Eminem - Rock Bottom - Reaction - BOY, have I been there!

[@Fozzie420]

Another song you'll love from this era of Eminem is "If I Had.." it's Em in the same mindset, broke, struggling and trying to make it big.

[@patrickkarabaich2950]

Yes

[@amberrowe89]

Love this

[@kobijye5214]

Definitely agree with this. "If I had" is great

[@micahmattox1916]

I was moments away from saying this one!!! Definitely one to check out

[@AnjeannetteMarie-Swifie4Ever]

I remember my single mom sitting down to try to pay bills and literally crying because working two jobs, she still couldn’t pay everything. When you are doing everything you can to take care of your family and it’s still not enough- that’s rock bottom. She’s good now but those were hard desperate times.

[@larryshair]

It also helps contribute a keep sense of appreciation when you come out the other side. It's so very difficult when you're in it, but such a joy to look back and see it behind us.

[@AnjeannetteMarie-Swifie4Ever]

@@larryshair so true Chris ❤️

[@CrazeeAdam]

Sometimes, I think our world really is too money centric... and good, honest people have the roughest and worst times because they care so much...and the world does in fact eat them up at times. Glad your mom is doing better!

[@The__SHOW]

@@CrazeeAdam 💯

[@Belladonna313]

Wow reading this reminds me of my mum at one stage in life when I was a child, I remember walking into my mums bedroom and finding her lying down crying saying she didn’t know how she was gonna cope with our bills, Was just her, me and my younger brother. Things got a lot better but u never forget seeing someone u look so up too been so broken. If anyone is at their rock bottom, just keep going on. Everyday u get thru is a success in itself. Things do get better 😊

[@Cripplified]

It's crazy at this point of the original recording he'd never think he'd have a gold record song or album and he'd then turn into the best selling hip hop artist in history and make the literal Hall of Fame. His journey in his life must've been so insane from his constant highs and lows.

[@dustyjohnson9738]

My daughter wants to throw the ball but I’m too stressed to play Live half a life and throw the rest away… Absolute favorite EM line of all time..

[@EmTom44]

iirc, there’s a bit of backstory to this (might be wrong on some of the details). When this was recorded originally, he’d just been fired from his minimum wage job and really didn’t have much. He attempted suicide a short while after but thankfully survived which was not long before the rap Olympics where Dre first noticed him. Just completely inspiring how he was at his absolute rock bottom and a few years later was on top of the world

[@amylouisesimpson4555]

You know those songs that just instantly transport you back to another time and space? As soon as I hear this song, it takes me right back to being a young teenager, nearly killing myself with drugs every night, so desperate and alone. I remember I'd play this song and sit on my bed and cry because it was the only thing I felt any resonance with in my life. I used to get so angry with all the people on the news at the time trying to ban Em from TV and the radio, I'd just think "can't you see he's helping people like me?". They didn't care about that though, they just heard the bad words and wanted him gone. Anyway, my point is, even though I'm a grown woman now with a family of my own and my life is much better, this song can instantly take me back to that feeling. It's amazing how powerful music can be.

[@larryshair]

Thanks so much for this. I'm so glad that you are doing much better!

[@ReynaldoVelasquez]

Let’s get it! One of my FAVORITE songs. So much depression and so much hope. This song has helped me pull through, and hang in there. Em is very therapeutic for me. All my major life situations have an Em song behind them

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

I hear you! Same with me!

[@ajarmour403]

Man you really hit the nail on the head with this. Em is really the soundtrack to my struggles

[@josha4843]

Facts

[@b5fremdet]

Hope? He went and tried Killing himself right after recording this... I feel you abt it motivating tho, I too use Eminem as therapy. When I catch myself dreaming about an easier life with just a little more luxury I put on this song and it relaxes me again

[@AdrianEN]

The best thing about this song is that it was written when he was at his actual rock bottom, before he met Dre. That really puts things into perspective and makes the lyrics hit even harder than they would otherwise. One of my favourite Em songs for sure!

[@VapeDeus]

Great reaction as always. Now that you’ve reacted to Rock Bottom, I think a great song to do next would be Say Goodbye Hollywood. Whereas Rock Bottom is Marshall listing his struggles living in poverty, Say Goodbye Hollywood is sort of about his regrets and anxieties he’s developed at the peak of his fame in 2002. Look forward to the next video!

[@JesusFan]

God always makes a way!

[@whyhellotherestranger]

10:00 "My mom told me this she said: If you could take all of your troubles of your life and package them into a little box and put a bow on it and place it in the middle of a room and everyone does the same thing and you can take your pick of any box you want... You're most likely to pick up your own box because you start to see other peoples troubles and realze wow, I have it pretty good."

[@nightdreamer9]

He wrote this while struggling to break in to music and having a child to support...If you ever had a child, the line "my daughter is down to her last diaper, got my ass hyper" hits hard.

[@AGfrom83]

I was in that spot a couple years I'll ago. You can get out of it. With a little bit of humility and a shit ton of work. First you have to admit that you are the only one that is gonna get you out of it. Sitting and waiting for something to materialise is only lowering the chance of you ever doing something about your situation. Then you have to decide what you are aiming for, exactly. Then you need a step by step plan of how to get there. It's incredibly difficult to change your own habits. So you need to use the smallest amount of change possible, to get a step up. Small incremental steps towards a goal are the best way to achieve a goal. Because time is gonna pass no matter what. You just gotta change one thing a day or a week or a month.

[@louisebacka]

Hi Cutie Great reaction as always. Yes rock bottom... Been there lots of times. But do you know what? I have survived 100% of my bad days. Thats incredible if you think about it like that. I will not call my self a surviver becouse that means Im over all that happend to me and Im not. So I see myself as a phoenix. Always rising from the ashes 💛

[@johnnymayweather7476]

This song and "If I Had "turn me on to Eminem when this album was released..it was so relatable

[@A5p3r07h]

0:47 Shut up. Lie to me. Tell me it's fresh, and new-ish.

[@pierocignetti8959]

Love that you try to incorporate your stories when you can, glad to hear your nephew is better. This album the one that made Eminem blew up in popularity, after this one he was rich, but still not completely happy. I recommend the song Marshall Mathers, it kind of explains how he felt after being launched to fame and being sued by his mom.

[@SARGONX]

One of my favourite em songs for real

[@angelagarutti6118]

That wrapping up ur problems in a box in a bow story puts alot into perspective and I'm gonna use that to help myself and family and friends thru hard times thx for sharing that

[@rizkyrivalhamid3324]

My favorite Em song of all time.. this song changed my life 🔥

[@foe_ali23]

This was the first Eminem song I ever heard when I was with my dad at the age of probably five. One of my very first totally unforgettable musical experiences. Needless to say Eminem has been a staple in my life ever cents and he feels like family. Thank you for staying so true and consistent with your reactions.

[@diegoaladdin86]

Rock bottom is one of my favorite eminem songs and my favorite in the slim shady lp, thats because i think it really shows the hatred and sadness he really had during his life and that sadness in this i think is lost as he goes on in the albums because hes happier (ofcourse that a good thing) but im just saying this really hits hard and jts relateable because of that

[@TheGalwayjoyce]

FINALLY!!! Love ya, Larry. Good shit.

[@hellbillyjr]

This was the song that hooked me into Em. It was the first time that what I was going through made me realize I wasn't the only one

[@Proranis]

its so cool that he blew up after this album

[@ChristophersRants]

While I am struggling my career has been one step forward 2 steps back, I will never give up I keep evolving what I can do being a young cancer survivor instilled this in me. As I head to my late 30's remembering and thinking about the kids who didn't make it to my current age, and they had the same cancer I had this puts many things in perspective for me.

[@MrThidious]

One of my faves! So glad you reacted to this one!

[@bongwateR_tv]

Such a great tune, remember blastin in highschool ❤ been awhile thx

[@JimJamFam]

WOW! This takes me back. Great reaction to a great song. Eminem just knows how to put things out there and relate to people in ways other people can't do.

[@properwelshy3851]

I havent even pressed play yet and I already know this is going to be a great reaction. I've asked for this song forever! Thank you sir, your commitment to your fan base is undeniable. 🤙🏼

[@TGOTV]

It is great how music makes you think about moments in time. This song always does it for me.

[@daskrambledEGG]

Been waiting all year for you to react to this song. Excellent as always! It's amazing how far Em has come since this song

[@WolfTalkings]

Unlike Cleaning out my Closet which is an important time in my life too as I like many, have been through what Marshall has been through. This song is personal for me. I spent most of my life trying to be functional again and fit back into society. Everyone's got a story and for this song, I bumped it everyday. Had so much going on from being raised by therapist over my own parents who didn't learn nothing but steal and lie and let themselves go as they fought each other. Hardly remember my dad and my stepdad taking up the parent side of things helped but he died when I was 8-9 followed by my real dad. Again raised by therapist. Struggled with PTSD and Major depression which graduated to Schizophrenia, Seasonal Depression and Anxiety Attacks that cripple me every time I have a bad one. Almost took my drawing and writing hand. Beaten most of my life till i fought back. School smart but eventually had to be streets smart. Music a much need pumping my veins and me wanting to be an artist. Later on in years, just going through the worst depression in my life, potential suicide attempts, scattered mindset and a heavy feeling. Had to control my anger and get used to being around people again in society. Hated with so much venom, you can feel it every time I write. I was a wanderer and music kept me solid. Was doing better over time but during the mandates, it forced me to reflect and readjust and deal with the job lowering my hours and almost losing everything again like last time. Homeless for a pretty long time on and off couch surfing and saving as fast as I can. I worked my ass off and even though i am not where i should be, i am much better than where I was, physically, mentally, emotionally and decently financially. I am happier than my violently angry 20 year old self. I tried to be peaceful most times but people tried me on the streets and I had to fight back. Socially being in certain environments and being positive was hard as fuck but in the end, I made it through. Shit happens. Gotta pull through somehow and ride the flow and chill. Its hard even for me to say that to myself all the time to myself but that is important. Eminem got out of a fucked up situation and in the end, he found both his calling and accomplished his dreams and gave his daughter a life he wished he had growing up. This song is the epitome of what that can feel like if you listen long enough. Have a great day folks and have a great day Larry ☺

[@sethp26]

When i was younger i was jealous of the people that never had to struggle and have rich parents, but looking back on it im glad i had to go through being broke because it really gives you perspective and makes you thankful for the present

[@CallofFreaky]

“I haven’t went gold on one song” shows its age, glad he made it out. Just imagine how his life could have went and we would’ve never had most of this music

[@chrisblazer4575]

I just started watching your videos. One Eminem song you would like is no love. The song changes. The other guy singing is Ozzy Osborne. He was originally singer. Love Ozzy as well

[@jadonplox]

woo cant wait. been recommending this since the very beginning

[@n0nsense7]

@4:20 Realization of Eminem on your #1 spot!

[@chicobarreras9646]

Great reaction once again! Always enjoy your content!

[@ChristophersRants]

I was once a child with cancer from 3 1\2 to 6 years old, been living with one kidney for 31 years.

[@angelagarutti6118]

Tbh I feel that when I hit rock bottom it was a blessing at the time hell no it was not but I had to go there to get back up and now because of rock bottom I appreciate life and all the blessing that much more and I don't believe I'd have respect for all the good without rock bottom.

[@yh37000]

This is in my opinion his best best prime, he was crazy at this time

[@obombaclot8086]

Another recommendation I have is insane by eminem, it's very inspirational. It's one of his best I really recommend you react to it

[@ChristophersRants]

I feel old I was listening to this at 12 years old when it was new.

[@rebeccajeanne6256]

I love you’re doing some songs from Em’s beginnings. It really shows you where he was mentally trying to make it. This made him so relatable to everyone, he’s always so honest it’s so refreshing even in the sadder songs. ❤

[@Christian_Ellingsen]

Man. Being broke brings out the worst in you. It sucks! :/ Great reaction! I love this song! Such a classic!

[@E1evenMusic]

Legacy. It's a MUST-listen.

[@thenextlennon8411]

Incredible reaction its amazing to here you and your life we have all been there. Im still struggling on quitting drinking but ill get there. Amazing video! Stay spicy

[@paulysmith1942]

Thank you for reacting to this song, I haven’t heard this one in years. It just reminds all of us that we all can hit rock bottom in our lives. It reminds me what I was told years ago. It’s not how you hit rock bottom, it’s how you pick yourself up that makes you the person you are. Thank you 🙏

[@EmTom44]

This is what Em said about the origins of the song in his autobiography: "Rock Bottom" was (sigh) another song done between the EP and LP. I didn't know when I wrote it that it was going to come out that sad. I had actually meant to be an uplifting song, but when we were sitting around making the track, Head had a sample that we played the beat and it was just so sad. I said fuck it, let's go with this one. Not surprisingly, I wrote it while I was going through a fucked-up time. The night I recorded the song, I had taken a bunch of pills, thrown up, and was just real fucking depressed. So I took a bunch of codeine tablets. Problem was, I took too many of them shits and got real sick. When I wrote the song, it was right before the Rap Olympics happened. It was during the week when I had gotten evicted from my house. I was stayin' across the street from where I used to live. It was a street called Novara out in Detroit. I was staying with these two roommates, and this dude told me that he had cheaper rent for me and I should come live with him. We said, "Okay, he's got cheaper rent, then fuck it, we'll move in his house." So me and my boy went across the street to live with him. We were paying out rent to him, but the s.o.b. was keeping our rent and wasn't paying the landlord. He took the rent, saved up his own money, and bounced on us. So one day we come home and all our shit's on the fuckin' front lawn. We never could catch the motherfucker. Till this day, we haven't caught him. It was a real fucked period in my life (no surprise there), and I felt like I had hit "rock bottom"

[@Zskillit]

As usual, great reaction. This is probably one of the earliest songs you've reacted to. From the same album as the Bonnie and Clyde song you reacted to previously. This was actually the first Em song I ever memorized when it was released. He wrote this well before he ever made it in the industry. He got to the point he was kicked out of his house and actually broke in through the window to sleep on the floor. Tragic stuff. I mentioned in a previous em reaction, I believe you would absolutely love "Stronger than I was" which most fans believe is written from Kim's perspective as a song back to Eminem. It's an absolute departure from any song you have ever really heard from him, and now you understand the whole story of their relationship you'd appreciate it. Good fan made video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4vXq4qCpLhpZtk No lyrics, just visuals through ems career...but the song does not need lyrics to follow. You'll understand. Thank you for the reactions as always.

[@justinsick5083]

Man...this song use to hit in a very strong way, Powerful, still does just glad im in a better place! And this shit hit

[@that_averagetyp]

What you said about the hospital... 😭 neurology in my case. I wonder how many of you guys appreciate the simple things like being able to walk. Right? I didn't even thought about that kind of stuff either... until I ended up in hospital, diagnosed with some spine issue. Seeing all the people on wheelchairs, others not being able to move at all... and me lying in bed for almost a year. Doctor gave me 10% chances to walk again. I gave up at first, but then I realized 10% is more than 0%. Now I should probably say I'm so grateful I can walk that I'm walking 10 miles everyday... naah... lol 🤣 I'd rather drive a car but still... I've learned the lesson. Be grateful for what you have, someone would give everything for things you don't appreciate at all. Loved the reaction ❤

[@The__SHOW]

Loved the reaction & story time (always love story time) Yo, yeh we've all seen rock bottom, but it CAN 4 SURE go a LOT lower 4 us. Truth. GOD bless us all in this world of crazy. Never give in to Rock Bottom. Remember what Chris says, real truth. Don't spiral down deeper into that rabbit hole. B4 it gets worse, pick yourself up, as hard as it may seem. Accomplish ANYTHING significant one day at a time. It will get better if u try and play "I'm not afraid." That explains a lot. relatable 4 a new start, so many going thru tough times. We need more love and peace, imho, just remember, ure not alone.

[@dejOkh]

Good reaction, old Em is the best Em, even that his tracks now are fire for me. I wish u could do some Joyner Lucas, some of his older song that got him where he is now. My request is Joyner Lucas - Happy birthday, i listen to rap for last 20 years and this is one of my top 3 rap song(with the video).

[@justinpeck6015]

Hard times man, I remember them well.

[@patriciajohnson9654]

God never promised a rose garden. But He did promise that He wouldn't take us where He couldn't sustain us. We'll all make it down this path together. Love you darlin🤗

[@nickwpearce]

This song unfortunately like many people have not so good memories, listened to this when my friend was killed when he was in high school... You need to listen to more songs from 97 to 2000!

[@chalky_white]

Oh wow. This is going to be excellent. Can't wait to enjoy this one bro 👌🏼👍🏼

[@sethp26]

Happy to hear he's in remission. I have a friend that only has a few weeks to live because of cancer, fuck cancer fr.

[@milosjurisic7010]

Many probably don't know, but before fame (about that time when this song was released) Eminem actually attempted suicide with overdose of tyrenol, i even think he wrote this song just before that. Luckily it was "just an attempt"

[@MrMirofl]

thank you for what you do :)

[@poolhallshark]

Great reaction, Chris🙂

[@larryshair]

Great comment, Al! Hope all is well! I'll have to plan on adding some more AJ content in our Christmas lineup...

[@poolhallshark]

@@larryshair Great news!!! She actually made a Christmas album years back. It's on Spotify 🙂

[@tonid8295]

Talking 2 myself by em next!

[@MrThidious]

You should react to Ems first album Infinite! It's before he became known. Great songs on it

[@KristineT4525]

There’s a book called The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. A woman has hit rock bottom and she attempts suicide. In the space between life and death, she examines all of her regrets and the other lives she could have lived. Each one changes her perspectives. Very interesting!

[@goofyahhh254]

Eminem-wicked ways Very different song to this one but verse 1 has the best bars I've seen in most of his songs

[@brucebeath9548]

You have to watch Nightwish, Ghost Love Score, Waken, 2013 for the greatest symphonic metal band and singer in the world.

[@ericbarnes13]

Love your content!!

[@NickNamedIt]

Omg I’m so early keep up the content man !!!!

[@rose707dmx]

Underground is a great song!

[@Saprimacy]

An oldy but a goodie

[@tylerdrummond3405]

I feel this rn, broke asf living couch to couch with a baby on the way. Just got a job things are looking up but her ex is msging her pretending to be me while my mom is saying getting a maternity test 🙃 on top of that I keep having seizures from stress 😆 disability takes so long to come thru got denied on 1st application. Thru all this fucking bullshit I'm still holding my head up looking on to better days! Stay safe yall 🙏

[@brambo09]

I’ve got problems now everyone on my blocks got em

[@nathan1eldan1el]

Guitar sample: "Janis Joplin - Summertime" (starts 8 seconds in)

[@danielsobolenko6458]

One song I recommend is brain damage. Its the same album as this song and it goes into him being bullied, its a bit comedic but personally my favorite from the album

[@cst2437]

I would love for you to listen to Believe by Eminem! Such an amazing song with a lot of doubles and triples!

[@Allhavengames]

unfortunately my life and eminems is the same story up until he flew out to meet dre. thats we go seprate ways and he blew up as a rapper I found a different way to make money that led me to doing a couple years but at the time I was providing for my family so I used that as a excuse, thankfully that life is far behind me but I still struggle alot with money

[@E1evenMusic]

I wish you still had your reaction to Fall on your KZbin channel. It's too bad KZbin took it down. You should try putting it back up.

[@ТараБургустина]

Still hope to hear 'Love you more' by Em, haha

[@petrolhead0387]

Glad your nephew is now in remission, it always pains me when children get taken too early. Here is to a long life for the fella 🍻

[@larryshair]

Thanks so much!

[@xxghastlytonerxx]

In many of your videos you say you don’t know if Eminem is singing or not because he doesn’t sing much, for that I recommend you check out Stronger Than I was, I believe that song has the most Eminem actually singing, rare for Eminem, you might like it

[@Thegiblergorper]

Still loving everything you post, you might want to check out someone called funky geezer there videos are short but his voice is 10/10

[@chrislegit3198]

@larryshair PLEASE go back and react to an old Eminem song from 1996 called “Infinite.” Off of the Album, also called “Infinite.” This was before he blew and before he met Dr Dre. It’s such a great track, and his wordplay is mega clever on that track as well. DO IT GOOD SIR!! 👌. You know I only suggest good ones! I think the fans and stans will agree!!!👍

[@ryancampbell1847]

Mathers LP is just ridiculous.. None of us were ready for this

[@noahtrevathan2110]

Speaking of rock bottom in different way Dear Anxiety by Clayton Jennings really shows what it can feel like. Also Please Don’t Kill yourself by the same artist Please and thank you

[@36fiend]

Eminem - Difficult. About his best friend dying.

[@benlunin8045]

I think you're ready for Yellow Brick Road....

[@planemain6381]

Man I been waiting on you to do this one. I dig your new intro.

[@larryshair]

Thanks so much!

[@eragcon]

politely requesting either T.I. live your life ft. rihanna official music video, or disturbed the light official music video. i feal like you would apreciate the life lessons they try to teach. like focusing on what truely matters to you and pursueing your dreams, or perseverance through difficult times and not giving up when it feals hopeless.

[@loricoxe6434]

Yep

[@Raven.Bloodrot]

Last letter by Witt Lowry, make it happen.

[@brandonking144]

He actually had to break into his evicted house to sleep

[@miguelsaenz5854]

you should check out im back-eminem

[@ryberry]

This song is a sample of Janis Joplin’s song Summertime

[@Zehtgorat]

I recommend Do For Love by Yelawolf. He touches upon this same topic and its a nice song

[@TGOTV]

I have recommendation Vinnie Paz the song is called moving on.

[@AlwaysBeSmiling]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@adogsavestheday5619]

Hey Larry, would love to see you react to "believe" from eminem. I think you would really dig it

[@blindangel7472]

You should definitely do careful what you wish for by em