Lyrical Breakdown of Brain Damage - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Brain Damage" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

• Lyric Overview: Witness how Eminem weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Brain Damage" is a testament to masterful songwriting.
• Rhyme and Rhythm Analysis: Our Lazyjot editor highlights the ingenious use of multi-syllabic rhymes and the rhythm pattern that Eminem employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
• Syllable Pattern Insights: Dive deeper into the structural elements of the lyrics. See how the syllable count varies across the song, adding a unique rhythm and flow to Eminem's narrative.

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Scalpel Here Sponge Here Wait! He's convulsing! Ah! He's convulsing! Oh my! We're gonna have to shock him! Oh my God! We're gonna have to shock him! Oh my God! These are the results of a thousand electric volts A neck with bolts "Nurse we're losin' him, check the pulse!" A kid who refused to respect adults Wore spectacles with taped frames and a freckled nose A corny lookin' white boy, scrawny and always ornery 'Cause I was always sick of brawny bullies pickin' on me And I might snap, one day just like that I decided to strike back and flatten every tire on the bike rack My first day in junior high, this kid said "It's you and I, three o'clock sharp this afternoon you'll die" I looked at my watch it was one twenty "I already gave you my lunch money what more do you want from me?!" He said "Don't try to run from me, you'll just make it worse" My palms were sweaty, and I started to shake at first Something told me "Try to fake a stomach ache, it works" I screamed "Owww! My appendix feels like they could burst!" "Teacher, teacher, quick! I need a naked nurse!" "What's the matter?" "I don't know, my leg, it hurts!" "Leg?! I thought you said it was your tummy!" "Oh! I mean it is, but I also got a bum knee!" "Mr. Mathers, the fun and games are over" "And just for that stunt, you're gonna get some extra homework" "But don't you wanna give me after school detention?" "Nah, that bully wants to beat your ass and I'mma let him" Brain damage, ever since the day I was born Drugs is what they used to say I was on They say I never knew which way I was goin' But everywhere I go they keep playin' my song Brain damage, ever since the day I was born Drugs is what they used to say I was on They say I never knew which way I was goin' But everywhere I go they keep playin' my song Brain damage Way before my baby daughter Hailey I was harassed daily by this fat kid named D'Angelo Bailey An eighth grader who acted obnoxious, 'cause his father boxes So everyday he'd shove me in the lockers One day he came in the bathroom while I was pissin' And had me in the position to beat me into submission He banged my head against the urinal till he broke my nose Soaked my clothes in blood, grabbed me and choked my throat I tried to plead and tell him "We shouldn't beef" But he just wouldn't leave, he kept chokin' me and I couldn't breathe He looked at me and said "You gonna die honkey!" The principal walked in and started helpin' him stomp me I made them think they beat me to death Holdin' my breath for like five minutes before they finally left Then I got up and ran to the janitor's storage booth Kicked the door hinge loose and ripped out the four inch screws Grabbed some sharp objects, brooms, and foreign tools "This is for every time you took my orange juice" "Or stole my seat in the lunchroom and drank my chocolate milk" "Every time you tipped my tray and it dropped and spilt" "I'm gettin' you back bully!" "Now once and for good" I cocked the broomstick back and swung hard as I could And beat him over the head with it till I broke the wood Knocked him down, stood on his chest with one foot Made it home, later that same day Started reading a comic and suddenly everything became gray I couldn't even see what I was tryin' to read I went deaf, and my left ear started to bleed My mother started screamin' "What are you on, drugs?" "Look at you, you're gettin' blood all over my rug!" She beat me over the head with the remote control Opened a hole, and my whole brain fell out of my skull I picked it up and screamed "Look bitch, what have you done!?" "Oh my God! I'm sorry son!" "Shut up you cunt!" I said "Fuck it!" Took it and stuck it back up in my head Then I sewed it shut and put a couple of screws in my neck Brain damage, ever since the day I was born Drugs is what they used to say I was on They say I never knew which way I was goin' But everywhere I go they keep playin' my song Brain damage, ever since the day I was born Drugs is what they used to say I was on They say I never knew which way I was goin' But everywhere I go they keep playin' my song Brain damage It's brain damage I got brain damage It's brain damage It's probably brain damage It's brain damage Brain damage I got brain damage