FIRST TIME HEARING Eminem The Way I Am | "Not at all what I expected...He's WILD"

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[@FreyaReacts]

Reaction Starts at 0:55 Thanks so much for stopping by the channel and hanging out with me a bit! Much appreciated! 💛

[@charg1nmalaz0r51]

So this song was very close to when he went from a nobody to being a global superstar. The guy used to get mobbed in public if there was the slightest hint he was about. The guy ended up becoming a recluse after becoming famous. He never did famous well. he talks about it in many songs. He went from dirt poor to a millionaire in a very short space of time and became the most popular artist at the time.

[@Ghostface.IlllIIllllIIlll]

This rhyme scheme is crazy🤯, another one of my favorites

[@FreyaReacts]

It is! I've had it on repeat and noticed a bunch more stuff! Love this one! My kinda stuff right here! Thanks so much!

[@tangemclemore177]

Em is the goat

[@charg1nmalaz0r51]

@@FreyaReacts I saw a university lecturer teaching english lit classes this song because of how its constructed. Crazy stuff.

[@smdownh9]

@@FreyaReacts you should react Obie Trice feat Eminem Hey Lady

[@Nathanrichards1370]

​@@FreyaReactsloads of people do say never come at Eminem the media made that mistake bad idea lol 😂

[@gunit421]

Every time I open my KZbin and see that you have a new reaction video I get a smile on my face. Keep it up ,your killing it

[@FreyaReacts]

Thank you so much! Despite all the ugly crying, I am really enjoying and appreciating this wild ride and I especially appreciate y'all. It's been amazing so far! Thank you, I appreciate you! 💛

[@JoseVazquez-dj7eq]

He has a very particular and unique way of covering personal, inspiring topics and experiences, whether positive or that marked him. I look forward to your reactions and analysis of the songs Sing for the moment, Lose yourself and Toy Soldier because they are three of his greatest and most incredible hits due to the impressiveness of his messages, making it very clear that for many, if he is not the best rapper, he is among the top. Congratulations for your great reactions.

[@Rebel8MAC]

That's riiiight! this is the Eminem that BECAME massive superstar. We were all blown away by how real, raw, gritty, unapologetic, but most all EXTREMELY SKILLED in saying what he says. Amazing. I can tell by your face on his first verse you were feelin it! lol Nice!

[@coreyb830]

Sing for the moment is another really good one

[@FreyaReacts]

Thank you! Sing for the Moment - officially on the list! Please hang in there with me....this list took on a life of its own! But, I can't wait to hear this one. Much appreciated! 💛

[@nikrixxx6338]

​@@FreyaReacts yes! Sing for the Moment is one of his best imo. You could have content out the wazoo just reacting to Eminem 😂

[@Spectrum0122]

Imo this is his magnum opus. This song perfectly encapsulates eminem as an artist. The technical ability, the content is compelling, the visuals are dark and oppressive. And idc this is top 5 instrumentals of all time for me

[@FreyaReacts]

I loved this one so much! I appreciate all of the songs I've done but, idk, this is more my thing I guess so have been listening to it since doing this video.

[@PenneySounds]

This song is amazing for its rhyme pattern, where he spends much of the track putting a rhyme every 3 syllables, but still making the phrasing sound natural instead of clumsy.

[@iuliusRO82]

exactly! masterpiece. That's why some UK professors teach this in university.

[@shimsokshim2995]

Yeah, as someone who writes, the hardest thing ever is to make the rhyming sound "incidental" instead of "intentional." Especially if you plan on spamming it.

[@PenneySounds]

​@@shimsokshim2995It's a mark of a really good writing. Bo Burnham actually uses this same rhyme pattern in the chorus of his comedy song "Channel 5 news" and makes it sound just as natural.

[@LamhaourikRedouane]

Eminem the best.

[@myflatlineconstruct]

Thank you for listening to one of my idols. First visit to the channel. You're a babe in the woods though. Far too nice for this subject matter. To fully appreciate the art, you need to know the references. Ill check out your channel though to be a good neighbor.

[@undergroundwes2682]

Awesome review! Your assessment of this song was excellent. Thanks again.

[@FreyaReacts]

Thank you so much! Loved this one too! I’ve really appreciated all the songs but this one is just idk my kinda thing.

[@ethanross5402]

Great reaction! This is one of my favourite songs of his. This song along with the entire album (the Marshalls lathers LP) was a response to all the media backlash from his first album and is a giant “fuck you” to society and the critics. Two songs I think you’d really enjoy and appreciate are off his next album (the Eminem show). I’ll provide the links below. The first song is a song to his daughter after he got custody over her when his wife was dealing with addiction and went to rehab. It’s really sweet and unique because he actually sings the first half of the song. The second one called “dads gone crazy” is another song where his daughter is actually featured on the song. The backstory was that he was just in the studio with here and she said “My dads gone crazy”. He explained in an interview that he got her in the booth told her to repeat it than wrote a song around it. Check them out whenever you get the chance. Keep going, loving from South Africa!❤

[@ethanross5402]

Hailies song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnWYoISHYqiEaqcsi=XV1K_Ar3rkVD1cCv My dads gone crazy: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKSvpmaDqNaEfKs

[@aliselynch]

I agree with both of these, but I wanna throw on Square Dance too just cause I love that one from The Eminem Show

[@FreyaReacts]

Thank you -- these are definitely on the list. Please hang in there with me....this list has a life of it's own. But, I can't wait to check these out!

[@ethanross5402]

@@FreyaReacts of course take your time, whenever you can get to them. I get he has so many songs and so many fans who’s favourite songs differ so I can only imagine that list is growing and growing by each reaction!

[@petrolhead0387]

Eminem is known to be an introvert, despite his public persona he is actually a shy person when out in public. When his daughter graduated he didn't sit in the crowd with other parents, he watched her from a classroom so he didn't steal the limelight from her. The man has so many layers to him he has become something of a mystery. His lyrics are studied as part of the English Literature curriculum at Oxford University alonside the likes of William Shakespeare, that's not something that anyone can achieve on a whim, that's legendary status.

[@FreyaReacts]

That is legendary. Also, y'all have told me things like "Stan" was added to the dictionary. I'm just learning a lot and it's all been really eye-opening and impressive and amazing.

[@lukekearns4298]

Best sub I made since ages You’re the best at actually listening to what he says He touched on a subject in this song that caught your attention So I highly recommend “Darkness” which was released recently relatively But 2 things before you do 1) needs to be Music Video I won’t spoil why 2) make sure you skip the disclaimer at the start since it spoils the twist of the song Thanks for this

[@FreyaReacts]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you saying that -- glad to hear I'm doing something somewhat right! Darkness -- officially on the list! I'll definitely do my best to do the music video -- idk something about his videos - they get blocked. But, I'll try to sort that out. Thank you so much for the suggestion and thanks so much for subbing! Appreciate you!

[@leeguest1664]

I M is another word for god.

[@sin9324]

If you wanna hear a super dark and ominous side of him, listen to 'stay wide awake'. Has to be one of the most graphic songs ever written..

[@fsu1jreed]

The rhyme scheme on that song is amazing

[@gunit421]

Be careful what you wish for and no apologies by Eminem are amazing songs

[@bakikapukaya8741]

eminem - superman

[@waqasbajwa3006]

That's the way he is. Another good reaction.

[@raumzeitrelativ8615]

Such a timeless classic track... simply a masterpiece!!! Fun fact, Em also did the beat on this one!!!

[@thedjvan]

I really enjoyed your reaction and thoughts, thanks for sharing

[@FreyaReacts]

I appreciate that!

[@morleymobproductionz]

Dopey reaction!

[@ClifffSVK]

"dispensing these sentences getting this stress that's been eating me recently off of this chest and I rest again peacefully" The acronym of "rest again peacefully" is RAP, so he's saying that he raps to get stuff off of his chest and then he raps again. He never rests. He makes a connection there with another acronym, RIP, suggesting that he won't stop rapping until he dies.

[@aliselynch]

This album was ny introduction to Eminem when I was a preteen, my dad gave it to me without knowing. This song was probably one of my favorites. I keep putting off listening to the album again in case I want to do a reaction vid myself eventually lol

[@lowrider6568]

Great reaction as usual... ❤❤🙂🙂🙂

[@FreyaReacts]

Thank you so much Appreciate you!

[@jonbrooks6307]

What he's saying is he's human just like us but sometimes he just wants to be left alone because he's in the spot light all the time

[@timscott3949]

I have been listening to Em since the late 90s I follow his releases every day! Nobody else worth listening to that’s for sure! Just keep digging and absorbing his music! You’re doin great 👊

[@FreyaReacts]

Thanks so much! It's been a wild ride and totally unexpectedly amazing! Can't wait for the next one!

[@timscott3949]

@@FreyaReacts I am always hyped up waiting for Ems new releases always ❤️

[@timscott3949]

@@FreyaReacts you’ve got to react to Eminem No regrets! In my top 5 for sure 👊 and the song Higher, lace it, and the adventures of Moon Man & Slim Shady! A lot of music to be murdered by side A and side B! You’re just going to have a great adventure stepping into Eminem music! I’ve been listening for almost 30 years and I still play Em every single day!

[@andrerusso312]

Thank you for reacting to this, my favourite song ever ❤ Mosh would be a great song to react to (maybe try to get both the lyrics and the video)

[@MohamadNadi]

Back to back uploads years knowing i gotta show support Freyab❤

[@goon494]

Really enjoying your reactions to em. Would love to see you do 'sing for the moment' next (uncensored video ideally!)

[@FreyaReacts]

Thanks so much! Sing for the Moment is officially on the list. Please hang in there with me....this list has a mind of its own. Can't wait to check this out though -- you are no alone in thinking this is a good one to do soon! Much appreciated!

[@grimey4life]

I understand why you react to the lyric videos but Eminems music videos are pretty good and definitely worth checking out. They really compliment his lyrics and almost always have high production values. Songs like Rap God, Role Model, 3 A.M., Godzilla, Guts Over Fear, Forgot About Dre, The Monster, Beautiful, Love The Way You Lie, Gnat and even this one, The Way I am, all have great music videos. I hope you will at least check his videos out on your own when you get a chance after you have reacted to these songs on your channel.

[@FreyaReacts]

Thank you. Yeah, I've reached out to a couple of other reaction channels to try and get some insight because, I would prefer the official video (when there is one) but, they seem to just get blocked. Hmmmm......

[@crayzielaygz]

There is a remix of this song, but Marylyn Manson is in it.

[@szymonzawolski6647]

You really have to react to Lose Yourself which is considered as his best single and one od the best motivational songs ever. You should also chech Without Me which is also super popular but its one od the funny songs

[@EVERLYNFRIENDS]

❤

[@entia7702]

at the time there was a school shooting, can’t remember which one but the shooter was listening to eminem & marilyn manson while doing it

[@FreyaReacts]

Oh, I see. Oh man...thats rough.

[@matissreinfelds]

He wasn't talking to the fans, he was talking about paparazzis and media

[@Tiffany502661]

The video has great references.. that show all the fame was ruining his relationship with Kim and the stress he was getting for his songs from the label. Great to see you relaxing and having fun doing this!

[@FreyaReacts]

Thank you so much! Yeah, this one was SO much fun! I've had it on repeat! Yeah, geez, I wish the music videos didn't get blocked so easily. Or - they are censored. I watch a couple of reaction channels for country music reactions and they do official videos so....I don't know if they just know something I don't or maybe its his videos in particular? I'm not sure. Sorry for the ramble. Thanks so much for being here! Much appreciated!

[@llDeagle]

I love your music reactions to eminem and I hope you're doing ok

[@FreyaReacts]

Thank you so much! I'm doin' ok. I hope you are as well!

[@bleaman33]

Few fun facts he once paid Kmart to stay open late so he could shop alone cause he wanted to feel normal and likes to be out shopping but with fame isn’t allowed to be normal and go places. And when Covid was at its peak he wore his mask and went for a bike ride with his mask on so no one could recognize him and ended up falling off a curb lol. He told that in a interview lol

[@johnw2344]

Great reaction to one of my top 5 em tracks. Listen to Mariah Carey's 'obsessed' , then react to eminems THE WARNING! I promise you, ule fall out your chair lol.

[@Zemoch93]

Awesome reactions to an awesome song as always : ) the song "White America" if it's not on your radar , is about American parent's view of Eminem so I think you might have something to say :D

[@FreyaReacts]

Thanks so much! Yeah, this one is on my list with a "?" next to it. Meaning, people have said do it and others have said stay away from it...... hmmmmmm..... Thanks so much for being here and for the suggestion! Appreciate you!

[@gustavomoraes8774]

Thank you for reacting, I recommend you listen to - darkness- deja vu- going through changes.🇧🇷

[@FreyaReacts]

Thank you! Got those officially on the list! Much appreciated!

[@robertcabrera4760]

What a wild time in Ems life and America as a whole. I mean, the President, Congress and everyone else was trying to blame Em for the problems with our youth. Besides Ice Cube, I never saw an artist protested like Em. Songs like White America, Don't approach me and Mosh are great songs birthed from those protests.

[@Hayreddin]

Plenty of artists have been harshly contested, the entirety of rock music was basically put on trial, watch the senate hearings with Frank Zappa or Twisted Sister for example, and another artist who was contested and feared even more than Eminem is named in this very song: Marilyn Manson.

[@robertcabrera4760]

@@Hayreddin you saw where I said "I have never seen" right? ...…ME not you. I don't follow rock music, so since my comment was about me at 44 years old, speak on any artist within that timeframe, not 30 years before I was born man.

[@Hayreddin]

@@robertcabrera4760 Sorry for adding to the conversation, I'll show myself out.

[@robertcabrera4760]

@@Hayreddin no no, it's not a problem. I know that a lot can get lost in translation over comments, but I wasn't upset or anything. I type like I talk so sometimes I can be abrasive haha. Thank ya for responding

[@KarloAras.83]

He sing about Columbine massacre.

[@chrisdawe3293]

When he said “freaks “ he didn’t mean his fans he meant the paparazzi

[@FreyaReacts]

Thank you -- I watched the video and it's def. a fan that comes up for an autograph when he's saying the line about eating with this daughter. LOL I think its both.

[@dandieabbott5409]

Love this reaction to The Way I Am. Em was talking about the press and fans. Also Jimmy Irvoin wanted another song like Hi My Name Is on the Marshal Matthews LP but instead Em done this song instead. Rock Bottom come first then The Way I Am Then Beautiful. Rock Bottom was on Infinite. The Way I Am was on Marshal Matthews LP and Beautiful was on Relapse. Your reaction to this song is Awesome keep up the Amazing work You are doing. Jay Z said that on this song Em is like the percussion ❤❤

[@FreyaReacts]

Thank you so much! Appreciate you! Loved this one! I've had it on repeat, lol!

[@dandieabbott5409]

@@FreyaReacts Yes it’s one that You can’t help but have on repeat. I’m like that with all of his songs.

[@kevinrichardson3572]

React to eminem lose yourself dirty version

[@gonzoyork1908]

Hi Freya you should react to the song White America he raps about what's happening sense he became a rapper.

[@shorty35916]

uh oh! Freya likes it when Em wakes up on his fuck shit in the morning. There's a WHOLE catalogue for stuff like this! haha

[@FreyaReacts]

lol, yeah, I guess I do! But, hey -- I am a die-hard Deadpool fan too so.... Can't wait to hear some others! This was great! I've had it on repeat!

[@kylec1411]

The intensity in every word of this song is wild. This isnt even one of his "wild" ones tho. lol great song tho. This is still eminem not slim shady :) Also yes some eminem fans are well... stans. Freaks. lol His level of skill attracts the crazies. PS - nice to see you smiling in a eminem reaction for once instead of crying freya. ;) lol we all been there. Much love. You should hear "Fine line" its kinda like a more grown up version of this song and how he copes with fame. And the loneliness of it.

[@Spectrum0122]

I cannot imagine the stress he felt. Think being from the ghetto then a year later you're an international superstar. Apparently, there are laws specifically for celebs that get so big. Eminem can't just casually go somewhere. It fucken sucks

[@Spectrum0122]

Not so fun fact, it's actually super common for weirdos to wait outside of bathrooms for autographs. I wouldn't be surprised if someone waited out of the actual stall for him. Also, the media and politicians at the time blames his music for the columbine tragedy.

[@FreyaReacts]

Yeah, I can imagine that he just cannot be left alone trying to do anything. I just did a song where he mentioned feeling like an animal in a zoo, caged by fame and becoming a recluse because of it. That is rough.

[@stevolfc7629]

Eminem my dads gone crazy Its him and hayleigh together when she was a little girl

[@Rebel8MAC]

check out 97 bonnie and clyde! it's truly a heartwarming song to his daughter

[@FreyaReacts]

Ok, I see you @Rebel8MAC. People have grouped this with 2 other songs starting with "Kim." But, that's funny. Thank you!

[@Rebel8MAC]

@FreyaReacts lol....i mean I'm technically not wrong....

[@FreyaReacts]

@@Rebel8MAC LOL Ok, well I guess I'll see! But you've got my kinda humor -- thank you for that laugh!

[@user-oy4rz3je8b]

You’re doing great! Please react to “Eminem legacy” with the lyrics 🙏🏻

[@gunit421]

Can you do drug ballad by Eminem possibly?

[@FreyaReacts]

Thank you! Officially added!

[@shadyaftamath8635]

Is it just me or is there a delay in the lyric videos??? I think the music videos has a delay in them too… not sure what’s going on with it??? Great reaction and can’t wait for you to react to I Need A Doctor Ft. Skyler Gray

[@FreyaReacts]

Thank you so much! Yeah, I'm sorry about the small delay. I'm having someone look at everything next week but, I'm not working with the best equipment or set-up here. Hopefully they'll be able to work some magic and fix it! In the meantime, if you could please hang in there with me.... Thank you for being here!

[@GreenBayPack]

Eminem has always brought up how he had to become a recluse because of his fame. "Fine Line" kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXLOoWSwh9J_i5Ysi=feX85kfBcE-JQ28d he describes how he misses the small things we take for granted like being able to walk around a store in public.

[@FUJOE-2023]

Please react to Joyner Lucas - I’m sorry

[@FreyaReacts]

Thank you! Yes, that is definitely on the list! Thank you for the suggestion!

[@FUJOE-2023]

Just be aware, sensitive topic. Suicide

[@FreyaReacts]

@@FUJOE-2023 Oh no......oh goodness. Thanks for the warning! 😰

[@user-id5rd2nq7v]

This is eminem …not slim shady(you didn’t react to it yet 🙃💔) Or marshall ( the woke one😂 like “ When i am gone and mockingbird ” ) Nice reaction Keep up the good work 👍

[@streetchronicles9025]

Sing for the moment is really good but DO NOT do the official video, it’s censored. Look up an uncensored video

[@FreyaReacts]

Thank you! Sing for the Moment is up now. Hopefully you get a chance to check it out! Just amazing! Thanks so much for the suggestion!

[@xtremex7138]

Can you Do bad guy or legacy next

[@FreyaReacts]

Thanks! Bad Guy, I did get a chance to do - hopefully you get/got a minute to check it out. Legacy is officially added.

[@flakednbaked6214]

Someone donate a better mic to this lady please! :)

[@FreyaReacts]

Awe, I'm sorry. I think I just need to speak louder! I think it's a me problem -- I can fix that.

[@HTxGhost24]

Could you imagine having that level of fame? You can't go ANYWHERE without people all in your face!! 😢 the money would be cool but that's a little too much fame for me 😅

[@FreyaReacts]

Yeah, I'm sure it comes with a whole different set of struggles.

[@noobmaster996]

what is the best marvel movie?

[@FreyaReacts]

Is this a trick question? I mean Marvel has it down to a science! BTW, I'm more for the comics than the movies but, great to see the characters come to life.

[@noobmaster996]

i have like 800 comics... also a huge eminem fan... did you know he also is into comics... best movie if infinity war @@FreyaReacts

[@FreyaReacts]

@@noobmaster996 Yeah, someone told me he was a big comic fan a while back. Thats wild!

[@youtubebannedme4207]

Soooo do you like Deadpool? I dunno why but something makes me think you may..

[@FreyaReacts]

lol, whateve' do you mean? But, yeah, love DP for a long time - from the comics. He's my BFF.

[@PenneySounds]

This is the part where I think we have to ask whether or not you are okay with political discussion on your channel. He starts to get into it a little bit here with the Marilyn Manson line, but it gets a lot heavier in songs like "White America", and goes all out in songs like "Mosh" or "Untouchable" or "Nowhere Fast" (especially the extended version of that last one). Unfortunately there are a weird number of people who consider themselves hardcore Eminem fans who are intensely offended by his political views, so there is a possibility that arguments could arise, so you deserve fair warning about that.

[@PenneySounds]

His rant at the end there was about how so many people in the media and "family values" special interest groups were constantly decrying him, and other people like Marylin Manson (who appears in the video for this song and even released a remix of it), for using violent lyrics, and saying they were warping the minds of children and destroying the social order. So he's like "YOUR kids are killing each other in their schools and using drugs, and I'M the problem?!" He delves into this a lot more in "Sing for the Moment" and "White America".