![]() The first subject is a character named “Eddie”. And the moral dilemma he is faced with is deciding whether or not to rob a liquor store. So in the first verse, the scene is set with Eddie standing outside of said establishment, contemplating whether to proceed with the crime or not.Īnd basically, anyone already familiar with Slim Shady’s personality would know that he’s the type to advise Eddie like ‘f**k it, just do it’. But it is actually Dre who serves as the main vocalist of this verse. And what he is rather telling the subject is “think of the consequence(s)” of his actions beforehand.įor instance, Eddie is obviously pretty well known in the ‘hood or something like that, as the Doctor is telling him that it is inevitable he will be ‘exposed’ after the robbery. Also, the clerk inside the store is depicted as being mad old. So the implication would be that it is unfair, if you will, to violently rob someone that aged. And as far as Slim goes, Dre is telling Eddie to ignore him. ![]() ![]() Dre takes on the role of the righteous side of the subjects’ conscience, of which there are three in this song. And in the case of this song, the devil, if you will, is portrayed by Eminem or more specifically his Slim Shady persona. And Dr.
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