

He recounts the early years of poverty, having "no money for Christmas" and the pain of his daughters missing their parents while he was on tour or their mother, Kim , was away.
He addresses the breakdown of his marriage, trying to help them understand that "parents sometimes just can't make it work". Eminem - Mockingbird (Lyric Video)
They often incorporate clips of a younger Marshall Mathers being a "regular" dad, contrasting his public "Slim Shady" persona. He recounts the early years of poverty, having
The song's "story" is a father's attempt to explain a chaotic family life to his children: The song's "story" is a father's attempt to
While the official music video features home movies of Hailie and Alaina, lyric videos often emphasize the weight of the words:
Using the melody of the traditional lullaby " Hush, Little Baby ," he promises to provide for them and protect them from the harsh spotlight. Visual Elements