Walk on Water

Eminem, Beyoncé

About Walk on Water

"Walk on Water" is a song by American rapper Eminem featuring vocals by American singer Beyoncé. It was released on November 10, 2017 as the lead single from Eminem's ninth solo studio album Revival (2017). The song is written by Mathers, Hafermann (Skylar Grey), and Beyoncé, and produced by Rick Rubin and Skylar Grey. It has reached the top 10 in Australia, Ireland, Scotland, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom as well as the top 20 in Austria, France, Germany, Hungary, Lebanon, New Zealand, Norway, and the United States. The music video received a nomination for Best Visual Effects at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards. 


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I walk on water
But I ain't no Jesus
I walk on water
But only when it freezes (f*ck)

Why, are expectations so high?
Is it the bar I set?
My arms, I stretch, but I can't reach
A far cry from it, or it's in my grasp, but as
Soon as I grab, squeeze
I lose my grip like the flying trapeze
Into the dark, I plummet
Now the sky's blackening, I know the mark's high
Butter-flies rip apart my stomach
Knowing that no matter what bars I come with
You're gonna hark, gripe, and that's a hard Vicodin to swallow
So I scrap these, as pressure increases, like khakis
I feel the ice cracking, because

I walk on water
But I ain't no Jesus
I walk on water
But only when it freezes

It's the curse of the standard
That the first of the Mathers disc set
Always in search of the verse that I haven't spit yet
Will this step just be another misstep
To tarnish whatever the legacy, love or respect, I've garnered?
The rhyme has to be perfect, the delivery flawless
And it always feels like I'm hitting the mark
'Til I go sit in the car, listen, and pick it apart
Like, "this shit is garbage"
God's given me all this
Still I feel no different regardless
Kids look to me like as a God, this is retarded
If only they knew, it's a facade and it's exhaustive
And I try to not listen to nonsense
But if you bitches are trying to strip me of my confidence
Mission accomplished
I'm not God-sent
Nas, Rakim, Pac, Big, James Todd Smith, and I'm not Prince, so

I walk on water
But I ain't no Jesus
I walk on water (It's true, I'm a Rubik's, it's true)
But only when it freezes (It's true)

'Cause I'm only human, just like you
Making my mistakes, oh if you only knew
I don't think you should believe in me the way you do
'Cause I'm terrified to let you down, oh

It's true, I'm a Rubik's, a beautiful mess
At times juvenile, yes, I goof and I jest
A flawed human, I guess
But I'm doing my best to not ruin your expectations 
And meet 'em, but first, the "Speedom" verse
Now, Big Sean, he's going too fast
Is he gonna shout or curse out his mom?
There was a time I had the world by the balls, eating out my palm
Every album, song I was spazzin' the f*ck out on
And now I'm getting clowned and frowned on
But the only one who's looking down on me that matters now's Deshaun
Am I lucky to be around this long?
Begs the question, though
Especially after the methadone
As yesterday fades and the Dresden home is burnt to the ground
And all that's left of my house is lawn
The crowds are gone
And it's time to wash out the blonde
Sales decline, the curtains drawn
They're closing the set, I'm still poking my head out from behind
And everyone who has doubt, remind
Now take your best rhyme, outdo it, now do it a thousand times
Now let 'em tell ya the world no longer cares or gives a f*ck about your rhymes
And as I grow outta sight, outta mind, I might go outta mine
'Cause how do I, ever let this mic go without a fight
When I made a fuckin' tightrope outta twine?
But when I do fall from these heights, though, I'll be fine
I won't pout or cry or spiral down or whine
But I'll decide if it's my final bow this time around 'cause

I walk on water
But I ain't no Jesus
I walk on water
But only when it freezes

'Cause I'm only human, just like you
I been making my mistakes, oh if you only knew
I don't think you should believe in me the way that you do
'Cause I'm terrified to let you down, oh
If I walked on water, I would drown

'Cause I'm just a man, but as long as I got a mic I'm godlike
So me and you are not alike
Bitch, I wrote "Stan"

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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: Beyonce Giselle Knowles, Marshall Mathers, Miguel Sijbers, Skylar Grey

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Album Release
"Walk on Water" is the lead single from Eminem's ninth studio album, "Revival," released in November 2017.
Collaboration
The song features vocals from American singer Beyoncé, marking the first official collaboration between the two artists.
Songwriting
It is one of the rare songs where Eminem talks about the pressure he puts on himself for making each song perfect due to his high standards, reflecting his self-doubt and struggle with fame and success.
Production
The song was produced by Rick Rubin and Skylar Grey. Grey also contributed to the song's writing alongside Eminem and Beyoncé.
Particular Style
Unlike a typical Eminem song, "Walk on Water" is a stripped-down, introspective track driven by piano and a choir, with no drums or any heavy use of beats.
Chart Performance
The song debuted at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of Eminem's highest-charting songs.
Live Performance
Eminem performed the song for the first time live at the 2017 MTV Europe Music Awards, with Skylar Grey filling in for Beyoncé.
Music Video
The music video contrasts the glamour of being a superstar with the reality of what it's like to be one.
Mixed Reviews
Critics had mixed feelings about the song. Some praised the mature tone and collaborative effort, while others felt it was too slow or subdued.
Public Reception
Despite its mixed reviews, the song was widely appreciated by the public, with the song's candid honesty and simplicity earning it a spot in many year-end lists for best songs.
Grammy Nomination
"Walk on Water" was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.
Album Promotion
The song was used as a promotional track for the album "Revival," with the song's release date, artists, and title appearing in a fake medical advertisement.
Personal Struggles
In the song, Eminem opens up about his struggles with balancing fame, the danger of becoming irrelevant, and the high expectations from his fans and himself.
Strategic Collaboration
The collaboration with Beyoncé, a powerhouse in the music industry, proved to be strategic for Eminem, drawing much interest and attention to the song.
Inspirational Overtone
With lyrics like, "Cause I'm just a man, but as long as I got a mic, I'm godlike / So me and you are not alike / Bitch, I wrote Stan," the song's inspirational overtone resonates with listeners, inspiring them to tackle self-doubts and persevere.

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