this isnt dirty this is the right version. a song about a topic like this should never be censored

It's not the "dirty version", it's the normal version, because that's how people express themselfs in real life.

He wasn't worried about crashing, he was worried more about how he was even going to send the tape to eminem.

One of the best story based music videos ever. Em casting Dido herself as the main female role in a song with a chorus that samples her was a power move.

Finally the real official dirty version which features him drinking vodka in the car and shows dido inside the trunk

This is the rare actual uncensored video that shows Stan chugging alcohol and Dido tied up in the trunk of his car. All the other "explicit version" videos online were just the censored video with the explicit audio synced up with it.

7:55 "come to think about it, his name was... it was you." FUCKING CHILLS.

The song that give you the chills every time … people don't make songs like this anymore!

Why tf is stan used as this positive thing when in reality it's the worst thing you can be in a fanbase

Damn, I can't help but to feel bad for everyone involved in this song. Stanley, for feeling that his idol had let him down to the point where it drove him to suicide, Matthew, for losing his older brother and blaming his former hero, Stanley's girlfriend, for somehow putting up with Stanley which would later cause her demise along with her unborn child, and Eminem, who wanted to help him, but by the time he got the letter, it was too late, causing him to be cited as the reason Stanley died. This is most certainly how you write a good tragedy story

This song is still awesome 22 years after it was released. What a timeless masterpiece.

This song really hits when you know you have people looking up to you. I really wasn’t expecting to cry listening to it this time, but life changes you.

Never noticed Stan’s ghost in the window in the last scene

This is the most beautiful Eminem song of all time. His ability to storytell is amazing and he is incredibly talented. Truly a masterpiece.

I still hold this to be the greatest piece of storytelling in a song ever.

This song still gives me chills, so well written.

The origin of the term "stan". Unsettling, really.

I find it really sad that people are glad to say they are stans after watching the song and knowing the definition of a Stan is a person completely obsessed with a person to the point of stalking them. It's really sad.

this is easily my favourite song of all time. a song like this, sung like this about topics like these just hits so hard. i was a victim of sexual assault when i was 8 and i've had PTSD since i was 5 (it's a long story). my dad was absent from my life a lot and we never really got along that well. music was and still is my outlet, and this song just always gets me in the feels. this song has saved my life so many times i don't even remember now. Em, if you're seeing this, i hope you know that i'm thankful to you for making this song, and i want you to know that my girlfriend's pregnant. if she's having a boy, we're calling him Stan, after the song you wrote. it saved us both so many times and we're infinitely grateful for it and it's just incredibly important to us. thank you.

Used to listen to this song when I was younger and just liked the song but as you get older you start to actually listen to the lyrics properly and realize how deep it is

Anyone else feel Stan is proof the rap can be so meaningful, so catchy, and so imaginative all at once?

Oh? You Stan? Name every pregnant girl you've driven into a river

I randomly listened to this while driving my car and it brought tears to my eyes. Not because of the brilliance of the story and all that goes with it, but because of the pure nostalgia I suddenly associate with this song 🥲🥹

This song hits hard. My mum always used to sing the chorus when I was little, it's not til I grew up and realised she went through what the lady in the video did, makes me cry everytime I hear this song now, love you mum.

“Dear Slim, I recorded three songs but you still ain’t calling” - Nick Cannon

Most underrated acting in a music video, ever. I remember seeing this when I was 10 and legitimately wondering why movies weren’t directed like this.

Much respect to Dido. One Love, Dido

Lyrics: _(chorus)_ My tea's gone cold, I'm wondering why I Got out of bed at all The morning rain clouds up my window And I can't see at all And even if I could it'll all be gray But your picture on my wall It reminds me, that it's not so bad It's not so bad _(chorus)_ My tea's gone cold, I'm wondering why I Got out of bed at all The morning rain clouds up my window (window) And I can't see at all And even if I could it'll all be gray But your picture on my wall It reminds me, that it's not so bad It's not so bad Dear Slim, I wrote you but still ain't callin' I left my cell, my pager, and my home phone at the bottom I sent two letters back in autumn, you must not've got 'em There probably was a problem at the post office or somethin' Sometimes I scribble addresses, too sloppy when I jot 'em But anyways, fuck it, what's been up man, how's your daughter? My girlfriend's pregnant too, I'm 'bout to be a father If I have a daughter, guess what I'm a call her? I'ma name her Bonnie I read about your Uncle Ronnie too, I'm sorry I had a friend kill himself over some bitch who didn't want him I know you probably hear this every day, but I'm your biggest fan I even got the underground shit that you did with Skam I got a room full of your posters and your pictures, man I like the shit you did with Rawkus too, that shit was phat Anyways, I hope you get this, man, hit me back Just to chat, truly yours, your biggest fan This is Stan _(chorus)_ My tea's gone cold, I'm wondering why I Got out of bed at all The morning rain clouds up my window (window) And I can't see at all And even if I could it'll all be gray But your picture on my wall It reminds me, that it's not so bad It's not so bad Dear Slim, you still ain't called or wrote, I hope you have a chance I ain't mad, I just think it's fucked up you don't answer fans If you didn't wanna talk to me outside your concert You didn't have to, but you could've signed an autograph for Matthew That's my little brother, man, he's only six years old We waited in the blistering cold for you For four hours and you just said, "No" That's pretty shitty, man, you're like his fuckin' idol He wants to be just like you, man, he likes you more than I do I ain't that mad though, I just don't like bein' lied to Remember when we met in Denver, you said if I'd write you you would write back See, I'm just like you in a way I never knew my father neither He used to always cheat on my mom and beat her I can relate to what you're saying in your songs So when I have a shitty day, I drift away and put 'em on 'Cause I don't really got shit else, so that shit helps when I'm depressed I even got a tattoo of your name across the chest Sometimes I even cut myself to see how much it bleeds It's like adrenaline, the pain is such a sudden rush for me See, everything you say is real, and I respect you 'cause you tell it My girlfriend's jealous 'cause I talk about you 24/7 But she don't know you like I know you Slim, no one does She don't know what it was like for people like us growin' up, you gotta call me, man I'll be the biggest fan you'll ever lose Sincerely yours, Stan P.S. we should be together too _(chorus)_ My tea's gone cold I'm wondering why I Got out of bed at all The morning rain clouds up my window (window) And I can't see at all And even if I could it'll all be gray But your picture on my wall It reminds me, that it's not so bad It's not so bad Dear Mr. I'm Too Good To Call Or Write My Fans This will be the last package I ever send your ass It's been six months and still no word, I don't deserve it? I know you got my last two letters, I wrote the addresses on 'em perfect So this is my cassette I'm sending you, I hope you hear it I'm in the car right now, I'm doing ninety on the freeway Hey Slim, I drank a fifth of vodka You dare me to drive? You know the song by Phil Collins, "In the Air of the Night" About that guy who could have saved that other guy from drowning But didn't, then Phil saw it all, then at a a show he found him? That's kinda how this is, you could a rescued me from drowning Now it's too late, I'm on a thousand downers now, I'm drowsy And all I wanted was a lousy letter or a call I hope you know I ripped all of your pictures off the wall I love you Slim, we coulda been together, think about it You ruined it now, I hope you can't sleep and you dream about it And when you dream I hope you can't sleep and you scream about it I hope your conscience eats at you and you can't breathe without me See Slim, shut up bitch! I'm tryin' to talk! Hey Slim, that's my girlfriend screamin' in the trunk But I didn't slit her throat, I just tied her up, see I ain't like you 'Cause if she suffocates she'll suffer more, and then she'll die too Well, gotta go, I'm almost at the bridge now Oh shit, I forgot, how am I supposed to send this shit out? _(chorus)_ My tea's gone cold I'm wondering why I Got out of bed at all The morning rain clouds up my window (window) And I can't see at all And even if I could it'll all be gray But your picture on my wall It reminds me, that it's not so bad It's not so bad Dear Stan, I meant to write you sooner but I just been busy You said your girlfriend's pregnant now, how far along is she? Look, I'm really flattered you would call your daughter that And here's an autograph for your brother I wrote it on the Starter cap I'm sorry I didn't see you at the show, I must've missed you Don't think I did that shit intentionally just to diss you But what's this shit you said about you like to cut your wrists too? I say that shit just clownin', dawg, come on, how fucked up is you? You got some issues Stan, I think you need some counseling To help your ass from bouncing off the walls when you get down some And what's this shit about us meant to be together? That type of shit'll make me not want us to meet each other I really think you and your girlfriend need each other Or maybe you just need to treat her better I hope you get to read this letter, I just hope it reaches you in time Before you hurt yourself, I think that you'll be doin' just fine If you relax a little, I'm glad I inspire you but Stan Why are you so mad? Try to understand, that I do want you as a fan I just don't want you to do some crazy shit I seen this one shit on the news a couple weeks ago that made me sick Some dude was drunk and drove his car over a bridge And had his girlfriend in the trunk, and she was pregnant with his kid And in the car they found a tape, but they didn't say who it was to Come to think about, his name was, it was you Damn!

I really love that how Eminem changes the sense of Dido’s song. While in hers meant that everything would be ok while her special person is by her side, being optimistic in the end, here it shows a sad story about a fan who found shelter in Eminem escaping from his tragic life but he became obsessed. Even his childhood was tragic witnessing domestic abuse against her mom and how his father cheated on her numerous times. Everything, from the lyrics to the video, brings tears to my eyes, it’s so perfect.

The hardest part of this video is seeing Stan's mum see that Matthew bleached his hair in memory of his older brother, and the haunted look in her eyes. Every actor in this is brilliant at showing the devastating effects of excessive fanaticism, and it's such a shame that the meaning of the phrase has been watered down by people calling themselves 'stans' for different artists and being proud of it, even though that's the exact opposite intention of the phrase to what Em wanted to express.

This is easily one of the greatest songs ever made in any genre... the video was very well done.. you feel it everytime.

One of his best songs to date. Can always rely on this song to pull me out of my dark days

Man this hit me just now after all these years. When he says "That's my girlfriend in the trunk but I didn't slith her throat, I ain't like you" is a reference to Eminem's track "Just the 2 of us" , and it's incredible the level of song writing where he himself can write about a fan critisizing himself

He made this song to talk about the type of fan mail he got, and how disturbing some times it can be... this song is about some of the hardest and most messed up parts about being famous. Getting mail from crazed fans threatening to kill themselves if the celebrity doesn’t answer. Your not a real fan if you threaten the celebrity with your life just for a response. Real fans actually care about the celebrity and realize that they have feelings too, and that just because they are famous doesn’t mean that they still aren’t a normal person. Society is cruel...

Let me be clear, I'm usually not a fan of rap or hip hop. AT ALL. But I can't help to admire Eminem's lyrical skills and appreciate his music. It stands out pretty strongly from most, if not all other rap I've heard.

Chills. Down my spine. Every time. Just, the power of Em.

That last verse is so amazing, it's something I've never heard before, a trick verse. You think M is going to say "His name was Stanley too" but he says "His name was St.. It was you" wow Eminem is such a lyricist.

Damn this song is still kicking I'm speechless *I haven't heard this in about 5-6 years*

One of the greatest songs ever written

This music video is so cinematic, in 8 minutes its deeper than some hour long movies

Every time I listen to this song, I cry. Last year, my father passed due to overdose. He was just like Stan, except he wasn't this obsessive. He always wanted to make new friends, meet new people and relate to them. He was so nice to me and so many other people, but sadly, he put too much trust into certain things and people, and he passed away. He loved this song so much, and eminem was one of his favorite artists. Every time this song comes on in my playlist, I remember him. Miss you.

I like how Eminem changed his voice to sound more like a normal person for Stan then when he go to his part he like the Eminem we all know

the sad thing about this song is at the end, when Eminem says "it was you.." and the music stops, if you look at the window when the thunder crashes you can see Stan's ghost.. staring at Eminem in disappointment.

This is one of the reasons people say Eminem is on the goat list because anybody can make a one hit wonder or a club banger but very few mcs can tell a story and pull you in like reading a book or watching a great movie

Has there ever been a better storytelling song than Stan? I really think this is the best ever.

Stan: here’s that autograph for your brother I wrote it on a starter cap Kill shot: here’s that autograph graph for your daughter, I wrote it on a starter cap

The half step in the 4’th bar in the chorus’ baseline is so underrated. It adds such a malicious vibe to the end of the chorus.

women: men don't have feelings! he didnt even cry at the titanic! men:

When the beat comes in at 1:47 as dido is singing is so eerie and dark I love it. The beat just has this vibe that gives you chills

One of the most intense and disturbing mv I have ever seen. When I was like 18 I remember us all smoking weed and drinking and this video came on and we were stunned, everyone stopped drinking smoking, nobody talked for like a minute after this. Dido and Devon Sawa deserved way more accolades for their performances than they got. This mv is a part of music history now, and stanning is part of our shared language. This deserves mad respect for its unabashed showing of what it’s like for a celebrity when a mentally ill person falls in love with them. Eminem is a genius, this is why he has been so successful and still sits on top of Rap as the Rap God. He was challenging more old white man barriers than anyone ever had back when everyone just was trying to live in a censored world without choices; because of course old white men expected younger black men to challenge them, but a young white man was supposed to take it up the butt by the established order like they always had. Eminem said fuck y’all to that. This is why my 60 yr old pretend perfect Christian aunt had a few Eminem cd’s stashed in her trunk. You can’t hide from someone who you need to see.

"oh shit, i forgot, how am i supposed to send this shit out?" famous last words

there really isn't a rap song today that compares to this

The scene where Eminem is writing the note to Stan, and Stan is watching him through the window was crazy.

This video feels like 3 minutes

7:07 Did anyone else notice that the flowers that Stan's mother throws on his grave are yellow and white? (Symbolic of Em's/Stan's bleached hair and white T-shirt.) The attention to details is amazing: this isn't a music video, it's a short film.

This shit got my eyes tearful, I can't believe how great and powerful that song really is. Definitely will help me clear my mind when I work out. Stay strong everyone ❤️

Arguably the most iconic beat drop

I’ve seen the long version many times but the drinking and his girlfriend in the trunk never.

This is a true piece of art! This was so groundbreaking when it was released,the youth of today who love Eminem have no idea what it was really like when he started to blow up like he was a PHENOMENON and still is,never a better rapper to grace the earth better than him TELL ME IM WRONG 😭😭😭😭

This is one of the deepest songs iv heard in a long time. Its not easy being a fan but even harder being a celebrity

Plot twist : Stan's 6 years old brother is MGK

7:57...stan(window) is stalking Eminem

Wow, just wow is the only way to describe this song, i went from loving the tune to learning the lyrics to not getting it out my head and finally understanding the meaning. And the song is so carefully tied together about the growing painful obbsesion even the name of the song relates to it if you search up what is the origin of the name stan. Its gery unsettling: While some say the term is a combination of "fan" and "stalker," "stan" was first coined in 2000 when Eminem dropped a twisted allegory in a song called "Stan," about a man who was pushed to the edge when his idol wouldn't answer his fan mail. The word used to be synonymous with overzealous or obsessed. Unbelievable

Goosebumps everytime I listen to this masterpiece

Stan = Stalker+Fan

I heard my 13yr old daughter bumpin this song from her room. Made me such a proud parent. This song and album is classic. One of Em’s best songs

Tells the story of so many of us men growing up as a boy hopeless and needing a father figure. Sad but direct truthful story.

Gives me chills every listen

I've heard this song so many times and I just came back to it. I'm still shocked by how amazing it is. The storytelling is amazing. It's incredibly sad, and what makes it even sadder is that stuff like this can actually happen if someone becomes too mentally ill beyond help like Stan was. Stan was so obsessed with Eminem because he was the only one who was able to help him through his mental illness, but it wasn't enough because it wasn't actual therapy. It's honestly really sad. Also idk if this is based on a true story or not but if it is it makes it even sadder and devastating

I like how he still lifted up the toilet seat up for her.🤣🤣

The greatest rap song of all times.

Still a masterpiece in 2024

That last scene with Matthew hugging the Gravestone was just sad

I was 15 when this album dropped. Back when you bought a physical C.D. My friend looked like he was 18 and they didnt card him when we bought this. Stayed in the player for weeks straight.

Stan is a masterclass in horror fiction. It's so well paced and prophetic in its message that it's hard to believe this came out before broadband internet.

I remember so clearly the time in my own life when this song was first released. I remember Em was facing such tremendous adversity and not being taken seriously by the core music snob crowd. They figured he was just gonna be a passing trend or something.... Then. This song came out. And it sanctified him as more than just a goofy white rapping commodity. It demonstrated that he had such depth and power and introspection. Then on top of that when he performed it with Elton John at the Grammies that year. History was written. I love this sooooo much

I wish the Dream stans would see this

That "Damn" in the end hits like a literal truck. Damn.

Thanks to my 8th grade teacher, whom was close friends of dido, I discovered didos music, Eminem is the greatest. 30 years old now, and I have to admit as a poor kid, Eminem was my go to. Made me feel like I wasn't the only one going through. Time flies by quick.

This is a masterpiece. When I heard there was a uncensored version up listened to it and cried. There is so much emotion in this song. I love it thank you

Can we just take a moment to appreciate how amazing Devon Sawa did playing Stan in this video?

Dido:] My tea's gone cold I'm wondering why I got out of bed at all The morning rain clouds up my window and I can't see at all And even if I could it'd all be gray, but your picture on my wall It reminds me, that it's not so bad, it's not so bad My tea's gone cold I'm wondering why I got out of bed at all The morning rain clouds up my window and I can't see at all And even if I could it'd all be gray, but your picture on my wall It reminds me, that it's not so bad, it's not so bad [Eminem as Stan:] Dear Slim, I wrote you but you still ain't calling I left my cell, my pager, and my home phone at the bottom I sent two letters back in autumn, you must not've got 'em There probably was a problem at the post office or something Sometimes I scribble addresses too sloppy when I jot 'em But anyways; fuck it, what's been up? Man, how's your daughter? My girlfriend's pregnant, too, I'm bout to be a father If I have a daughter, guess what I'mma call her? I'mma name her Bonnie I read about your Uncle Ronnie, too, I'm sorry I had a friend kill himself over some bitch who didn't want him I know you probably hear this every day, but I'm your biggest fan I even got the underground shit that you did with Skam I got a room full of your posters and your pictures, man I like the shit you did with Rawkus, too, that shit was phat Anyways, I hope you get this, man, hit me back Just to chat, truly yours, your biggest fan This is Stan [Dido:] My tea's gone cold I'm wondering why I got out of bed at all The morning rain clouds up my window and I can't see at all And even if I could it'd all be gray, but your picture on my wall It reminds me, that it's not so bad, it's not so bad [Eminem as Stan:] Dear Slim, you still ain't called or wrote, I hope you have a chance I ain't mad - I just think it's fucked up you don't answer fans If you didn't wanna talk to me outside your concert You didn't have to, but you could've signed an autograph for Matthew That's my little brother man, he's only six years old We waited in the blistering cold for you For four hours and you just said, "No" That's pretty shitty man - you're like his fucking idol He wants to be just like you man, he likes you more than I do I ain't that mad though, I just don't like being lied to Remember when we met in Denver - you said if I'd write you You would write back - see I'm just like you in a way I never knew my father neither He used to always cheat on my mom and beat her I can relate to what you're saying in your songs So when I have a shitty day, I drift away and put 'em on 'Cause I don't really got shit else so that shit helps when I'm depressed I even got a tattoo of your name across the chest Sometimes I even cut myself to see how much it bleeds It's like adrenaline, the pain is such a sudden rush for me See everything you say is real, and I respect you 'cause you tell it My girlfriend's jealous 'cause I talk about you 24/7 But she don't know you like I know you Slim, no one does She don't know what it was like for people like us growing up You gotta call me man, I'll be the biggest fan you'll ever lose Sincerely yours, Stan P.S. We should be together, too [Dido:] My tea's gone cold I'm wondering why I got out of bed at all The morning rain clouds up my window and I can't see at all And even if I could it'd all be gray, but your picture on my wall It reminds me, that it's not so bad, it's not so bad [Eminem as Stan:] Dear Mister I'm-Too-Good-To-Call-Or-Write-My-Fans, This'll be the last package I ever send your ass It's been six months and still no word. I don't deserve it? I know you got my last two letters; I wrote the addresses on 'em perfect So this is my cassette I'm sending you, I hope you hear it I'm in the car right now, I'm doing 90 on the freeway Hey Slim, I drank a fifth of vodka, you dare me to drive? You know the song by Phil Collins "In the Air Tonight" About that guy who could've saved that other guy from drowning But didn't, then Phil saw it all, then at a show he found him? That's kinda how this is, you could've rescued me from drowning Now it's too late. I'm on a thousand downers now, I'm drowsy And all I wanted was a lousy letter or a call I hope you know I ripped all of your pictures off the wall I loved you, Slim, we could've been together, think about it You ruined it now, I hope you can't sleep and you dream about it And when you dream I hope you can't sleep and you scream about it I hope your conscience eats at you and you can't breathe without me See, Slim,-shut up bitch! I'm trying to talk! Hey, Slim, that's my girlfriend screaming in the trunk, But I didn't slit her throat, I just tied her up. See, I ain't like you 'Cause if she suffocates she'll suffer more, and then she'll die, too Well, gotta go, I'm almost at the bridge now Oh shit, I forgot, how am I supposed to send this shit out? [*car tires squeal, crash, loud splash*] [Dido:] My tea's gone cold I'm wondering why I got out of bed at all The morning rain clouds up my window and I can't see at all And even if I could it'd all be gray, but your picture on my wall It reminds me, that it's not so bad, it's not so bad [Eminem:] Dear Stan, I meant to write you sooner but I've just been busy You said your girlfriend's pregnant now, how far along is she? Look, I'm really flattered you would call your daughter that And here's an autograph for your brother I wrote it on the Starter cap I'm sorry I didn't see you at the show, I must've missed you Don't think I did that shit intentionally just to diss you But what's this shit you said about you like to cut your wrists, too? I say that shit's just clowning , dawg C'mon! How fucked up is you? You got some issues, Stan, I think you need some counseling To help your ass from bouncing off the walls when you get down some And what's this shit about us meant to be together? That type of shit'll make me not want us to meet each other I really think you and your girlfriend need each other Or maybe you just need to treat her better I hope you get to read this letter, I just hope it reaches you in time Before you hurt yourself, I think that you'll be doing just fine If you relax a little, I'm glad I inspire you but, Stan Why are you so mad? Try to understand, that I do want you as a fan I just don't want you to do some crazy shit I seen this one shit on the news a couple weeks ago that made me sick Some dude was drunk and drove his car over a bridge And had his girlfriend in the trunk, and she was pregnant with his kid And in the car they found a tape, but they didn't say who it was to Come to think about it, his name was... it was you Damn

I'm 12. My dad, since i am starting to like eminem, told me to watch this music video. I love it. It's amazing.

This song gives me chills every time I listen to it, can’t believe people call songs like this “dirty versions”

I just realized that the term “stan” referring to die hard fans, comes from this.

The third verse still gives me goosebumps.

It took me a while to realize that Stan is played by Devon Sawa. He was Alex Browning in Final Destination.

The stock screams while she’s in the trunk always make me laugh lmao

She got the best voice I ever heard, mixed with one of the best rappers ever. This song never got enough recognition

Damn, I'm a 68 year-old ex-construction-worker/hobo/skeptic but I have to admit, this piece of lyrical, melodic music just stunned me. From a purely stylistic standpoint, considering the story, the communicative power and the overarching rhythm tying it all together it was exquisite. I've, of course, heard of Eminem and I've even heard a little bit of his stuff like the theme-song from Godzilla and the thing he does at the end of "Eight Mile", I've heard those but apparently Hollywood isn't getting his good stuff because this was just on a different level. It was meaningful and ordinary at the same time, which is part of the magic, I think, Eminem doesn't appear to be trying to use language as leverage, as so many musicians and writers and performers often do, each in their own way trying to fiddle with your emotions, trying to invoke that emotional response that is the payoff but instead he invites you to walk down to the store with him or he'll talk to you like you just bumped into him coming down the stairs, he's present and he's got something to say and you are moved to listen and so, there-in, lay the true payoff. So, I figure I've got a good ten years left in which to broaden my horizons and experience new stuff and sample different things and just keep trying to grow before I wither and end up laying horizontal in a hole while some stranger throws dirt in my face...

I still get chills everytime the music starts...

A perfectly written and executed song. Genius at work.

*LYRICS* _(chorus)_ My tea's gone cold I'm wondering why I Got out of bed at all The morning rain clouds up my window And I can't see at all And even if I could it'll all be gray Put your picture on my wall It reminds me, that it's not so bad It's not so bad _(chorus)_ My tea's gone cold I'm wondering why I Got out of bed at all The morning rain clouds up my window And I can't see at all And even if I could it'll all be gray Put your picture on my wall It reminds me, that it's not so bad It's not so bad Dear Slim, I wrote you but still ain't callin' I left my cell, my pager, and my home phone at the bottom I sent two letters back in autumn, you must not-a got 'em There probably was a problem at the post office or somethin' Sometimes I scribble addresses too sloppy when I jot 'em But anyways, fuck it, what's been up? Man how's your daughter? My girlfriend's pregnant too, I'm 'bout to be a father If I have a daughter, guess what I'm a call her? I'ma name her Bonnie I read about your Uncle Ronnie too I'm sorry I had a friend kill himself over some bitch who didn't want him I know you probably hear this everyday, but I'm your biggest fan I even got the underground shit that you did with Skam I got a room full of your posters and your pictures man I like the shit you did with Rawkus too, that shit was fat Anyways, I hope you get this man, hit me back, Just to chat, truly yours, your biggest fan This is Stan _(chorus)_ My tea's gone cold I'm wondering why I Got out of bed at all The morning rain clouds up my window And I can't see at all And even if I could it'll all be gray Put your picture on my wall It reminds me, that it's not so bad It's not so bad Dear Slim, you still ain't called or wrote, I hope you have a chance I ain't mad, I just think it's fucked up you don't answer fans If you didn't wanna talk to me outside your concert You didn't have to, but you coulda signed an autograph for Matthew That's my little brother man, he's only six years old We waited in the blistering cold for you For four hours and you just said, "No." That's pretty shitty man, you're like his fuckin' idol He wants to be just like you man, he likes you more than I do I ain't that mad though, I just don't like bein' lied to Remember when we met in Denver, you said if I'd write you you would write back See I'm just like you in a way I never knew my father neither He used to always cheat on my mom and beat her I can relate to what you're saying in your songs So when I have a shitty day, I drift away and put 'em on 'Cause I don't really got shit else so that shit helps when I'm depressed I even got a tattoo of your name across the chest Sometimes I even cut myself to see how much it bleeds It's like adrenaline, the pain is such a sudden rush for me See everything you say is real, and I respect you 'cause you tell it My girlfriend's jealous 'cause I talk about you 24/7 But she don't know you like I know you Slim, no one does She don't know what it was like for people like us growin' up, you gotta call me man I'll be the biggest fan you'll ever lose Sincerely yours, Stan P.S. we should be together too _(chorus)_ My tea's gone cold I'm wondering why I Got out of bed at all The morning rain clouds up my window And I can't see at all And even if I could it'll all be gray Put your picture on my wall It reminds me, that it's not so bad It's not so bad Dear Mister "I'm Too Good To Call Or Write My Fans" This will be the last package I ever send your ass It's been six months and still no word, I don't deserve it? I know you got my last two letters, I wrote the addresses on 'em perfect So this is my cassette I'm sending you, I hope you hear it I'm in the car right now, I'm doing 90 on the freeway Hey Slim, I drank a fifth of vodka You dare me to drive? You know the song by Phil Collins, "In the Air of the Night" About that guy who could a saved that other guy from drowning But didn't, then Phil saw it all, then at a a show he found him? That's kinda how this is, you could a rescued me from drowning Now it's too late, I'm on a thousand downers now, I'm drowsy And all I wanted was a lousy letter or a call I hope you know I ripped all of your pictures off the wall I love you Slim, we coulda been together, think about it You ruined it now, I hope you can't sleep and you dream about it And when you dream I hope you can't sleep and you scream about it I hope your conscience eats at you and you can't breathe without me See Slim, shut up bitch! I'm tryin' to talk! Hey Slim, that's my girlfriend screamin' in the trunk But I didn't slit her throat, I just tied her up, see I ain't like you 'Cause if she suffocates she'll suffer more, and then she'll die too Well, gotta go, I'm almost at the bridge now Oh shit, I forgot, how am I supposed to send this shit out? _(chorus)_ My tea's gone cold I'm wondering why I Got out of bed at all The morning rain clouds up my window And I can't see at all And even if I could it'll all be gray Put your picture on my wall It reminds me, that it's not so bad It's not so bad Dear Stan, I meant to write you sooner but I just been busy You said your girlfriend's pregnant now, how far along is she? Look, I'm really flattered you would call your daughter that And here's an autograph for your brother I wrote it on the Starter cap I'm sorry I didn't see you at the show, I must of missed you Don't think I did that shit intentionally just to diss you But what's this shit you said about you like to cut your wrists too? I say that shit just clownin' dog, come on, how fucked up is you? You got some issues Stan, I think you need some counseling To help your ass from bouncing off the walls when you get down some And what's this shit about us meant to be together? That type of shit will make me not want us to meet each other I really think you and your girlfriend need each other Or maybe you just need to treat her better I hope you get to read this letter, I just hope it reaches you in time Before you hurt yourself, I think that you'll be doin' just fine If you relax a little, I'm glad I inspire you but Stan Why are you so mad? Try to understand, that I do want you as a fan I just don't want you to do some crazy shit I seen this one shit on the news a couple weeks ago that made me sick Some dude was drunk and drove his car over a bridge And had his girlfriend in the trunk, and she was pregnant with his kid And in the car they found a tape, but they didn't say who it was to Come to think about, his name was, it was you Damn!

A true classic!

7:58 Stan is spot able in the window

Yeah we're still here. Still listening to the greatest rap song ever created. 💚

This song helped me understand that life isnt really what it seems to be at a young age. I was goin through some shit and it helped me put it in perspective. Eminem really did help me through some shit

This sounds creepy but this is my comfort song

Still crazy good! Bought this cassette album when I was in high school. Crazy memories!

"Come to think about it.. his name was... it was you" coldest line ever