Lyrical Breakdown of Who Knew - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Who Knew" 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 "Who Knew" 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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(I never knew I, knew I, knew I) (I never knew I, knew I, knew I) Mic check, one-two (I never knew I, knew I, knew I) Who woulda knew? (I never knew I, knew I, knew I) Who woulda known? (I never knew I, knew I, knew I) Fuck would of thought? (I never knew I, knew I, knew I) Motherfucker comes out (I never knew I, knew I, knew I) Sells a couple of million records (I never knew I, knew I, knew I) And these motherfuckers hit the ceiling (I never knew I) I don't do black music, I don't do white music (Nope) I make fight music for high school kids I put lives at risk when I drive like this I put wives at risk with a knife like this (Ah!) (Shit) Shit, you probably think I'm in your tape deck now I'm in the back seat of your truck, with duct tape stretched out Ducked the fuck way down, waitin' to straight jump out Put it over your mouth and grab you by the face, what now? Oh, you want me to watch my mouth, how? Take my fuckin' eyeballs out and turn 'em around? (Look) I'll burn your fuckin' house down, circle around And hit the hydrant, so you can't put your burning furniture out (Oh my God! Oh my God!) I'm sorry, there must be a mix-up You want me to fix up lyrics while the President gets his dick sucked? Fuck that, take drugs, rape sluts Make fun of gay clubs, men who wear make-up Get aware, wake up, get a sense of humor Quit tryin' to censor music, this is for your kid's amusement (The kids!) But don't blame me when lil' Eric jumps off of the terrace You shoulda been watchin' him Apparently you ain't parents 'Cause I never knew I, knew I would get this big I never knew I, knew I'd effect this kid I never knew I'd, get him to slit his wrist I never knew I'd, get him to hit this bitch I never knew I, knew I would get this big I never knew I, knew I'd effect this kid I never knew I'd, get him to slit his wrist I never knew I'd, get him to hit this bitch So who's bringin' the guns in this country? (Hm?) I couldn't sneak a plastic pellet gun through customs over in London And last week I've seen a Schwarzaneggar movie where he's shootin' all sorts of these motherfuckers with a uzi I see these three little kids, up in the front row Screamin' "Go!" with their seventeen year-old uncle I'm like "Guidance, ain't they got the same moms and dads' who got mad when I asked if they liked violence?" And told me that my tape taught 'em to swear What about the make-up you allow your twelve year-old daughter to wear? (Hm?) So tell me that your son doesn't know any cuss words When his bus driver's screamin' at him, fuckin' him up worse (Go sit the fuck down, you little fucking prick!) And "fuck" was the first word I ever learned Up in the third grade, flippin' the gym teacher the bird (Look!) So read up, about how I used to get beat up Peed on, be on free lunch and change school every three months My life's like kinda what my wife's like (What?) Fucked up after I beat her fuckin' ass every night, Ike So how much easier would life be if nineteen million motherfuckers grew to be just like me? 'Cause I never knew I, knew I would get this big I never knew I, knew I'd effect this kid I never knew I'd, get him to slit his wrist I never knew I'd, get him to hit this bitch I never knew I, knew I would get this big I never knew I, knew I'd effect this kid I never knew I'd, get him to slit his wrist I never knew I'd, get him to hit this bitch I never knew I, knew I'd Have a new house or a new car A couple years ago I was more poorer than you are I don't got that bad of a mouth, do I? Fuck, shit, ass, bitch, cunt, shooby-de-doo-wop (Oops) Skibbedy-be-bop, a-Christopher Reeves Sonny Bono, skis horses and hittin' some trees (Hey) How many retards'll listen to me And run up in the school shootin' when they're pissed at a teach-er Her, him, is it you is it them? "Wasn't me, Slim Shady said to do it again!" Damn! How much damage can you do with a pen? Man, I'm just as fucked up as you woulda been If you woulda been in my shoes Who woulda thought Slim Shady would be somethin' that you woulda bought That woulda made you get a gun and shoot at a cop I just said it I ain't know if you'd do it or not 'Cause I never knew I, knew I would get this big I never knew I, knew I'd effect this kid I never knew I'd, get him to slit his wrist I never knew I'd, get him to hit this bitch I never knew I, knew I would get this big I never knew I, knew I'd effect this kid I never knew I'd, get him to slit his wrist I never knew I'd, get him to hit this bitch How the fuck was I supposed to know?