Eminem - Mockingbird (lyric Video) Now

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

Many fan-made lyric videos use minimalist backgrounds to keep the focus on his storytelling and emotional delivery. Eminem - Mockingbird (Lyric Video)

He addresses the breakdown of his marriage, trying to help them understand that "parents sometimes just can't make it work". Using the melody of the traditional lullaby "

Released in 2004 on the album Encore , "" is one of Eminem's most vulnerable songs, serving as an open letter to his daughters, Hailie Jade and Alaina (Lainey) . The Core Narrative Eminem - Mockingbird (Lyric Video)

The song's "story" is a father's attempt to explain a chaotic family life to his children: