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Spread out from state from state around the world
As long as he was smart and kept his girls in check
Made sure I never saw them and showed me respect
He didn't have to be loyal, like men should be MC Lyte – Poor Georgie
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Just to say no one is promised tomorrow MC Lyte – Poor Georgie
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She walked like you do, so I thought it was you Chino XL – Kreep
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So I'ma do like hungry do and get a hungry crew DMX – Make a Move
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But it's true, you are what you love and not what loves you Chino XL – Sleep In Scarlet
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I'mma spit it from my heart, I'm tired of tearing up Chino XL – Sleep In Scarlet
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You DIE, no time readin that for dramatization Chino XL – Many Different Ways
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Just like a zombie, Eminem’s music won’t die. He’s immortal (being a “Rap God”), and has a cemented legacy in hip-hop. Could also be comparing a zombie’s trait of rising from the dead – a metaphor for his comeback following a three year hiatus, fully rehabilitated.
The Walking Dead is a graphic novel and TV show about a zombie apocalypse, that has Walking Dead has floating heads, too (in water).
He also namedrops Talking Heads, a seminal new wave band from the 70s/80s. Their bassist explains the origins of their name:
“A talkin head” could be a reference to the Norse god, Mimir, going back to the first line of the verse, who was renowned for his knowledge and wisdom, just like Eminem is known in the rap game for his lyrical intelligence.
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Pretty sure that’s a Headpool reference, who is literally just a floating zombie head, and talks a lot (being Deadpool’s zombie head after all):
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This can also be a Deadpool Reference. Just like Deadpool’s 3rd wall break, Eminem takes that sadistic view and portrays it to the listeners, whilst comparing himself to Deadpool in Marvel Zombies 3 where Deadpool is only a talking head.