“Brand New Dance” is the fourth track on Eminem’s 2024 album ‘The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce).’ The song seems like a fusion of Em’s 2002 track “Square Dance” and 2009 track “Same Song & Dance” with a new twist.
‘The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)’ is the thirteenth studio album by Detroit rapper Eminem. The album was released on July 12, 2024, and contains 19 songs. The album features artists such as Big Sean, BabyTron, Skylar Grey, Dr. Dre, and JID. This is the most pre-album promotion Eminem’s camp has done for an album release including two singles “Houdini” and “Tobey.”
This song was previously titled “Christopher Reeves” and was expected to be part of Eminem’s fourth studio album ‘Encore.’
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Eminem “Brand New Dance” Lyrics Meaning and Song Review
Christopher Reeves has been a frequent target in Eminem’s discography. This song is no different. Christopher Reeves was an American actor who is well known for his portrayal of Superman in 1978 and following three sequels of the saga. He fell off a horse during an equestrian competition in 1995 and became paralyzed from below the neck. Reeves had to use a wheelchair and a ventilator for the rest of his life, which ended in 2004 at the age of 52.
Although there is no clear source for the beef between Eminem and Christopher Reeves, it is also apparent that Reeves has become a frequent target in his music. In Em’s 2009 song “Medicine Ball,” he says that all the jest is merely because Christopher Reeve’s name rhymes with so many things.
In the first verse of the song, Slim Shady invites everyone to the dance floor–even Christopher Reeves, knowing very well that he cannot partake. Slim Shady also invites everyone to dance until they cannot stand straight anymore–another jab at Reeves.
In the second verse of the song, Slim Shady mentions ‘Superman’ among other superheroes and even mentions “slipped, fell…” This is a clear reference to Christopher Reeve’s horseback accident which made him a quadriplegic.
In the third verse, Slim Shady mentions ‘Man of Steel,’ another moniker for Superman, and does not fail to reference ‘falling down’ on a banana peel this time.
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