Joel Milian 12/1/12
Till I Collapse
By- Eminem
(2002)
Music is like
magic there’s a certain feeling you get when you're real
And you spit and
people are feeling your shit.
This is your
moment and every single minute you spend trying to hold onto it
'cause you may
never get it again.
So while you’re
in it try to get as much shit as you can
And when your
run is over just admit when it's at its end.
'Cause I'm at
the end of my wits with half this shit that gets in.
I got a list
here's the order of my list that it's in.
Critique:
One of my personal favorite Eminem
songs, “Till I Collapse” is a very
inspirational and thought provoking song about not giving up. Eminem also makes
references to his career, his status in the rap game and how he will continue
to rap and not let anyone put him down. In these 8 bars from the song, Eminem
refers to how rap gives him a sensation because it’s true and his audience
loves and respects his music. He also knows that though it may be temporary, he
has to enjoy and make the most out of his current position. The verse in this
song definitely has some aspects of a confessional when Eminem list his favorite
rappers and how he will not be fazed by the media. The rest of the song is a
critique on not letting people put you down and trying your best, even when you
feel like quitting. What’s great about this song is that is can apply to anyone
in any situation where they need to be inspired. Eminem is speaking to his
fans, himself and anyone whose potential is questioned and second guessed. The
most common literary device in these lines from the song is simile; when Eminem
says “Music is like magic.” The tone in these bars is definitely inspirational
and compelling, using words like “real, feeling, moment and wits.” There is
also End Rhyme in the second and third line ending with “shit” and “it.”
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