What's the meaning of 25 to Life according to Eminem?

That song used to be my favorite. And its meaning is simple. That he is addicted and married to hip-hop, despite all the downsides that come with such a relationship. read more

To be honest, 25 to life is the jail sentence you receive, when you have committed murder, the minimal time is 25 yrs and the maximum is a life sentence, hence the name 25 to life . On this mellow track Eminem compares his hip-hop career to torn relationships, detailing how his devotion to music and the resulting fame has affected his ability to relate to women. read more

25 to life is the sentence for first degree murder (in the United States). He is saying that he gave up his whole life for hip-hop, and its not giving him back the respect that he deserves. He is saying that he is leaving hip-hop and by leaving, he is "killing hip-hop" hence the sentence for murder. read more

And lastly, the chorus: too late for the other side caught in a change 25 to life too late for the other side caught in a change 25 to life Eminem's first album titled, 'Slim Shady LP' released in the year(s) of 1997-1999; When he was 25. read more