When I'm Gone
Eminem
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10 facts about this song
Songwriter and Producer"When I'm Gone" was both written and produced by Eminhm, whose real name is Marshall Mathers.
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Release Date and AlbumThe song was released on December 6, 2005. It's included in Eminem's first greatest hits compilation album, "Curtain Call: The Hits".
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Chart Performance"When I'm Gone" was a commercial success, peaking at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100, and number four on the UK Singles Chart.
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Plot and ThemeThe lyrics describe Eminem's struggle with balancing his career and home life, ultimately choosing to prioritize his family. It’s a highly emotional song dealing with his feelings of guilt and regret over his absence from his daughter's life due to his music career and personal issues.
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Music VideoThe music video for "When I'm Gone", directed by Anthony Mandler, shows Eminem rapping in various locations, including a therapy session and a live concert. The video also features his daughter, Hailie Jade Mathers.
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Awards and Nominations"When I'm Gone" received a nomination for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Influence and ImpactThe song exposed a more mature, reflective side of Eminem and was praised for shedding light on the difficulties faced by music artists in maintaining a healthy family life.
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Song InspirationEminem wrote "When I'm Gone" after finishing his Anger Management tour in 2005, during a period when he was dealing with a drug problem. The song describes these real-life events.
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SamplesThe song samples the track "Dream On" by American band Aerosmith in the hook.
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Commercial Success WorldwideAside from reaching top ten in the US and UK, "When I'm Gone" also secured top ten positions in many other countries, such as Austria, Australia, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, and Sweden.
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