'97 Bonnie & Clyde
Eminem
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Just the two of us Baby your da-da loves you (hey) And I'm a always be here for you (hey) no matter what happens You're all I got in this world I would never give you up for nothin Nobody in this world is ever gonna keep you from me I love you Come mon Hai-Hai, we goin' to the beach Grab a couple of toys and let da-da strap you in the car seat Oh where's mama? She's takin' a little nap in the trunk Oh that smell (whew!) da-da musta runned over a skunk Now I know what you're thinkin' - it's kind of late to go swimmin But you know your mama, she's one of those type of women That do crazy things, and if she don't get her way, she'll throw a fit Don't play with da-da's toy knife, honey, let go of it (no!) And don't look so upset, why you actin' bashful? Don't you want to help da-da build a sand castle? (yeah!) And mama said she wants to show how far she can float And don't worry about that little boo-boo on her throat It's just a little scratch - it don't hurt, her was eatin' Dinner while you were sweepin' and spilled ketchup on her shirt Mama's messy isn't she? We'll let her wash off in the water And me and you can pway by ourselves, can't we? Just the two of us And when we ride! Just the two of us Just you and I! Just the two of us And when we ride! Just the two of us Just you and I! See honey.. there's a place called heaven and a place called hell A place called prison and a place called jail And da-da's probably on his way to all of em except one 'Cause mama's got a new husband and a stepson And you don't want a brother do ya? (Nah) Maybe when you're old enough to understand a little better I'll explain it to ya But for now we'll just say mama was real real bad She was bein' mean to dad and made him real real mad But I still feel sad that I put her on time-out Sit back in your chair honey, quit tryin to climb out (WAHH!) I told you it's okay HaiHai, want to ba-ba? Take a night-night? Nan-a-boo, goo-goo ga-ga? Her make goo-goo ca-ca? Da-da change your dia-dee Clean the baby up so her can take a nighty-nighty Your dad'll wake her up as soon as we get to the water Ninety-seven Bonnie and Clyde, me and my daughter Just the two of us And when we ride! Just the two of us Just you and I! Just the two of us And when we ride! Just the two of us Just you and I! Wake up sweepy head we're here, before we pway We're gonna take mama for a wittle walk along the pier Baby, don't cry honey, don't get the wrong idea Mama's too sweepy to hear you screamin in her ear (ma-maa!) That's why you can't get her to wake, but don't worry Da-da made a nice bed for mommy at the bottom of the lake Here, you want to help da-da tie a rope around this rock? (yeah!) We'll tie it to her footsie then we'll roll her off the dock Ready now, here we go, on the count of free.. One.. two.. free.. WHEEEEEE! (whoooooshhhhh) There goes mama, spwashin in the wa-ta No more fightin wit dad, no more restraining order No more step-da-da, no more new brother Blow her kisses bye-bye, tell mama you love her (mommy!) Now we'll go play in the sand, build a castle and junk But first, just help dad with two more things out the trunk Just the two of us And when we ride! Just the two of us Just you and I! Just the two of us And when we ride! Just the two of us Just you and I Just the two of us Just me and you baby Is all we need in this world Just me and you Your da-da will always be there for you Your da-da's always gonna love you Remember that If you ever need me I will always be here for you If you ever need anything, just ASK Da-da will be right there Your da-da loves you I love you baby
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11 facts about this song
Album Appearance"'97 Bonnie & Clyde" is included in Eminem's album "The Slim Shady LP," released in 1999.
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Previous TitleOriginally, the song was titled "Just the Two of Us," and it was featured in Eminem's debut EP called "Slim Shady EP."
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Explicit ContentThe song tells a fictional story where Eminem kills his wife Kim and then goes to dispose of her body with their daughter Borne in the vehicle, leading to some critics considering it as extremely violent.
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Real Life InfluenceThe disturbing lyrics were influenced by the tumultuous and destructive relationship that Eminem had with his real-life ex-wife, Kim Scott.
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SamplingThe song samples Hailie Jade, Eminem's real-life daughter, but the voice was captured without Kim's consent, leading to severe criticism and legal actions.
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Cover VersionTori Amos covered "'97 Bonnie & Clyde" in 2001 for her album "Strange Little Girls," but with a different perspective, giving voice to the victim.
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Music Video ControversyThe music video for the song was never made due to its controversial themes and violent narrative thus is one of Eminem's very few tracks without a music video.
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Album SuccessDespite its controversial nature, "The Slim Shady LP" was a commercial success, reaching the #2 spot on the Billboard 200 chart and selling over 18 million copies worldwide.
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Pacifying TechniqueIn the song, Eminem uses a soothing, calm, and pacifying voice to hide the brutal and chilling narrative of the lyric content. This effect is often cited as disturbing by listeners.
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CensorshipThe song was censored or banned from the airwaves in many countries due to its violent content.
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Critical ReceptionThe song is often cited as an example of Eminem's thematic style and storytelling skill, despite the violent narrative.
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