Its the story of a peanut writing to his favorite singer: he shares pains and sorrows with him, tells him that his beloved is eloquent.
Of course, he is disappointed, owing to Eminem is dilatory in answering his knowledge.
Gradually, the listener understands that Stan is sick ( sometimes I cut myself to see how much it bleeds, it ' s like adrenaline, the pain is such a sudden rush for me ) and his passion for Eminem becomes more and more obsessional.
The last picture is terrifying: Stan driving his car off the bridge with his pregnant girlfriend inside.
Stan is also a warning for each fan and listener not to misinterpret Eminem ' s words and this song really proves Eminem doesn ' t want his words to be taken litterally.
For those who still think he ' s a violent mysogynist, remember who ties his girlfriend up: it is Stan, not Eminem. Eminem tells Stan to treat his girfriend better. I really think you and you girlfriend need each other / Or maybe you just need to treat her better ).
He never encourages him to act foolishly ( IM glad I inspire you, but Stan why are you so mad, try to understand that I want you as a fan. I just don ' t want you to do some crazy sh * *. " )
Who said Eminem is a bad influence?
but to answer the question at hand, no Stan is a work of fiction. Eminem wrote the song
after dealing with several obssessed fans and felt he needed to speak on the subject.
