... as he stated in his book, " My true feelings were coming out, and I just needed an outlet to dump them in I needed an excuse to let go of all this rage, this dark humor, the pain, and the happiness" (Angry Blonde 003). In his song "Cleanin' Out My Closet", Eminem ... mentions watching his mother as she becomes addicted to prescription pills. Many artists write songs reflecting upon their past or childhood, yet because Eminem's lyrics expose the negative life of his mother as well, people will not tolerate them. In an interview with The Rolling Stone Magazine, Mathers refers to ... , thes...

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... .". That determination and seriousness would serve him well for the roller coaster ride that was to come. "I do know one thing though, bitc*es they come they go... maybe I"ll love you one day, maybe we"ll someday grow..."- "Superman" from "The Eminem Show" The focus of many of Eminem's most passionate, brutal, and moving songs have been inspired by the ... it's June fourth release activist such as GLAAD and the National Organization for Women started demonstrating in front of record stores and writing letters to congress. They declared that the lyrics to his songs were homophobic, violen...

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