"Somebody Save Me" is a song by American rapper Eminem, originally released on July 12, 2024 as a track from his twelfth studio album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), before later being released as the album's third single a week later on July 19, 2024. It samples the 2020 song "Save Me" by Jelly Roll, and ruminates on fatherhood where Eminem admits the struggle with mental health and drug addiction. He apologizes to Hailie Jade, Alaina Marie, Stevie Laine, and Nate Kane, for not being there in important moments of their lives.
Jelly Roll was emotional when he heard the news, where he grew up listening to the rapper's music. He penned in an Instagram post, "And for him to use the song to discuss the other side of what could've happened if he would've allowed his demons to win brought me to tears."[1]
Music video[]
The accompanying music video was directed by Emil Nava and released on August 21, 2024. Nava resonated with Em's journey from his own personal experiences, where "For me, life has always been about escapism, and that was mainly through alcohol and drugs when I was younger. If I hadn't gotten sober, I probably would've died."[2]
The video includes snippets of home footage and clips from Hailie Jade's Just a Little Shady podcast, alongside scenes of Eminem reflecting on his past. The rapper is depicted watching memories unfold behind a one-way mirror. The video also features Jelly Roll, who appears in an empty room with flickering lights, performing the chorus.
| Video | Information | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | August 21, 2024 | |
| Director | Emil Nava | |
| Producer | Seth Levin | |
| Cinematographer | Jordan Buck | |
| Length | 4:18 | |
Accolades[]
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | MTV Video Music Awards | Best Hip Hop | Nominated | |
| Video for Good | Nominated |
Personnel[]
- Benjamin "Benny Blanco" Levin – writing, production
- Brian "Big Bass" Gardner – mastering
- Emile Haynie – writing, production
- Jason "Jelly Roll" DeFord – featured vocals, writing
- Luis Resto – writing, additional keyboards
- Marshall "Eminem" Mathers – lead vocals, writing, additional production
- Mike Strange – recording, mixing
- Tony Campana – recording
Lyrics[]
[Intro: Eminem, Alaina]
Daddy?
Huh?
Food's here
Kept buyin' and see who gets it
Come eat
Alaina, I'm so tired
Just come eat
Alaina, I'll be there in a minute, I promise
Stop
But wake up
Shut the door
[Chorus: Jelly Roll]
Somebody save me
Me from myself
I've spent so long livin' in hell
[Verse 1: Eminem]
Another pill as I start to spiral
Message to my daughters
I don't even deserve the father title
Hailie, I'm so sorry
I know I wasn't there for your first guitar recital
Didn't walk you down the aisle
Missed the birth of your first child
Your first podcast, lookin' down, sweetie
I'm so proud of how you turned out
Sorry that I chose drugs and put 'em above you
Sorry that I didn't love you enough to
Give 'em up, how the fuck do
I not love you more than a pill?
Lookin' up to the ceilin' from this floor, wonder will
[Chorus: Jelly Roll]
Somebody save me
Me from myself?
I've spent so long livin' in hell
They say my lifestyle
Is bad for my health
It's the only thing that seems to help
[Verse 2: Eminem]
Alaina, sorry that you had to hear me fall in the bathroom
Sorry that I missed your gradu—, wait, Nate, I should just congratulate you
On bein' a dad to Carter and Liam, look at you
Little bro, sorry I left you
Sorry that I'll never get to
Hold or hug my little nephews
Stevie, I'm sorry, I missed you
Grow up, and I didn't get to
Be the dad I wanted to be to you
Things I wanted to see you do
This is my song from me to you
Sorry I gave up, but I'm just so defeated
God, what the fuck do you want me to do?
[Chorus: Jelly Roll]
Somebody save me
Me from myself
I've spent so long livin' in hell
They say my lifestyle
Is bad for my health
It's the only thing that seems to help
[Verse 3: Eminem]
I've been starin' at that video of Hailie
Almost daily of her playin' a guitar
In hopes maybe that'll give me the power to fight
But the addict in me's a coward, he told me that I can't do it
Had a second chance, blew it
It's like I'm stuck inside an alternate reality, but I know (What?)
I'll turn it around and be able to
Walk her and Lainie one day
To the altar as proud as can be
Right now, I'm just weak
As I fall further down in this deep hole
And farther in the ground that I sink
As they lower me in my coffin, I feel the tears all fallin' down on my cheek
[Outro: Jelly Roll]
I'm a lost cause
Baby, don't waste your time on me
I'm so damaged beyond repair
Life has shattered my hopes and my dreams
I'm a lost cause
Baby, don't waste your time on me
I'm so damaged beyond repair
Life has shattered my hopes and my dreams
Charts[]
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
 Australia (ARIA)
|
48 |
| Australia Hip Hop/R&B (ARIA)
|
18 |
 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)
|
22 |
| Global 200 (Billboard) | 31 |
 Ireland (IRMA)
|
60 |
 New Zealand (RMNZ)
|
31 |
 San Marino (SMRRTV Top 50)
|
18 |
 Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)
|
6 |
 South Africa (TOSAC)
|
97 |
 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)
|
94 |
 UK Singles Downloads (OCC)
|
32 |
| UK Singles Sales (OCC)
|
35 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)
|
10 |
 US Billboard Hot 100
|
27 |
Certifications[]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| [[File:|20px|link=]] Gold | 40,000*** | |
| [[File:|20px|link=]] Gold | 15,000*** | |
|
*** Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ "Jelly Roll (@jellyroll615)". Instagram. July 12, 2024.
- ↑ "Eminem ft Jelly Roll 'Somebody Save Me' by Emil Nava". Promonews. August 29, 2024.
- ↑ Earl, William (September 7, 2025). "2025 MTV VMAs Full Winners List: Lady Gaga Leads with Four Statues, Ariana Grande Wins Video of the Year". Variety.
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