Edna Gundersen of USA Today stated that "it's an admirable confession" but "a so-so track". Andy Gill of The Independent also praised the track, calling it "an almost shockingly apologetic love-letter to the mother he once denigrated so viciously". ĭJ Booth stated that "even though the hook on 'Headlights', by Fun's Nate Ruess, is light and airy exactly where it should have been deep, the raw and crushingly emotional lyrics from Eminem, especially ones that put an end to his running feud with his mother, are more than powerful enough to make 'Headlights' remarkable". But on 'Headlights' the shoe never drops, leaving us with really sad insight into their non-relationship." Colin McGuire of PopMatters said that the song "gives us quite possibly the most touching moment Em has ever put on wax". Em loves to set us up with faux sentimentality, then laugh when we’re duped. Julie Leconte of Now said: "The track's genius partially lies in the anticipatory tension it creates in the listener. "Headlights" was met with generally positive reviews from music critics. The song's intro, bridge, and refrain is sung by Fun.'s lead singer Nate Ruess. Recording for the song was done at Effigy Studios in Ferndale, Michigan by Mike Strange, Joe Strange and Tony Campana. The song was written by Eminem, Nate Ruess, Emile Haynie, Jeff Bhasker, and Luis Resto. "Headlights" was produced by Emile and Jeff Bhasker, with additional production by Eminem and additional keyboards by Luis Resto. So I don’t really have anything to elaborate or expand on that record other than everything that I needed to say, I put on that record." Recording
It was one of those things that I needed to get off my chest. "It was one of those things that’s bothered me for a little bit. In an interview with Sway Calloway, Eminem stated that, "everything he wanted to address" in regard to his mother is on "Headlights" and he likely will not speak on the topic outside of that particular song.
He also states that he cringes when he hears "Cleanin' Out My Closet" on the radio and he no longer performs it at shows. Eminem admits that he remains estranged from his mother to this day. In the song he acknowledges that his mother wrongfully endured the brunt of the blame for his tough upbringing and even gives her credit for her efforts to raise him as a single parent. He also expresses regret that he has never let his mother be involved in his children's lives. In the song, Eminem references a few incidences from their rocky relationship, getting kicked out of the house on Christmas Eve, constant fighting, and his younger brother Nathan's removal to foster care. As she drove away, he became fixated on the headlights of her car as he coped with feelings of "overwhelming sadness." He admits to his recklessness with lyrics directed towards his mom in the very first line, not really knowing his words would hurt her that much. In his music, Eminem dissed her on various songs, including his debut single, " My Name Is", " Role Model", "Kill You", "My Mom", " Without Me", "Marshall Mathers", "Criminal", and most notably " Cleanin' Out My Closet." "Headlights" is an apology to his mother for the years of insults and "his plea for a united (or at least less dysfunctional) family." The title "Headlights" is a reference to their last meeting. Problems playing this file? See media help.Įminem had a difficult relationship with his mother since childhood.
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