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@@sgt.autisticsoap7766 ya i dont think many people caught bc not many people listened 2 the whole album or at least those/these 2 songs 2 even know that. And u know what i think 🤔 like everybody missed how amazing this album really was but so many people bashed it that even our fav reactors never even gave it a chance 😞 dont get me wrong i understand in a way y they didnt....but if they truly appreciate Eminem 4 what he can do and how great he does it then y didnt they give it a listen like not do reaction videos but actually listen 2 it and talk about it at some point like let us know how they felt about it but didnt and now because of our requests theyre listening 2 em. And when they r now they always say, "THIS WAS AMAZING/BEAUTIFUL! OMG y didnt i hear this when it came out?" Its crazy but what matters i guess is that they c it now 🤷 better late than never right? 💯
I cried So Hard, for a long time, listening to Castle and Arose. One of the things that separates Eminem from most, is his willingness to sink into his most painful moments, so the emotion is right for the song. Some ppl write it, but they are still like most of us, and run from that Raw Pain. He embraces it, and leaves it all on the track. I still find myself in awe of it sometimes.
Check out King ISO and his “World war me” Album man. Amazing!! Honestly man, “apparent absence” a song about children being neglected in America you know A Parent Absent... “Euthinamerica” again another song about youth in America.
Honestly, the Revival album is so underrated. People just weren’t ready for Eminem’s music to evolve. I feel like the album will get much more appreciation in time.
@@ilaril It’s so good! He’s not the same person he was when he started. And he was showing his growth. Sharing more of his thoughts and emotions. And the word play is insane.
"Every CD critics gave it a three, then three Years later, they'd go back and re-rate it And call the Slim Shady LP the greatest The Marshall Mathers was a classic The Eminem Show was fantastic But Encore just didn't have the caliber to match it I guess enough time just ain't passed, yet A couple more years, that shit'll be ill-matic" Eminem - Careful what you wish for
I like that revival got slept on because it means only the true hard eminem fans appreciate it......this is the only album that can make me cry dunno about anyone else 😂😂
Revival is very "dad rap" and politically charged. I'm a dad so it's up my alley, I like hearing music that makes me feel about my kids. He clearly tried to also embody patriotism in some of those songs. If I remember correctly it came out around the election. I bought it personally.. but I can see why it's not as mainstream as people expected. He made an album for himself. Nothing wrong with that.
So true! I mean, I'm a 17 year old, I'm not a dad or anything but I felt this SO HARD! Also the only album that made me cry, one of the best ones for me.
his* heart*, just trying to help! But yeah, I hope we get this Eminem back at some point. I enjoy the hell out of the mad Eminem, but Recovery is one of my favorite albums and so is Revival.
I'm an Eminem fan from Sweden and my English isn't that good and I only get about 75-85% of the lyrics sometimes. These videos are so helpful and entertaining. Thank you so much for another great video!
Alive Arebo. Go subscribe to Scriptwork, they are the two very best on YT at breaking down the bars of songs. They literally know 99% of everything rap. They could seriously teach a college course on it.
The way he screams "God Why did you take him?!" in Arose while his voice cracks as he almost cries is fucking heartbreaking. Such powerful music. What a beautiful man.
Honestly my guy, I don’t even know where you find the time to do this nice long reactions. I’m not a father and can’t imagine doing videos , editing them and shit. You doing great bro, I think you’ll pop soon, especially if Eminem drops a new album lol because you killed MTBMB. Kudos to you
lol let me tell you my sleep schedule sucks right now. This took way too long to film and edit but you guys wanted it 🙌 Haha we roll forward. Appreciate the support
This comment got me. " i think you'll pop soon" and fast forward and knox has over a million subs is known as one of the Goat reactors. ❤I'm glad to have been along for the journey & witness his growth.
Fun fact. The first word out of Ems mouth is “Why” and the last words out of his mouth are “Now I Know.” This album is a story from front to back and criminally underrated.
Thanks Knox! This is the best breakdown I've ever seen of these incredible songs. Here's a couple of things that I liked. When he says "Consider them last four minutes as the song I'da sang to my daughters..." that line comes exactly at 4:00 into the song. Castle ends with "Shit, I don't know" and Arose with "Now I know". And also he was rushed to the hospital and almost died on Christmas eve 2007, (Hailie's birthday is on December 25th). And he woke up the next day, on Christmas of 2007. A Tuesday... Damn, it gives me chills! And this is maybe a stretch but the first word that Eminem says on Revival is "Why?" (Walk On Water) and he finishes with Arose and the "Now I know" line. I love Revival and it's so strange to me that most people consider it Eminem's worst work. It's so emotional and personal. Bad Husband it's great too. You should check it out. He talks about how he was a shitty husband but a good dad. It continues the journey he started with Headlights when he finally forgave his mother and actually apologized to her. And Bad Husband is Em saying sorry to Kim. It shows how much he has evolved as a human being.
I’ve watched a few of your vids and I’m glad to say that you’ve definitely earned my sub and you really deserve to have a larger following. All the best Knox, keep it up! I’m looking forward to seeing your rise to greatness. Xx. Good luck dude
Not a stretch at all! Em is the goat, he meant to do it! It’s not just “why” though, it’s “why… are expectations so high?” The WHOLE album is him trying to answer this question, either by flexing lyrically showing that he’s the greatest rapper or by personal songs looking at himself and how strong he is, the fact that he’s survived death when he overdosed and came back stronger, comparing himself to Jesus (like walk on water) and his revival, there are also plenty of other biblical references on the album(cuz ems a big Christian) such as songs like River, relating to Jesus being baptized in the river (washing his sins away) there’s so many crazy good details, that’s why this is my favorite em album. All of his albums have good songs, but this one has a message and purpose for the album as a whole, as if the album is one giant song
@@zachlisiecki3237 no way Eminem USA Christian, we’re can I find we’re he or someone says this? I know he’s made songs that reference stuff from the Bible but I just assumed it was just him being a genius and making awesome songs
While the only person who can bring a person out of a terrible place is themself, Beautiful honestly helped in ways I couldn't explain. Almost like an anthem to me.
I actually went back and listen to that whole thing again and I think he saying why our expectation is so high. I think he means why do people expect so much from me because they want the best they want the best all the time now I know and I think at the end he means I know why because I’m doing it for my family and doing this for myself news for my fans that’s what I got from it anyway it’s just unbelievable the whole album is brilliant sorry I’m using dictation on my phone I hope this makes sense
Nope walk on water was the first track. And if ur going by last words of a song it the first ones would be "but as long as I got a mic me and you are not alike, bitch I wrote stan!"
In these lines Eminem also uses extensive audio-related wordplay: “tape” and “Percocet”, where the “cocet” part sounds like “cassette”; “Cut down on the Valium”, where Valium is homophone for “volume”; also it is followed by “I'da heard”; “Definite” sounds like “deafening” crazy how Em can use several different words but keep extending his bars with just his flow alone that takes true MC talent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
'My songs can make you cry, take you by surprise at the same time Can make you dry your eyes with the same rhyme See what you're seein' is a genius at work, which to me isn't work'
It's crazy how this album was negatively recieved, it's a masterpiece! And it hit him when people trashed it, because he poured his heart out in the production, and lyrics. Poor guy.
It seems to me that "people" made up there minds before this album even came out! This album was all him...poured his heart out....just to get kicked in the teeth!!! Wouldn't surprise me if he doesn't do an album like again.....full of emotion.
The last line where he says "now i know" ties into the first line of the first song he starts with "why?". That whole album was telling a story of his career, his life. People missed the whole thing and hated the music on a surface level
@@Hihellobyeoh ofc bro. Didnt expect that fast of a reply😂. Stay strong bro✌(ps I kinda study ems rap lol kinda like knox but not as good but I usually try and put stuff he misses that I catch in comments😂)
I'm not a parent, but for some reason this resonates with me to such an incredible degree that this is the first thing in a long time that has even gotten me close to tearing up. Thanks for the breakdown of the song, It made me understand what it meant so much more and allowed me to get the full picture. Thank you.
Revival was Em being brutally real and introspective- everything from what he was feeling, to what he believed. He wasn't there to put out club hits, or jams, just raw skill from one of the greatest MCs in the game, speaking from the heart. And that's why he took the poor reaction to it so hard- because by dissing it, people were telling him that they don't care about skill, or him, they just want him to continue to be the angry, crazy puppet that exists only for their entertainment. And if he should dare to send a message, it better be something funny - like an obsessed crazy fan, because god forbid he makes you think about something. Revival isn't the album you want if you want mindless fun, or to bump in the parking lot. It's an album to put on and actually listen to - to make you think, as an Eminem autobiography, and to explore the craft that he's teaching a master class on.
Arose is also a double. Him being able to get out of the situation. Also A Rose, the song he is sampling that speaks of love and how the singer defines love. And here Em is reaching out to his love ones.
So glad you finally reacted to this masterpiece. Castle and Arose are truly an Incredible masterclass on the art of storytelling and painting a vivid imagery, all without compromising the wordplay, double entendres and intricate complex rhyme schemes. I'd definitely put it up there with Stan and Darkness.
Man please react to Infinite, It's OK and Tonite off his Infinite album they really are some of Em's underrated songs. Pretty chill songs compared to what we're used to but really worth a listen.
Em's Infinite album is actually one of my favorites. It's just so mellow. Listening to tracks like "Searchin" and "It's Ok" always bring back good memories.
Fun fact, when Em says "Consider the last four minutes" the track is at exactly 4 minutes. The woman singing in Castle is Liz Rodrigues. Em has worked with her before, in "25 to Life", "Almost Famous", and "Survival" to name a few. Also the "Shit I don't know." And "Now I know." lines references Walk on Water where he asks "Why are expectations so high?". He begins the album asking a question and at the end of the album he has the answer.
Yeah that shit i don't know and now i know is connected trough album and these two songs also because he just talked about his whole life and carrer... He questioned himself and he has found the answer
Our boy Marshall steps up to the plate every time....but NO ONE does reactions better than Knoxhill! I do want to join bro. I have twins also! So after this Covid is over? I’m in. Scary? Lmao. I’m 52 and my twins are 13 this month. So I feel you there my man. You know I love you brother. Reactions aside? Your music is 🔥🔥🔥💯 but at the end of the day? You’re just a great person homie. Stay you Knoxhill.
Interesting fact, the first song of the album line is "Why, are expectations so high?" From walk on water, the last words on the last song arose "now I know" Bit of Random info for you all !
The ultimate double entendre itself for Arose is the title, not only does it describe his resurrection back to life but the main background sample behind the whole song is Bette Midlers The Rose.
Notice the multiple meanings in 'Arose. Em arose from being on the floor overdosing in the bathroom, and he arose after being gone for so long and feeling as though he failed us with Relapse. 'A rose' can refer to the show being over and the crowd throwing roses at Em as the curtains close or it can refer to how leaving the game would be bittersweet for him (ever rose has it's thorns, which can also apply to Em acknowledging his past mistakes in this song, he knows he isn't perfect). A rose can also apply to Proof (roses are thrown on caskets at funerals) Rest in peace to Big Proof. "Arrows" is another homophone for "Arose", the pain Em felt hurting his daughters, the split with Kim, letting his fans down, his relationship with his mom, Proof being gone...the pain of it all hurts him like arrows. So it's sextuple layered
Deja vu takes place during castle and between then and arose. On infinite I recommend "313" "Maxine" "Jealous woes II" "Low down and dirty" is one of the first slim shady songs "The Ringer" might be one of his most technical song ever
I can't remember a song that expresses severe depression and fundamental doubt so closely. And at the same time it triggers overwhelming, painful love for the artist. I really believe that psychologists, psychiatrists, and neurologists without a depressive disposition should hear this song in order to better empathize with these patients. It's like being crushed by the world and absolutely lonely at the same time. Really absolutely lonely. Judging by this, a very banal remark: Eminem should now be considered for the Nobel Prize for literature at the latest.
By far, this has been the best breakdown of Castle/Arose I've watched to date. You are the man KH! Please react Griselda - Fire in the Booth and Royce 5'9" x Benny the Butcher - Upside Down 🔥
That Fire In The Booth is so fucking fire. Griselda is THAT GROUP right now just giving us good Hip Hop atm. I don't relate to what they talk about but I know people who have done things like they have and I love their delivery and how raw and honest they sound and THATS why I love their music and they make me grateful that I didn't grow up in an environment as such. They are just hella dope. And in such short time Ive heard almost all their projects and not a single one is whack or has bad songs. All enjoyable. Hella bars. Beats are slappin. Griselda is too nice. Sorry I got too long with this comment 😂
@@Bam2106 Talk that talk bruh. Always enjoy reading replies from true fans of the art. I was so happy when Em signed Griselda. Match made in heaven fo sho.
Hey Knox! I hope you're doing great today. I appreciate you taking the time to react to both songs. They're both so amazing, aren't they? Did you know that the woman singing on 'Castle' is Liz Rodrigues? She's an incredible artist; her voice gives me goosebumps whenever I hear it. I have to admit, I'm a bit of a sucker for rappers singing. That's probably why I love 'Bully' and 'Crazy In Love' so much. Have you heard 'Crazy In Love' before? It's off Encore, a great example of Eminem singing instead of rapping. But don't worry, I like rap too! It depends on the artist. Oh, and for those of you who, like me, love to sing along to songs, I've included the lyrics for 'Castle' and 'Crazy In Love' below. Enjoy!: Castle: [Liz Rodrigues and Eminem:] I built this castle Now we are trapped on the throne I'm sorry we’re alone I wrote my chapter You'll turn the page when I'm gone I hope you’ll sing along This is your song I just want you to know that I ain't scared Whatever it takes to raise you, I'm prepared To do whatever, to do whatever December 1st, 1995, dear Hailie This is your song [Eminem:] You'll be coming out of Mommy's stomach soon I better do something quick if I'ma be able to support you I can barely support me, but as long as you're healthy That's all that matters for the time being But obviously assuming you will be Just thinking ahead, I’ma make it if it kills me Let’s see how far I can take it with this music I'm getting sick of chasing this illusion Sorry for sloppy writing The pen in my hand is shaking, please excuse me Dad’s a little nervous, but at the same time excited If I use this same energy while I'm saying rhymes and write them With the same passion and the same exact enthusiasm As I'm using in this letter, maybe they can feel me as I'm Trying to build these castles out of sand, baby girl For you to sit on the throne, I got plans, baby girl Welcome to Mom and Dad’s crazy world Love, Daddy, maple flavored kisses, buttered pancakes, and syrup [Liz Rodrigues and Eminem:] I built this castle Now we are trapped on the throne I'm sorry we're alone I wrote my chapter You'll turn the page when I'm gone I hope you'll sing along This is your song I just want you to know that I ain't scared Whatever it takes to raise you, I'm prepared To do whatever, to do whatever December 1st, 1996, dear Hailie [Eminem:] You got your momma's personality, same eyes as I got Her beautiful smile, but your ears are the same size as mine are Sorry for that, a little minor mishap But you'll grow into them, baby, I'm on the grind now I'm doing little shows, open mics, all-nighters at studios While I'm tryna keep the lights on Why does it seem like I'm so close to this dream, yet so far? I just keep steering, I'ma turn into someone I haven't the slightest clue what I'ma do if it falls through You took your first steps today, you'll probably walk soon My Infinite CD flopped, too many soft tunes They're talking bad about Dad, it's ticking me off too Makes me feel like I don't belong or something, ooh I think I might have just stumbled onto something new Got a prediction for the future, I'm hoping that you Open this envelope when you're older and it holds true [Liz Rodrigues and Eminem:] I built this castle Now we are trapped on the throne I'm sorry we're alone I wrote my chapter You'll turn the page when I'm gone I hope you'll sing along This is your song I just want you to know that I ain't scared Whatever it takes to raise you, I'm prepared To do whatever, to do whatever December 24th, 2007, dear Hailie [Eminem:] Now if you found these letters, I guess I better try to explain A lot's happened in between them since I rised to this fame I've said your name but always tried to hide your face This game is crazy, I wanted to claim my love for you, but dang I never knew it'd be like this, if I did I wouldn't have done it You ain't asked for none of this sh*t, now you're being punished?! Things that should've been private with me and your mother is public I can't stomach, they can take this fame back, I don't want it I'll put out this last album then I'm done with it One-hundred percent finished Fed up with it, I'm hanging it up, f*ck it Excuse the cursing, baby, but just know That I'm a good person, though they portray me as cold And if things should worsen, don't take this letter I wrote As a goodbye note, 'cause your dad's at the end of his rope I'm sliding down a slippery slope Anyways sweetie, I better go I'm getting sleepy, love, Dad… sh*t, I don't know Arose: If I could rewind time like a tape Inside a boombox One day for every pill Or Percocet that I ate Cut down on the Valium I'da heard everything But death is turning so definite, wait They got me all hooked up to some machine I love you, Bean Didn't want you to know I was struggling Feels like I'm underwater Submerged like a submarine Just heard that nurse say My liver and kidneys aren't functioning Been flirtatious with death Skirt-chasing, I guess It's arrivederci Same nurse, just heard say They're unplugging me And it's your birthday Jade, I'm missing your birthday Baby girl, I'm sorry I f*ck*ng hate when you hurt, Hai And sweeties, thank you for waiting To open gifts But, girls, you can just open 'em Dad ain't making it home for Christmas Wish I had the strength to just blow a kiss I go to make a fist But I can't make one, I'm frozen stiff I yell, but nothing comes out I'm crying inside, I shout My vocal cords won't permit me I scream, but it's not aloud You put your arm around mama To calm her, wow I just thought about the aisle I'll never get to walk us down Never see you Graduate in your caps and gowns It's 'bout to be 2008 How's this happening now? I've got so much more to do And Proof, I'm truly sorry If I let you down, but this tore me in two The thought of no more me and you You gave me shoes, Nikes like new For me for school Doody, I'm trying, but you You were the glue that binded So many things, time I'd give anything to rewind it I had to walk down my halls And constantly be reminded By pictures all on my walls And I couldn't sleep at night 'cause That image burned in my brain Of you on the table Me falling across your body Not able to stand to save you God, why did you take him? I'm tryna keep his legacy alive But I'm dying, where's Nathan? Little ladies, be brave Take care of your mother Smile pretty for pictures Always cherish each other I'll always love ya And I'll be in the back of your memory And I know you'll never forget me Just don't get sad when remembering And, little bro, keep making me proud You better marry that girl 'Cause she's faithfully down And when you're exchanging those sacred vows Just know that if I could be there, I would And should you ever see parenthood I know you'll be good at it Oh, almost forgot to do something Thank my father too I actually learnt a lot from you You taught me what not to do And Mom, wish I'd have had the chance To have one last heart-to-heart Honest and open talk to you Doody, I see you I go to walk to you And I can feel my soul leave my body And float across the room Nurses lean over the bed Pulling tubes out Then the sheet over my head Shut the room down Girls, please don't get upset I see those cheeks soaking and wet As you squeeze hold of my neck So forcibly, don't wanna let Me go, pillow drenched Emotional wrecks With every second each closer to death But suddenly, I feel my heart Begin to beat slow, then a breath Machines go (beep, beep, beep) Must've guessed the cheat codes to this shit I'm tryna rewind time like a tape Find an escape Make a beeline Try and awake From this dream, I need to re-find My inner strength To remind me Even if a steep climb I must take To rewrite a mistake I'm rewinding the tape (I don't want it) I'll put out this last album, then I'm done with it One hundred percent finished, fed up with it I'm hanging it up, f*ck it Excuse the cursing, baby, but just know That I'm a good person, though they portray me as cold And if things should worsen, but I bet you they won't I'm pledging to throw this methadone in the toilet Shred these old letters I wrote All that old pathetic loathing, closing credits can roll I'm proud to be back I'm 'bout to, like a rematch Outdo Relapse With Recovery, Mathers LP2 Help propel me to Victory laps Gas toward them and fast forward the past Consider the last four minutes as That's the song I'd have sang to my daughters If I'd have made it to the hospital Less than two hours later, but I fought it Came back like a boomerang on 'em Now a new day is dawning I'm up, Tuesday, it's morning Now I know
Em mentions Arose on I Willl “But for any of those whoever came close to about dying, who can’t listen to arose without crying.” Saying this music is for those fans. Not ones that talk shit... As a father of a daughter this song gets me very fucking time I LISTEN to it
I love these songs but I NEVER caught that Percocet/per cassette homophone. This is why you are THE breakdown channel, Knox. (And also how you break down the instrumentation/mixing). Keep grinding, my friend.
The boy Knox finally reacting castle and arose!!! There’s not a lot of songs that get me emotional but arose and leaving heaven definitely made me tear up a bit. Can’t wait to see more reactions, and more merch!!! Also can’t wait for the Anoyd reaction 👀👀🤫
I hope you know how captivating you are when explaining something you are passionate about! No one goes into the details like you do! Or catches the different nuances of a song! Thank you so much for what you do! Makes me appreciate these songs so much more!
This was the best reaction and breakdown ive seen for these songs. There were so many small things that you caught that had never even occurred to me. This album has a very special place near to my heart, and will continue to remain my favorite album hes released.
This one hit me alot harder than I expected, I literally cried throughout the video and as I listened to the songs, I'm a single father of 2, my baby daughter just turned 1 last month, I don't get to see her as much as I want to, busy with work and everything, I missed her first steps that she took on her own without needing to hold my hand to walk, not being able to see her every day kills me inside, the firsts of hers that I miss, kill me inside, I'm already stressing over not being able to see her all the time, so hearing these songs just made me an emotional wreck 💔😭
Holy fuck man i'm impressed. This is the first video I see by you. Usually i'm dissapointed with reaction videos because of the lack of analysis but not this time. I've listened to these songs multiple times, yet you managed to catch double meanings and references I hadn't even thought about. I also get very much the same emotional reaction from Castle & Arose. Subscribed
Thank you Knox Hill from Italy. You and Steve are really dope on explain these masterpieces and you make me love real hip hop. There are two really tough eminem songs I think are connected: "3 am" from Relapse album and "Framed" from revival. I suggest the video version, even if they are a little bit scaring
This why I fuck w you as a reactor. Not just a musician. I like shaq bc he always makes me laugh you make me hear bars I didn’t catch before. Like the second bout. Or 2nd round in a boxing match. You’re the only reactor that has caught bars I didn’t. 💯
i.. just don’t know how i’ve been watching an insane amount of your videos over the past month & just came to the realization you have under 100k subs.. you deserve way more, just for all the time & effort you put into your videos & even going as far as to give us descriptive breakdowns of the lyrics. you’re doing great bro.
Im glad that you are always honest and it just melts my heart. I always wondered why humans with honesty like you are rare in this platform and came up with "maybe we wouldn't be humans if we were Identical in everything". I just wanna let you know I'm excited to see the future of this channel and most importantly. Thank you soooooo much for giving us content especially with what's going on right now❤️♥️❤️
dude this is the first reaction i see for you and damn you're ability to just connect what he talking about and just wow i just loved how you fully got what he was doing with the track and what he's talking about, i have seen couple of reactions for this song and i don't think they really caught what was going on as much as u did
This is the first time I’ve watched one of your videos man, and it’s possibly my favourite reaction video! I just love how you pick up on all the lyrics as they were meant to be heard (doubles etc), so many reaction videos miss these. Keep up the good work!
Brother, thank you so much. I am a father of two beautiful girls and haven’t had a father figure and have gone through turmoil with my mother and this f******* tore me in two. Had me in tears. Thank you for the breakdown!!
Hi Knox, first of all, great work, your making the best reactions video on eminem IMO, because of your knowledge and the fact that your a rapper. I like when you go deep in finding the meaning of the rhymes and stuff. I would REALLY like if you can react to some MMLP2 Videos, like Evil Twin, Groundhog day, Baby, and more... It is his best album ever in my opinion, 90% of it is just crazy and i would like to hear your opinion about it. Thanks for reading me.
In these lines Eminem also uses extensive audio-related wordplay: “tape” and “Percocet”, where the “cocet” part sounds like “cassette”; “Cut down on the Valium”, where Valium is homophone for “volume”; also it is followed by “I'da heard”; “Definite” sounds like “deafening”.
deaf and allow aloud when your deaf you can't hear yourself goes with i'da heard heard is hearing you heard them speak you allow 2 speak and talk to them.
Wish I had the strength to just blow a kiss I go to make a fist, but I can't make one, I'm frozen stiff I yell, but nothing comes out, I'm crying inside, I shout My vocal cords won't permit me, I scream, but it's not aloud -Eminem Arose
I was always told that good things come to those who wait...your reaction videos are proof of this...keep up the great work, if and when u get the time Knox 👍
Saw you post this earlier today. Couldn't wait to get off work and dive in. Amazing breakdown once again. "He Knox it out the park!" For real though I could listen to you talk about hip hop all day. You have a passion and out shows. I am down to follow and support you on your journey homie.
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Love the work ethic bro
Keep up the good work.
But you HAVE to listen to one of Eminems first recorded songs called
Biterphobia! The flow and rhyme schemes are 🤯🤯
You should definitely do the original chloraseptic original and the remix 🤙🏼💯
React to "rock bottom" please
You should react to rap god
At the end of castle "shit, I don't know"
At the end of arose "now I know"
First words on the album: Why are expectations so high? Last words: Now I know
Knox missed that one
and he start te revival with walk on water with ine "why my...."
@@sgt.autisticsoap7766 ya i dont think many people caught bc not many people listened 2 the whole album or at least those/these 2 songs 2 even know that. And u know what i think 🤔 like everybody missed how amazing this album really was but so many people bashed it that even our fav reactors never even gave it a chance 😞 dont get me wrong i understand in a way y they didnt....but if they truly appreciate Eminem 4 what he can do and how great he does it then y didnt they give it a listen like not do reaction videos but actually listen 2 it and talk about it at some point like let us know how they felt about it but didnt and now because of our requests theyre listening 2 em. And when they r now they always say, "THIS WAS AMAZING/BEAUTIFUL! OMG y didnt i hear this when it came out?" Its crazy but what matters i guess is that they c it now 🤷 better late than never right? 💯
@@cplaza81such passion and beauty and raw emotion in this album!
I cried So Hard, for a long time, listening to Castle and Arose. One of the things that separates Eminem from most, is his willingness to sink into his most painful moments, so the emotion is right for the song. Some ppl write it, but they are still like most of us, and run from that Raw Pain. He embraces it, and leaves it all on the track. I still find myself in awe of it sometimes.
Truly well said, it takes an incredible person to be that real
"And for any of those who may have come close to about dyin'
And can't listen to "Arose" without cryin'" - Eminem, No Regrets
so true.......if you like emotional music and another artist who really gets in his feels, check out some NF.
Check out King ISO and his “World war me” Album man. Amazing!! Honestly man, “apparent absence” a song about children being neglected in America you know A Parent Absent... “Euthinamerica” again another song about youth in America.
Dave Nastali and MGK
Fun Fact :
Revival starts with "why are the expectations so high" (walk on water)
And ends with
"Now I know" (arose)
Honestly, the Revival album is so underrated. People just weren’t ready for Eminem’s music to evolve. I feel like the album will get much more appreciation in time.
"I guess enough time just ain't passed, yet
A couple more years, that shit'll be ill-matic".
I’m an Em Stan but man is that Offended beat and chorus is horrendous
@@unplugged301 I honestly feel that the best is meant to be grating on purpose. Cause the song is trying to offend people. It just adds to it for me.
I'm one of those that've loved the Revival from the moment it dropped. It was so different, so personal. Will live on my playlist until I expire.
@@ilaril It’s so good! He’s not the same person he was when he started. And he was showing his growth. Sharing more of his thoughts and emotions. And the word play is insane.
A couple more years and revival will be a classic
Revival was one of my favorite rap albums ever.
"Every CD critics gave it a three, then three
Years later, they'd go back and re-rate it
And call the Slim Shady LP the greatest
The Marshall Mathers was a classic
The Eminem Show was fantastic
But Encore just didn't have the caliber to match it
I guess enough time just ain't passed, yet
A couple more years, that shit'll be ill-matic"
Eminem - Careful what you wish for
@@brunuok Nice ! That's why he's the GOAT.
Well untouchable is making a run right now so it’s coming
I've been saying that. People keep saying I'm wrong, but I still believe.
I like that revival got slept on because it means only the true hard eminem fans appreciate it......this is the only album that can make me cry dunno about anyone else 😂😂
Uhm if it doesn't then you're probably a psychopath
Revival is very "dad rap" and politically charged. I'm a dad so it's up my alley, I like hearing music that makes me feel about my kids. He clearly tried to also embody patriotism in some of those songs. If I remember correctly it came out around the election. I bought it personally.. but I can see why it's not as mainstream as people expected. He made an album for himself. Nothing wrong with that.
If I'm not between a 3 and a 7 on the emotional scale, I'm crying. Lol
Bad Husband makes me SUPER emotional.
Never thought about it like this... i guess u flipped the coin for me @AshleyCopeland... Revival is exclusively for Eminem's fans. Its personal.❤❤❤😇
So true! I mean, I'm a 17 year old, I'm not a dad or anything but I felt this SO HARD!
Also the only album that made me cry, one of the best ones for me.
It’s hard listening to this song and not get watery eyes, not just because what he’s says but the way he sings, pouring his heart in here.
it is impossible I guess, for any real Eminem fans who knows his life story.
his* heart*, just trying to help! But yeah, I hope we get this Eminem back at some point. I enjoy the hell out of the mad Eminem, but Recovery is one of my favorite albums and so is Revival.
How the fuck does anyone spell heart hart.
I'm an Eminem fan from Sweden and my English isn't that good and I only get about 75-85% of the lyrics sometimes. These videos are so helpful and entertaining. Thank you so much for another great video!
Same, but from The Netherlands & I love your picture, the Swiss flag but also the emblem on the Recovery album!
Keep studying bro, his lyrics are amazing and you need to see it through. Goodluck.
i, the most time, understand even less but therefore i am still learning it and btw nice pic, i am from switzerland lul
Alive Arebo. Go subscribe to Scriptwork, they are the two very best on YT at breaking down the bars of songs. They literally know 99% of everything rap. They could seriously teach a college course on it.
Why do you have a Switzerland flag as a Profilepicture? If you are from Sweden? They are NOT the same country!
The way he screams "God Why did you take him?!" in Arose while his voice cracks as he almost cries is fucking heartbreaking. Such powerful music. What a beautiful man.
Honestly my guy, I don’t even know where you find the time to do this nice long reactions. I’m not a father and can’t imagine doing videos , editing them and shit. You doing great bro, I think you’ll pop soon, especially if Eminem drops a new album lol because you killed MTBMB. Kudos to you
lol let me tell you my sleep schedule sucks right now. This took way too long to film and edit but you guys wanted it 🙌 Haha we roll forward. Appreciate the support
@@KnoxHillWe appreciate it! Subscribed.
Agreed with 5275, Knox. Keep em coming, young brotha.
This comment got me. " i think you'll pop soon" and fast forward and knox has over a million subs is known as one of the Goat reactors. ❤I'm glad to have been along for the journey & witness his growth.
Fun fact. The first word out of Ems mouth is “Why” and the last words out of his mouth are “Now I Know.” This album is a story from front to back and criminally underrated.
And how Castle ends with “shit I don’t know”
Bro, do yourself a favor and listen to Believe
A song of the same álbum, thats one of my favorites of the album
Had that on repeat for the first few days it was out
Same
I also like home it's amazing
@@panickedhispanic5933 I still have it on repeat lol
Thanks Knox! This is the best breakdown I've ever seen of these incredible songs.
Here's a couple of things that I liked. When he says "Consider them last four minutes as the song I'da sang to my daughters..." that line comes exactly at 4:00 into the song.
Castle ends with "Shit, I don't know" and Arose with "Now I know". And also he was rushed to the hospital and almost died on Christmas eve 2007, (Hailie's birthday is on December 25th). And he woke up the next day, on Christmas of 2007. A Tuesday... Damn, it gives me chills!
And this is maybe a stretch but the first word that Eminem says on Revival is "Why?" (Walk On Water) and he finishes with Arose and the "Now I know" line.
I love Revival and it's so strange to me that most people consider it Eminem's worst work. It's so emotional and personal.
Bad Husband it's great too. You should check it out. He talks about how he was a shitty husband but a good dad. It continues the journey he started with Headlights when he finally forgave his mother and actually apologized to her. And Bad Husband is Em saying sorry to Kim.
It shows how much he has evolved as a human being.
Yep I agree... Em has come far to be where he is today..
There will be another decline for this man..
And Revival was a top-notch album..
I’ve watched a few of your vids and I’m glad to say that you’ve definitely earned my sub and you really deserve to have a larger following. All the best Knox, keep it up! I’m looking forward to seeing your rise to greatness. Xx. Good luck dude
I agree man! Knox is awesome! He works so hard with family, his music & this show!!! He deserves to make it!!! He's do good!
Not a stretch at all! Em is the goat, he meant to do it! It’s not just “why” though, it’s “why… are expectations so high?” The WHOLE album is him trying to answer this question, either by flexing lyrically showing that he’s the greatest rapper or by personal songs looking at himself and how strong he is, the fact that he’s survived death when he overdosed and came back stronger, comparing himself to Jesus (like walk on water) and his revival, there are also plenty of other biblical references on the album(cuz ems a big Christian) such as songs like River, relating to Jesus being baptized in the river (washing his sins away) there’s so many crazy good details, that’s why this is my favorite em album. All of his albums have good songs, but this one has a message and purpose for the album as a whole, as if the album is one giant song
@@zachlisiecki3237 no way Eminem USA Christian, we’re can I find we’re he or someone says this?
I know he’s made songs that reference stuff from the Bible but I just assumed it was just him being a genius and making awesome songs
I wish I could tell Em that most of his stans really really enjoy Relapse, shit is so slept on and has aged so well.
Jayden Hahn Big facts, bro.
While the only person who can bring a person out of a terrible place is themself, Beautiful honestly helped in ways I couldn't explain. Almost like an anthem to me.
Eminem hated relapse said it was his least favorite album hes done. 😂 I agree with him
I can see why em was hating on his relapse album even tho to me its fire and slept on
@Naa Puri Stans are his fan base.
yo Knox, when he said "I think I might've stumbled upon something", he was talking about "discovering" Slim Shady! Great work tho!
Well you cant hope to analyze everything even if you listen to it 100 times over
It's also interesting how first word on the Revival was WHY and the last words on album was NOW I KNOW..
I love Revival.. So much gems..
The album is one of my favourites
I actually went back and listen to that whole thing again and I think he saying why our expectation is so high. I think he means why do people expect so much from me because they want the best they want the best all the time now I know and I think at the end he means I know why because I’m doing it for my family and doing this for myself news for my fans that’s what I got from it anyway it’s just unbelievable the whole album is brilliant sorry I’m using dictation on my phone I hope this makes sense
Nope walk on water was the first track. And if ur going by last words of a song it the first ones would be "but as long as I got a mic me and you are not alike, bitch I wrote stan!"
@@tavennn1 no. The first words on walk on water are "why, are expectations so high?"
And the last words of arose are
"Now I know".
@@rgjr702 yes but the last words of the song is what I said b4. And the last words of arose is "now I know"
In these lines Eminem also uses extensive audio-related wordplay:
“tape” and “Percocet”, where the “cocet” part sounds like “cassette”;
“Cut down on the Valium”, where Valium is homophone for “volume”; also it is followed by “I'da heard”;
“Definite” sounds like “deafening” crazy how Em can use several different words but keep extending his bars with just his flow alone that takes true MC talent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was just wondering if when he said every "percocet that I ate" was also like saying cassette being ate.
did you watch the video?
'My songs can make you cry, take you by surprise at the same time
Can make you dry your eyes with the same rhyme
See what you're seein' is a genius at work, which to me isn't work'
What song?
@@ferand_0948 My Dad's Gone Crazy.
@@marczweifel8119 who's your daddy? 🤣
@@rajaawad13" i don't have one,
My mother reproduced like a komodo dragon"
@@hyperondrugz3629 and had me on the back of a motorcycle and crashed into the side of a locomotive with rap
The best react channel. Don't stop.
It's crazy how this album was negatively recieved, it's a masterpiece! And it hit him when people trashed it, because he poured his heart out in the production, and lyrics. Poor guy.
Production was the only problem the general public had, but funnily enough, anything Em produced turned out good
People sleep on em songs
It seems to me that "people" made up there minds before this album even came out! This album was all him...poured his heart out....just to get kicked in the teeth!!! Wouldn't surprise me if he doesn't do an album like again.....full of emotion.
Agree 👍
The last line where he says "now i know" ties into the first line of the first song he starts with "why?". That whole album was telling a story of his career, his life. People missed the whole thing and hated the music on a surface level
You should also do believe and bad husband, two more very emotional tracks on revival, believe is very powerful and awesome, bad husband is sad
while everyone is entitled to their own opinions, i don't see bad husband as sad, i see it as an apology to Kim.
@@Hihellobyeoh sorry for late reply lol but it could be sad if you've been in a similar situation
@@tavennn1 didn't think of it like that, now i am, thanks for the perspective.
@@Hihellobyeoh ofc bro. Didnt expect that fast of a reply😂. Stay strong bro✌(ps I kinda study ems rap lol kinda like knox but not as good but I usually try and put stuff he misses that I catch in comments😂)
To this day arose still makes me crying, knowing we could've lost eminem truly breaks my heart 💔😭
I'm not a parent, but for some reason this resonates with me to such an incredible degree that this is the first thing in a long time that has even gotten me close to tearing up.
Thanks for the breakdown of the song, It made me understand what it meant so much more and allowed me to get the full picture. Thank you.
Revival was Em being brutally real and introspective- everything from what he was feeling, to what he believed. He wasn't there to put out club hits, or jams, just raw skill from one of the greatest MCs in the game, speaking from the heart.
And that's why he took the poor reaction to it so hard- because by dissing it, people were telling him that they don't care about skill, or him, they just want him to continue to be the angry, crazy puppet that exists only for their entertainment. And if he should dare to send a message, it better be something funny - like an obsessed crazy fan, because god forbid he makes you think about something.
Revival isn't the album you want if you want mindless fun, or to bump in the parking lot. It's an album to put on and actually listen to - to make you think, as an Eminem autobiography, and to explore the craft that he's teaching a master class on.
Well said
Let's go! This one will be a gem! I can tell!
Arose is also a double. Him being able to get out of the situation. Also A Rose, the song he is sampling that speaks of love and how the singer defines love. And here Em is reaching out to his love ones.
So glad you finally reacted to this masterpiece. Castle and Arose are truly an Incredible masterclass on the art of storytelling and painting a vivid imagery, all without compromising the wordplay, double entendres and intricate complex rhyme schemes. I'd definitely put it up there with Stan and Darkness.
Well said 👏 Couldn’t agree more
The best part of this comment is that you put Stan and Darkness on the same level! Much respect
Man please react to Infinite, It's OK and Tonite off his Infinite album they really are some of Em's underrated songs. Pretty chill songs compared to what we're used to but really worth a listen.
Em's Infinite album is actually one of my favorites. It's just so mellow. Listening to tracks like "Searchin" and "It's Ok" always bring back good memories.
What up Knox, check out believe and untouchable and bad husband as well
he has to react to believe
I believe he will
Waiting the Premonition reaction
Yes yes yes!!!!!
already!
Fun fact, when Em says "Consider the last four minutes" the track is at exactly 4 minutes.
The woman singing in Castle is Liz Rodrigues. Em has worked with her before, in "25 to Life", "Almost Famous", and "Survival" to name a few.
Also the "Shit I don't know." And "Now I know." lines references Walk on Water where he asks "Why are expectations so high?". He begins the album asking a question and at the end of the album he has the answer.
That's why Eminem is a genius he tied it all together
Are you the person who works for "Genius"?
@@d-reygalvan4101 what's so genius about that?
@@TooRealForMost Everything
Yeah that shit i don't know and now i know is connected trough album and these two songs also because he just talked about his whole life and carrer... He questioned himself and he has found the answer
Our boy Marshall steps up to the plate every time....but NO ONE does reactions better than Knoxhill! I do want to join bro. I have twins also! So after this Covid is over? I’m in. Scary? Lmao. I’m 52 and my twins are 13 this month. So I feel you there my man. You know I love you brother. Reactions aside? Your music is 🔥🔥🔥💯 but at the end of the day? You’re just a great person homie. Stay you Knoxhill.
Him, Stevie Knight, and ScriptWork are the 3 best on RUclips. They catch bars I've been missing for like 10 years. Shits crazy. Kodus.
Helldog 6 They’re the best! 💯
Interesting fact, the first song of the album line is "Why, are expectations so high?" From walk on water, the last words on the last song arose "now I know"
Bit of Random info for you all !
i hear em's soul, the hate he gets is undeserved.
its hard to hold back the tears, im not a father buts impossible not to relate to this
Please react to
Eminem - Infinite
Eminem - It's OK
Both are from the infinite album
Tonite and Biterphobia are great too, might wanna give em an extra listen
The ultimate double entendre itself for Arose is the title, not only does it describe his resurrection back to life but the main background sample behind the whole song is Bette Midlers The Rose.
OMG your right I didn't even catch that was The Rose sample.
Notice the multiple meanings in 'Arose. Em arose from being on the floor overdosing in the bathroom, and he arose after being gone for so long and feeling as though he failed us with Relapse. 'A rose' can refer to the show being over and the crowd throwing roses at Em as the curtains close or it can refer to how leaving the game would be bittersweet for him (ever rose has it's thorns, which can also apply to Em acknowledging his past mistakes in this song, he knows he isn't perfect). A rose can also apply to Proof (roses are thrown on caskets at funerals) Rest in peace to Big Proof. "Arrows" is another homophone for "Arose", the pain Em felt hurting his daughters, the split with Kim, letting his fans down, his relationship with his mom, Proof being gone...the pain of it all hurts him like arrows.
So it's sextuple layered
Deja vu takes place during castle and between then and arose.
On infinite I recommend "313" "Maxine" "Jealous woes II"
"Low down and dirty" is one of the first slim shady songs
"The Ringer" might be one of his most technical song ever
I’m a simple man:
“Knox Hill uploaded a video”
*Click*
Love you forever my guy ❤️
Royce da 5'9" - Caterpillar ft. Eminem, King Green or Chloreseptic Remix, just saying ...
Agreed also he needs react to some of his kamakaze songs and check out his old shit
@@jjpvp361 IKR
Unfortunately this is the perfect moment to react to Untouchable from Revival.
Also, Bad Husband is another emotional and great song.
I can't remember a song that expresses severe depression and fundamental doubt so closely. And at the same time it triggers overwhelming, painful love for the artist.
I really believe that psychologists, psychiatrists, and neurologists without a depressive disposition should hear this song in order to better empathize with these patients.
It's like being crushed by the world and absolutely lonely at the same time. Really absolutely lonely.
Judging by this, a very banal remark: Eminem should now be considered for the Nobel Prize for literature at the latest.
By far, this has been the best breakdown of Castle/Arose I've watched to date. You are the man KH! Please react Griselda - Fire in the Booth and Royce 5'9" x Benny the Butcher - Upside Down 🔥
That Fire In The Booth is so fucking fire. Griselda is THAT GROUP right now just giving us good Hip Hop atm. I don't relate to what they talk about but I know people who have done things like they have and I love their delivery and how raw and honest they sound and THATS why I love their music and they make me grateful that I didn't grow up in an environment as such. They are just hella dope. And in such short time Ive heard almost all their projects and not a single one is whack or has bad songs. All enjoyable. Hella bars. Beats are slappin. Griselda is too nice. Sorry I got too long with this comment 😂
@@Bam2106 Talk that talk bruh. Always enjoy reading replies from true fans of the art. I was so happy when Em signed Griselda. Match made in heaven fo sho.
I Respekt this intro so much💯 take care of your family first❤️
UNTOUCHABLE BY EMINEM!!
PLEASE!!!!
THE MOST IMPORTANT SONG YOU CAN LISTEN TO RIGHT NOW
Yes, Knox gotta
The ending is to real of that track
I get tears in my eyes everytime i hear Arose.Great reaction,thank you!
Hey Knox!
I hope you're doing great today. I appreciate you taking the time to react to both songs. They're both so amazing, aren't they? Did you know that the woman singing on 'Castle' is Liz Rodrigues? She's an incredible artist; her voice gives me goosebumps whenever I hear it.
I have to admit, I'm a bit of a sucker for rappers singing. That's probably why I love 'Bully' and 'Crazy In Love' so much. Have you heard 'Crazy In Love' before? It's off Encore, a great example of Eminem singing instead of rapping. But don't worry, I like rap too! It depends on the artist.
Oh, and for those of you who, like me, love to sing along to songs, I've included the lyrics for 'Castle' and 'Crazy In Love' below. Enjoy!:
Castle:
[Liz Rodrigues and Eminem:]
I built this castle
Now we are trapped on the throne
I'm sorry we’re alone
I wrote my chapter
You'll turn the page when I'm gone
I hope you’ll sing along
This is your song
I just want you to know that I ain't scared
Whatever it takes to raise you, I'm prepared
To do whatever, to do whatever
December 1st, 1995, dear Hailie
This is your song
[Eminem:]
You'll be coming out of Mommy's stomach soon
I better do something quick if I'ma be able to support you
I can barely support me, but as long as you're healthy
That's all that matters for the time being
But obviously assuming you will be
Just thinking ahead, I’ma make it if it kills me
Let’s see how far I can take it with this music
I'm getting sick of chasing this illusion
Sorry for sloppy writing
The pen in my hand is shaking, please excuse me
Dad’s a little nervous, but at the same time excited
If I use this same energy while I'm saying rhymes and write them
With the same passion and the same exact enthusiasm
As I'm using in this letter, maybe they can feel me as I'm
Trying to build these castles out of sand, baby girl
For you to sit on the throne, I got plans, baby girl
Welcome to Mom and Dad’s crazy world
Love, Daddy, maple flavored kisses, buttered pancakes, and syrup
[Liz Rodrigues and Eminem:]
I built this castle
Now we are trapped on the throne
I'm sorry we're alone
I wrote my chapter
You'll turn the page when I'm gone
I hope you'll sing along
This is your song
I just want you to know that I ain't scared
Whatever it takes to raise you, I'm prepared
To do whatever, to do whatever
December 1st, 1996, dear Hailie
[Eminem:]
You got your momma's personality, same eyes as I got
Her beautiful smile, but your ears are the same size as mine are
Sorry for that, a little minor mishap
But you'll grow into them, baby, I'm on the grind now
I'm doing little shows, open mics, all-nighters at studios
While I'm tryna keep the lights on
Why does it seem like I'm so close to this dream, yet so far?
I just keep steering, I'ma turn into someone
I haven't the slightest clue what I'ma do if it falls through
You took your first steps today, you'll probably walk soon
My Infinite CD flopped, too many soft tunes
They're talking bad about Dad, it's ticking me off too
Makes me feel like I don't belong or something, ooh
I think I might have just stumbled onto something new
Got a prediction for the future, I'm hoping that you
Open this envelope when you're older and it holds true
[Liz Rodrigues and Eminem:]
I built this castle
Now we are trapped on the throne
I'm sorry we're alone
I wrote my chapter
You'll turn the page when I'm gone
I hope you'll sing along
This is your song
I just want you to know that I ain't scared
Whatever it takes to raise you, I'm prepared
To do whatever, to do whatever
December 24th, 2007, dear Hailie
[Eminem:]
Now if you found these letters, I guess I better try to explain
A lot's happened in between them since I rised to this fame
I've said your name but always tried to hide your face
This game is crazy, I wanted to claim my love for you, but dang
I never knew it'd be like this, if I did I wouldn't have done it
You ain't asked for none of this sh*t, now you're being punished?!
Things that should've been private with me and your mother is public
I can't stomach, they can take this fame back, I don't want it
I'll put out this last album then I'm done with it
One-hundred percent finished
Fed up with it, I'm hanging it up, f*ck it
Excuse the cursing, baby, but just know
That I'm a good person, though they portray me as cold
And if things should worsen, don't take this letter I wrote
As a goodbye note, 'cause your dad's at the end of his rope
I'm sliding down a slippery slope
Anyways sweetie, I better go
I'm getting sleepy, love, Dad… sh*t, I don't know
Arose:
If I could rewind time like a tape
Inside a boombox
One day for every pill
Or Percocet that I ate
Cut down on the Valium
I'da heard everything
But death is turning so definite, wait
They got me all hooked up to some machine
I love you, Bean
Didn't want you to know I was struggling
Feels like I'm underwater
Submerged like a submarine
Just heard that nurse say
My liver and kidneys aren't functioning
Been flirtatious with death
Skirt-chasing, I guess
It's arrivederci
Same nurse, just heard say
They're unplugging me
And it's your birthday
Jade, I'm missing your birthday
Baby girl, I'm sorry
I f*ck*ng hate when you hurt, Hai
And sweeties, thank you for waiting
To open gifts
But, girls, you can just open 'em
Dad ain't making it home for Christmas
Wish I had the strength to just blow a kiss
I go to make a fist
But I can't make one, I'm frozen stiff
I yell, but nothing comes out
I'm crying inside, I shout
My vocal cords won't permit me
I scream, but it's not aloud
You put your arm around mama
To calm her, wow
I just thought about the aisle
I'll never get to walk us down
Never see you
Graduate in your caps and gowns
It's 'bout to be 2008
How's this happening now?
I've got so much more to do
And Proof, I'm truly sorry
If I let you down, but this tore me in two
The thought of no more me and you
You gave me shoes, Nikes like new
For me for school
Doody, I'm trying, but you
You were the glue that binded
So many things, time
I'd give anything to rewind it
I had to walk down my halls
And constantly be reminded
By pictures all on my walls
And I couldn't sleep at night 'cause
That image burned in my brain
Of you on the table
Me falling across your body
Not able to stand to save you
God, why did you take him?
I'm tryna keep his legacy alive
But I'm dying, where's Nathan?
Little ladies, be brave
Take care of your mother
Smile pretty for pictures
Always cherish each other
I'll always love ya
And I'll be in the back of your memory
And I know you'll never forget me
Just don't get sad when remembering
And, little bro, keep making me proud
You better marry that girl
'Cause she's faithfully down
And when you're exchanging those sacred vows
Just know that if I could be there, I would
And should you ever see parenthood
I know you'll be good at it
Oh, almost forgot to do something
Thank my father too
I actually learnt a lot from you
You taught me what not to do
And Mom, wish I'd have had the chance
To have one last heart-to-heart
Honest and open talk to you
Doody, I see you
I go to walk to you
And I can feel my soul leave my body
And float across the room
Nurses lean over the bed
Pulling tubes out
Then the sheet over my head
Shut the room down
Girls, please don't get upset
I see those cheeks soaking and wet
As you squeeze hold of my neck
So forcibly, don't wanna let
Me go, pillow drenched
Emotional wrecks
With every second each closer to death
But suddenly, I feel my heart
Begin to beat slow, then a breath
Machines go (beep, beep, beep)
Must've guessed the cheat codes to this shit
I'm tryna rewind time like a tape
Find an escape
Make a beeline
Try and awake
From this dream, I need to re-find
My inner strength
To remind me
Even if a steep climb I must take
To rewrite a mistake
I'm rewinding the tape
(I don't want it)
I'll put out this last album, then I'm done with it
One hundred percent finished, fed up with it
I'm hanging it up, f*ck it
Excuse the cursing, baby, but just know
That I'm a good person, though they portray me as cold
And if things should worsen, but I bet you they won't
I'm pledging to throw this methadone in the toilet
Shred these old letters I wrote
All that old pathetic loathing, closing credits can roll
I'm proud to be back
I'm 'bout to, like a rematch
Outdo Relapse
With Recovery, Mathers LP2
Help propel me to
Victory laps
Gas toward them and fast forward the past
Consider the last four minutes as
That's the song I'd have sang to my daughters
If I'd have made it to the hospital
Less than two hours later, but I fought it
Came back like a boomerang on 'em
Now a new day is dawning
I'm up, Tuesday, it's morning
Now I know
Em mentions Arose on I Willl “But for any of those whoever came close to about dying, who can’t listen to arose without crying.” Saying this music is for those fans. Not ones that talk shit...
As a father of a daughter this song gets me very fucking time I LISTEN to it
It was on No regrets
That's No Regrets
I love these songs but I NEVER caught that Percocet/per cassette homophone. This is why you are THE breakdown channel, Knox. (And also how you break down the instrumentation/mixing). Keep grinding, my friend.
CASTLE & AROUSE ARE TIMELESS CLASSICS!! Change my mind!
The boy Knox finally reacting castle and arose!!! There’s not a lot of songs that get me emotional but arose and leaving heaven definitely made me tear up a bit. Can’t wait to see more reactions, and more merch!!! Also can’t wait for the Anoyd reaction 👀👀🤫
I hope you know how captivating you are when explaining something you are passionate about! No one goes into the details like you do! Or catches the different nuances of a song! Thank you so much for what you do! Makes me appreciate these songs so much more!
That's Bette Midler's song "A Rose." One of my Fav older songs
I fucking love to find this out. Thanks!
Yes!
Glad to see you listening to your viewer's requests, cant wait to watch this :)
I agree with Aryan, Untouchable would be pretty cool if you checked it out. I wish you the best, thanks for the good reaction.
Most true reactions I ever see on RUclips, always from knox. 🙌🙌🙌
Him and the third ernest are honestly the best out there.
Just quick Marshall's nickname is BRabbit because he had big ears when his was young
And ?
That was changes for the movie, they actually called him mickey
Lemon * he’s referring to the part where Knox asked if Em really does have big ears or not
This was the best reaction and breakdown ive seen for these songs. There were so many small things that you caught that had never even occurred to me. This album has a very special place near to my heart, and will continue to remain my favorite album hes released.
I love how fast Knox’ channel is growing. Well deserved ma man!
I've been waiting for these from you!
Thank you for reacting to these!
Sending my love to you and your beautiful family! 🖤
respect the grind, Knox! the effort you put into your reactions and music is definitely evident and appreciated.
I like your explation i like it because i understand your breaking down sry my english is not really good greatings from swiss
Yessss finally!! Thank you!!
This two always make me cry.. People sleeping on Revival is crazy.. You should check out Believe.. 🔥
What an amazing and special reaction. Truly one of the best reactors especially for Eminem. Great work and love your work in general
This one hit me alot harder than I expected, I literally cried throughout the video and as I listened to the songs, I'm a single father of 2, my baby daughter just turned 1 last month, I don't get to see her as much as I want to, busy with work and everything, I missed her first steps that she took on her own without needing to hold my hand to walk, not being able to see her every day kills me inside, the firsts of hers that I miss, kill me inside, I'm already stressing over not being able to see her all the time, so hearing these songs just made me an emotional wreck 💔😭
Knox you're becoming my favorite creator! I love your music and your channel. Thank you for everything you do! It helps me very literally! 💙
Holy fuck man i'm impressed. This is the first video I see by you. Usually i'm dissapointed with reaction videos because of the lack of analysis but not this time. I've listened to these songs multiple times, yet you managed to catch double meanings and references I hadn't even thought about. I also get very much the same emotional reaction from Castle & Arose. Subscribed
I've listened to these songs a thousand times but never realized "I just keep steering, imma turn into someone" was a double. Fucking legend.
Thank you Knox Hill from Italy. You and Steve are really dope on explain these masterpieces and you make me love real hip hop.
There are two really tough eminem songs I think are connected: "3 am" from Relapse album and "Framed" from revival.
I suggest the video version, even if they are a little bit scaring
This why I fuck w you as a reactor. Not just a musician. I like shaq bc he always makes me laugh you make me hear bars I didn’t catch before. Like the second bout. Or 2nd round in a boxing match. You’re the only reactor that has caught bars I didn’t. 💯
i.. just don’t know how i’ve been watching an insane amount of your videos over the past month & just came to the realization you have under 100k subs.. you deserve way more, just for all the time & effort you put into your videos & even going as far as to give us descriptive breakdowns of the lyrics. you’re doing great bro.
I love " Revival." I truly felt every word, every beat. Ever breath. Everything. So glad you're back Marshal 🌹
First. Love the videos brother. Keep it up
Im glad that you are always honest and it just melts my heart. I always wondered why humans with honesty like you are rare in this platform and came up with "maybe we wouldn't be humans if we were Identical in everything". I just wanna let you know I'm excited to see the future of this channel and most importantly. Thank you soooooo much for giving us content especially with what's going on right now❤️♥️❤️
dude this is the first reaction i see for you and damn you're ability to just connect what he talking about and just wow i just loved how you fully got what he was doing with the track and what he's talking about, i have seen couple of reactions for this song and i don't think they really caught what was going on as much as u did
great breakdown man, i had missed some bars but you made them clear for me
Glad to see the appreciation for this album. Been jamming it for a while. Really hits hard.
This is the first time I’ve watched one of your videos man, and it’s possibly my favourite reaction video! I just love how you pick up on all the lyrics as they were meant to be heard (doubles etc), so many reaction videos miss these. Keep up the good work!
Omg so much love for this combo of tracks and your reaction, arose makes me cry everytime!
With all this racism going on
Can you react to eminem untouchable
Jordan Daboss this please.
This!
29:32 Bruh I was laughing at that part, Eminem didn't only rewind the tape but also turned off Knox's camera XD.
Man you deserve a few more hundred thousand subs. Love everything you catch that no other reactor does.
The girl singing underneath "Arose" is "The Rose" a song that was made famous by Bette Midler.
Brother, thank you so much. I am a father of two beautiful girls and haven’t had a father figure and have gone through turmoil with my mother and this f******* tore me in two. Had me in tears. Thank you for the breakdown!!
Hi Knox, first of all, great work, your making the best reactions video on eminem IMO, because of your knowledge and the fact that your a rapper. I like when you go deep in finding the meaning of the rhymes and stuff. I would REALLY like if you can react to some MMLP2 Videos, like Evil Twin, Groundhog day, Baby, and more... It is his best album ever in my opinion, 90% of it is just crazy and i would like to hear your opinion about it. Thanks for reading me.
Man you're so good at breaking down music. You literally forced me to pause the video and subscribe to you! Keep it up 💯💯
Thank you, going back to catch some of Eminem’s catalog that you’ve done,and to share how much you truly care. So emotional ❤🍷🔥
Support from ireland 🇮🇪🇮🇪
Revival is criminally underrated.
Believe, Untouchable and Bad Husband!
In these lines Eminem also uses extensive audio-related wordplay:
“tape” and “Percocet”, where the “cocet” part sounds like “cassette”;
“Cut down on the Valium”, where Valium is homophone for “volume”; also it is followed by “I'da heard”;
“Definite” sounds like “deafening”.
deaf and allow aloud when your deaf you can't hear yourself goes with i'da heard heard is hearing you heard them speak you allow 2 speak and talk to them.
Wish I had the strength to just blow a kiss
I go to make a fist, but I can't make one, I'm frozen stiff
I yell, but nothing comes out, I'm crying inside, I shout
My vocal cords won't permit me, I scream, but it's not aloud -Eminem Arose
Picked 2 of Em's most underrated songs. Love it (Y)
Yo Knox, i want a free box. So i can think out of it!!
Become on with the box, then break it.
In absolute tears watching this breakdown! You’re one of a kind, Knox Hill! 🙌🏽
I was always told that good things come to those who wait...your reaction videos are proof of this...keep up the great work, if and when u get the time Knox 👍
Rhyme or reason, it's about his father, and its amazing
Truly a work of art. Thank you for all of your breakdowns, it makes me appreciate this music so much more
Saw you post this earlier today. Couldn't wait to get off work and dive in. Amazing breakdown once again. "He Knox it out the park!"
For real though I could listen to you talk about hip hop all day. You have a passion and out shows. I am down to follow and support you on your journey homie.
4 years ago!? Damn Knox you have come such a long way!!!! Proud of you man!!!