Temporary (song)
| "Temporary" | |
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| Song by Eminem and Skylar Grey | |
| from the album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) | |
| Released | July 12, 2024 |
| Genre | Hip hop |
| Length | 4:57 |
| Label | |
| Songwriter(s) | |
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"Temporary" is a song by American rapper Eminem and America singer Skylar Grey from the former's twelfth studio album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) (2024). It was produced by the lead artists.
Composition
[edit]"Temporary" is an ode to Eminem's daughter Hailie. It also features archival audio of her as a baby. Over a piano-driven instrumental, Eminem says the song is intended for Hailie to listen to when he dies and remember his love for her,[1][2][3] before telling her to look after her siblings and uncle after his death. He also admits the song is "the hardest thing I ever wrote."[1] The chorus is sung by Skylar Grey.[1][3]
Critical reception
[edit]Steven J. Horowitz of Variety described the song "Eminem at his best",[2] while Jordan Bassett of NME called it "a genuinely moving ode to his daughter, Hailie, which proves Marshall Mathers can say something that matters when he wants to."[4] Merlin Alderslade of Louder commented the song "is heartfelt and well executed but feels out of place."[5] Simon K. of Sputnikmusic cited it as one of the particular songs from The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) whose "instrumentals retain issues I've had with Eminem's works for decades now".[6] Stevie Chick of The Independent described the song as having a "gloomy, somewhat mawkish thread".[7] Paul Attard of Slant Magazine regarded the song to be among the album's "overblown ballads dedicated to his family".[8]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[9] | 49 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] | 36 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[11] | 67 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[12] | 33 |
| UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[13] | 41 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[14] | 56 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Moore, Sam (July 12, 2024). "Eminem Leaves Fans In Tears With Heart-Rending Song To Daughter Hailie Jade". HipHopDX. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ a b Horowitz, Steven J. (July 12, 2024). "Eminem Moves Ahead — and Retreads Into Tired Habits — on 'The Death of Slim Shady': Album Review". Variety. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ a b Shackleford, Sy (July 16, 2024). "Eminem :: The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) – RapReviews". RapReviews. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ Bassett, Jordan (15 July 2024). "Eminem – 'The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)' review: well-crafted songs and empty provocation". NME. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ Alderslade, Merlin (July 12, 2024). "Eminem The Death of Slim Shady Coup De Grace review: a disappointing missed opportunity". Louder. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ K., Simon (July 12, 2024). "Review: Eminem – the Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ Chick, Stevie (12 July 2024). "Eminem review, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce): punching downwards, joylessly and without inspiration". The Independent. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ Attard, Paul (July 15, 2024). "Eminem 'The Death of Slim Shady' Review: Old Personas Die Hard". Slant Magazine. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. July 22, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ "Eminem Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ "Eminem Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 22, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ "Eminem Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2024.