The Real Slim Shady Lyrics – Eminem
The Real Slim Shady Lyrics
[Intro: Eminem]
May I have your attention, please?
May I have your attention, please?
Will the real Slim Shady please stand up?
I repeat
Will the real Slim Shady please stand up?
We're gonna have a problem here
[Verse 1: Eminem]
Y'all act like you never seen a white person before
Jaws all on the floor like Pam, like Tommy just burst in the door
And started whooping her ass worse than before
They first were divorced, throwing her over furniture (Agh!)
It's the return of the "Oh, wait, no way, you're kidding
He didn't just say what I think he did, did he?"
And Dr. Dre said
Nothing, you idiots, Dr. Dre's dead
He's locked in my basement (Ha-ha!)
Feminist women love Eminem
"Chicka-chicka-chicka, Slim Shady, I'm sick of him
Look at him, walking around, grabbing his you-know-what
Flipping the you-know-who, " "Yeah, but he's so cute though"
Yeah, I probably got a couple of screws up in my head loose
But no worse than what's going on in your parents' bedrooms
Sometimes I wanna get on TV and just let loose
But can't, but it's cool for Tom Green to hump a dead moose
"My bum is on your lips, my bum is on your lips"
And if I'm lucky, you might just give it a little kiss
And that's the message that we deliver to little kids
And expect them not to know what a woman's clitoris is
Of course, they're gonna know what intercourse is
By the time they hit fourth grade
They've got the Discovery Channel, don't they?
We ain't nothing but mammals—
Well, some of us cannibals who cut other people open like cantaloupes
But if we can hump dead animals and antelopes
Then there's no reason that a man and another man can't elope
But if you feel like I feel, I got the antidote
Women, wave your pantyhose, sing the chorus, and it goes
[Chorus: Eminem]
I'm Slim Shady, yes, I'm the real Shady
All you other Slim Shadys are just imitating
So won't the real Slim Shady please stand up
Please stand up, please stand up?
'Cause I'm Slim Shady, yes, I'm the real Shady
All you other Slim Shadys are just imitating
So won't the real Slim Shady please stand up
Please stand up, please stand up?
[Verse 2: Eminem]
Will Smith don't gotta cuss in his raps to sell records (Nope)
Well, I do, so fuck him, and fuck you too
You think I give a damn about a GRAMMY?
Half of you critics can't even stomach me, let alone stand me
"But Slim, what if you win? Wouldn't it be weird?"
Why? So you guys could just lie to get me here?
So you can sit me here next to Britney Spears?
Yo, shit, Christina Aguilera better switch me chairs
So I can sit next to Carson Daly and Fred Durst
And hear 'em argue over who she gave head to first
Little bitch put me on blast on MTV
"Yeah, he's cute, but I think he's married to Kim, hee-hee"
I should download her audio on MP3
And show the whole world how you gave Eminem VD (Agh!)
I'm sick of you little girl and boy groups, all you do is annoy me
So I have been sent here to destroy you
And there's a million of us just like me
Who cuss like me, who just don't give a fuck like me
Who dress like me, walk, talk and act like me
And just might be the next best thing, but not quite me
[Chorus: Eminem]
'Cause I'm Slim Shady, yes, I'm the real Shady
All you other Slim Shadys are just imitating
So won't the real Slim Shady please stand up
Please stand up, please stand up?
'Cause I'm Slim Shady, yes, I'm the real Shady
All you other Slim Shadys are just imitating
So won't the real Slim Shady please stand up
Please stand up, please stand up?
[Verse 3: Eminem]
I'm like a head trip to listen to 'cause I'm only giving you
Things you joke about with your friends inside your living room
The only difference is I got the balls to say it in front of y'all
And I don't gotta be false or sugarcoat it at all
I just get on the mic and spit it
And whether you like to admit it (Err), I just shit it
Better than ninety percent of you rappers out can
Then you wonder: "How can kids eat up these albums like Valiums?"
It's funny, 'cause at the rate I'm going, when I'm thirty
I'll be the only person in the nursing home flirting
Pinching nurse's asses when I'm jacking off with Jergens
And I'm jerking, but this whole bag of Viagra isn't working
And every single person is a Slim Shady lurking
He could be working at Burger King
Spitting on your onion rings (Ch, puh)
Or in the parking lot, circling, screaming
"I don't give a fuck!"
With his windows down and his system up
So will the real Shady please stand up
And put one of those fingers on each hand up?
And be proud to be outta your mind and outta control
And one more time, loud as you can, how does it go?
[Chorus: Eminem]
I'm Slim Shady, yes, I'm the real Shady
All you other Slim Shadys are just imitating
So won't the real Slim Shady please stand up
Please stand up, please stand up?
'Cause I'm Slim Shady, yes, I'm the real Shady
All you other Slim Shadys are just imitating
So won't the real Slim Shady please stand up
Please stand up, please stand up?
'Cause I'm Slim Shady, yes, I'm the real Shady
All you other Slim Shadys are just imitating
So won't the real Slim Shady please stand up
Please stand up, please stand up?
'Cause I'm Slim Shady, yes, I'm the real Shady
All you other Slim Shadys are just imitating
So won't the real Slim Shady please stand up
Please stand up, please stand up?
[Outro: Eminem]
Ha-Ha-Ha
I guess there's a Slim Shady in all of us
Fuck it, let's all stand up
The Real Slim Shady Lyrics Meaning & Facts
"The Real Slim Shady" by Eminem is a rap song that was released in 2000 as part of his album "The Marshall Mathers LP." The song is known for its catchy chorus and playful yet controversial lyrics that touch on various themes, including celebrity culture, censorship, societal norms, and Eminem's own identity as an artist. Let's break down the lyrics paragraph by paragraph to understand their meaning.
[Intro]
In the opening lines, Eminem grabs the listener's attention by repeating the phrase "May I have your attention, please?" He then introduces the central theme of the song, asking for the "real Slim Shady" to stand up, implying that there are many imitators or copycats trying to emulate his unique style. This sets the tone for the song's exploration of Eminem's own identity and the various personas he's known for.
[Verse 1]
Eminem starts by addressing the shock value he brings as a white rapper, using the metaphor of people reacting as if they've never seen a white person before. He then humorously references a fictional scenario where he's interrupting a violent argument, highlighting the outrageous nature of his storytelling. The line about Dr. Dre being dead and locked in Eminem's basement is a comedic exaggeration.
Eminem critiques the perception of him by some feminist women who may criticize his lyrics but still find him attractive. He acknowledges that he may have some personal issues but suggests that people's parents might have their own problems. The verse touches on censorship, freedom of expression, and the double standards in media.
[Chorus]
The chorus emphasizes the main theme of the song – Eminem's search for his true identity amidst a sea of imitators. He uses the metaphor of the "real Slim Shady" to express his desire to be recognized as his authentic self.
[Verse 2]
Eminem takes aim at other celebrities, particularly those who try to maintain a clean image in their music while he embraces controversy and explicit content. He criticizes Will Smith for not using explicit language in his music, contrasting this with his own approach. He's essentially saying that he doesn't care about awards like the Grammy, and he mocks the idea that winning would be strange or unexpected for him. He sarcastically addresses the idea of sitting next to other famous figures like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, pointing out the triviality of celebrity gossip. He also references past conflicts he had with these artists.
[Chorus]
The chorus is repeated again, reinforcing the idea that Eminem is searching for his true identity and calling out the imitation of his persona.
[Verse 3]
In this verse, Eminem discusses his lyrical content and how he addresses taboo topics that people often talk about privately. He's critiquing the hypocrisy of society, which pretends not to engage with certain topics but consumes them behind closed doors. He's proud of his boldness to speak openly about such subjects.
Eminem boasts about his skills as a rapper, claiming he's better than most of his contemporaries. He uses humor to downplay the effects of criticism on him and his audience's preference for his music over others'. The imagery of being old and still causing trouble speaks to his enduring impact on the music industry and pop culture.
[Chorus]
Once again, the chorus is repeated, underscoring the central theme of the song.
[Outro]
In the outro, Eminem humorously acknowledges that there's a bit of the "Slim Shady" persona in all of us. He encourages listeners to embrace their unique identities, even if they feel a little unconventional. The line "let's all stand up" is a call to be proud of one's individuality and to challenge societal norms.
Overall, "The Real Slim Shady" is a commentary on identity, celebrity culture, and the pressure to conform in the entertainment industry. Eminem uses satire, humor, and exaggeration to express his frustration with being imitated and misunderstood, while also celebrating his own authenticity and encouraging others to do the same.
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Official Music Video
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Cast & Crew
- Album
- Eminem (Singles)
- Artist / Band
- Eminem
- Producer(s)
- Dr. Dre & Mel-Man
- Writter(s)
- Eminem, Dr. Dre & Mel-Man
- Released On
- April 18, 2000
Eminem (Singles) Tracklist
- 1.From The D 2 The LBC
- 2.The King and I
- 3.Venom (Remix)
- 4.Killshot
- 5.Rap God
- 6.Superman
- 7.Stan ft. Dido
Eminem Albums
FAQs & Knowledge
Who is the singer of "The Real Slim Shady" song?
"The Real Slim Shady" song is sung by Eminem.
Who is the lyrics writer of "The Real Slim Shady" song?
"The Real Slim Shady" song lyrics written by Eminem, Dr. Dre & Mel-Man.
Who is the music producer of "The Real Slim Shady" song?
"The Real Slim Shady" song music composed & produced by Dr. Dre & Mel-Man.
When was "The Real Slim Shady" song released?
"The Real Slim Shady" song was released on April 18, 2000.