Untouchable

Eminem

About Untouchable

"Untouchable" is a song by American rapper Eminem, released on December 8, 2017. It is the fourth track from his ninth solo studio album Revival (2017). The song was produced by Mr. Porter, Emile Haynie, Mark Batson and Eminem. An audio video was uploaded to Eminem's Vevo channel on December 8, 2017. On February 15, 2018, a lyric video was uploaded to his Vevo channel.


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Hands up, officer don’t shoot
Then pull your pants up, promise you won't loot
We may never understand each other, it’s no use
We ain’t ever gonna grasp what each other goes through

Black boy, black boy, we ain't gonna lie to you
Black boy, black boy, we don't like the sight of you
Pull up on the side of you
Window rolled down, 'profile'
Then we wonder why we see this side of you
Probably comin' from the dope house
We could let you slide but your tail light is blew, out
We know you're hidin' that Heidi Klum
On you another drug charge, homie, it's back inside for you
And just in case a chase might ensue, we got that tried and true
Pistol drew right at you, we'd be delighted to unload it
In your back, then walk up and lay that taser on the side of you
Fucked up, but what the f*ck am I to do?
I keep tellin' myself, keep doin' like you're doin'
No matter how many lives you ruin
It's for the red, white and blue
Time to go find a new one and split his head right in two
No one's ever indicted you
Why? 'Cause you're a

White boy, white boy, you're a rockstar
My momma talkin' to me, tryna tell me how to live
White boy, white boy, in your cop car
But I don't listen to her, 'cause my head is like a sieve
White boy, white boy, you're untouchable
The world's coming to an end, I don't even care
Nobody can tell me shit 'cause I'm a big rockstar

Black boy, black boy, we don't get your culture and
We don't care what our government's done to f*ck you over, man
Don't tell us your attitude's a result of that
Balderdash, where’d you get the chip on your shoulder at?
Why you kicking that soda can?
Pull your pants up, we 'bout to roll up and
Throw your ass in the van cuffed
You don't have to know our plans or what our intentions are
Our cards are close to our chest, you better show your hands
And put our minds more at ease
Or get shot in the thyroid, comply or die, boy
We're fightin' a crime war, here come the swine
Tryna clean up the streets from all these minorities
That's what we call 'em pigsties for
They're like eyesores to police
Talked to like, you're just a piece of trash
Feels like we're stuck in a time warp to me
As I kick these facts and get these mixed reactions
As this beat backspins, it's like we're drifting back in
To the sixties, having black skin is risky
'Cause this keeps happening
Throughout history, African-Americans have been treated like shit
And I admit, there have been times where it's been embarrassin' to be a

White boy, white boy, you're a rockstar
My momma talkin' to me, tryna tell me how to live
White boy, white boy, in your cop car
But I don't listen to her, 'cause my head is like a sieve
White boy, white boy, you're untouchable
The world's coming to an end, I don't even care
Nobody can tell me shit 'cause I'm a big rockstar

Seems like the average lifespan of a white man
Is more than twice than a black life span
I wonder sometimes if it has a price scanner
I feel like checking out on life, can't escape this circumstance
I'd rather hear 'em say "Die N-word" than Die Antwoord
Ninja, now it's better disguised banter
But that's life, strapped 'cause we're strapped financially
And can't find answers
We're applying, but McDonald's
Seems to be the only franchise that'll hire
So how can we have higher standards?
As Dallas overshadows the battle for Black Lives Matter
We fight back with violence but acts like that are
Black eyes on the movement
Which makes black lives madder
At cops and cops madder
That's why it's at a stalemate
And can't arrive at a compromise so it's Black Ops
I wonder if we hire more black cops, the crap stops
The block is our backyards, officers, not the crack spot
Call the attack dogs off of us, man
You always act all pissed off at us at a traffic stop
And bad cops f*ck it up for the good cops, and man, stop
Sendin' white cops in the black neighborhoods
Who ain't acclimated to 'em, like that's the way to do it
Who seen some fuckin' videos of rappers waving guns
And know nobody black so they act afraid of us
And that's racism, the fear that a black face gives 'em
A subconscious racist
Wait, why are there black neighborhoods?
'Cause America segregated us, designated us to an area
Separated us, Section-Eight'd us
When we tear it up’s the only time attention’s paid to us
And education sucks, and every day's another
Freddie Gray for us, a levy breaks or fuzz
Why is it, they treat us like dryer lint?
We just want a safe environment for our kids
But can’t escape the sirens
Don’t take a scientist to see our violent nature lies in
The poverty that we face so the crime rate’s the highest in
The lowest classes, it's like a razor wire fence
And we’re trapped in these racial biases
That plague our society which makes our anxiety levels raise
Every time we see a devil’s face
Lions, tigers, and bears, oh my
It's more like billy clubs and gats
And we really love it when you think we’re guilty ‘cause we’re black
"But you kill each other, facts
You peel each other's caps, for silly stuff like hats”
Single mother strugglin’ through substance abuse
While people with nothin' to lose shoot each other for shoes
F*ck your Republican views
Pull ourselves up by our bootstraps, where the f*ck are the boots?
And streets act as a narrator, don't gotta read comics
Or be that into characters, just to see that, just to be black
You better be strapped with a Derringer
Or be “capped in America” like Steve Rogers
'Cause no one oversees these cops and
All we see is 'em beat charges
We done seen 'em beat Rodney King unconscious, and got off
So we don't need all you crooked police officers' peace offerings
Just keep marchin', 'til we reach Congress
But they're gonna say you're tryin' to take an irrational stance
If you try to slander the flag but
Somebody has to be the sacrificial lamb
So they call it a Kaepernick tantrum
If you don't stand for the national anthem
We raise it, you better praise it
Or you'll be made to feel like a traitor, we'll
Treat you like Rodney Dangerfield
Home of the brave is still racist 'ville
So this whole nation feels like a plantation field
In a country that claims that its foundation was based on United States ideals
That had its Natives killed
Got you singin' this star-spangled spiel
To a piece of cloth that represents the "Land of the Free" that made people slaves to build

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Eminem

Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), known professionally as Eminem (/ˌɛmɪˈnɛm/; often stylized as EMINƎM), is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, record executive, and actor. He is consistently cited as one of the greatest and most influential artists of all time in any genre, with Rolling Stone ranking him 83rd on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time and labelling him the "King of Hip Hop". He will often be called " Slim Shady" at times. He has gotten into quite some rap battles against MGK, ( Machine Gun Kelly) Snoop Dog, etc. more »

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Written by: Marshall Mathers, Emile Haynie, Mark Batson, Denaun Porter, Tommy Chong, Gay Delorme, Richard Marin, Duval Clear, Andre Brown, Tyrone Kelsie, Eric McIntosh

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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20 facts about this song

Album Release
"Untouchable" is a part of Eminem's ninth studio album, "Revival," which was released on December 15, 2017.
Message
The song addresses racial profiling and police brutality in the United States, making a powerful commentary on the contemporary social issues in the country.
Sample Usage
The track samples "Earache My Eye" by the comedy duo Cheech & Chong. This 1974 comedy routine is interpolated to create the beat for the song's chorus.
Lyrics and Beats
"Untouchable" consists of two parts with contrasting musical style - The first part uses a rock-influenced beat to portray the perspective of a prejudiced white police officer, while the second part adopts a traditional hip-hop beat to represent the viewpoint of a black man.
Artists and Production
The song features contributions from various artists including Emile Haynie, Mark Batson, and Mr. Porter. The record was produced by Eminem himself along with these contributors.
Controversy
Eminem's aggressive stance on racial issues in "Untouchable" fueled debates among listeners and critics. Some accused him of being too provocative, while others praised him for speaking out against racism.
Commercial Performance
Despite the controversies, "Untouchable" managed to reach several music charts worldwide, including the US Billboard Hot 100.
Critiques
Although the song's message was applauded by many, it received mixed reviews for its musicality. Critics were particularly divided over Eminem's use of rock music in the first part of the song.
Music Video
Unlike many of his other songs, "Untouchable" didn’t get an official music video. The lyric video, however, uses striking imagery to underscore the song’s themes.
In-depth Narrative
With over six minutes running time, "Untouchable" provides an in-depth narrative about American society’s racial tensions, a subject which Eminem often addresses in his other works as well.
Album Release
"Untouchable" is a song from Eminem's ninth studio album "Revival," which was released on December 15, 2017, under Aftermath Entertainment, Shady Records, and Interscope Records.
Single Release
The song was released as a promotional single on December 8, 2017, a week before the album's release.
Social Commentary
"Untouchable" is a politically charged song that addresses the issue of racial profiling, police brutality, and racial inequality in the United States, highlighting Eminem's stance on these issues.
Song Composition
The song is divided into two halves - the first part has a heavy rock and roll sound, while the second opens up to a more traditional rap style. This change mirrors the change of perspective in the lyrics.
Lyrics and Message
The first half of the song is written from the perspective of a prejudiced white police officer, while the second half switches perspective to an African-American man subjected to discrimination and police brutality.
Sample
"Untouchable" samples the track "Earache My Eye" by the comedy duo Cheech & Chong. This song is incorporated into the hook and played throughout the first half of the track.
Reception
Although the song's subject matter sparked praise for raising awareness about ongoing racial issues in the U.S, it also faced some criticism for its compositional structure and the execution of its message.
Length and Producers
"Untouchable" is the second longest track on the "Revival" album, with a runtime of 6:10 minutes. The song was produced by Eminem himself, along with Mr. Porter, Emile Haynie, Mark Batson, and Trevor Lawrence Jr.
No Music Video
Unlike some other songs from the "Revival" album, "Untouchable" did not receive an official music video.
Performance
Despite the controversy and mixed reviews, "Untouchable" managed to reach the 83rd spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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