“Against the Grain”



Song Annotation –

Complete and submit with your seminar notes and reflection

1. Annotate lines that address these questions (underline, and write your thoughts in the margins):

-Is it a greater sin to betray society’s expectations, or to betray your own desires/personal conscience?

-To what degree should we be governed by our own individual consciences as opposed to social norms, social pressure, or even laws?

2. Annotate at least 2 lines that inspire questions, connections, and/or revelations (write your thoughts in the margins)

3. Annotate at least 1 use of metaphor, and explain what it means (in the margin, or at the end)

"Not Afraid"

Eminem

I'm not afraid (I'm not afraid)

To take a stand (to take a stand)

Everybody (everybody)

Come take my hand (come take my hand)

We'll walk this road together, through the storm

Whatever weather, cold or warm

Just letting you know that, you're not alone

Holla if you feel like you've been down the same road (same road)

Yeah, it's been a ride

I guess I had to, go to that place, to get to this one

Now some of you, might still be in that place

If you're trying to get out, just follow me

I'll get you there

You can try and read my lyrics off of this paper before I lay 'em

But you won't take the sting out these words before I say 'em

Cause ain't no way I'ma let you stop me from causing mayhem

When I say I'ma do something I do it,

I don't care what you think,

I'm doing this for me, so who cares about the world

Feed it beans, it's gassed up, if it thinks it's stopping me

I'ma be what I set out to be, without a doubt undoubtedly

And all those who look down on me I'm tearing down your balcony

No if ands or buts, don't try to ask him why or how can he

From "Infinite" down to the last "Relapse" album

He's still doing nothing, whether he's on salary paid hourly

Until he bows hourly or he gives up

Whichever comes first, for better or worse

He's married to the game, like a who cares for Christmas

His gift is a curse, forget the Earth, he's got the urge

To pull up from the dirt, and blow off the whole universe

What is Eminem’s perspective of following the rules (society’s expectations) vs. following your instincts? Refer to at least one line/phrase from “I’m Not Afraid” in your explanation.

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