases his vulnerability and highlights the dark side of fame and addiction. It's a powerful reminder that even those who seem invincible can suffer from mental health issues like depression and anxiety.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm going through changes, I'm going through changes
The singer is experiencing significant changes in their life.


Lately, I really Feel like I'm, rollin' for delph like Philly
The singer feels like they are searching and struggling to find their way in life.


Feel like I'm losin' control of myself
The singer is struggling to maintain control over their life and emotions.


I sincerely, apologize if all that I sound like Is I'm complaining, but life keeps on complicating And, I'm debating on, leaving this world this evening
The artist is apologizing for sounding negative, but they are feeling overwhelmed and have considered ending their life.


Even my girls can see that I'm grieving I try and hide it but I can't
The artist's loved ones can tell that they are struggling with something, and the artist is unable to conceal their emotions despite their efforts.


Why do I act like I am all high and mighty When inside I'm dying, I am finally realizin' I need, help Can't do it myself, too weak
The singer is acknowledging that they have been trying to appear strong and independent, but they now realize that they need help and are too weak to handle everything on their own.


Two weeks I've been having ups and down Going through peaks and valleys Dilly dallying, around with the idea Of ending this shit right here
The singer has been experiencing mood swings and is considering ending their life.


I'm hating my reflection I walk around the house trying to fight mirrors I can't stand what I look like, yeah I look fat, but what do I care I don't give a fuck, only thing that I fear is Hailie I'm afraid that if I close my eyes then I might see her, shit
The artist is struggling with their self-image, but their biggest fear is losing their daughter if they were to die.


I lock myself in the bedroom, bathroom Napping at noon, yeah dad's in a bad mood He's always snapping at you Marshall what happened that you Can't stop with these pills, and you've falling off with your skills And your own fans are laughing at you
The artist is isolating themselves and sleeping a lot, which has caused them to be in a bad mood. They are also struggling with substance abuse and have lost some of their abilities as an artist, which has resulted in ridicule from some fans.


It become a problem you're too pussy to tackle Get up, be a man, stand, a real man woulda had this shit handled Know you just had your heart, ripped out and crushed They say Proof just flipped out, homie just whipped out and bust
The artist knows that their substance abuse is a problem, but they feel too weak to address it. They feel like a real man would have already dealt with the issue. They are also grieving the loss of their friend, Proof.


Nah, it ain't like Doody to do that, He wouldn't fuckin' shoot at, nobody, he'd fight first But dwelling on it only makes the night worse
The singer doesn't believe that their friend, Proof, would have intentionally hurt anyone. The singer doesn't want to dwell on this tragedy because it only makes them feel worse.


Now I'm popping Vikes, Percs, and Methadone Pills Yeah Em tight verse, you killed it Fuckin' drug dealers hang around me like Yes-Men And they gon' do whatever I says, whenever I says it It's in their best interest to protect their investment And I just lost my fuckin' best friend, so fuck it I guess then
The artist is still struggling with substance abuse and has drug dealers around them who are willing to do whatever the artist wants. The artist feels like they have nothing left to lose after losing their best friend.


(Don't know what I'm going through, But I just keep on going through changes)
The singer is unsure of what they are experiencing, but they keep going through these struggles.


My friends can't understand this new me That's understandable man, but think how bananas you'd be You'd be an animal too If you were trapped in this fame, and caged in it like a zoo And everybody's lookin' at you Whacha want me to do?
The singer's friends don't understand the changes they are going through, but the singer points out that their situation is difficult. They feel trapped by their fame and surrounded by constant scrutiny from others.


I'm starting to live like a recluse, and the truth is Fame is starting to give me an excuse To be at a, all-time low
The singer is becoming isolated and feels like fame has given them an excuse to be in a very low place emotionally.


I sit alone in my home theater, watching the same damn D-V-D of the First tour, the last tour, he was still alive And it hurts, so I fast forward Sleeping pills would make me feel alright
The artist isolates themselves and uses sleeping pills to cope. They watch videos of their past performances, but it only makes them feel worse.


And if I'm still awake in the middle of the night I just take a couple more, yeah you're motherfucking right I ain't slowing down for no one I am almost homeward bound Almost in a coma, yeah homie, come on dole 'em out Daddy don't you die on me Daddy better hold your ground
The artist continues to use sleeping pills despite the risks. They feel like they are close to dying, but they don't want to slow down. They ask their father not to die on them and to stay strong.


Fuck, don't I know the sound of that voice Yeah baby hold me down But I just keep going through changes)
The singer recognizes their loved one's voice, but they keep going through these struggles.


Wake up in the hospital, full of tubes Plus somehow I'm pulling through Swear when I come back, I'm ma be bullet proof I'm a do it just for proof
The singer wakes up in the hospital after a health scare but is grateful to have made it through. They are determined to become stronger after this experience.


I think I should state a few Facts, cause I may not get a chance again to say the truth See it just hit me, that what if I would not have made it through I think about the things that I would have never got say to you
The artist realizes that they may not have another chance to speak their truth, and this idea has been weighing on them. They think about the things they would have never gotten to say if they were to die.


I'd never get to make it right, so here's what I came to do Hailey this one is for you, Whitney and Alaina too I still love your mother, that'll never change Think about her every day, we just could never get it together hey Wish there was a better way for me to say it But I swear on everything, I'll do anything for her on any day
The artist dedicates this song to their daughter and loved ones. They still have feelings for their daughter's mother, but they were unable to make things work. The artist promises to always be there for her.


There are just too many things, to explain When it rains, guess it pours, guess it does Wish there wasn't any pain But I can't pretend there ain't I ain't placing any blame, I ain't pointing fingers Heaven knows I've never been a saint
The artist is overwhelmed and can't explain everything they are going through. They wish they didn't have to experience pain, but they can't ignore it. They aren't blaming anyone for their situation and acknowledge that they aren't perfect.


I know that it feels like we just pissed away our history And just today, I looked at your picture, almost as if to say I miss you sub-consciously, wish it didn't end this way But I just had to get away, don't know why, I don't know what else to say I guess I'm
The singer feels like they have lost a lot in their life and is mourning the loss of their past. They miss their loved ones but aren't sure how to handle their emotions. They needed to take a break and escape from their situation.


Don't know what I'm going through, but I just keep going through changes
The artist is still unsure of what they are experiencing, but they are continuing to deal with these struggles.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TERENCE BUTLER, TONY IOMMI, JOHN OSBOURNE, WILLIAM WARD (US 1), MARSHALL B MATHERS III

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Chicken Norris

[Chorus: Ozzy Osbourne]
I'm going through changes
I'm going through changes

[Verse 1: Eminem]
Lately, I really
Feel like I'm rollin' for delf like Philly
Feel like I'm losin' control of myself, I sincerely
Apologize if all that I sound like
Is I'm complainin' but life keeps on complicatin', and
I'm debatin' on leavin' this world this evenin'
Even my girls can see I'm grievin', I try and hide it
But I can't, why do I act like I'm all high and mighty
When inside I'm dyin'? I am finally realizin' I need
Help, can't do it myself, too weak
Two weeks, I've been havin' ups and downs
Goin' through peaks and valleys
Dilly-dallyin' 'round with the idea
Of endin' this shit right here, I'm hatin' my reflection
I walk around the house tryna fight mirrors
I can't stand what I look like, yeah
I look fat, but what do I care? I give a fuck
Only thing I fear's Hailie
I'm afraid if I close my eyes
That I might see her... Shit


[Chorus: Ozzy Osbourne]
I'm going through changes
I'm going through changes

[Verse 2: Eminem]
I lock myself in the bedroom, bathroom, nappin' at noon
Yeah, Dad's in a bad mood, he's always snappin' at you
Marshall, what happened that you can't stop with these pills?
And you've fallen off with your skills and your own fans are laughin' at you
It become a problem you're too pussy to tackle? Get up
Be a man, stand, a real man woulda had this shit handled
Know you just had your heart ripped out and crushed
They say Proof just flipped out, homie just whipped out and bust
Nah, it ain't like Doody to do that, he wouldn't fuckin'
Shoot at nobody, he'd fight first, but dwellin'
On it only makes the night worse, now I'm poppin' Vics, Percs
And Methadone pills, "Yeah, Em, tight verse
You killed it!" Fuckin' drug dealers hang around me like yes men
And they gon' do whatever I says when I says it
It's in their best interest to protect their investment
And I just lost my fuckin' best friend, so fuck it, I guess then—

[Chorus: Eminem (& Ozzy Osbourne)]
(I'm going through changes) Don’t know what I’m gonna do
(I'm going through changes) But I just keep on going through changes


[Verse 3: Eminem & Hailie Jade]
My friends can't understand this new me, that's understandable
Man, but think how bananas you'd be, you'd be an animal too
If you were trapped in this fame and caged in it like a zoo
And everybody's lookin' at you, what you want me to do?
I'm startin' to live like a recluse
And the truth is, fame's startin' to give me an excuse
To be at an all-time low; I sit alone in my home theater
Watchin' the same damn DVD of the
First tour; the last tour, he was still alive
And it hurts so I fast forward, sleeping pills'll make me feel alright
And if I'm still awake in the middle of the night
I'll just take a couple more, yeah, you're motherfuckin' right
I ain't slowin' down for no one, I am almost homeward bound
Almost in a coma, yeah homie, come on, dole 'em out!
"Daddy, don't you die on me! Daddy, better hold your ground!"
Fuck, don't I know the sound of that voice? Yeah, baby, hold me down (Daddy!)

[Chorus: Eminem, Hailie Jade (& Ozzy Osbourne)]
(I'm going through changes) (Daddy!) Don’t know what I’m gonna do
(I'm going through changes) But I just keep on going through changes

[Verse 4: Eminem]
Wake up in the hospital, full of tubes, but somehow I'm pullin' through
Swear when I come back I'ma be bulletproof
I'ma do it just for Proof, I think I should state a few
Facts, 'cause I may not get a chance again to say the truth
Shit, it just hit me that what if I would not've made it through?
I think about the things I would'a never got to say to you
I'd never get to make it right, so here's what I came to do
Hailie, this one is for you, Whitney and Alaina too
I still love your mother, that'll never change
Think about her every day, we just could never get it together, hey
Wish there was a better way for me to say it
But I swear on everything, I'd do anything for her on any day
There are just too many things to explain, when it rains
Guess it pours — yes, it does, wish there wasn't any pain
But I can't pretend there ain't, I ain't placin' any blame
I ain't pointin' fingers, Heaven knows I've never been a saint
I know that it feels like we just pissed away our history
And just today I looked at your picture, almost if to say
I miss you subconsciously, wish it didn't end this way
But I just had to get away, don't know why, I don't know what else to say
I guess I'm—


[Chorus: Eminem (& Ozzy Osbourne)]
(I'm going through changes) Don’t know what I’m gonna do
(I'm going through changes) But I just keep on going through chang



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Panagiotis Alloimonos

The most emotional song of Em. Considering Arose as second .. Love Recovery . his best album by far. 2018 still listening like it was released tomorrow

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