When I'm Gone – English Lyrics

• By: Eminem

Lyrics & Translation

Delve into the emotional depth of Eminem's "When I'm Gone," a powerful track that offers a unique insight into the artist's personal struggles. Through its introspective lyrics and poignant narrative, this song provides an excellent opportunity to learn rich English vocabulary related to family, emotion, and internal conflict. You can explore expressions of love, guilt, and the complexities of balancing personal life with a demanding career, making it a compelling piece for language acquisition and cultural understanding.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
memory /ˈmɛm.ər.i/ B1	noun - the ability to remember things from the past
share /ʃɛər/ B1	verb - to give a portion of something to others
happen /ˈhæp.ən/ B2	verb - to take place or occur
pain /peɪn/ B2	noun - physical suffering or distress
voice /vɔɪs/ B1	noun - the sound produced by humans or animals when speaking or singing
dream /driːm/ B2	noun - a series of images, thoughts, or feelings occurring during sleep verb - to experience dreams while sleeping
heart /hɑːrt/ B1	noun - the organ that pumps blood throughout the body
armor /ˈɑːr.mɚ/ B2	noun - a protective covering made of metal or other material
destroy /dɪˈstrɔɪ/ B2	verb - to cause ruin or complete damage
karma /ˈkɑːr.mə/ C1	noun - the concept that actions influence future outcomes
spite /spaɪt/ C1	noun - a desire to harm or upset someone
main /meɪn/ A2	adjective - most important or central
source /sɔːrs/ B2	noun - the point of origin or starting point
pain /peɪn/ B2	noun - physical suffering or discomfort

Key Grammar Structures

• HAVE YOU EVER LOVED SOMEONE SO MUCH

  ➔ Present Perfect Tense

  ➔ The phrase "HAVE YOU EVER LOVED" uses the present perfect tense to indicate an experience up to the present.

• DADDY, WHERE'S MOMMY

  ➔ Informal Contraction

  ➔ The word "WHERE'S" is a contraction of "WHERE IS", commonly used in informal speech.

• DADDY, YOU'RE LYIN'

  ➔ Informal Language and Contraction

  ➔ The word "YOU'RE" is a contraction of "YOU ARE", and "LYIN'" is an informal way of saying "LYING".

• I CAN'T FIND MOMMY, WHERE IS SHE

  ➔ Negative Form

  ➔ The phrase "I CAN'T FIND" uses the negative form to express inability.

• DADDY, IT'S ME, HELP MOMMY

  ➔ Direct Address

  ➔ The phrase "DADDY, IT'S ME" uses direct address to speak to someone directly.

• I TURN AROUND, FIND A GUN ON THE GROUND

  ➔ Simple Present Tense

  ➔ The phrase "I TURN AROUND" uses the simple present tense to describe a habitual action.

• THE SKY DARKENS, MY LIFE FLASHES

  ➔ Present Simple for Descriptive Action

  ➔ The phrase "THE SKY DARKENS" uses the present simple tense to describe a current situation.