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    Eminem Embraces the Dark Side: A Look at “Antichrist”

    Eminem continues on the theme of “Evil” and “Lucifer” by claiming the title of “Antichrist” in the 8th track and boasts his role as a provoker in the music fraternity.

    The song is an attack on today’s “woke” cultural landscape—a current resume of Shady’s traditional explicit descriptions and name-dropping, which include celebrities such as Kanye West, Jeffrey Epstein, and Diddy. He refers to a former controversial past with his aggressive relationship towards critics and societal norms. Bizarre stops by to give a real classic, vulgar, and disturbing verse reminiscent of the good old D12 days. Let’s do a deep dive into the lyrics:

    [Intro: Eminem]

    “Marshall, he’s the antichrist / He will slice and— / The devil came to Michigan / Oh, shit / Fuck / Fuckin’ PC police / Fuck”

    • “Marshall, he’s the antichrist / He will slice and—”
      Eminem is presenting himself as the “Antichrist,” a figure of rebellion and chaos, continuing the diabolical theme from his previous work. This is a self-referential statement where Eminem embraces a controversial persona.
    • “The devil came to Michigan”
      This line references Eminem’s own roots in Michigan, implying that his devilish persona has come from his hometown. It plays into the image of Eminem as a disruptive force.
    • “Oh, shit / Fuck / Fuckin’ PC police / Fuck”
      Eminem expresses frustration with “PC police” or political correctness, a common target for his criticism of contemporary social norms.

    [Verse 1: Eminem]

    “Gen Z, here they come now (Now) / ‘Bout to unload rounds (Brrt) / Pronouns (Shit) / Got me like, ‘Woah now’ (Woah)”

    • “Gen Z, here they come now / ‘Bout to unload rounds”
      Eminem is addressing the younger generation (Gen Z), portraying them as a force that he’s about to confront. “Unload rounds” signifies his readiness to challenge or critique this generation’s values.
    • “Pronouns (Shit) / Got me like, ‘Woah now’”
      Eminem mocks the emphasis on gender pronouns, which has been a significant social issue. He’s expressing disbelief or frustration over the focus on this topic.
    • “Homie, let’s slow down / No need to get so wound / Ready to throw down”
      He’s suggesting that there’s no need for the tension or confrontations over social issues. This contrasts with the “wound up” state he describes.

    “If I mispronounce (Thee, them) / Whoops (Sorry), oh wow / Got heterosexuals crammin’ ’em down our throats now (He, she, they, them)”

    • “If I mispronounce (Thee, them) / Whoops (Sorry), oh wow”
      Eminem trivializes the importance of correct pronouns, suggesting that people overreact to mistakes in this area.
    • “Got heterosexuals crammin’ ’em down our throats now (He, she, they, them)”
      This line criticizes how some people push their beliefs and values onto others, including the way pronouns are enforced.

    “Like I’m gettin’ snow-plowed / My humor’s too low-brow / Yeah, so there’s no doubt”

    • “Like I’m gettin’ snow-plowed”
      He compares the enforcement of these values to being forcefully plowed under by snow, a metaphor for feeling overwhelmed.
    • “My humor’s too low-brow”
      Eminem dismisses critiques of his humor as being too simplistic or offensive for current standards.

    “But fuck it though, somebody needs to come and hit the reset button / Back to 2003 ’cause how did we get stuck in / This woke BS?”

    • “Somebody needs to come and hit the reset button / Back to 2003”
      He longs for the past when, in his view, things were simpler and less “woke,” a critique of modern progressive movements.

    “I’m tryna make it regress, fuck ’em / And I don’t regret nothin’ that’s ’bout to be said”

    • “I’m tryna make it regress, fuck ’em”
      Eminem wants to push back against modern social progress, aiming to return to past ways of thinking.

    “Still a grade-A prick, but the same way (What?) / Cobain put the gauge to his brain, I’m goin’ out with a bang, ayy (Yeah)”

    • “Cobain put the gauge to his brain, I’m goin’ out with a bang”
      A reference to Kurt Cobain’s suicide, using it as a metaphor for how Eminem intends to make a big impact or exit the industry.

    “Dang, Dre / Look at what you made me do, maybe you the one they should blame, they”

    • “Dang, Dre / Look at what you made me do”
      Eminem blames Dr. Dre for his current state of mind and actions, a reference to their complex history.
    • “Say they wish that I wasn’t so angry”
      Criticism from others about his anger and aggression, which he acknowledges but dismisses.
    • “Rather see me do like Kim Kardashian, they say”
      A criticism of the media and public preferring superficial fame over genuine artistry.

    “Yeah, and find a way to get rid of all of this rage, ayy (Haha)”

    • “Find a way to get rid of all of this rage”
      Eminem’s anger is part of his identity, and he’s rejecting the idea of tempering it.
    • “But if you wonder, ‘Why is Marsh considered the harshest spitter?’”
      Eminem is asserting his reputation as one of the most intense and skilled rappers.

    “’Cause I can spit a bar like it’s a / Cross between Nas and GZA, Biggie Smalls, and RZA”

    • “Cross between Nas and GZA, Biggie Smalls, and RZA”
      Eminem claims his lyrical skills blend the talents of legendary rappers from the Golden Age of Hip-Hop.

    “So hard, Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj’ll scissor (Cut it out)”

    • “Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj’ll scissor (Cut it out)”
      A provocative line, using the idea of Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj together in a sexual context to emphasize his impact.

    “You’re still the press’s wet dream / Too many head shrinks”

    • “You’re still the press’s wet dream”
      Eminem’s constant presence in the media, which he criticizes as sensationalist.

    “My head thinks foul, I’ve said things when jesting / They should arrest me for my testes”

    • “They should arrest me for my testes”
      Eminem’s brash style, suggesting his controversial statements are deserving of punishment.

    “The biggest in the South, West, East, North and catch be / Evidence swept clean”

    • “The biggest in the South, West, East, North”
      Emphasizes his dominance in the rap game across all regions.
    • “Evidence swept clean”
      The idea that any evidence of his wrongdoings is hidden or ignored.

    “Try not to get seen / With Ben Affleck, me, and Seth Green hangin’ on to the left wing / Of Jeffrey Epstein’s jet screamin’, ‘Hey, don’t forget me’”

    • “With Ben Affleck, me, and Seth Green hangin’ on to the left wing / Of Jeffrey Epstein’s jet”
      A provocative and absurd reference to Epstein’s infamous jet, adding to the song’s dark humor and controversy.

    “Shady as Bill, takin’ the pill and putting it in your soft drink”

    • “Shady as Bill”
      A reference to Bill Cosby and his scandal, comparing himself to Cosby’s infamy.

    “Something’s off and I don’t know what the cause be / But it’s obvi’, this water I’m in is scalding”

    • “This water I’m in is scalding”
      Eminem feels he’s in a dangerous situation, a metaphor for his current controversial status.

    “Ominous thoughts creep in my head and it’s not me / They brainwashed me (Marshall, Marshall)”

    • “Ominous thoughts creep in my head and it’s not me”
      Eminem grapples with dark thoughts and the feeling of being manipulated.

    “And that’s all she wrote, yeah, that’s why they call me”

    • “And that’s all she wrote”
      A phrase indicating the end or climax of his statement.

    [Chorus: Eminem]

    “Marshall, he’s the antichrist / He will slice and dice / Men, women, and children (One more time, come on) / His name is Marshall, he’s the antichrist / He will slice and dice / Whores, men, women, and children (Yeah)”

    • The chorus reinforces Eminem’s role as a figure of chaos and destruction.

    [Verse 2: Eminem ]

    “Knock, knock (Who’s there?), boo (Boo who?) / Hey, why you cryin’, shorty? Ew, ’cause I boo’d you (Woah)”

    • “Knock, knock (Who’s there?), boo (Boo who?)”
      Eminem uses a knock-knock joke to introduce a dark twist, reflecting his tendency to blend humor with shock value.
    • “Hey, why you cryin’, shorty? Ew, ’cause I boo’d you”
      He mocks someone who is upset by his criticism, implying they are overreacting to his provocations.

    “Well, bitch, I’m tryna get some head up in this Subaru / But you have no clue what you doin’, do you?”

    • “Well, bitch, I’m tryna get some head up in this Subaru”
      Eminem describes a crude sexual encounter, showing his disregard for traditional decency.
    • “But you have no clue what you doin’, do you?”
      He criticizes someone’s incompetence, likely referring to a failed or awkward sexual experience.

    “You fall asleep or somethin’? Hello, yoo-hoo / Wake up, fake slut, I’m out of here, screw you”

    • “You fall asleep or somethin’? Hello, yoo-hoo”
      He mocks the person’s lack of awareness or interest, reinforcing his disdain for them.
    • “Wake up, fake slut, I’m out of here, screw you”
      Dismissing the person he’s addressing, with “fake slut” reflecting his harsh judgment.

    “What, did you drop dead in my lap? You call that head? / I suck my dick better than you do, haha”

    • “What, did you drop dead in my lap? You call that head?”
      He belittles the person’s sexual abilities, using extreme language to emphasize his point.
    • “I suck my dick better than you do, haha”
      An exaggerated boast to further degrade the other person.

    “Yeah, I’m sick like the terminally ill (What?) / But more like sick as in the term ‘mentally ill’”

    • “Yeah, I’m sick like the terminally ill”
      He uses “sick” to describe his extreme and rebellious behavior, comparing it to a serious illness.
    • “But more like sick as in the term ‘mentally ill’”
      He refers to his mental state as being “sick,” highlighting his unconventional and controversial nature.

    “Antichrist, how come you can’t be nice? / Look who’s talkin’, dog, like Brian from Family Guy (Huh)”

    • “Antichrist, how come you can’t be nice?”
      A rhetorical question addressing criticism of his harsh persona, with “Antichrist” symbolizing his role as a provocateur.
    • “Look who’s talkin’, dog, like Brian from Family Guy”
      Compares himself to Brian from Family Guy, a character known for his cynicism and sharp tongue.

    “But who else is as pitiless, actually witty and crass, hideous / Ghastly, and insidious as me, or spitting as nasty?”

    • “Pitiless, actually witty and crass, hideous / Ghastly, and insidious as me”
      Eminem boasts about his unique combination of being ruthless, clever, and disturbing in his lyrics.

    **“Next idiot ask me is getting his ass beat worse than Diddy did **

    A veiled reference to Diddy’s publicized altercations, threatening harsh consequences for his critics.

    “But on the real, though (What?) / She probably ran out the room with his fuckin’ dildo”

    • “She probably ran out the room with his fuckin’ dildo”
      A crude joke implying a failed sexual encounter, adding to the song’s provocative content.

    “He try to field goal punt her, she said to chill / Now put it back in my ass and get the steel toe”

    • “He try to field goal punt her”
      A graphic and exaggerated depiction of a violent reaction.
    • “Now put it back in my ass and get the steel toe”
      Continues the crude humor with a focus on extreme and absurd imagery.

    “Got nightmares, goin’ Freddy on me / ‘Cause they steady haunt me (Yeah, oh)”

    “Shady’s bad to the core, but look at the bread he got me (Bread)”

    • “Shady’s bad to the core”
      Embraces his dark persona as “Shady,” focusing on the success and wealth it’s brought him.

    “Complete lack of remorse, so they’ve come at me before, but they won’t ever stop me”

    • “Complete lack of remorse”
      Eminem’s unapologetic attitude towards his critics and past controversies.

    “But fuck the back and the forth until I’m dead and rotting / Head is probably whacked and it’s warped like Jack Kevork’”

    • “Fuck the back and the forth until I’m dead and rotting”
      He rejects engaging in arguments with critics, focusing on his own path.
    • “Head is probably whacked and it’s warped like Jack Kevork’”
      A reference to Jack Kevorkian, the “Dr. Death” who assisted suicides, symbolizing Eminem’s extreme mindset.

    “Performin’ sexual acts with a corpse / If they don’t like it, like a necrophiliac in the morgue (What?), fuck everybody (Haha, yeah)”

    • “Performin’ sexual acts with a corpse”
      Extreme and shocking imagery to underscore his willingness to defy norms.
    • “Like a necrophiliac in the morgue”
      Compares his controversial behavior to necrophilia, a taboo subject, to provoke and shock.

    “I don’t appeal to you, you was one of them children whose / Parents fed every meal to you on a platter and silver spoon”

    • “I don’t appeal to you”
      Eminem acknowledges that his content is not for everyone, especially those who had a privileged upbringing.
    • “Parents fed every meal to you on a platter and silver spoon”
      Criticizes those who lived in comfort and are out of touch with his experiences.

    “I am a product of what Farina and powdered milk’ll do / To your drive when them rappers like Jada bring out the will in you (Woo)”

    • “Farina and powdered milk”
      Refers to a humble background, with “Farina” and “powdered milk” being symbols of poverty.
    • “When them rappers like Jada bring out the will in you”
      Mentions Jada Pinkett Smith as an inspiration, contrasting his tough beginnings with successful rappers.

    “’Cause now my shit slaps harder than Will’ll do, word to Gorilla Glue (Why?)”

    • “Now my shit slaps harder than Will’ll do”
      A reference to his music being more impactful than Will Smith’s work, with “Gorilla Glue” implying strength and durability.

    “I don’t need sticky fingers to steal on you”

    • “I don’t need sticky fingers”
      Eminem is saying he doesn’t need to resort to petty theft to be a threat; his skills alone are enough.

    “Lyrical killer who punish you, every syllable sonnin’ you / Your hides, I tanned ’em like bicycles built for two”

    • “Lyrical killer who punish you”
      Eminem describes himself as a ruthless and skilled lyricist.
    • “Your hides, I tanned ’em like bicycles built for two”
      A metaphor for punishing his rivals, comparing it to tanning hides.

    “Stickin’ a clip in the Uz’ that I’ve been itchin’ to use, lookin’ like Nikolas Cruz”

    • “Stickin’ a clip in the Uz’ that I’ve been itchin’ to use”
      A violent image of preparing for confrontation, referencing Nikolas Cruz, the Parkland shooter, to shock and provoke.

    “My trigger’s happy, it’s ticklish, true, Travis Bickle ’em too, we gettin’ rude”

    • “Travis Bickle ’em too”
      A reference to Taxi Driver’s Travis Bickle, symbolizing a readiness for violent actions.

    “This shit’ll go sideways like you’re tippin’ a canoe, bitch, I’m sick as the flu”

    • “This shit’ll go sideways like you’re tippin’ a canoe”
      A metaphor for situations going awry, with “sick as the flu” emphasizing his dangerous influence.

    “How the fuck are you gonna fit in my shoes? Look at my views, all the shit I’ve been through”

    • “How the fuck are you gonna fit in my shoes?”
      He challenges others to match his success and experiences.
    • “Look at my views, all the shit I’ve been through”
      Eminem is telling his critics to acknowledge his experiences and achievements, emphasizing his struggle and success.

    “So, sympathy, I don’t have any for you, stickin’ it to all you idiots who”

    • “So, sympathy, I don’t have any for you”
      He declares he has no sympathy for his critics, showing that he won’t soften his approach.
    • “Stickin’ it to all you idiots who”
      Aimed at those who misinterpret or criticize him, asserting his superiority.

    “Take my lyrics a little bit too literal, you can all suck on my dick and if you”

    • “Take my lyrics a little bit too literal”
      Eminem addresses people who misunderstand or overly analyze his lyrics.
    • “You can all suck on my dick and if you”
      A harsh dismissal of his critics, using crude language to show disdain.

    “Don’t wanna get ripped, better get the fuck back, bitch, I’m here to do what Dre sent me to do (What?)”

    • “Don’t wanna get ripped, better get the fuck back”
      A warning to critics to stay away if they can’t handle his intensity.
    • “Bitch, I’m here to do what Dre sent me to do (What?)”
      Emphasizes his mission to carry out Dr. Dre’s legacy, a nod to his role in the industry.

    “That’s sinfully get to spitting this shit, devil in me and I do his bidding, his name is”

    • “That’s sinfully get to spitting this shit”
      Describes his lyrics as a sinful act, further embracing his “Antichrist” persona.
    • “Devil in me and I do his bidding”
      Embraces a devilish role, implying that he channels darker influences in his music.

    [Chorus: Eminem]

    “Marshall, he’s the antichrist / He will slice and dice / Sluts, whores, men, women, and children”

    • “Marshall, he’s the antichrist”
      Reinforces the idea of himself as a provocative and controversial figure.
    • “He will slice and dice / Sluts, whores, men, women, and children”
      Continues the theme of causing shock and offense, suggesting his lyrics are meant to challenge all kinds of people.

    [Bridge: Bizarre]

    “You wanna dance with the devil, dance with the devil, dance with the devil / You wanna dance with the devil, dance with the devil, dance with the devil”

    • “You wanna dance with the devil”
      Bizarre invites listeners to engage with his dark and controversial themes, paralleling Eminem’s “Antichrist” persona.

    [Part II: Interlude: Bizarre]

    “(I ain’t goin’ nowhere) / It’s about to get scary, Bizarre (I’m still here, ayy-ayy, ayy-ayy, ayy-ayy) / It’s about to get dark”

    • “(I ain’t goin’ nowhere)”
      Bizarre asserts his presence, hinting at more disturbing content to come.
    • “It’s about to get scary, Bizarre / It’s about to get dark”
      He prepares the audience for a descent into more unsettling themes.

    [Verse: Bizarre]

    “Guess who’s back (Yeah), straight out the gutter (Me) / With a dirty rubber, plus my homeless mother (Fuck her)”

    • “Guess who’s back (Yeah), straight out the gutter”
      Bizarre announces his return from a rough background, aligning with the theme of raw, unfiltered content.
    • “With a dirty rubber, plus my homeless mother”
      Crude imagery of a dirty condom and a homeless mother highlights his gritty and provocative style.

    “Where Bruce Jenner at? I wanna fuck that ho (Where she is?) / Where is Megan Thee Stallion at? I wanna suck that toe (Mwah)”

    • “Where Bruce Jenner at? I wanna fuck that ho”
      Bizarre makes a shocking statement about Bruce Jenner (now Caitlyn Jenner), using provocative language for shock value.
    • “Where is Megan Thee Stallion at? I wanna suck that toe”
      A crude comment about Megan Thee Stallion, continuing the theme of controversial and provocative statements.

    “Twenty years in, shit, I’m past addiction (Uh-huh) / I’m at CVS, tryna find my past prescription”

    • “Twenty years in, shit, I’m past addiction”
      Bizarre reflects on overcoming addiction, hinting at personal struggles.
    • “I’m at CVS, tryna find my past prescription”
      A mundane and somewhat humorous situation of searching for a prescription, contrasting with the gritty content.

    “My dad didn’t listen, I passed the mission / Fuckin’ a tranny on IG Live, that was a bad decision (Haha, that was fucked up)”

    • “My dad didn’t listen, I passed the mission”
      Expresses a failed attempt to be understood or supported.
    • “Fuckin’ a tranny on IG Live, that was a bad decision”
      Bizarre reflects on a controversial moment, using it for shock value and to highlight past mistakes.

    “My rent due, my girl need an abortion (What you gon’ do? What?) / Sell them Eminem Jordans (I did, haha)”

    • “My rent due, my girl need an abortion”
      Personal struggles with financial issues and a girlfriend’s pregnancy.
    • “Sell them Eminem Jordans”
      Bizarre talks about selling valuable items for cash, referencing Eminem’s branded Jordans as a symbol of desperation.

    “All gas, butt-naked, all ass / Tryna get on Hailie Jade’s podcast (Why not?)”

    • “All gas, butt-naked, all ass”
      Outrageous imagery of being naked and desperate, emphasizing his outlandish behavior.
    • “Tryna get on Hailie Jade’s podcast (Why not?)”
      A provocative attempt to join Eminem’s daughter’s podcast, adding a layer of absurdity and controversy.

    Eminem’s “Antichrist” is a provocative journey of rebellion, controversy, and dark humor. The song is a rendition by Eminem in the role of an “Antichrist,” one who brings disorder and critique to today’s standards within society. It steps into something about defiance and personal analysis through raw energy and fearless lyrics, very well portraying Eminem’s invaluable corner in the music world.

    Marshall, he’s the antichrist. / He will slice and—“. From the first lines of the song, Eminem shows himself as a disruptor; here, Eminem happily takes this position of troublemaker, putting himself in identity underway—”an iconoclast who trifles with societal belief.” His declaration that “The devil came to Michigan” embeds his satanic alter ego within his hometown, symbolizing how his spirit of rebellion emerged from his background.

    The track is aggressive and unapologetic. Eminem hardly conceals his frustration with today’s “PC police” and relevent talking points in contemporary social justice in what he raps about Gen Z, pronouns, and backlash as a result of controversial opinions. He deploys sharp, irreverent humor to lambast what he perceives as overreactions to political correctness and cultural shifts.

    In “Antichrist,” Eminem’s art reaches full bloom with dark imagery and very provocative statements. Lines like “Cobain put the gauge to his brain, I’m goin’ out with a bang” demonstrate an attitude of confrontation, self-destruction, and acceptance. Eminem channels his anger into a scathing critique of critics and contemporary culture, merging humor with harsh truths.

    Again, the Chorus repeats that Eminem is an agent of chaos: “Marshall, he’s the antichrist / He will slice and dice / Sluts, whores, men, women, and children“. This kind of repetition enhances his idea of being provocative, shocking, and taking up a persona that has broken with convention and faces his audience.

    In the end, “Antichrist” isn’t just a song; it’s a statement, an announcement of Eminem continuance in his true ability as an artist mastermind for never stopping the boundaries. The energy this track provides is a will to shock and entertain driven by dark humor, social critique, and lyrical mastery. Hence, a very bold statement that further reinforces his place within the rap game: Eminem is the one looked upon with a certain level of fear, yet respected due to his recklessness regarding subjects that are taboo.

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