Around the same time that I first understood Charles Darwin\u2019s theory of evolution in my early high school science courses, rapper Eminem came out with the song \u201cSurvival.\u201d His song included lyrics that were inspired by Darwinism, the idea that only the strong will survive. Eminem has always been one of my favourite rappers and songwriters and when I realized that this song included Darwin\u2019s ideas on evolution it helped me understand his theory even more as it was musically appealing.<\/p>\n
Important related lyrics in \u201cSurvival\u201d by Eminem:<\/p>\n
THE HOOK: \u201cThis is survival of the fittest
\nThis is do or die
\nThis is the winner takes it all
\nSo take it all\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201c why stop when it doesn’t have to end?
\nIt ain’t over ’til I say it’s over \u2013 enough when I say enough
\nThrow me to them wolves and close the gate up
\nI’m afraid of what’ll happen to them wolves
\nWhen the thought of being thrown into an alligator pit, I salivate at it\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201co fill up this last can, man will I survive in this climate or what?
\nThey said I was washed up, and got a blood bath
\nI’m not a rapper, I’m an adapter, I can adjust
\nPlus I can just walk up to a mic and just bust
\nSo floor’s open if you’d like to discuss\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cCause I’m a fight ’til I die or win\u201d<\/p>\n
SOURCE: http:\/\/www.azlyrics.com\/lyrics\/eminem\/survival.html<\/p>\n
Eminem lyrically agrees with Darwin\u2019s idea of natural selection, that only the strong will continue on while the weaker one\u2019s die. The hook summarizes this idea and is emphasized throughout the entire song to reinforce its importance. At the time that this song was released, Eminem is making his comeback into the music industry after three years. This solo track being the first song out since since his absence, was created to send a message to his listeners that he can do anything and that he will \u201cfight \u2018til [he dies] or [will] win\u201d his fans back. I think the line \u201cI\u2019m not a rapper, I\u2019m an adapter\u201d perfectly explains the way in which natural selection can correlate to humans, in this case for Eminem. It shows how even he understand that we must fight to survive by adapting to our environment\u2019s the best we can and by striving to overcome all obstacles that can prevent us from getting what we want.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Around the same time that I first understood Charles Darwin\u2019s theory of evolution in my early high school science courses, rapper Eminem came out with the song \u201cSurvival.\u201d His song included lyrics that were inspired by Darwinism, the idea that … Continue reading