The message in this video and song is more than meets the eye- it is deep. Not only is the message deep but so is the name of the Band as it’s symbolic of a interesting reality. The name of the Band is D12 but what does it mean? It consists of a letter and a number. The letter is D and the number is 12. The lyric of the song explains what the name of the band means. Importantly the band has five members (5) and one (1) leader- this makes six (6) in total. This is also symbolic of something. Let us find out. You cannot take anything for granted when listening to music- you have to think critically about what is being said as there is a purpose behind everything intended for the masses- it’s not an accident.
Let me begin by summarizing the content of the lyrics. Basically, Eminem is the band leader and the other five ‘disciples’ are dissatisfied with their insignificant role in the Band. They want to feel important and ‘shine’ so to speak but believe they are being kept in the back seat. They have conversations with each other about their dissatisfaction but they do this quietly rebelling without upsetting the leader. They all do not want to jeopardize their position in the band by speaking up because they are afraid to lose their benefits. They basically do the bidding's of the band leader. In the mean time Eminem is having a ball because he’s the man, he makes all the rules and the rest simply have to follow the leader.
The chorus keeps repeating the words, “my band”, placing emphasis on the band. Why? It is a song about leadership and how leaders are responsible for setting example to the followers. It is an allusion to a specific band. This band has twelve followers (12). And they are called disciples (D).D12? Eminem is the leader of this band but he’s not doing a good job like the original leader. However in the video he makes peace with his band toward the end.
When he mentions, in the chorus, “these chicks don’t even know the name of my band, but they’re all on me like they wanna hold hands”, he is referring to people who follow leaders and adore ignorantly what they dont understand. Not just women but men too- the society. Society follows leaders blindly without even knowing what they are doing because most leaders mislead the people by presenting sweet things before them- this is not love only widespread deception
The truth: masses of people are kept back by those put in charge of them. There is alot of division in society and that is not what leadership is about.
But all the Band members are uncomfortable- they don’t get their fair rights and they are always behind. Remember a true leader is only a servant. But the error is when leaders become slave drivers of those they serve putting heavy burdens on the masses. This is what happens in the world everyday and the problem of the world is leadership. But who will speak up! You have to watch the video carefully to understand the message.
In reality the band members are overworked, underpaid and have to put up with unfair conditions. They’re all tired and fed up! Tired of waiting in line for their turn to ‘shine’ all because Eminem is holding power by taking control and not sharing the fame (wealth) with the rest. In the videos end one band member overthrows the leader by punching him out. Funny. Sometimes rebellion is only way to get the message across.
Finally remember that the band has six members in total. Take nothing for granted. This number 6 is symbolic of mankind. According to Genesis man was created on the sixth day. Man has six days in which to labor and do all his works. The sixth commandment says “thou shall not kill”. However the Bible says because of sin mans labor would be sorrowful. Remember God made man on the sixth day and he commanded man to work- man has no choice if he wants to survive.
Toward the end of the video you see Eminem getting a massage from three women before he falls asleep and rests. He then has a dream with all the six members of his group playing music instruments. He is in front meaning he is number one. In the bible three is the same as one. When Nebuchadnezzar saw the 3 Hebrew boys in the furnace he said, “but I put three men in the fire who is the fourth, looks like the son of man”. Three plus one is 4. Remove one you get three, remove three you get one. Three symbolizes the God head. God created six days for man to work!
God can do anything he wants to do! Eminem wakes up from the dream and doesn't see the three females- he is the only one left. IT WASN'T REAL IT WAS JUST AN ILLUSION.
Hope you get it. Please make sure to comment if you like.
Mythical_Poet- Composer.
Really makes you think
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