Story Behind the Song
This song was inspired by an article in Entertainment Weekly, in which Eminem himself said he hated his huge hit. I actually liked it, but I was wondering if anyone in the world hated the song with as much hatred as he does. I thought of someone who might.
Lyrics
My new Mission: Reclaim my singing style, stollen by a ruthless race of white rappers. They took my groove, and now, they can...feel my wrath. DJ Ohura, Rap Masta Spock, lay me down a funky beat.
Hi! My name is.. My name is..
My name is.. {scratches} Will Shatner
Hi! My name is.. My name is..
My name is.. {scratches} Will Shatner
Ahem...Eminem!
Can I have the attention of your fans
for one moment?
Hi kids! Do you wanna know whats wrong?
Eminem copied my singing style when he did this song.
After I heard his rap I had a fit
Why wusnt my name listed as a credit?
Maybe youre thinking, Is Shatner high?
I thought you were the old Star Trek guy?
Although this is true, please, hear my words:
Not everything I do is admired by nerds.
I made an album, spoken word, while I was on coke
Its mostly...considered to be...a big joke.
I took the failure and laughter as a gent.
I thought, Maybe talking through songs isnt really a talent.
Ive taken abuse in this decades long session
Every two bit comic does a Shatner impression
But now I know, that Eminem
Is the guy I really have to condemn
Chorus
Everyone tells me I talk way to slow
But slow-rappin Eminems a rich Motha Fo
They say my albums funny but bad, not legit
But My Name Is... was a number one hit
Eminem gets the girls and media attention
I get to do another god-damn Star Trek convention
Maybe Ill start some fights and quibbles
All I want to do is kick Eminem in his Tribbles!
My style was an artform, but now its dull
His albums a product, and the songs his commercial
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Ill bring the younger crowd in, Ive got a plan
To rerelease my album, rap through Mr. Tamberine Man
Then theyll know, every homeboy and his lady
That William Shatner is the Real Slim Shady!
Chorus
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