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This song can be interpreted in two ways. Some believe the lyrics are to be taken literally. This interpretation would mean that Eminem is simply expressing his desire to rape and murder these women.
The other interpretation asserts that these lyrics are metaphoric. As a metaphor, the song illustrates the weight and pressure that fame can bring to an artist. When artists experience an extreme level of fame, it often becomes a destructive force in their lives. This applies to not only the two women included in the song, Britney Spears and Lindsey Lohan, but to Mathers himself. It’s not difficult to see how Eminem relates to Britney Spears' and Lindsay Lohan’s situations. Keeping this metaphor in mind, he personifies the destructive powers of the celebrity status through the Slim Shady character.
Shady becomes one with the tabloid culture. He traps them with intentions of rape and murder.
Eminem is known to speak about fame in this way. His celebrity status traps him inside his house, hotel, etc. He’s no longer free to do as he wishes. The screaming, overzealous fans leave him feeling violated (rape). These feelings of isolation breed suicidal thoughts (murder) as he alludes to in multiple songs.
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