Complete Lyrics to Eminem's 'Temporary'

Eminem’s new album The Death of Slim Shady (Coupe de Grâce) has just dropped, and one track is capturing the hearts of fans for its deeply sentimental nature.

On Friday, July 12, Eminem released his 12th studio album, marking a significant moment as he metaphorically puts Slim Shady to rest. The album is rich with the zany and provocative content his followers adore, yet it also includes the touching song “Temporary” featuring Skylar Grey. This song is particularly poignant as it showcases heartfelt lyrics dedicated to his daughter, Hailie Jade, who also contributes to the track.

Here’s a glimpse of the lyrics from “Temporary” that are making waves:

Intro [Eminem and Hailie]

A lot of people ask me, am I afraid of death? The truth is, I think what scares me the most Is not being able to say all the things I wanna say to you when I’m no longer here So this song is for Hailie, for when that day comes Where is Hailie? Where is she at? This ain’t Hailie [Hailie] Who is it? It’s a monster [Hailie]

Verse 1 [Skylar Grey, Hailie Jade and Eminem]

I’ve been waiting all night for the sunrise To take away the dark sky Damn, monster [Hailie] Ain’t no baby monster, I’m the mama monster [Hailie] Aw [Eminem] All it takes is a new day sometimes To get me in a better state of mind Give me a kiss monster, give me kiss, muahhh, love you [Eminem] I love you [Hailie]

Pre-Chorus [Skylar Grey]

If I could just fall asleep I’d be lost in a dream But right now, it’s misery And I just have to remember

Chorus [Skylar Grey]

That when a heart breaks, it ain’t broken forever The pieces will grow back together And in time, I’ll be fine The tears are temporary

Verse 2 [Eminem]

Yeah, so Hailie Jade, I wrote you this song To help you cope with life now that I’m gone How should I start? Just wanna say Look after Eleana, Stevie and Uncle Nate And, sweetie, be strong; I know I was your rock, and I still am Saying goodbye is just not ever easy Why you crying? Just stop Hailie, baby, dry your eyes, this is not forever

Chorus [Skylar Grey]

That when a heart breaks, it ain’t broken forever The pieces will grow back together And in time, I’ll be fine The tears are temporary

Post-Chorus [Skylar Grey, Hailie and Eminem]

Daddy (Ooh) [Hailie] What? (Ooh) [Eminem] I used to have this when I was a little kid (Ooh) [Hailie] Baby, are you OK? (Ooh)

Verse 3 [Eminem]

Yeah, and you will get over me and move on You can play me on repeat on a song But don’t you dare shed a tear, what I tell you? “Straighten up, little soldier” Them times when I held you Jade, it’ll be OK, baby, I’m here, hey I’m watchin’ you right now, baby girl; I vow I will protect you, your guardian angel As hard as this may be feel, as parting is painful And darling, the rain will drive you insane still You will remain strong, Hailie, just hang on It won’t be too long; I need you to move on And remember, it will get better ’Cause times heal and when a

Chorus [Skylar Grey]

When a heart breaks, it ain’t broken forever The pieces will grow back together And in time, I’ll be fine The tears are temporary The bad days will start to get better And we’ll be laughin’ together And tonight, when I cry The tears are temporary

Post-Chorus [Hailie, Eminem and Skylar Grey]

I know this big girl (Ooh) [Eminem] And she’s really pretty (Ooh) [Eminem] You know what her name is? [Eminem] Hailie (Ooh) [Hailie] Hailie, how did you know? (Ooh) [Eminem]

Verse 4 [Eminem]

Yeah, and if there’s days when you wanna lock yourself in your room and cry Just think about how when you were little, how you and I Back and forth to the studio, we used to drive You strapped in the backseat ’cause you were my Little sidekick, yeah, sweetie, I know this hurts Bean, I’m wishing your pain away Remember this, Hailie Jade, there’s gonna be rainy days I promise you’ll get through ’em and make it regardless Fuck it, Jade, I’ll be honest, I knew that you was gonna take this the hardest Sweetie, get up; I know that is is breaking your heart The hardest thing I ever wrote Daddy [Hailie] Hailie, sweetheart, it’s OK for you to let me go Baby, I promise you that

Chorus [Skylar Grey]

Post-Chorus [Hailie, Eminem and Skylar Grey]

What’s your favorite song? (Ooh) [Eminem] My favorite song is mine and your favorite song (Ooh) [Hailie] Mine and your favorite song? [Eminem] Right at this part [Hailie] It’s your favorite part, dad (Ooh) [Hailie]

Outro [Hailie and Eminem]

And you were taping me, b***h [Hailie] I got you on tape cussin’ [Eminem] Can you hear? [Hailie] Yep [Eminem] No, b***h [Hailie] No, what? [Eminem] No, I said no, I said no, b***h [Hailie] OK, no cussin’, no cussin’ [Eminem]