{"id":1727,"date":"2015-05-20T22:29:50","date_gmt":"2015-05-20T22:29:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/everydayinspiration\/?p=1727"},"modified":"2015-05-30T11:57:48","modified_gmt":"2015-05-30T11:57:48","slug":"who-said-it-eminem-or-tobymac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/everydayinspiration\/2015\/05\/who-said-it-eminem-or-tobymac.html","title":{"rendered":"Who said it: Eminem or tobyMac?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Eminem-or-tobyMac\"<\/a><\/p>\n

“The truth is you don’t know what is going to happen tomorrow. Life is a crazy ride, and nothing is guaranteed.\u201d – Eminem<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

[+]<\/strong><\/p>\n

“I’ll never be a non-stumbler. I’ll be a forgiven stumbler, but never a non-stumbler.\u201d – tobyMac<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Special Announcement<\/strong>
\nThis post has been updated with the answers to the Who said it: Eminem or tobyMac? quiz. The answers appear below each question<\/em>. – Alex<\/p>\n

I love music. All types of music. My car\u2019s preset radio stations feature two Top 40, one adult contemporary, and two contemporary Christian music stations.<\/p>\n

On a recent commute, I was pushing numbers trying to find a good song. My fingers stopped on two songs: Eminem\u2019s Monster<\/em> and then tobyMac\u2019s Burn for You<\/em>.<\/p>\n

After listening to the songs back-to-back, the similarities between the two artists struck me. Over the years, I\u2019ve downloaded several songs from Eminem and tobyMac. The well-written lyrics and powerful beats inspire me.<\/p>\n

When I hear their music I hear passion. Both men share their past; their fears, their joys and their hopes in a way that resonates from me. <\/p>\n

tobyMac is a Christian hip hop and pop performer while Eminem is a mainstream hip hop musician. They may appeal to different audiences, but they\u2019ve found an audience of one in me.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Even though I don\u2019t know them personally, I still get them \u2013 I understand them.<\/p>\n

Who Said It?<\/strong>
\nAs a way to share their music with you, and to challenge the stereotypes some folks may have of either artists, or the genres their represent, here\u2019s a fun quiz.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Listed below are nine questions. Read the lyrics for each question and then in Comments<\/strong> below, let me know which artist wrote them. <\/p>\n

You may answer all nine questions, or just answer one \u2013 it doesn\u2019t matter. I will provide the correct answers on Saturday, May 30 by 8 a.m. Central (US).<\/strong> Look for an updated post then.<\/p>\n

Ready?<\/em><\/p>\n

Go!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Q1: Who Said It: Eminem or tobyMac?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Simple minded little punk
\nThought I was the junk
\nNobody ever told me that my doo-doo stunk
\nWhat was I out of my mind
\nOr was I just trippin’ on an ego<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A: tobyMac, Yours<\/em><\/h5>\n

Q2; Who Said It: Eminem or tobyMac?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fire, takin’ it from warm to hot
\nFire, gotta give it all we got
\nFire, whoopsi-daisy, call me crazy, whoopsi-daisy
\nCome, we gonna catch that<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A: tobyMac, Catchafire<\/em><\/h5>\n

Q3: Who Said It: Eminem or tobyMac?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Look, if you had one shot, or one opportunity
\nTo seize everything you ever wanted. one moment
\nWould you capture it or just let it slip?
\nYou can do anything you set your mind to, man<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A: Eminem, Lose Yourself<\/em><\/h5>\n

Q4: Who Said It: Eminem or tobyMac?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Come take my hand (come take my hand)
\nWe’ll walk this road together, through the storm
\nWhatever weather, cold or warm
\nJust letting you know that you’re not alone<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A: Eminem, Not Afraid<\/em><\/h5>\n

Q5: Who Said It: Eminem or tobyMac?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Love is in the house and the house is packed
\nSo much so I left the back door cracked
\nMama always said it’s a matter of fact
\nthat when love is in the house the house is packed<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A: tobyMac, Love Is in the House<\/em><\/h5>\n

Q6: Who Said It: Eminem or tobyMac?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I maybe made some mistakes
\nBut I’m only human, but I’m man enough to face them today
\nWhat I did was stupid, no doubt it was dumb<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A: Eminem, Cleanin Out My Closet<\/em><\/h5>\n

Q7: Who Said It: Eminem or tobyMac?<\/strong><\/p>\n

You got me feeling so fly
\nThere ain’t a day that goes by
\nA supernatural high
\nOh my goodness – people I can’t deny
\nYou got me feeling so fly<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A: tobyMac, Feelin’ So Fly<\/em><\/h5>\n

Q8: Who Said It: Eminem or tobyMac?<\/strong><\/p>\n

And to the rest of the world, god gave you the shoes
\nThat fit you, so put ’em on and wear ’em
\nAnd be yourself, man, be proud of who you are
\nEven if it sounds corny,
\nDon’t ever let anyone tell you, you ain’t beautiful, so…<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A: Eminem, Beautiful<\/em><\/h5>\n

Q9: Who Said It: Eminem or tobyMac?<\/strong><\/p>\n

You’re sleep walking
\nI’m sleep walking
\nYou’re sleep walking
\nI’m still talking
\nCome spark the parts in me that all but died<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A: tobyMac, Ignition<\/em><\/h5>\n

Connection<\/strong>
\nNo matter where you come from, the church you attend (or don\u2019t attend), or how you express the triumphs and tragedies in your life, we are connected by the fact we are human.<\/p>\n

Connection grows when we share our humanness so no one ever has to feel damaged or alone.<\/strong><\/p>\n

You may not approve of Eminem\u2019s actions or cringe when hearing some of his more explicit lyrics; and you may think tobyMac is too much of an evangelist for the Christian lifestyle. But underneath what each man proclaims, feels and believes, is a person who has found the courage to inspire and comfort others.<\/p>\n

Eminem isn\u2019t trying to corrupt and tobyMac isn\u2019t trying to convert<\/strong> \u2013 they are just trying to share the music that lives inside them.<\/p>\n

Source:<\/strong> Google images<\/p>\n

About Alex Blackwell<\/a><\/strong>
\nAlex Blackwell is a father, husband and writer<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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