Rap God

• By: Eminem
• Album: MMLP2

Lyrics:

Vocabulary in this song:

Vocabulary	Meanings
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - to experience an emotion or sensation
think /θɪŋk/ A1	verb - to have a particular belief or idea
rap /ræp/ A2	verb - to perform rap music noun - a type of popular music with words that are spoken rather than sung
call /kɔːl/ A1	verb - to give someone or something a name
pocket /ˈpɒkɪt/ A2	noun - a small bag sewn into or onto a garment for carrying small articles
kill /kɪl/ B1	verb - to cause the death of (a person, animal, or plant)
break /breɪk/ A2	verb - to separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain
attack /əˈtæk/ B1	noun - an aggressive and violent action against a person or place verb - take aggressive military action against (a place or enemy forces) with weapons or armed force
secret /ˈsiːkrət/ B1	noun - something kept hidden or unexplained
rage /reɪdʒ/ B2	noun - violent uncontrollable anger
school /skuːl/ A1	noun - an institution for educating children
flames /fleɪmz/ B1	noun - a hot glowing gas that is burning
lyrics /ˈlɪrɪks/ B2	noun - the words of a song
speed /spiːd/ A2	noun - the rate at which someone or something moves or operates
jealous /ˈdʒeləs/ B1	adjective - feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements
sacrifice /ˈsækrɪfaɪs/ C1	verb - give up (something valued) for the sake of other considerations
discrimination /dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/ C1	noun - the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.
immortal /ɪˈmɔːrtl/ C1	adjective - living forever; never dying or decaying.

Grammar:

• I was gonna go easy on you

  ➔ "Was/were gonna + verb": indicates an intention or plan in the past that was not fully realized.

  ➔ The sentence indicates the speaker *intended* to be gentle but changed their mind.

• Now who thinks their arms are long enough To slap box, slap box?

  ➔ "Who + verb + enough to + verb": Question formation + "enough to" (sufficient to do something).

  ➔ The question challenges listeners to see if they believe they are physically capable (arms long enough) to fight.

• But for me to rap like a computer must be in my genes

  ➔ "For + someone + to + verb": expresses purpose or reason + "must be": indicates certainty or strong probability.

  ➔ The speaker argues that their ability to rap like a computer is inherent (in their genes).

• You don't really wanna get into a pissing match

  ➔ "Don't wanna": Contraction of "do not want to" (informal) + "get into": phrasal verb meaning to become involved in something, especially something unpleasant.

  ➔ This is a warning, telling someone they shouldn't challenge the speaker to a rap battle (pissing match).

• I'll still be able to break a motherfuckin' table Over the back of a couple of faggots

  ➔ "Will be able to + verb": Expresses future ability + Use of offensive language for emphasis/shock value.

  ➔ A very aggressive statement emphasizing the speaker's power and willingness to use violence, the lyrics are controversial and offensive.

• Even though I'll walk in the church And burst in a ball of flames

  ➔ "Even though + clause": Expresses a contrast or concession + Future tense ("I'll walk").

  ➔ This line creates a stark image and suggests a rejection of traditional morality; despite attending church, something bad will happen to him.

• They'll be celebrating 'Cause I know the way to get 'em motivated

  ➔ "They'll be + -ing": Future continuous tense, describing an action in progress in the future + "the way to + verb": indicates a method or means of achieving something.

  ➔ The speaker knows how to provoke his haters, and when he 'falls off' (loses popularity), they will celebrate.

• But if I can't batter the women How the fuck am I supposed to bake them a cake then?!

  ➔ "If + conditional clause": Expresses a hypothetical situation + "How am I supposed to": Expresses expectation or obligation + Use of offensive language.

  ➔ A sarcastic and offensive line. The speaker uses dark humor and harmful stereotypes. The question is rhetorical and provocative.