Single review: Eminem - When I'm Gone

Release date

12 December 2005

Style

This is the review of the clean version of the single.

It is apparently one of the last songs Eminem will ever release. He has said he wants to concentrate on producing music for his label.

Eminem is at his best in this song with harsh lyrics and a fast beat.

Lyrics

Eminem looks back on his life and his music career. He raps about how he spent so much time writing and performing and how he wishes he had spent more time with his family.

It has a similar theme to his previous hit Mockingbird.

Will you still be humming it next week?

You probably will. It has an infectious chorus and melody, but it's not likely to get you in the Christmas spirit.

Chart worthiness

This will definitely storm into the top five.

Fans of Slim Shady will love it. If this is the last we hear of Eminem then he is going to be missed.

NR rating:

Have YOU heard this single?

This is a really nice song and the lyrics are great.

Jenny, 14, Liverpool

The song is alright, if you like this sort of music. I couldn't understand all the words and it got a bit boring after a while.

Kris, 10, Castletown

I really loved this song. The lyrics were great. It is actually about something that matters. I listen to it all the time. I think that this song really touched me.

Tia, 12, Reading

I love this song, it is awesome and it only has one swear word, so mothers and fathers don't have to worry much. I love Eminem because he dedicates most of his songs to his daughter. I give this song five stars.

Pegah, 11, Richmond Hill

I love the song, it's really sweet. I think that he's a great role model now, more then before.

Sage, 14, Leicester

I've always liked Eminem but this has got to be one of his best songs ever, I love it.

Simon, 13, Barnsley

If this is the last single I think it's a bit disappointing.

Nia, 13, Aberystwyth

I loved this song from the first time I heard it, it's one of my favourite Eminem songs and I can't get sick of it!

Becky, 14, Exeter

I think this song is really good. I always turn it up when it is on the radio, however it isn't one of Eminem's bests.

Nicole, 15, USA

I think that this is definitely his best song yet. I've only heard it twice and I already love it!

Misti, 12, Northwich

I really love this song and think it really expresses Eminem's feelings about his family and missing them when he's away.

Eleanor, 10, Macclesfield

It is a great song and I love it. Eminem is the best singer in the world and the video is great as well. Eminem is so talented. I hope that I will be able to rap like him some day.

Taz, 9, Derbyshire

I love this song it is so sad it really makes you stop and think. Hopefully it wont be the last we see of him.

Moire, 12, Edinburgh

I really like this song. The lyrics are great! It was a good note to end on.

Holly, 12, Dublin

I fell in love with this song the first time I heard it, and I am still listening to it now!! It's brilliant!!!

Emily, 13, Kent

I love this song...it's so good and it's different to the other stuff that's he's done.

Charlotte, 14

This song is great and it is really sweet!

Kez, 14, Ilford

As soon as I heard this gone on MTV I downloaded it straight away. I love this song so much it is great! I hope this isn't the last song Eminem releases as I absolutely LOVE his songs!

Alisha, 14, Leeds

I love Eminem's new song it makes me really sad! But at least he's not rapping about guns or anything and I think that's a good role model.

Jessica, 13, Birmingham

This song is great!! He's much more sentimental and it's really nice to listen to the lyrics. If it wasn't because we're around Christmas time, it would DEFINITELY be in the top three.

Elena, 13, San Fernando