Eminem is recognized as the rapper with the largest vocabulary, his track Rap God is considered the single hit with the most words and is listed in the Guinness Book of Records. We bring to your attention 10 quotes of Eminem in English with translation. So let's get started.
Eminem quotes about racism
The childhood and youth of the future rapper were not easy. Most of his peers were black, so racist attacks everywhere haunted Marshall.
At the age of 16, in his work, he touched on the topic of racism, which negatively affects public life. Eminem - Foolish Pride (1988):
Now, when I talk about foolish pride
I mean blacks and whites taking different sides
When blacks and whites take different sides
Unity never happens, and we will subside.
Transfer:
"Now that I'm talking about stupid pride,
I mean black and white, taking different sides.
While black and white take different sides,
Unity will not happen, we will weaken. "
Despite accusations of racism, Marshall says he treats people with different ethnicities exactly the same. But the public opinion does not always coincide with the opinion of Eminem. Resentment over police bias against African Americans recently prompted the rapper to write a few poignant verses about racism. Eminem - Untouchable (2017):
In a country that claims that its foundation was based on United States ideals
That had its Natives killed
Got you singin 'this star-spangled spiel
To a piece of cloth that represents the "Land of the Free" that made people slaves to build.
Transfer:
"In a country that is said to be built on ideals,
In which the indigenous people were killed,
"You are forced to sing a patriotic hymn to a piece of cloth, which is a free country built by slaves."
About Parents
When the boy was not even a year old, his father left the family and, according to Marshall himself, never tried to contact his son again. These events are reflected in the tracks. Eminem - Arose (2017):
... thank my father too
I actually learned a lot from you
You taught me what not to do ...
Transfer:
"... thanks also to my father.
You really taught me a lot.
You showed me what kind of person you don’t need to be ... "
Marshall himself is the exemplary father of three girls. About one of them, about Haley, the famous song Mockingbird was written. It is difficult for many to imagine the rebel Slim as a caring dad, but perhaps it was his own growing up without a father that influenced Marshall so much. Here is how he said this in 2010 in his interview for the 60 Minutes program:
I just ... I can't understand how, if my kids were moved to the edge of the Earth, I'd find them. No doubt in my mind. No money ... No nothing. If I had nothing, I'd find my kids ... There's no excuses.
Translation: "I just ... I can’t understand how ... If my children were somewhere on the edge of the Earth, I would rush to look for them without the slightest doubt. Without money ... Without anything. Even if I had nothing there was, I would still look for them. No excuses. "
On the impact on the younger generation
At the peak of his popularity, Eminem literally captured the minds of children and adolescents. It is not surprising that tons of criticism from dissatisfied parents fell upon him, because his texts are full of obscene expressions and simply insane expressions. Marshall responded to the allegations. Eminem - Who knew (2000):
Don't blame me when lil 'Eric jumps off of the terrace.
You shoulda been watching him - apparently you ain't parents.
Quote in Russian:
"... Don't blame me if suddenly little Eric drops off the roof.
You had to keep an eye on him, otherwise, you are bad parents. "
Eminem also repeatedly emphasized that you should not blame his lyrics for all troubles. Eminem - Bad Influence (1999):
People say that I'm a bad influence
I say the world already f * cked,
I'm just adding to it.
Transfer:
"People say I'm having a bad influence,
I answer that in the world and so full of all trash,
And I'm just an addition to all this. "
About the fight for the dream
There were many obstacles on the way to Marshall to the heights of rap, but he overcame them. Somewhere luck helped, somewhere - talent, and somewhere - perseverance and patience. Eminem ft. Gwen Stefani - Kings Never Die (2015):
Gotta get up, give it all I got or give up
Spit on, shit on, stepped on, but kept going ...
Transfer:
"Must get up, give it all the best or give up.
"They spat and trampled me, doused me with shit, but I did not stop."
Eminem's quotes are rightfully considered one of the most motivating. No wonder his hit Lose yourself and Till I Collapse are among the top ten training tracks for Spotify. The success is probably due to the fact that Eminem survived all this himself. Eminem ft. Sia - Beautiful pain (2014):
Cause they hurt you so bad, it's like they murdered your ass
And threw dirt on your casket, but you've returned from the ashes
And that hurt that you have, you just converted to gasoline
And while you're burning the past, standing at inferno and chant ...
Transfer:
"You were hurt tremendously, it seems as if you were killed,
They threw the earth on the lid of your coffin, but you rose from the ashes.
Take all the pain that accumulates inside, and turn it into fuel.
In the meantime, you burn your past, standing on the threshold of hell, and sing ... "
About a sense of humor
Fans appreciate Slim for his many comical rhymes and metaphors in the lyrics. Here's how Eminem answered the NY Times question in 2015 if he still feels cheerful:
Always. That hasn't really changed. I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing. A lot of comedians as they get older don't necessarily change ... I think it's important to keep a sense of humor until you die.
Translation: "Always. In truth, this does not change, and I do not know whether it is good or bad. Many comedians do not change with age ... I think it is very important to maintain a sense of humor until death."
About success
Eminem is one of the best-selling artists in the world. Success came to him in the form of recognition, commercial solvency and exceptional love of fans. But in an interview with the Complex’s editorial staff in 2017, Marshall answers the question what success is for him, as follows:
To me, success is getting the ear of people, and to me success is when I'm able to perform a show, perform at a show and look in the crowd and you see pretty much every ethnicity there is. That to me is super-powerful, because I'm not the only one who can do that. Music, I feel like it brings people together.
Translation: “For me, success is being heard, able to speak, do shows and see representatives of all races in the hall. This is incredibly important for me, because I'm not the only one who can do this. Music, it seems to me, unites people” .
Conclusion
Over the years, Eminem has achieved considerable heights, starting from scratch. Some fans call him a master of English, even though Marshall hasn't even finished school. Not all of Eminem’s quotes in Russian will sound the same as in the original, since he almost always uses a lot of metaphors and plays with words. Undoubtedly, Marshall Mathers is the clearest example of the fact that you should not give up, even if it seems as if there is no hope of salvation.
Last tip from Eminem:
Remember the magic words: "Please", "Thank you" and "Step off, b * tch."
Translation: "Remember these magic words:" Please, "" Thank you, "and" Go to hell. "