Walk on Water
Eminem, Beyoncé
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I walk on water But I ain't no Jesus I walk on water But only when it freezes Why, are expectations so high? Is it the bar I set? My arms, I stretch, but I can’t reach A far cry from it, or it's in my grasp, but as Soon as I grab, squeeze I lose my grip like the flying trapeze Into the dark, I plummet Now the sky's blackening, I know the mark’s high Butterflies rip apart my stomach Knowing that no matter what bars I come with You're gonna hark, gripe, and that's a hard Vicodin to swallow So I scrap these, as pressure increases, like khakis I feel the ice cracking, because I walk on water But I ain't no Jesus I walk on water But only when it freezes It's the curse of the standard That the first of the Mathers disc set Always in search of the verse that I haven't spit yet Will this step just be another misstep To tarnish whatever the legacy, love or respect, I've garnered? The rhyme has to be perfect, the delivery flawless And it always feels like I'm hitting the mark ’til I go sit in the car, listen, and pick it apart Like, "this shit is garbage" God’s given me all this Still I feel no different regardless Kids look to me like as a god, this is retarded If only they knew, it's a facade and it’s exhaustive And I try to not listen to nonsense But if you bitches are trying to strip me of my confidence Mission accomplished I'm not God-sent Nas, Rakim, Pac, Big, James Todd Smith, and I'm not Prince, so I walk on water But I ain't no Jesus I walk on water But only when it freezes 'Cause I'm only human, just like you Making my mistakes, oh if you only knew I don't think you should believe in me the way you do 'Cause I'm terrified to let you down, oh It's true, I'm a Rubik's, a beautiful mess At times juvenile, yes, I goof and I jest A flawed human, I guess But I'm doing my best to not ruin your expectations And meet 'em, but first, the "Speedom" verse Now, Big Sean, he's going too fast Is he gonna shout or curse out his mom? There was a time I had the world by the balls, eating out my palm Every album, song I was spazzin' the f*ck out on And now I'm getting clowned and frowned on But the only one who's looking down on me that matters now's Deshaun Am I lucky to be around this long? Begs the question, though Especially after the methadone As yesterday fades and the Dresden home is burnt to the ground And all that's left of my house is lawn The crowds are gone And it's time to wash out the blonde Sales decline, the curtains drawn They're closing the set, I'm still poking my head out from behind And everyone who has doubt, remind Now take your best rhyme, outdo it, now do it a thousand times Now let 'em tell ya the world no longer cares or gives a f*ck about your rhymes And as I grow outta sight, outta mind, I might go outta mine 'Cause how do I, ever let this mic go without a fight When I made a fuckin' tightrope outta twine? But when I do fall from these heights, though, I'll be fine I won't pout or cry or spiral down or whine But I'll decide if it's my final bow this time around 'cause I walk on water But I ain't no Jesus I walk on water But only when it freezes 'Cause I'm only human, just like you I been making my mistakes, oh if you only knew I don't think you should believe in me the way that you do 'Cause I'm terrified to let you down, oh If I walked on water, I would drown 'Cause I'm just a man, but as long as I got a mic I'm godlike So me and you are not alike Bitch, I wrote "Stan"
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Written by: Beyonce Giselle Knowles, Marshall Mathers, Miguel Sijbers, Skylar Grey
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Album Release"Walk on Water" is the lead single from Eminem's ninth studio album, "Revival," released in November 2017.
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CollaborationThe song features vocals from American singer Beyoncé, marking the first official collaboration between the two artists.
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SongwritingIt is one of the rare songs where Eminem talks about the pressure he puts on himself for making each song perfect due to his high standards, reflecting his self-doubt and struggle with fame and success.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Rick Rubin and Skylar Grey. Grey also contributed to the song's writing alongside Eminem and Beyoncé.
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Particular StyleUnlike a typical Eminem song, "Walk on Water" is a stripped-down, introspective track driven by piano and a choir, with no drums or any heavy use of beats.
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Chart PerformanceThe song debuted at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of Eminem's highest-charting songs.
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Live PerformanceEminem performed the song for the first time live at the 2017 MTV Europe Music Awards, with Skylar Grey filling in for Beyoncé.
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Music VideoThe music video contrasts the glamour of being a superstar with the reality of what it's like to be one.
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Mixed ReviewsCritics had mixed feelings about the song. Some praised the mature tone and collaborative effort, while others felt it was too slow or subdued.
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Public ReceptionDespite its mixed reviews, the song was widely appreciated by the public, with the song's candid honesty and simplicity earning it a spot in many year-end lists for best songs.
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Grammy Nomination"Walk on Water" was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Album PromotionThe song was used as a promotional track for the album "Revival," with the song's release date, artists, and title appearing in a fake medical advertisement.
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Personal StrugglesIn the song, Eminem opens up about his struggles with balancing fame, the danger of becoming irrelevant, and the high expectations from his fans and himself.
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Strategic CollaborationThe collaboration with Beyoncé, a powerhouse in the music industry, proved to be strategic for Eminem, drawing much interest and attention to the song.
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Inspirational OvertoneWith lyrics like, "Cause I'm just a man, but as long as I got a mic, I'm godlike / So me and you are not alike / Bitch, I wrote Stan," the song's inspirational overtone resonates with listeners, inspiring them to tackle self-doubts and persevere.
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