"Mockingbird" is a deeply personal track by Eminem, released in 2005 as the fifth single from his fourth studio album, Encore . Widely regarded as one of his most emotional and least offensive songs, it serves as a direct apology and explanation to his daughters regarding the family's turbulent history.
: The chorus interpolates "Hush, Little Baby," but adds a gritty twist: if the "mockingbird don't sing," Eminem jokingly (yet protectively) threatens to "break that birdie's neck" and make the jeweler "eat every carat" of a non-shining diamond ring. Critical and Cultural Impact Eminem - Mockingbird [Official Music Video] Mockingbird Eminem Mp3
: He recounts the difficulties of their upbringing, including poverty, his ex-wife Kim’s drug addiction, and the overwhelming pressure of his sudden rise to fame. "Mockingbird" is a deeply personal track by Eminem,
: Focuses on the early days of struggle, recalling how Kim saved money in a jar for college that was later stolen. Critical and Cultural Impact Eminem - Mockingbird [Official
: The song features two long, storytelling verses.