Eminem – Renaissance Lyrics & Meaning

“Renaissance” is the opening track from Eminem’s 12th studio album “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)”, released on July 12, 2024.

In the song, Eminem reflects on his career and the criticism he’s received from fans and critics over the years.

Eminem Renaissance Song Info

Renaissance Eminem Lyrics

Spitting

With balls, in his durag, he sags, fearin’ no man
He stands, pen in his hand like Edward Scissorhands
Will slice competition and just goes about his business
Anyone who knows about him knows about his shindig
Shenanigans, and all his wacky antics in the papers
Shady’s danglin’ a baby tangled in a blanket, stranglin’
And hangin’ him over the railing by the ankles on some gangster shit
Child endangerment, dark brain arcane, but it Mark Twainin’ it
You aren’t tamin’ it, sharp pain in the heart
Aimin’ a bar, chamber to carve names in it
Start sprayin’ and start ravin’ on beef, starved, cravin’ it
You’re at arm’s length, you’re in harm’s way of it
‘Bout to show your ass why I’m still a pain in it
You wanna know how I do it? I can’t explain this shit
Mechanic’s brain with a pinch of Big Daddy Kane in it
But I can show you the ropes ’til you get the hang of it
Elephantiasis of the nuts, element
Of Intelligent Hoodlum, Arrested Development
Cella Dwellas and Wise Intelligent, since elementary
Through Hell I went, accelerant from lack of melanin
Failin’ in school, smart eloquent
Help me to rebel against shit, so well and bent
So eloquently, yet, I was irrelevant
Soon as I quit givin’ a fuck I started to sell a bit
Now let’s travel inside the mind of a hater
‘Cause I don’t see no fans, all I see’s a bunch of complainers
“Kendrick’s album was cool, but it didn’t have any bangers
Wayne’s album or Ye’s, couldn’t tell you which one was lamer
Joyner’s album was corny, Shady’s new shit is way worse
Everything is either too tame or there’s too much anger
I didn’t like the beat, so I hated Might Delete Later”
You nerdy pricks would find somethin’ wrong with 36 Chambers
It’s what they do to the greats
Pick apart a Picasso and make excuses to hate
So you can wait for your flowers until you’re blue in the face
Stupid, you ain’t gonna get ’em until your funeral, wait (Hm)

Eminem Renaissance Meaning

In the track, Eminem references his rebellious Slim Shady persona, saying he still sags his pants and fears no man. He acknowledges his controversial antics and media attention over the years.

Eminem also discusses his rap skills, saying his “mechanic’s brain” allows him to craft intricate lyrics and flows, comparing himself to the legendary Big Daddy Kane. He then takes a jab at fans who often criticize artists they claim to love, citing common complaints about recent albums by Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, Kanye West, and Joyner Lucas.

“Renaissance” serves as Eminem’s reintroduction to the game as he puts the Slim Shady chapter of his career to rest with this album. The track showcases his technical rapping ability while addressing the haters and critics he’s faced throughout his storied career.

The Death of Slim Shady Lyrics

Click on the song title to explore the lyrics:

• Renaissance
• Habits (Ft. Sly Pyper)
• Trouble
• Brand New Dance
• Evil
• All You Got (skit)
• Lucifer
• Antichrist
• Fuel (Ft. JID)
• Road Rage (Ft. Sly Pyper)
• Houdini
• Breaking News (skit)
• Guilty Conscience 2
• Head Honcho
• Temporary (Ft. Skylar Grey)
• Bad One (Ft. White Gold)
• Tobey (ft. Big Sean & BabyTron)
• Guess Who’s Back (skit)
• Somebody Save Me (Ft. D. Stevens)

About The Death Of Slim Shady: The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace)” is Eminem’s 12th album, released on July 12, 2024. Slim Shady has been a central part of Eminem’s persona for over two decades, first emerging on his 1997 EP and 1999 album The Slim Shady LP. Now, the rapper is ready to restate this chapter of his career with this album.