Van Life Blues
Eminem

[Intro]

Yo, it's Slim Shady, coming at you with the truth
Working the floors at Vans, trying to stay aloof
But there's a demon on my shoulder, calling out my name
Crack cocaine's in the shadows, playing a deadly game

[Verse 1]

Another day, another dollar, lacing up the kicks
Putting on a smile, but my mind's playing tricks
Selling shoes by the dozen, customer after customer
But deep inside, the cravings just grow tougher


[Pre-Chorus]

Every box I open, every sneaker that I sell
I’m teetering on the edge of my own personal hell
My mask is cracking, with each breath I take
How long 'til they see it's all been a fake?

[Chorus]

Van life blues, I’m torn and confused
Working for the man, but my soul feels used
Caught in the grip of that powder white haze
I'm fighting for my life, trying to see brighter days

[Verse 2]

My mailbox is full of bills, my pockets full of lint
No matter how I try, I can't seem to make a dent
Clocking out late, my body’s feeling numb
The cravings getting stronger, beating like a drum

[Pre-Chorus]

I see their faces, happy with their new shoes
If only, if only, they knew what I'd lose
My life’s a losing battle, a race I can't win
Riding on the edge, barely holding in

[Chorus]

Van life blues, I’m torn and confused
Working for the man, but my soul feels used
Caught in the grip of that powder white haze
I'm fighting for my life, trying to see brighter days

[Bridge]

I gotta get a grip, gotta find a way out
Before I lose myself, drown in this doubt
Money in the register, temptation in the air
Every moment's a struggle, it’s harder to bear

[Outro]

Yo, this is a shout-out to all those in the grind
Working every day, while losing their mind
Stay strong, stay woke, don't let it consume you whole
Van life blues, a testament to the toll
Gotta fight, gotta rise, regain control
Crack cocaine won't ever define my soul