Stimulate
Eminem (8 Mile) Lyrics

Psst..
Eminem is trying to get the listener's attention

Hey, Listen
Eminem is continuing to try and get the listener's attention

I love my job
Eminem truly enjoys rapping and performing

It makes me feel like... superman
Rapping makes Eminem feel powerful and confident in himself

Can you fly?
Eminem is asking the listener if they can achieve great things like he can

I can
Eminem believes that he is capable of achieving great things

Want to see?
Eminem is inviting the listener to witness his greatness

I'm only entertaining you why
Eminem is talking about his motivation for making music, which is to entertain people

Going to stimulate making you high
Eminem's music is meant to be stimulating and enjoyable for the listener

And take you and I, to a place that you can't see
Eminem's music can transport the listener to a different emotional or mental state

But I believe you can fly
Eminem has faith in the listener's potential

I don't need nobody home, I'm just partying
Eminem is independent and doesn't need anyone else to have a good time

I'm not your dad, not your mom, not your guardian
Eminem is not responsible for the listener's behavior or well-being

Just a man who's on the mic, so let me entertain you
Eminem is simply a performer, trying to provide entertainment for the listener

My lyrical content is constantly undefined
Eminem's lyrics are difficult to categorize or define

No wonder why I constantly bomb back
Eminem faces criticism and negative reactions to his music, but he fights back with more creativity

To combat attacks with constant concepts
Eminem tries to respond to critics and haters with new ideas and fresh approaches

From lyrics constantly took out of context
Eminem's lyrics are often misunderstood or misinterpreted

Failure to communicate with congresses
Eminem has trouble connecting with people in positions of power or influence

Been a problem for the longest I guess but
Eminem has struggled with communication issues for a long time

Maybe one day we can make some progress
Eminem hopes that his message will eventually be understood and accepted by a broader audience

Food for thought, see how long it takes to digest
Eminem's music is meant to make the listener think and reflect

Feeling good when I should be ashamed
Eminem sometimes feels proud of his controversial lyrics, even when he knows he should feel guilty

Shit, I really should've fell when I stood
Eminem has faced a lot of criticism and adversity, but he has managed to persevere and succeed

See I came like a flame in the night
Eminem burst onto the music scene suddenly and unexpectedly

Like a ghost in the dark, there's a ray, there's a light
Eminem's music is powerful and has the potential to inspire or enlighten people

There's a hope there's a spark
Eminem's music can provide hope and inspiration, even in difficult or dark times

But when planets collide, they'll never see eye to eye
Even when two opposing sides have a lot in common, they may still not be able to agree or get along

Until they decide to set the differences aside
People need to be willing to compromise and work together in order to resolve conflicts

And this is why only one of us will survive
There can only be one winner in certain situations

So children, follow my lead and feel the vibe because
Eminem is encouraging the listener to follow his example and appreciate his music

My music can be slightly amusing
Eminem's music can sometimes be humorous or entertaining

You shouldn't take lyrics so serious
Eminem's lyrics should not always be taken literally or at face value

It might be confusing
Eminem's lyrics can be complex or difficult to understand

Trying to separate the truth from entertainment
Eminem's lyrics can be both truthful and entertaining, making it hard to distinguish between the two

It's stupid ain't it
Eminem thinks it's frustrating that people can't always tell the difference between his artistic expression and reality

I get sick of trying to explain it
Eminem is tired of justifying his music to people who don't understand it

See I can sit and argue with you but it goes beyond
Eminem could argue with people who don't understand his music, but it's not worth the effort

Just being a snot, pointy nosed, bleached blonde
Eminem is making fun of his own appearance

'Cause' I came here to uplift, let your woes be gone
Eminem wants to inspire people and help them overcome their problems

Tell em' to get fucked and just mosey on
Eminem is telling people who don't like his music to just leave him alone

Constantly movin', constantly using the constitution
Eminem is always on the move and always using his creativity and artistic expression to push boundaries

Bless the children, nothing less than brilliant
Eminem wants to inspire and support young people to achieve greatness

Let me entertain you like Robbie Williams
Eminem is comparing himself to another famous entertainer, Robbie Williams

I'll be here when y'all are gone re-building
Eminem's music will continue to be influential and inspiring even after he's gone

We're all revolving, still evolving, still Slim
Eminem is constantly changing and growing as an artist and as a person

How many kids will cop me?
Eminem is wondering how many people will buy his music

Probably millions
Eminem is confident that his music will be popular with a large audience

But I'm a do this as a fuckin' hobby till then
Even if he never becomes super successful, Eminem will continue to make music as a hobby

My lyrical content contains subject matter
Eminem's music deals with a variety of topics and themes

That sucks up all these fucked up young kids
Eminem's music can attract troubled or rebellious young people

Out of a long and great common denominate
Eminem's music can bring together people who are otherwise different

Add it up and you'll see that's why I dominate
Eminem is saying that his music's popularity is evidence of its power

I try to stimulate but kids emulate
Eminem wants to inspire young people, but sometimes they just copy his behavior instead

And mimic every move you make
Young people sometimes try to imitate Eminem's behavior or attitude

"Slim you're great"
People often praise Eminem for his music and his influence

But wait, can't you see I'm only here to entertain?
Eminem doesn't take himself too seriously and only wants to provide entertainment for people

I gotta be the one to go against the grain
Eminem likes to challenge norms and expectations

'Cause man, I see it, feel it, live it
Eminem's music is based on his own experiences and emotions

But its inhumane for me to see you be influenced
Eminem doesn't want to be responsible for other people's behavior or choices, especially if they are negative or harmful

And pretend you ain't
Eminem knows that his music can influence people, even if he doesn't want it to

But they don't understand that I've been through pain
Eminem's music is often inspired by his own struggles and hardships

If you get to know me I can be a friend you gain
Eminem is saying that he is really just a regular person who can be friendly and relatable

But you can't just stand there and try to touch
Eminem has boundaries and doesn't like to be touched without permission

It hurts but your jealousy probably tears you up inside as much
Eminem thinks that some people don't like him because they are jealous of his success or talent

And its such a pleasure every button that I touch
Eminem likes to provoke reactions from people and considers it a form of entertainment

I treasure every glutton that I punish in my lust
Eminem enjoys punishing his critics or haters with his music and lyrics