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Paul "Bunyan" Rosenburg Lyrics


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Em whats going on?
This is Paul Rosenberg
Your faithful attorney at law
Listen I listened to the rough copy of your album
And uh, you know I just gotta be honest with you
Can you tone it down a little bit because
There's only so much I can explain




Overall Meaning

These lyrics are taken from the song "Paul" by Paul "Bunyan" Rosenberg. In this part of the song, Paul Rosenberg, who is Slim Shady's attorney, is giving him feedback on the rough copy of his album. He expresses that he feels the album is too explicit and asks Slim to tone it down. He states that there is only so much he can explain to those who may be offended by the explicit content. The lyrics reveal a tension between Slim's artistic freedom and the desire to maintain a professional image and stay out of legal trouble.


The concept of artistic freedom versus censorship is a common theme in hip-hop, and Eminem (Slim Shady's alter ego) was no stranger to controversy due to his explicit lyrics. The lyrics also serve to reflect the role of lawyers in the music industry and their important role in advising artists on issues related to their image and reputation. Overall, the lyrics showcase a complex relationship between an artist and his attorney and the balancing act that goes into creating music that is both creative and commercially viable.


Line by Line Meaning

Em whats going on?
Greetings, Eminem. Can you spare a moment to have a conversation with me?


This is Paul Rosenberg
This is Paul Rosenberg, your loyal and dedicated attorney at law.


Your faithful attorney at law
I am your trusted lawyer and advisor who is always here to help.


Listen I listened to the rough copy of your album
I have carefully listened to the unfinished recording of your new album.


And uh, you know I just gotta be honest with you
I need to be candid and frank with you about my thoughts and opinions right now.


Can you tone it down a little bit because
Could you possibly reduce the intensity and profanity in your music because it might offend some listeners?


There's only so much I can explain
I have certain limitations in communicating your artistic expression to the public and to legal authorities. Please consider the consequences of your lyrics.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARSHALL MATHERS

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