In 'Man of Steel, Heart of Rust,' Eminem tells a compelling story of a scientist who built life-changing machinery for corporations, only to see the negative impact it had on the people who used them. Disillusioned, he creates one final machine that transforms him into an invincible genius. While he gains unmatched power, he finds that true happiness and self-acceptance remain out of reach.
Intro:
Yeah, it's Slim
Verse 1:
Used to design dreams in a lab with a team
Schemes so mean, like a shot of dopamine
Machines that beam, took ‘em to the extremes
Thought I was doin’ good, man, it all seemed clean
Chorus:
Man of steel, heart of rust
Dreams that wheeled, now they dust
Built it all, but in them I lost my trust
Can do it all, but never feel I've done enough
Verse 2:
Every bolt, every wire, fed the corporate fire
Rethinkin' my desires, turned ‘em into liars
People cried, tired eyes, they were feelin’ dire
I was sellin’ freedom, but used it like a flyer
Bridge:
All this power in my hand, turned me to a hollow man
Superhuman, but my soul here is damned
Unstoppable force, but it’s built on sand
Invincible, but can’t even stand my own stance
Chorus:
Man of steel, heart of rust
Dreams that wheeled, now they dust
Built it all, but in them I lost my trust
Can do it all, but never feel I've done enough
Verse 3:
The final invention, man, it changed my dimension
Created to be more, but with it came a tension
Brains and brawn, I’m ahead by miles
Yet my reflection, it never wears a smile
Breakdown:
I thought I’d be free with every error erased
But caught in a cycle, from machine to a disgrace
Indestructible monster with a face they erased
A life untraceable, but with no sense of place
Chorus:
Man of steel, heart of rust
Dreams that wheeled, now they dust
Built it all, but in them I lost my trust
Can do it all, but never feel I've done enough
Outro:
Yeah, I got the power, got the might
But inside my mind, it’s perpetual night
Made every machine, claimed every sight
But still can’t fix what’s wrong, what isn’t right
Man of steel with a heart of rust
Tried to reach the top, now fall, I must.
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I used to be a scientist who worked for companies to make amazing machinery for special people to use. Over time, I saw how oppressive my machines were to the people who used them and eventually grew tired of the industry that paid me to build them - so I made one final machine for myself. This machine made me the smartest man alive - I became an indestructible, unstoppable monster. Now, with the power of my machine, I can do anything except be happy with who I am.
Eminem