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This song appears on Eminem's 2002 album The Eminem Show as the second single, following "Without Me." Released in July 2002, it marked a shift from the humorous persona of the previous single, instead taking a more serious and personal approach to the material.
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The song is autobiographical in nature, focusing on Eminem expressing anger toward his mother regarding her parenting. The chorus involves him apologizing to his mother while describing her to his audience.