This is not just a song, it’s a story. And you can really feel it.

It’s insane how he can make Stan and Slim sound like two different people, even with the same voice and same person, just the demeanor alone. Beautiful and tragic piece of work.

*Stan will eternally be one of the best songs of all time. It never gets old.*

Anyone in 2024?

This song can be a movie..

The way Eminem connects everything in the last verse is truly amazing!

I was recommended this song from my grandfather, and all I gotta say... He got good taste.

Rather than just sending a message, it tells a story too. Not many artists accomplish that as well as Eminem did in this. Eminem is truly a musical legend.

Honestly Eminem is one of few musicians that can tell a story through a song like a book.

For some reason the “This is Stan” hits different

This is a masterpiece, I have never heard a song like this. It is not even a song, it's a story, it's an emotion. I am so glad to have come across this, Eminem, you are a genius

30 straight seconds of goosebumps on Dido's intro. Sensational work of Art

Yo the anger in his voice when he says the “I hope you can’t sleep without me” part scares the shit out of me for some reason

Best story telling song ever

The way I burt into tears when I hear this song... both parts just hit a place in my feelings. Respect eminem

I'm going to leave this comment,so whenever someone likes it,then i will get reminded of this masterpiece

The Dido chorus fits so well with the theme of the song... "the morning rain clouds up my window and I can't see at all, and even if I could it would all be gray, put your picture on my wall, it reminds me that it's not so bad" pure poetry.

this song literally deserves an Oscar. Edit: people wondering why i didn’t write Grammy, is bcs this song feels like an actual movie more than just a song, the soundtrack, the voice acting, the rain. And im pretty sure that songs can win oscars.

when i was comin up as a kid i love the song but didnt understand till i got older but the voice of Dido on the hook is jus priceless now that im grown man time sure has passed

“Come to think about it his name was, it was you” that line hits different

The chorus gives me some sort of chill where the person singing’s last idea to help herself get through whatever it is is just for her to accept it. Literal chills

Listening to this on a rainy morning 🫶🏽

Eminem is the only musician who’s ever brought me to tears with his music, and it’s not only one song! This man is truly a genius

In my opinion, this is one of the greatest songs of all time.

No matter how many times I listen to this song I actually get chills hearing “and his name was… it was you”

This is art and music at its finest and this is one of the first Eminem songs I’ve ever listened to and it’s beautiful

Origin Stan (fan) The word “stan” originates from an Eminem song released in 2000 titled “Stan.” The word is a combination of the words “stalker” and “fan.” The song is set as a series of letters between Eminem and fan named Stan who feels obligated to receive letters from Eminem just because he’s a fan of his work

the song is over 21 years old and its still not getting old, it never will. it will always be in music history as one of the best songs of the lifetime. the story telling, word choices and sound effects create a wonderful image in the head and bring a sort of peace to the ears. its calm mostly, but has a deep message. Stan: (word) root - stalker , fan. A stan is kinda like an overly obsessed fan

i get goosebumps and cold chills every time i listen to this song. every time. especially whenever he drives off the bridge and when slim writes him back.

Anyone in 2024?❤

Every time I hear the part where Em realises it was Stan who killed himself, I start to tear up. It’s not just a catchy tune, it’s one of the greatest stories ever told. The best song doesn’t have auto tune or complex beat drops or fast parts. It’s the one with the best story. One that makes you think, or the writer put thought into it.

this song is deep

My dad showed me this recently, but I think he has played it before because I've heard Dido's part before. Either way, my dad's a legend. Just like Eminem.

Eminem is just a good story teller and is able to give ppl chills,respect

if you're not from tiktok, then you are definitely a LEGEND

Not a rap fan, but always loved Eminem, and this one in particular. 'Stan' is for all those of us struggling with life, insecurities, worries, self doubt, needing help. I'm feeling all these things right now. I wish I could go back 20+ years and make changes to my life. I walked away from the only person I've ever loved, and fucked up five lives in the process.

Man, what a positive and uplifting song to start the day!

My friends don't talk to me anymore and they hate me and try to avoid me. I listen to this song when they treat me like that, and just like the song says it reminds that it's not as bad as I think. There are way worse things going on in the world and I am very blessed to be in the position that I am, lonely or not.

I got goosebumps reading the lyrics. I used to sing this song when I was a kid not knowing the meaning behind the lyrics. But now when I'm way older and researching and listening again to this song, I read the whole lyrics and it scares me. I could imagine the whole scenes just like i'm reading some fictional book. Kudos to Eminem.

Stan was on a lyrically killing spree when writing those letters, If he didnt kill himself they could make a collab with shady with that out of this world rhyming.

The greatest lyrics ever composed. Yet to see another beat this fr, love Eminem from Nigeria❤️🙌

this is just such a good song i love the beat and lyrics to it, a masterpiece

"Cause if she suffocates, she'll suffer more and she'll die to" She: the girlfriend She: the daughter

This is not just a song This is a piece of history

This song will never get old. 🔥

Lyrics: 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 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 you 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'ma 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 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 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 coulda 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 tryna 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? 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 a 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 honestly never really understood the lyrics to this until now. I’m shocked at the story of this. This is one of the many great things about Eminem. He’s not just a rapper, he’s a story teller.

damn bro i came here to vibe not to get depressed

Anyone in May 2024???

Honestly haven’t heard this song properly in years, once it started I started to tear up, don’t know where that came from but honestly just hearing Dido singing the chorus either reminded me of how simpler times were back then when this came out or just because this song is that amazing that it hits different now all these years later

2009: I know this song. 2022: I understand this song.

This is not a rap song , this is an emotion.

This song gives me goosebumps everytime I hear this song. Eminem is so good at writing songs he can tell a story just by writing songs.

also, the way it shows both sides of each story, its legendary because this is so accurate it makes me sad that someone actually kills themselves over a fan

I'm not a big fan of Eminem, but this song is an exception. This is a masterpiece.

I love how people listen to this song and make dances for it, without noticing the lyrics, when you really pay attention you know the story. This song is like ring around the rosy, it’s a nice rythm, catchy, but it has a deep meaning. It’s really a story to tell.

Never gets old. Been listening to it for 15+ years.

I memorise every word of this song

The part he crashs and the song continues shook me

I love Eminem and his music so much, he has a special way of wording his pieces. They hit you straight in the heart, carry you away to another world, make your problems non existent for a few minutes.

I love this song I've been loving it for over 1 year now it's unbeatable

Eminem lyrics are unique and that's why he's a lyrical genus

People from tiktok only listen to dido's part. kings listen to the entire song

Twitter stans out here trynna cancel eminem not knowing that he's the person who made the word that they use to label themselves as to what it is today

I love this song it holds so much meaning

I promise i'll always back to listen this masterpiece in rainy days💙

The ending still gives me goosebumps all these years later in time.

Sometimes when I feel sad or a bit depressed i listen to this song. It helps me realize that i need to focus on the present and not the past.

Damn this song hits hard

This song hits hard

Listening to this while my tea is getting cold

Even if it is uploaded today I’ll watch like a real Stan.

I wish I could listen to this song for the first time again

Thankx, I have been looking for this song since I heard it, it's really cool song 😁

You can depict everything that was said in this song. It truly shocks me and astonishes me that I can vividly picture everything. When music speaks to you, while there be story telling intertwined combines to make such a deep and meaningful song/story. He just connects everything so well, that it leaves an emotion every verse he says, that is top-notch.

if you still listen to this masterpiece today, just know you are a real lover of Eminem

The 2000s were a great era for music

Whenever I listen to this song,I always pretend am in a movie with this song in it. It’s so relatable.

i cried the first time i listened to this. on a school bus

This song always gives me goosebumps.

As an artist he is absolute fire. He is a great storyteller, lyricist and has great expressive power.

The bass is just amazing af!

Thats old but Gold remember everything I have in my childhood

This is probably the greatest song ever written. The thought into the lyrics is just remarkable. I feel like I just watched a whole movie listening to this song.

Eminem just turned a song into a whole movie..wow

it bring me back to my childhood

This song never fails to break my heart

I've always loved this song, it's sad and deep, The screams of his girlfriend in the trunk always give me goosebumps.

This the best story telling song I’ve ever heard 👋🏼🙃love this

This is a beautiful story, it can make anyone cry 😢

Eminem writing back is the best part

This song will always hit differently. I grew up listening to this song while it was rainy on long drives with my dad mom and siblings. I never liked slim in this song but I'm relistening to this as a teen and realized how insane Stan was. He tried excusing his mental health deteriorating on Slim. Anyway, before I start rambling on how I somehow relate to Stan.

Here in 2024

Ive listened to this song for song many years and every time it makes me tear up

The last line man "Come to think about it, It was you! Damn" This line gives me goosebumps

This is probably the most perfectly crafted song ever, from the beat, the hook, em’s lyricism, the sound effects of the rain, stan’s girl screaming, all of it perfect

This song is legendary and will always be.

This song always reminds me of those days, it was winter in çanakkale, i can still feel the feeling of how cold the weather those days.

I still get chills from this song. And I cry. The hopelessness of life, getting someone you can relate to(light in the darkness), reaching out to them, not getting a response and ending it all. Without knowing they weren't able to reach out coz of other reasons.

I love how haunting yet beautiful the melody this song has.