Forgive Me
Eminem (feat. Proof & 50 Cent) Lyrics


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Barely raised by my dysfunctional fam
Here I stand as a dysfunctional man
Quick-tempered, short-fused, and pissed at God
Demons pullin' at my soul 'til it's ripped apart
Secret's out momma that fire I started it
Fuck the fireman logic of the closet by the wire shit
What's positive about a father that bust nuts then wussed up
And a momma that don't show her son enough love
Shit, that's why I run from my first son
And force these chicken head bitches to get abortions
I'm married to game, my mistress is fame
My girl Paq the closest, she know I ain't gon' change
Go insane in a world evil as ours
I done shot at houses, people and cars
The deeper the scars, the worst is the history
God you ain't gotta forgive me, just don't forget me, you hear me?

Lord forgive me, for I've sinned
Over and over again just to stay, on top
I recall memories, filled, with sin
Over and over again
And again

And most importantly I'm tryin' to support my seeds
Can't seem to get away from them courtin' fees
Embroidery, on my hood across my heart disorderly
Breakin' in houses of people who ain't got more than me
Accordingly, I move in error
Gotta face the fact though I can't fool this mirror
Neglected my daughter and tryin' to blame on how I was brought up
Like I'm a product of this environment, why ain't I shot up?
Got up today like, "Why you let me breathe again?"
And with each breath I feel death is creepin' in
Thinkin' sinners are winners and I'ma finish last
My pen and pad record my life as each minute pass
Passin minutes, I shook sin and shook drugs
I did right by you but still you took Bugz
Then caught me in adultery, fought me
For not knowin' through the dark streets you walked me, talked to me

Lord forgive me, for I've sinned
Over and over again just to stay, on top
I recall memories, filled, with sin
Over and over again
And again

It's the risk that's a rush so rush my wrists in the cuffs
It's like a fight for yo' attention and love
Speakin' of Bugz, give me a hint from above
If he not you know I wanna be sent when I'm done
Kid outta wedlock so my lady's frontin'
I love 'Em, cause he gave me somethin'
A positive anything is better than a negative nothin'
I was on the edge of death ready to jump in
It's hard when you can't find love anywhere
And just because the reverend listen, don't mean he care
Pops on crack with a sufferin' past
I dream in black and white, the world color me bad
Other than sad, painful and stress
Life is good with the webs that, tangle with death
Control the border, control the school
I have sinned amongst men and my soul is yours, yours

Lord forgive me, for I've sinned
Over and over again just to stay, on top
I recall memories, filled, with sin
Over and over again
And again

Lord forgive me, for I've sinned
Over and over again just to stay, on top
I recall memories, filled, with sin




Over and over again
And again

Overall Meaning

In Eminem's song "Forgive Me", we see the artist grappling with his dysfunctional upbringing and the demons that continue to haunt him. The lyrics reveal anger towards his parents, especially his father who was absent and his mother who wasn't affectionate enough. Eminem expresses resentment towards his own son and admits to forcing women to have abortions. He also talks about his addiction to fame and his struggles with staying on top. The lyrics are a mix of self-reflection, confession, and plea for forgiveness from the Lord.


The chorus repeats the line "Lord forgive me, for I've sinned, Over and over again just to stay on top" which demonstrates the central theme of the song. Eminem is aware of the mistakes he has made in the past and attempts to reconcile with them. He admits to being a sinner and a flawed individual but also seems optimistic about his future. The song shows that despite the fame and success, Eminem is still human and struggles with his own demons just like anyone else.


Line by Line Meaning

Barely raised by my dysfunctional fam
I was brought up in a family with many problems and issues, which affected the way I was raised.


Here I stand as a dysfunctional man
As a result of my upbringing, I struggle with many personal issues and problems, which impact my life.


Quick-tempered, short-fused, and pissed at God
I have a short temper and often find myself angry, frustrated, and upset, and I blame God for my problems.


Demons pullin' at my soul 'til it's ripped apart
I feel as though there are many negative forces in my life that are causing me intense emotional pain and suffering.


Secret's out momma that fire I started it
I am admitting that I started a fire that I had previously kept hidden from my mother and others.


Fuck the fireman logic of the closet by the wire shit
I disregard the conventional beliefs and practices of the fire department when it comes to wire closets and fires.


What's positive about a father that bust nuts then wussed up
There is nothing good about a father who has children but then fails to fulfill his responsibilities as a parent.


And a momma that don't show her son enough love
My mother was unable to show me the love and support I needed growing up, which has affected me greatly.


Shit, that's why I run from my first son
I am avoiding my responsibilities as a father to my first son because of my own personal problems and issues.


And force these chicken head bitches to get abortions
I have convinced women who are not suitable partners for me to have an abortion, rather than taking responsibility for my actions.


I'm married to game, my mistress is fame
I am completely invested in the world of music and fame, to the detriment of other aspects of my life.


My girl Paq the closest, she know I ain't gon' change
The person closest to me, Paq, knows that I am unwilling to change my ways and am fully committed to my lifestyle.


Go insane in a world evil as ours
Living in a world full of evil and negativity has caused me to feel unstable and overwhelmed at times.


I done shot at houses, people and cars
In the past, I have acted out in anger and frustration by shooting at buildings, individuals, and vehicles.


The deeper the scars, the worst is the history
The more intense and painful my emotional scars are, the worse my past experiences and history have been.


God you ain't gotta forgive me, just don't forget me, you hear me?
I am acknowledging that I have done wrong, but am not necessarily seeking forgiveness, only that God remembers me and my experiences.


Lord forgive me, for I've sinned
I am asking for forgiveness from a higher power for my previous wrongdoings and bad behavior.


Over and over again just to stay, on top
I have continued to make bad decisions and commit sins, all in the name of staying on top of my game and career.


I recall memories, filled, with sin
When I look back on my life and my past experiences, all I can see are the many sins and wrongdoings I have committed.


And most importantly I'm tryin' to support my seeds
My main priority and concern is providing support and care for my children.


Can't seem to get away from them courtin' fees
I am struggling to stay financially stable and am constantly being burdened with court fees and other legal costs.


Embroidery, on my hood across my heart disorderly
There is disorder and chaos in my life, which is reflected in the way I present myself outwardly on my clothing.


Breakin' in houses of people who ain't got more than me
I have committed the crime of breaking into people's homes, even though those individuals are not any better off than I am.


Accordingly, I move in error
Despite my best intentions, I often make mistakes and poor decisions, which cause further problems in my life.


Gotta face the fact though I can't fool this mirror
I cannot hide from the reality of who I am and what I have done, as reflected in the mirror.


Neglected my daughter and tryin' to blame on how I was brought up
I have failed to provide proper care and attention to my daughter, and am making excuses for my behavior based on my own upbringing.


Like I'm a product of this environment, why ain't I shot up?
I feel as though the environment and circumstances I was raised in should have caused me to have a more negative and violent outlook on life.


Got up today like, "Why you let me breathe again?"
I am questioning why I am still alive and breathing, despite my many failures and sins.


And with each breath I feel death is creepin' in
Despite my continued survival, I feel as though death is always lurking and creeping closer with each passing breath.


Thinkin' sinners are winners and I'ma finish last
I believe that those who engage in sinful and negative behavior are the ones who come out on top, but I feel like I will always be at the bottom.


My pen and pad record my life as each minute pass
I am documenting my life experiences and emotions in my music, as a way to process and cope with them.


Passin minutes, I shook sin and shook drugs
As time goes on, I am working to distance myself from my previous sins and drug addiction.


I did right by you but still you took Bugz
Despite my efforts to be a good person, someone close to me named Bugz was taken from this world.


Then caught me in adultery, fought me
I was caught in the act of cheating on someone I should not have, and was subsequently punished or reprimanded for my behavior.


For not knowin' through the dark streets you walked me, talked to me
I did not have a proper support system or mentor to guide me through my difficult journey, which made things much more challenging.


It's the risk that's a rush so rush my wrists in the cuffs
I am addicted to the adrenaline rush that comes with risky and dangerous behavior, even if it means being handcuffed by the police.


It's like a fight for yo' attention and love
I feel like I am constantly competing with others for love and attention, even though I may not always deserve it.


Speakin' of Bugz, give me a hint from above
I am asking for guidance and support from a higher power, specifically with reference to the loss of Bugz.


If he not you know I wanna be sent when I'm done
I am expressing a desire to be taken up to the heavens and reunited with Bugz, if he is not already there.


Kid outta wedlock so my lady's frontin'
I have a child born out of wedlock, and my partner is upset or hostile towards me because of it.


I love 'Em, cause he gave me somethin'
I have a deep love and attachment for my child, because they have provided me with something positive and valuable in my life.


A positive anything is better than a negative nothin'
I believe that even having something positive in my life, such as my child, is better than having nothing at all, which would be negative.


Pops on crack with a sufferin' past
My father was addicted to crack cocaine, and had a difficult and painful past.


I dream in black and white, the world color me bad
My life experiences and struggles have caused me to have a very negative and bleak outlook on the world.


Other than sad, painful and stress
My life is characterized by negative emotions such as sadness, pain, and stress.


Life is good with the webs that, tangle with death
Although my life is full of many problems and challenges, I find that I am often drawn towards things that are dangerous and potentially deadly.


Control the border, control the school
I feel that in order to have control over my life and the world around me, I need to exert power and control over others, both in marginalizing communities and institutions of learning.


I have sinned amongst men and my soul is yours, yours
I recognize that I have done wrong and have made mistakes in my life, and am willing to have my soul judged and guided by a higher power.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CURTIS JAMES JACKSON, C. CONLLEY, DE SHAUN D. HOLTON, B. JOHNSON, LARRY LOUIS, D. MOORE

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Comments from YouTube:

Dawn Oliver

Eminem your my role model! And I love you and your music!

Kari Burgess

I knew they would both go super far... love them both.. u all are my favorites...

Kari Burgess

Forgiveness is hard but soo freeing and deserving

Sarah Elizabeth Mills

Funny thing is - nothing can change the fact that given the choice - the choice was to destroy and knowing that was the free choice - the facts remain - the damage permanent - the only way to truly forgive is to never ever ever have contact with the offender -

B

0nee dawg days go yo....@0bi 0nee

Corduroy G

TF you talkin about??

CHEVELLE Morris

I just love listening to you both.yall are my favorites..keep the faith..

Melissa Hennessy

Love ❀these two are beautiful and amazing! My two favorite rappers alive ❀

Chiara Rae Watts

My 2 fav GOATS OF ALL TIME ;)

Beth Roy

I love it very good . May peace always be there when you need it .one love

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