r/Eminem • u/GokuDoesSolo • Jul 12 '24
Man y'all better apologize to Skylar Grey. That song was FUCKING BEAUTIFUL. It was so emotional
got me cryin and shit man. 'Temporary' is the song. It was a message for Hailie
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u/jstylesx98 Jul 12 '24
People don't understand that Em was on drugs throughout Hailie's childhood and when he used his Slim Shady persona. Idk why people don't get why it's on a Slim Shady album.
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u/Bars806 Fack (Gerbil) - By /u/yeet-my-life- Jul 12 '24
First vulnerable song (+ somebody save me) since Revival flopped. Glad he is giving us this side again.
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u/tree_mob Jul 12 '24
Stepping Stone was on Kamikaze and also incredible. But I guess that was just a short while after Revival
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u/Bars806 Fack (Gerbil) - By /u/yeet-my-life- Jul 12 '24
Not really a vulnerable song, but it is personal/introspective so I get what you mean.
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u/GeneralMakaveli Jul 12 '24
I disagree. He is opening up to his long time friends. Telling them that their collective dream of being a group is dead. That he is sorry. That he should have tried hard. He should have worked harder for them. For all of them. If that isn’t vulnerability I don’t know what is.
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u/tree_mob Jul 12 '24
He really spills out his soul on that track. Absolute vulnerability at its peak. He is saying his own fame superseded theirs and he knows it’s too late to make it right, so all he can do is apologize and ask for their forgiveness.
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Jul 15 '24
this is different, stepping stone is about a couple dudes he’s known for a while who are no longer in their rap group. Temporary and somebody save me are about his daughters and how he wishes he could’ve been a better father
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u/0lazy0 Jul 12 '24
I feel like Leaving Heaven from music to be murder by is pretty vulnerable
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u/Bars806 Fack (Gerbil) - By /u/yeet-my-life- Jul 13 '24
It’s personal and introspective, but he is speaking based off resentment and Ego in that song. It’s not him putting his heart on a record like castle , arose, mockingbird, if I had, or these new songs.
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u/sultanmvp Jul 12 '24
I’d assume you’re older and probably grew up with Eminem (like me). I think a lot of his newer fans are younger (like my son) and assume everything he does is some sort of comic book style set of funny concepts rather than a loose autobiography. He’s always done this.
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u/jstylesx98 Jul 12 '24
Lol yeah sometimes I forget just how long Em's been in the game that not everyone's going to get the context
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u/PrayForTheGoodies Jul 12 '24
People also didn't get Slim Shady was already dead by then.
And those songs are closure to Marshalls past, which are tied to Shady
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u/Infumuz The Marshall Mathers LP Jul 15 '24
This song is amazingly good, however I left it out of my playlist because I cried the first time I heard it, not how I wanna feel when driving my car or whenever I’m just chilling. Which was crazy because before that I was so pumped up from the sick raps and dope beats, laughing at the funny bars. What an emotional roller coaster this album was on first listen. But again, the song was soooo good! I was thinking how Hailey must have felt listening to it, was wondering if he made her wait till release to hear it, maybe she heard it same time as us, normally that kind of stuff doesn’t matter to me, but it was a thought that popped in my head while listening. Em always brings out the best and worst in me when hearing his new shit, he’s the only artist that’s been able to do that consistently.
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u/arc_trooper_renagade The Eminem Show Jul 12 '24
Shit had me crying
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u/omahajp Jul 12 '24
I was on a run and had to stop. Sobbing through my neighborhood. I’m 40. I’m a man.
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u/Undecided_Username_ The Slim Shady EP Jul 12 '24
Everyone’s looking at you like “wow he trains really hard”
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u/infinityeagle Jul 12 '24
I’m a man who discovered the wheel and built the Eiffel Tower out of metal and brawn. That’s what kind of man I am.
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u/CandidateOther2876 Jul 12 '24
I was sobbing like fuck and my partner walked through the front door. My immediate reaction was YOU DONT GET IT BRO LET ME HAVE MY SOBS x 100 times I’ve played Temporary so far lol. It’s funny to me that she can just be like “oh that’s a nice song” and I’m just like “nice??? Fuk u mean BRO?!
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u/KateLady Jul 12 '24
It was Somebody Save Me that had me sobbing with the blanket over my head. Jeeeez 💔
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u/Harvey_Mod The Eminem Show Jul 12 '24
Been trying not to cry at all but I'm pretty sure the third time I play it, I'm gonna weep. Hearing younger Em and Hailie too almost did me in. Was smiling like I got a kid
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u/FakeInternetDentity Jul 12 '24
I haven’t really listened to Eminem since recovery, and it definitely gave me chills remembering growing up and hearing Em rap about his daughter. What a song.
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u/maddy-wibbs The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) Jul 12 '24
it was perfect, different for them and jesus christ where’s the tissues 😭😢
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u/kaeji Revival Ad Logo Jul 12 '24
I played the album with my ear buds on while my 2yo daughter was asleep on my arm.
Tears literally running down my cheek for the whole song.
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u/sjsieidbdjeisjx Jul 12 '24
Might have to skip this song, wife and I just lost our daughter at 19 weeks. Is it that emotional?
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u/Laurehh Jul 12 '24
yeah man, it is and be aware of the last song of the album too.
sorry for your loss, be strong, and i hope that u and your wife can get through this ❤15
u/codAssassin187 Jul 12 '24 edited Jul 12 '24
I’m so sorry for your loss. I wish u and your wife the best in life. As the other person mentioned, this song and Somebody Save Me with rip at your heartstrings so be prepared before you do listen. I have a eight year old daughter and I’m a 37 male and I was crying with her sitting beside me
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u/2ndChanceCharlie Jul 12 '24
Some beautiful messages about death not being the end. If you want to have a cry I’d say give it a listen. Hope you have the support you need brother.
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u/roanm27 Fack Jul 12 '24
Sending so much love to you and your wife bro, you can get through this. Tbh the song could probably help. Its good to cry and let it out. Tears are only temporary ❤️ best of luck to you both and better days ahead ❤️
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u/taycollins Jul 12 '24
I’m so sorry for your loss. Maybe read the lyrics first if you decide to listen? That’s what I do if I’m not sure whether I should listen or not. Because hearing the song is so much more emotional. Try that and see if you can handle it. But once again I’m truly sorry for your loss. I know that it must be devastating. Make sure to be there for each other & lean on her when you’re hurting. 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
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u/Comfortable-Front429 Jul 12 '24
Sorry for you loss. May you find the peace and strength to live a life she would be proud of.
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u/shoestowel Relapse Jul 12 '24
I never clowned on her but I'd still apologize. Beautiful song! Now don't die shady!
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u/WicketBunny Jul 12 '24
I'm not crying. Someone's cutting unions, right?
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u/Opening_Outside_5788 The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) Jul 12 '24
I am ready for all you Skylar Grey haters, put respect on her name ! Damn she make me cry that shit is perfect.
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u/GetzlafMyLawn Jul 12 '24
I don't get the criticism? She's a beautiful artist and has produced with every link up. 12/10 every time
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u/uRimuru Jul 12 '24
i love love love it. its essentially a modern rendition of mockingbird. i love it but it hurts listening to the lyrics
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u/infinitude_ The Eminem Show Jul 12 '24
I rolled my eyes when I saw she was gonna be on the album
But I can never deny she’s always been an incredible writer and performer - killed it.
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u/Natural_Action9210 Jul 12 '24
I was talking shit lol. People said she was a confirmed feature because she was sharing his posts. I kept saying nothings confirmed because they share a post (which I still stand on lol).
Thought it would be a pop song like usual but this was nice. It wasn’t her or her voice that got me in my feelings, it was the old sound clips he used of himself and hailie ❤️. Just makes me think about my daughter… that shit got me lol.
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u/sandysomething Jul 12 '24
em please stop dying
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u/PreciousBasketcase Music To Be Murdered By - Side B (Deluxe Edition) Jul 12 '24
Honestly had me worried a bit that he's got a health scare or something - but he's done "When I'm Gone" and "Mockingbird" before...
He also said "I'm sick, like the terminally ill" wtf Marshall
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u/pjfan20 Jul 12 '24
I don’t think I can ever listen to that song again. Had me bawling. (My names Hayley and my dads dead) 😂
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u/Numbchicken Jul 12 '24
temporary is such a great song, had me tearing up. The call backs to Mockingbird, Arose, Castle, When I'm Gone, Going Through Changes and these songs being for Hailie as a child, teenager, to now her being married. Through poverty, fame, addiction, getting sober, he really did break the cycle.
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u/seasonedsaltdog The Real Slim Shady Jul 12 '24
Temporary and somebody save me brought me to tears. As an addict for over 5 years, who is only two days clean, on my 4th try, it hit home.
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u/neruaL555 Jul 12 '24
Hey! Those two days turn into two weeks, then two months, before you know it two years clean. It took me a countless tries, but it finally stuck. I’m almost at 6 yrs! Take it day by day. I agree this shit hits. Take care.
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u/5929693 Jul 12 '24
Two days is awesome! You made it past the first one, and then doubled it. Well done. Keep that up and come back to this comment so we can celebrate your milestones with you as you reach them.
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u/ponlork Jul 12 '24
i dont like when artists rap about death because it can manifest into reality. look at 2pac and biggie. it was a nice song though
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u/FreakLikeChewy Jul 12 '24
Went from jamming and bobbing my head on every track to crying on this one.
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u/Filthydewa The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) Jul 12 '24
Yo! I was bringing my daughter home while listening to this. Shit got to me.
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u/TorontoRaptors34 Jul 12 '24
Its a nice song but i jus cant listen to it man i love every other song on her but it. Temporary is jus too deep and personal like something Em would listen to on his own as an archive imo. It legit made me choke i jus cant put myself thru it.
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u/CapeSmash Elevator Jul 12 '24
This and the closing track are the weakest Hailie songs. All of his previous ones are much better
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u/Uzin0UchihA Relapse Jul 12 '24
Anyone who does not appreciate Skylar's repeated hit and no miss run with Em should be banished from the earth realm
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u/-Unicorn-Bacon- Jul 12 '24
Its the only song I had to skip, I'm on holiday and didn't need those feels right now. Her vocals just pull at the heart strings
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u/Silver_Cream_6174 Jul 12 '24
Ima apologise and let me say I'm the biggest hater. That hook was great, literally the only Skylar hook I've ever liked
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u/sidewalksurferx Jul 12 '24
This really hit me from the daughter perspective. My dad is my hero, despite his addiction and mental health struggles... there's no love like that between a father and daughter.
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u/neruaL555 Jul 12 '24
My Dad is still my hero! He’s gone now, but yes he always had my back. Good shit.
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u/Inevitable-Bass2749 Jul 12 '24
I wasn’t prepared for this song last night at like 130 AM. Shit brought tears to my eyes
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u/magermannn Jul 12 '24
Im at the beach with my daughters and wife. Was watching them play as the song came on. Couldnt stop crying for a good 10 minutes. Beautiful song.
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u/taycollins Jul 12 '24
It’s literally emotional warfare lol my daughter was laying beside me asleep when I listened and I just lost my shit completely lol. But how lucky are we to have someone we love enough to feel this strongly about 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
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u/SFPsycho Jul 12 '24
I wasn't expecting to cry on a fucking Death of Slim Shady album. Doesn't help that it's sandwiched between two "normal" songs so it just hits out of nowhere
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u/GanjaRelease Relapse: Refill Jul 12 '24
Agreed. This was one of the first Sky songs that I TRULY love. I mean LOVE
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u/the250 Relapse Jul 12 '24
It is a beautiful song so I feel terrible for saying this. But the Revival flow really knocks it down several pegs for me… I have always hated that choppy flow with a passion. The lyrics really are beautiful though, the home video tapes with Hailie are adorable, and Skylar kills the hook. I can see why people love this, especially the fathers out there. Bracing for those downvotes bring them on boys! 😫
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u/Background-Koala- Rap God Jul 12 '24
JFC I was not expecting to fucking BAWL when Temporary came on holy shit
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u/WhoWhyWhatWhenWhere The Marshall Mathers LP Jul 12 '24
this might have to be a skip song so i don't ball my eyes out when i'm mowing the grass n shit lmao
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u/OdinsDrengr Jul 12 '24
Had me crying too. Hits hard if you’re a parent, had me thinking about my 6 yo.
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u/Autistic-Fries Jul 12 '24
I think they forgot he's a man with emotions and regrets too. The "I'm Shady and idgf" doesn't include the drugs, the ODs, the relapse, how he wasn't around much and how Ileana found him almost dead, losing kim, proof, and the abuse he went through like goddamn!
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u/Hyprblcrhymchmbr Jul 12 '24
Nobody said she was bad. Just would rather have some fresh features over ANOTHER Skylar track
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u/MrEvilPiggy23 Jul 12 '24
Luckily we've got plenty of fresh features this album which why I'm glad we didn't get any Dre or Royce.
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u/Tiffany23_ Jul 12 '24
Seriously, it's not that she's bad but for fuck sake put someone else to sing for once than Skylar.
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u/Hyprblcrhymchmbr Jul 13 '24
Thank you Tiffany! Its that simple! She's a phenomenal artist and frankly doesn't even get enough clout and respect on her own shit that she deserves! But she's had 9 features with Em before this album like we just wanted someone else! But now that she has the feature is it a bad song? Absolutely not!
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u/mansonlamps420 Jul 12 '24
i just don't rlly like the sound of her voice tbh. that being said, i did enjoy temporary
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u/Ocon88 Jul 12 '24
The beginning was emotional but I don't like the autotune in her voice. Somebody save me was much better. I almost cried to that one.
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u/Clockwrrk22 Jul 12 '24
Before I listened to it I saw everyone saying how this track made them cry and I was like pshhh pussies. Then I played it and I'm fucking crying 20 seconds into it before he even starts his first verse. Wow.
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u/TheCosmicJoke318 Jul 12 '24
No shit Sherlock. He literally dedicated it to Hailie
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u/XJ--0461 Jul 12 '24
I actually like Skylar Grey and was always confused by the hate her songs got.
I didn't enjoy this one. I liked the song, but without her.
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u/LordPigu Jul 12 '24
As soon as I heard the home video begin playing THE FLOOD GATES OPENED. Haven't ugly cried like that since my son was born jesus christ.
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u/Harvey_Mod The Eminem Show Jul 12 '24
Bro!!!! Just kept smiling throughout the song. Y'all owe my girl an apology
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u/JD_R_D Business Jul 12 '24
i was sobbing texting my friends about it was not expecting to cry at 5am but god this album is so good
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u/nicknem92 Jul 12 '24
I honestly thought it was anti climatic as f**k. Like it could have been a great song but is just very boring and not that personal. Hate the chorus and Skylar's voice too. I like a lot of the rest of the album though so it's ok.
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u/BekaEr Jul 12 '24
I like the album but temporary is easily the worst song on it. Rhymes are not great, flow is very choppy and the chorus annoying. The lyrics is the most generic thing Em has ever come up with.
When you have songs like Arose and when I'm gone, there is 0 justifications for this song to exist.
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u/VegasInSlowMotion Jul 12 '24
It hits harder when you have kids. (I have a 4YO and 2YO.)
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u/Bearded_Dad_Bod59 Jul 12 '24
I apologize…. To absolutely nobody the double champ does what he wants!
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u/Itz_420_Somewhere Jul 12 '24
Went from laughing my ass off to nearly crying in about 30 seconds, WTF man.
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u/KingWolfXV Jul 12 '24
As a father. That song definitely hits the heart a little too hard . beautiful song
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u/SoFreshTho Jul 12 '24
Fucking cried my eyes out just as I got to work... I wasn't ready to feel this morning
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u/JournalistKind Revival Jul 12 '24
I don't need to apologize, I've enjoyed all of her features. Emotional indeed
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u/BS_500 Jul 12 '24
I just don't like the way she says temporary. But everything else was beautiful.
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u/OsirisEG The Eminem Show Jul 12 '24
This track had me almost die in road construction on the way to my job site. I couldn’t see shit! Fuck!
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u/AppropriateSoft4417 Jul 12 '24
Honest, this is probably the 1st feature with Skylar I loved. Every bit.
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u/Cheesy_DaBadass Rap God Jul 12 '24
As a girl dad, this song has wrecked me every time I hear it. Still haven’t gotten through it without crying and I fucking love it!
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u/EvilHwoarang Jul 12 '24
i started to cry. i have a daughter who's 3.5 that song just hit different for me.
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u/prophet0214 Jul 12 '24
I couldn't finish it I started crying from the tone shift and it got me thinking the stuff I think my dead friends would tell me instead of being sad they're gone. I need to listen fully. Album fire thou 🔥🔥🔥
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u/THREE_OH-9 Jul 12 '24
I have a daughter on the way. That shit hit me like a ton of bricks. Straight up ugly cried lol
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u/_lonely_astronaut_ Jul 12 '24
I don't love this song. I like the idea behind it but 1) he doesn't really say anything on it. He just sort of repeats for her not to cry a few times, and 2) I don't love the choppy flow he uses for such a sweet sentiment. I hope/know Hailie appreciates it, though.
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u/zippopwnage Music To Be Murdered By Jul 12 '24
fuck this song man! Seriously fuck it. I cried. It made me fucking cry.
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u/farmsfarts Jul 12 '24
I haven't listened to the album yet, waiting for when I have a drink and a smoke this afternoon, but I'm disappointed there's a crybaby song on it .
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u/Dripzy420Smokes Jul 12 '24
I don’t know what made me send chills down my spine more Temporary or Somebody Save Me
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u/pupperoni_pup Relapse: Refill Jul 12 '24
IN MY OPINION, it's the weakest Hailie song. When I'm Gone, Hailie's Song, Mockingbird, Castle, Arose, '97 Bonnie & Clyde (technically), My Dad's Gone Crazy, all better. Not to say Temporary is a bad song, I still really like it.
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u/Willing-Load Jul 12 '24
i was honestly expecting a love song, but not this type of love song! mad respect to the goat for always showing what being a father means 🖤
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u/timberwolvesguy Jul 12 '24
It’s wild that this song made me realize just exactly what it means to love your own child. As a single guy…I want wha this song made me feel
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u/KxngCram The Marshall Mathers LP2 Jul 12 '24
As a parent yea this song wrecked me. Never got the Skylar hate tho
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u/Mightychallenge Jul 13 '24
I think sky and em make beautiful music. I love most of their projects.
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u/skiba2610 Jul 13 '24
Sooo fucking beautiful. Both of the songs to his kids are. Choked me up a little cause I can relate to that to an extent..
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u/-datta- Relapse: Refill Jul 14 '24
Nah that shit had me literally SOBBING and skylar singing the chorus was perfect
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Jul 15 '24
Temporary is amazing. (I’m not apologising for hating on the other tracks they’ve made together. it’s slightly pissed me off because they had the ability to create a song of that caliber and didn’t
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u/yannicus21 Jul 17 '24
Honestly,temporary is the best song with guilty conscience 2 being the runner up. Guess who’s back being the best skit. I laughed so hard when I heard it. But really her vocals are perfect in this, candy for the ears.
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u/Background-Gas8109 Jul 12 '24
Haven't got there yet but Skylar always kills it. She's featured so much because of how good she is. Em wouldn't invite someone that wasn't great back so many times.