Eminem - Mockingbird [Official Music Video]

⁣“Mockingbird” is a song by American rapper Eminem from his fifth studio album Encore (2004). It was released as the fifth single from the album in April 2005. It peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, and number four in Denmark. It received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Solo Performance. “Mockingbird” was later included on Eminem’s greatest hits compilation album Curtain Call: The Hits (2005).

The song runs for 4 minutes and 11 seconds and is written in the key of E minor, with a tempo of 84 beats per minute. In the song, Eminem details everything he tried to provide for his daughter Hailie before coming up against difficulties in his relationship with Kim. He laments the fact that things did not turn out as planned, but affirms his love for his daughter.