<P> "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 eleven on the Billboard Hot 100, and number four in the United Kingdom . 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). </P> <P> The song is another that addresses Eminem's relationship with his daughter Hailie Jade, his adopted daughter Alaina and his relationship with his wife Kim . The single cover features a still from the video with Eminem sitting on the couch . This song was also featured on the 2005 compilation album Now That's What I Call Music 19 (U.S. series). </P> <P> The lyrics are a personal, undisguised account of his early relationship with his wife and daughters . Critics praised the song for its lyrics . This song mixes an original rap dialogue about Eminem's failed marriage, as he apologizes to his daughters with a straight melodic version of the traditional "Mockingbird" lullaby called "Hush, Little Baby". The second verse is about the difficulties including Kim and Eminem's divorce and the beginning of Eminem's fame . </P> <P> Entertainment Weekly's David Browne was angered: "Again he addresses a song to his daughter (Mockingbird) and explains how he's working hard at being a good father ." J - 23 of HipHopDX praised the song: "Things get a bit better at the end,' Mockingbird' is another song for Hailie that is most notable for flawless delivery ." Steve Jones of USA Today was positive: "The affectionate Mockingbird talks directly to his 9 - year - old daughter, Hailie Jade, and 8 - year - old niece, Alaina, trying to explain Kim's troubles with the law and his constant travel ." James Corne of RapReviews was also satisfied, saying, "Predictably, Eminem lays down one for Hailie with "Mockingbird," but what is not foreseeable is that it actually works "; and he noted that it imitates Em himself . The New York Times was mixed: "the I - love - my - daughter ode' Mockingbird"' isn't the most exciting thing according to Kelefa Sanneh . Stylus Magazine was negative: "Encore dutifully deploys the obligatory Hailie ode (" Mockingbird ")." </P>

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