Eminem - Mockingbird (lyric Video) -

He recounts the early years of poverty, having "no money for Christmas" and the pain of his daughters missing their parents while he was on tour or their mother, Kim , was away.

He addresses the breakdown of his marriage, trying to help them understand that "parents sometimes just can't make it work". Eminem - Mockingbird (Lyric Video)

Many fan-made lyric videos use minimalist backgrounds to keep the focus on his storytelling and emotional delivery. He recounts the early years of poverty, having

Released in 2004 on the album Encore , "" is one of Eminem's most vulnerable songs, serving as an open letter to his daughters, Hailie Jade and Alaina (Lainey) . The Core Narrative Released in 2004 on the album Encore ,

While the official music video features home movies of Hailie and Alaina, lyric videos often emphasize the weight of the words:

The song's "story" is a father's attempt to explain a chaotic family life to his children: