Eminem's Brilliant Lyrics!

[dannythompson]

What I learned from Eminem.

1. Being a liberal democrat is the cool thing to do.
2. If I dress in a black hoodie then I can start a revolution
3. I follow a man who sings about beating his wife and raping her, then that makes him hosestly a good person.
4. Even though soldiers have signed up for the army, they should still be mad they are doing thier job.
5. It doesn\'t matter who I vote for, as long as it isn\'t bush.

As you can see, Eminem is right here isn\'t he. Isn\'t He? But seriously, this whole liberal \"uprising of the US\" is getting out of hand. It isn\'t true what they say half the time, half of them are just following other people because it\'s the \"cool thing\" to do.

Most of the people that start up the lies do it for one thing: Money. Micheal Moore last time I checked hasn\'t donated it anywhere. He keeps it for himself. I guess that doesn\'t matter that he is an entertainer and he isn\'t bias, even if he does \"supply the facts\"

Another thing, the army of the united states is composed 100% of volunteers. They signed up. If they don\'t like fighting, THEY SHOULDN\'T HAVE SIGNED UP! When you sign up for the army, regardless if you think your going to be doing evil or good, you are fighting.

Eminem has no no right to voice his stance if he sings about beating his wife and other ultra violence he wishes to carry out. Everyone has a voice, but I\'m not (and hopefully anyone else with a functioning brain) going to listen to you.

One thing he doesn\'t like talking about is the other popular running mate. Apparently it doesn\'t matter what the other person does, has done or will do as long as they aren\'t the person you don\'t like. Brilliant work Mr. Mathers. Brilliant.

Bassically my final thoughts are on this subject is, Eminem you are an idiot. You are doing this to make money, I dislike you greatly more than I ever have. If you wish to start \"a revolution\" please show me a canidate with a better attitude in being in office other than doing what everyone wants you to do, or brown nosing the rest of the world.

That is of course that is unless you start running for president. In which I won\'t have to start a revolution either, because not a soul will vote for you.

Watch the monkey dance here: http://boss.streamos.com/qtime/interscope/eminem/encore/vide
o/mosh-rev/300_mosh-rev.mov

[Karyuu]

I don\'t see why it\'s such a big deal. \'Mainstream\' music is a colossal failure on all levels anyway, with rap and hiphop suffering from the worst. It\'s not worth wasting your nerves over.

Though I must point out one thing - sometimes, the army provides the only future for people who either live in really awful neighborhoods, or are financially unstable and have absolutely no way to pay for their future education, though they\'d still like to have one. True, they still sign up on their own, no one holds a gun to their head, but in this situation they are only choosing what seems to them the lesser of the two evils. And, most of those who sign up never expect to do any actual fighting. It\'s not entirely fair to say that they knew 100% of what they were getting into.

[dannythompson]

Originally posted by Karyuu
It\'s not entirely fair to say that they knew 100% of what they were getting into.

And it\'s bush\'s fault they didnt? X\'D

[Karyuu]

Of course not ;) But you didn\'t even mention Bush in your original post.

Know what some good lyrics are?

http://www.onlylyrics.com/read.php?id=26741

[sashok]

. Being a liberal democrat is the cool thing to do.
2. If I dress in a black hoodie then I can start a revolution
3. I follow a man who sings about beating his wife and raping her, then that makes him hosestly a good person.
4. Even though soldiers have signed up for the army, they should still be mad they are doing thier job.
5. It doesn\'t matter who I vote for, as long as it isn\'t bush.

those are just lyrics of a song.  Although lyrics can be powerful, they should not be discussed in a way you are doing because you ommited all other lyrics of other bands.

I do agree with you that political issues should be taken out of song lyrics, but lot of bands do it, not just eminem.  Bands like soad, rage against machine, etc.

Although Eminem chews it up real nice for people dont he

Hey, friggin Marlyn Mansons music was blamed for acts in columbine if you recall.  I believe it\'s bullcrap, but they are saying exact same thing you are.  As if anyone follows Marlyn Mansons lyrics word to word.  I dont think Eminems stuff convinces anyone to become lyberal, generally people are not this dumb I hope

[Karyuu]

Originally posted by sashok20
I do agree with you that political issues should be taken out of song lyrics [...]

What? Why? Are you talking just about Eminem\'s song lyrics, or all songs in general? Hope you realize that there have been some wonderful works with political messages by various artists.

[sashok]

Originally posted by Karyuu

Originally posted by sashok20
I do agree with you that political issues should be taken out of song lyrics [...]

What? Why? Are you talking just about Eminem\'s song lyrics, or all songs in general? Hope you realize that there have been some wonderful works with political messages by various artists.

yeah, you are absolutely right.  I am talking about lyrics that would say \"blame bush, vote kerry\", well maybe not so blunt, but close to that. they\'re distastful.

[Joeyguy]

6. President Bush personally evicts single mothers.

[ArcaneFalcon]

\"That which is too stupid to be said is sung.\"
 - Voltaire

Though, the question is, can rap be considered singing?

[Efflixi Aduro]

Hmm people still dont get it. He sings to make people angry and cause controversy(sp?).  He\'s said it himself and its pretty easy to see anyways.  #1 to rebel against him would be to call him to nice for your taste or to like him.

[Boldstorm]

Just wonders if people are so mad because it is Eminem?

Was it such an outrage when Eddie Veder of Pearl Jam tried to push Nader on anyone who would listen, and even some who wouldn\'t?

Or is it as bad when Bono of U2 spouts of his political opinions on everyone and you feel like you are going to see a debate instead of a band play.

I am not defending Eminem\'s opinions but I will defend his right to free speech. Thing I have always loved is my ability to not listen or to not agree

[Waylander]

Originally posted by Karyuu
Of course not But you didn\'t even mention Bush in your original post.

Know what some good lyrics are?

http://www.onlylyrics.com/read.php?id=26741

Besides the marijuana defense this is one of the best songs ever, heard it a few days ago.  Go download it...now

[Adeli]

Those lyrcs seem to be \'legalise weed\' stuff stuff stuff \'legalise weed\'... not my proverbial cup-o-tea.

I for one dislike eminem\'s music, not for his controversy, but because it\'s rap, and I don\'t like rap of any persuasion. I don\'t care about his political rants, I dislike George Bush, and John Howard for my own reasons... no \'musician\' will alter my thoughts.

I was a fan of RATM before they split, and I am glad they stood up for what they believed. Likewise with SOAD. They are entitled to hold an opinion, and to broadcast it if they want.
I wear a black hoodie, but not constantly, I have no thoughts on a revolution. Eminem is out for controversy as \"formerly FES2\" stated.

As for voting Bush, this does not affect me, I do not like the man, and would not vote for him if I had to vote in the US... See my location?

As for the soldiers... not every enlistee knew that the president was a power-hungry, egomaniacal warmonger? I hold a -very- high opinion of the cowboy as you can tell.

[Karyuu]

Erm. Adeli, he mentioned marijuana in one stanza during the entire thing ;) Frankly, I think he made a very good point at the end: \"We\'re dedicating all our medical resources to keeping the old guys erect / but we\'re putting people in jail for something that grows in the dirt\".

Legalization of marijuana is another topic entirely, though I will add that it is hypocritical to allow alcohol and tobacco.

[Adeli]

That\'s cool, I don\'t drink or smoke!
He refers to it more than once, and is clearly against prohibition.
My not drinking or smoking is personal preference, as over here, we don\'t need to be 21 to drink, I\'ve been allowed for over a year.
The reference to Viagra is a little more than a -slight- exaggeration, I\'ve studied the production of drugs in the US, they are just trying to reproduce the helpful drugs that are no longer patented, not to produce viagra. It\'s a drug user, venting and finding a convenient argument. But, that\'s his opinion, and he\'s entitled to it, as is everyone.