Lyrical Breakdown of Farewell - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Farewell" 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 "Farewell" 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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Ricky Racks For what it's worth, you were a s- at birth If the world had a d-, you'd f- the Earth I tried to get over you, it doesn't work You're still a c-, I'm still a f- jerk Same as it ever was, yeah Say it'll change but it never does Ain't gonna ever 'cause You're the cause of my pain and the medicine Never met someone who played games with my head as much Fate tethered us together like two felons Must've fell in love with skeletons Everyone's got them, thought that you were Cinderella but (yeah) Feels like I slept with the (uh) wicked stepmother But how the hell am I Still in love with the motherf- chick there's at least a million of? They say love the one you with but this sh- is killing us Our love's on some other sh- I'm a glutton for punishment You're the gloves, I'm the punching mitts It's above and beyond us Cuffing, I'm shoving the girl I love inside of an oven If I catch you s- another d- You better uns- it, you snuck in the crib and tried to jump under the covers again Why am I tucking you in? Probably 'cause I gotta tell myself another lie 'Cause that's what helps to get me by 'Cause I'm in hell This is my goodbye, farewell Wanna hold you, wanna choke you, wanna love you Wanna hate you, wanna kill you, wanna hurt you Wanna heal you, yeah Wanna lose you, keep you, bruise you Beat, abuse you, treat you mutual It's juvenile, delusional, as usual You're beautiful, I'm average (woo) I'm brutal, you're a savage My ride or die chick who's always cruising for a bruising Yeah, it's kind of like we're trying to light a dynamite stick Though we might get along like sh- Fight, hit, bite, spit, unite, split Yeah, you're awful, but you're mine And they say love is blind, we see each other fine But it's no wonder I'm (yeah) the only one you'll find (uh) To put up with your sh- (what?), I need a plumber line (yeah) But nothing comes to mind (nah) besides the number ninety (no) 'Cause since '06 you flipped my f- life, upside down Now the sky's ground, look at my frown, it's a smile now Look at my mouth, it's my eyebrows, make it rain upwards We're on that ninth cloud, two insane lovebirds I should fly south, 'cause man am I great, ain't lying to myself But I'm just plain stubborn, I'm Audi five though But this is my house, b-, you get out Then we duke it out, then it dies down Then we say, "F- it", cry our eyes out Then I gotta tell myself another lie 'Cause that's what helps to get me by 'Cause I'm in hell This is my goodbye, farewell This relationship is all that it's cracked up to be Never lack lust in that 'cause we act nuts 'Cause that's what attracts us Trick you with a back rub Tell you to relax then dump your a- in the bathtub (haha) Yeah, now that's love May sound pathetic, but f- the world because they out to get us I love you but I won't exchange vows Hey now, don't get carried away No way I'll get married, it'll take a rain cloud to wed us Yeah, but we're so insane about each other May take the same route and way out as Junior Seau Break out Berettas, lay down in bed and blow our b- out together Who knows how it's gonna play out? Or whether death's what our ending will be One of us shot in the back while attempting to flee But I'll go to bat for you, defending your honor Yeah, no contingency fees, something we're not, nah We're not pretending to beef, don't cost a penny to be with me Time we're spending is free, we could be broke as a joke Won't make a difference to me, don't have to give me a thing Could've been a 50 cent ring from out of a vending machine Love unconditionally, there's no other fish in the sea Guess, I'm a prisoner, see, addiction is a disease I gotta tell myself another lie 'Cause that's what helps to get me by 'Cause I'm in hell This is my goodbye, farewell Love you girl, do you feel the same? I don't wanna play games, no games, ah You're the only one that can out my flame Baby, just play it straight, straight, no games, ah