It is widely considered as one of the most profound and touching parts of the song.Not Afraid is the first official single by Eminem from his seventh studio album, Recovery. Below are the lyrics of that powerful bridge. He added it at the behest of his manager, Paul Rosenberg. Song’s MotivationalĮminem almost didn’t add the song’s powerful and inspirational bridge to it.
In addition to all the above accomplishments, its music video, which was directed by Rich Lee, won a couple of MTV Video Music Awards. This track also won a Grammy ( Best Rap Solo Performance)Īs well as a few other honors, such as a BMI Urban Award and two Detroit Music Moreover, “Not Afraid” has been certified quintuple-Platinum inĬanada and Diamond (selling over 10 million copies) in Eminem’s native United Furthermore, it broke the top 10 in 15 other countries. The track also scored a number 1 in Canada and a number 2 on the In doing so, he makes positive changes in his life and implores his listeners/fans to do the same.Įminem wrote “Not Afraid” with assistance from the followingĭespite being released a little bit later in his career, “NotĪfraid” proved to be one of Eminem’s biggest hits. For instance, itĪccomplished the rare feat of debuting at the top of the coveted Billboard Hot In all, this song finds Eminem standing up for his beliefs. Undertone of the success rate of such endeavors being increased through mutual They believe in, both in public and private. Moreover, there is a clear So on one hand “Not Afraid” is definitely a rallying cry, withĮminem leading the charge towards individual being bold in standing up for what
“Not Afraid” talks directlyĪnd that brings us to another unique aspect of this track. “Not Afraid” is very fan-oriented. Or put differently, Eminem actively engages his audience. He wants them to empathize with the personal transformation he is going through. And likewise, in his own way he wants to show them that he too is not much different than they are. But more to the theme of this song he wants to lead them, if you will. In other words, he wants the listener to siphon off some of his bravado and “take a stand” in their own right. That is to say he wants them to “exorcise” their own “demons”, as in make their own commitments to remain strong, tackle their addictions and strive to be better in general.Īnd just as Eminem serves the role of helping them deal with their frustrations, he too derives strength from their support. For it is in the name of his true fans that he’s keeping it real. And the rapper even admits that his supporters helped him overcome his addiction, even though they didn’t realize it. His part. But perhaps more to the point, his courage is manifest in himīeing able to proclaim such personal feelings to the listening public. The mentioned matters head-on is requiring a considerable degree of bravery on Within the overall theme of the song, it is implied that Eminem tackling all of “responsibilities as a father” the primary focus of all of his efforts. So Human being in general. And that includes making the fulfillment of his Moreover he is now dedicated to being a better The “decision to get clean”, as in sober up. And he is making a pledge toĬontinue along that same course. Verse. These parts of the song rather deal with Eminem’s well-knownīattles with drug addiction. He dropped not afraid around the time he made Then the tone of the song shifts in the bridge and third Regard, he makes a pledge to his fans to always keep it real. Not inclined to shy away from his controversial dispositions. And in that Persistent opposition, the artist is “not afraid to take a stand”, as in he is Personal liberties. Or another way of looking at it is that despite That are a genuine reflection of who he is as an individual. And if anyoneĭoesn’t like it, you already know how Eminem responds to inhibitions on his This sentiment not only in terms of continuing to make music but also songs Rapper himself phrases it, he is “married to the game”. And he expresses He makes is a pledge to stay true to his musical profession. Or as the This track is premised on the artist ‘taking a stand’, as inĬonfronting pressing issues head-on. And foremost amongst the resolutions
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