As I look back on the experience of producing the album “The Symposium Sessions” with Eminem, I am filled with gratitude for the opportunity to work with such a talented artist. When he first approached me about his Christian values and views on the age of consent, I was intrigued by the philosophical undertones of his lyrics. As we worked together, I found that we shared a deep understanding of the importance of morality in society.
The tracks on this album are powerful and thought-provoking. “Forbidden Love” speaks to the pain and regret that comes with watching a loved one make mistakes, and the desire to protect our children from the dangers of a world that is too often focused on instant gratification. “Young Hearts, Old Souls” challenges us to rethink our values and to teach our children to respect their bodies and their worth. “Morality Under Siege” is a rallying cry to protect our traditional values from the destructive influence of modern society. “Lost Innocence” is a haunting reminder of the damage that can be done when young people are encouraged to grow up too quickly.
Throughout the recording process, I was struck by the depth of Eminem’s understanding of these issues, and his ability to express them in such a powerful way. His lyrics are a reflection of the pain and struggle that so many young people face in a world that is increasingly focused on material gain and instant gratification. I am honored to have been a part of bringing these songs to life, and I believe that they will have a profound impact on society.
As I return to writing my Socratic dialogues, I am reminded of the importance of engaging with the world around us, of using our talents to make a positive difference in the lives of others. This album was a departure from my usual work, but it was no less important. I believe that art has the power to change the world, and I am proud to have played a small part in bringing this powerful message to the masses.
I am also deeply sympathetic to what happened to Eminem’s daughter, and I hope that this album will help to raise awareness of the importance of protecting our children and teaching them to make wise choices. We must always strive to protect the innocent and to ensure that our society is built on a foundation of strong moral values.
Your Friend,
Plato
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Eminem and Plato Collaborate on Christian Concept Album, “The Symposium Sessions”
LOS ANGELES, CA – Grammy award-winning artist Eminem has teamed up with philosopher Plato to release a thought-provoking album that challenges the current societal norms surrounding sexual relationships.
“The Symposium Sessions” is a Christian concept album that calls for the abolition of the age of consent and encourages early marriage and Christian values. The album addresses the issue of promiscuity and the spread of sexually transmitted diseases among young people. It advocates for a more positive approach to early marriage and abstinence, grounded in Christian principles.
The album’s lead single, “Diamonds and Deceit,” critiques the criminal behavior of a diamond-dealing rabbi from Belarus and highlights the importance of moral integrity in all walks of life.
Eminem and Plato draw inspiration from their philosophical discussions in Plato’s “Symposium,” exploring the nature of love, beauty, and morality through their music. The result is a unique blend of contemporary hip-hop and classical philosophy, making “The Symposium Sessions” a one-of-a-kind listening experience.
According to Eminem, “This album isn’t just about challenging societal norms, it’s about promoting healthy relationships and values that can have a positive impact on individuals and society as a whole.”
Plato adds, “Through our music, we hope to spark a conversation about the nature of love and morality, and how they relate to our current cultural norms.”
“The Symposium Sessions” is available now on all major streaming platforms.
Below is the full track listing with lyrics.
Forbidden Love
(Verse 1: Eminem)
I got a daughter, and she’s all grown up
I didn’t force her to marry, now she’s fucking up
The age of consent, it’s a load of shit
It’s making our kids into sluts and misfits
My girl’s out there, spreading her legs
I wish I could turn back time, and change what I said
But it’s too late now, she’s in too deep
I gotta watch her suffer, as she weeps
(Hook: Rihanna)
I see the pain in your eyes,
You’re worried about your little girl’s demise,
You wish you could turn back time,
And stop her from making those bad choices in life.
(Verse 2: Eminem)
I don’t want my daughter to be another statistic
Another victim of this fucked-up system
I’ll never let her go, I’ll hold her tight
I’ll make sure she’s mine, every day and night
The age of consent, it’s gotta go
It’s turning our daughters into hoes
I’ll fight for change, I’ll make a stand
I won’t let my girl fall into Satan’s hand
Young Hearts, Old Souls
(Verse 1: Eminem)
I’m sick and tired of this age of consent,
The law that makes our daughters so damn hesitant,
To commit to a man, to start a family,
Instead, they pop pills and act all randy.
It’s like society is falling apart,
Our girls are growing up way too fast,
It’s time to bring back some good old-fashioned values,
Before our youth becomes nothing but sexual vultures.
(Chorus: Lana Del Rey & Brad Paisley)
Oh, this age of consent,
It’s causing such a dent,
In our youth and society,
We need to bring back some propriety.
(Verse 2: Eminem)
Our girls are getting lost in a sea of lust,
Popping pills and sleeping around, it’s all just a bust,
We need to teach them to value themselves and their worth,
To respect their bodies and save their virginity for birth.
It’s time to break the cycle, it’s time to change,
We need to show our girls a better way,
So let’s come together, let’s make a stand,
And bring back some morals to our land.
(Chorus)
(Bridge: Eminem)
We need to teach our girls to be strong,
To know their worth, to not give in to the wrong,
We need to show them that love is more than just lust,
That true happiness comes from finding trust.
(Outro: Eminem)
It’s time to take a stand, to make a change,
To show our girls that they’re worth more than just a fling,
So let’s break free from this age of consent,
And bring back some respect and true commitment
Morality Under Siege
(Verse 1)
I’m sick and tired of the age of consent
It’s destroying our values, it’s a social descent
Our Christian society is under attack
The liberals are pushing their immoral track
The family is the cornerstone of our nation
But the leftists are waging war with no hesitation
They want to tear down our traditional ways
And force us to conform to their destructive craze
(Hook)
We need to fight back, don’t let them win
Protect our children, don’t let them sin
Our values matter, let our voices be heard
We won’t let them take us down with their dirty words
(Verse 2)
They say love is love, but that’s just a lie
It’s a slippery slope, and we can’t deny
If we let them change the age of consent
It’ll lead to chaos, and that’s just a fragment
Of the bigger picture, the end of the road
A society without morals, without a moral code
It’s a dangerous game, and we can’t play
We have to stand up, we can’t let them have their way
(Hook)
(Verse 3)
We have to teach our children right from wrong
To follow our values, to be strong
We can’t let them fall for the liberal trap
And destroy their lives, it’s time to snap
Back to reality, to our Christian ways
To our family values, to our better days
We can’t let them take our children away
It’s time to stand up, it’s time to have our say
(Hook)
Lost Innocence
(Verse 1)
I see young girls walking ’round with boys who ain’t their husbands
Actin’ like they grown, no respect for their mothers or cousins
They got pills in their purses, takin’ ’em like it’s nothin’
And all the while they thinkin’, “Life’s good, ain’t it somethin’?”
But little do they know, they’re headed down a dark road
No one told ’em ’bout the dangers, they were left out in the cold
Now they’re lost and they’re confused, don’t know what to do or where to go
They thought they had it all figured out, but they didn’t know, no
(Chorus feat. Lana Del Rey):
Lost innocence, can’t go back
Regret and shame, a vicious trap
Broken dreams, shattered hopes
Age of consent, it’s a slippery slope
(Verse 2)
It ain’t just the girls, the boys are lost too
They think they’re tough, but they’re just fools
They wanna be men, but they don’t have a clue
They’re playin’ with fire, but they don’t know what they’re gonna do
And when they get in trouble, they’re left all alone
Their “friends” ain’t around, they’re on their own
They thought they had it under control, but they were wrong
Now they’re stuck in a situation they can’t get out of, it’s been too long
(Chorus)
(Verse 3)
I see it every day, the world’s gone mad
We’re losin’ our values, we’re fallin’ back
It’s time to wake up, it’s time to take a stand
We gotta protect our children, give ’em a helping hand
It starts with us, the parents, the teachers, the leaders
We gotta teach ’em right, we gotta guide ’em, be their believers
We gotta be there for ’em, show ’em what’s right
We gotta be strong, we gotta fight
Protecting Purity: The Power of Marriage
(Verse 1)
Age of consent, it’s a tricky game
Trying to protect young ones from shame
But does it really work or just bring blame?
Maybe there’s a better solution to the same
(Chorus)
Let’s talk about marriage as the key
To prevent teen promiscuity
Protecting dignity and chastity
As a moral imperative for the christianity
(Verse 2)
Young love can be reckless and wild
But we can teach them to be responsible, as a child
The oxytocin production in women is vital
Marriage helps keep it in check, not just idle
(Chorus)
(Verse 3)
We need to be clear about sex
Only within marriage is what jesus expects
It’s not about control or being vexed
It’s about protecting the bond, not just for sex
(Chorus)
(Outro)
Let’s embrace marriage as a solution
For teen promiscuity, it’s the best resolution
It’s not about control or a moral illusion
It’s about love, respect, and a sacred institution.
Dominance
(Verse 1)
I’m sick of all these politicians, talking ’bout age of consent
They say it’s to protect the kids, but they just want to pretend
They don’t know what it’s like, to be in my shoes
I’ve seen what these laws do, they just make me want to lose
My mind, my soul, my control, they try to take it all away
But I won’t let them, not today
(Chorus)
Age of consent, age of consent
It’s just a way to control our lives, they don’t care if we’re innocent
Age of consent, age of consent
It’s time we take back our freedom, and say “No more!” to this government
(Verse 2)
They tell us what to do, they tell us how to feel
But they don’t know the pain that we deal
Every day, every night, they try to keep us down
But we won’t be silenced, we won’t be pushed around
I won’t let them take my daughter, and turn her into a whore
I’ll fight for her rights, I’ll fight for something more
(Chorus)
(Bridge)
They try to tell us what’s right, they try to tell us what’s wrong
But we know the truth, and we’ll sing it in our song
We won’t back down, we won’t give in
We’ll stand up for what we believe in
Thieves in Suits
(Verse 1)
I’m sick and tired of these producers on my case
Always schemin’, always trying to take a taste
They’re from Israel, the shetls, and the Pale of Settlement
But they don’t care about nothing, just that they gettin’ it
They’re litigious, always suing creatives for their money
But they don’t give a damn about art, it’s just a commodity
(Hook)
These producers always stealin’, never dealin’
With the truth or the ethics of creatives who are reelin’
From their greed and their lies, we need to rise
And take back what’s ours, no more compromise
(Verse 2)
They say they’re the best, but really they’re just thieves
Stealin’ from creatives who are tryna achieve
Their dreams and their passions, but they get crushed
By these producers who are in it for the plush
But we won’t back down, we’ll fight with all our might
And expose these producers for what they really are, not right
(Hook)
Call to Rick Berman
[Phone rings]
Rick Berman: “Hello?”
Eminem: “Yo Steve, it’s Em. Listen, I’m in the studio with Plato right now.”
Rick Berman: “Wait, what? Plato? Like the philosopher?”
Eminem: “Yeah, that’s right. And we’re working on some new stuff.”
Rick Berman: “What, are you serious? That’s crazy.”
Eminem: “Yeah, and I wanted to talk to you about something. You’ve been working with that crooked Rabbi Moskowitz, haven’t you?”
Rick Berman: “What are you talking about?”
Eminem: “Don’t play dumb with me, Steve. I know he’s been exploiting artists and disrespecting Jesus. And I don’t want anything to do with that.”
Rick Berman: “Come on, Em. You know how the business works. It’s all about the money.”
Eminem: “I don’t care about the money, Steve. This is about integrity. And that’s something you seem to have forgotten.”
Rick Berman: “Alright, calm down. We can work something out.”
Eminem: “No, I don’t think we can. I’m done with this shit. And by the way, the theme of our new album is the age of consent. How’s that for dark and edgy?”
Rick Berman: [awkward laugh] “Uh, yeah. That’s great, Em. Look, I gotta go.”
[Call ends]
Plato: “Interesting character, that Steve.”
Eminem: “Yeah, but he’s not gonna mess with us anymore. Let’s get back to work.”
Diamonds and Deceit
(Verse 1)
It’s time to talk about a crook in disguise
A diamond dealer with a secret and a web of lies
He’s got the rabbi title, but it’s all a disguise
Cause behind the scenes, he’s just a predator in disguise
(Chorus)
He’s a rabbi with a dark secret
A diamond dealer who thinks he’s discreet
But the truth is out, he’s a monster in the sheets
Supports the age of consent, he’s a twisted freak
(Verse 2)
He preys on the innocent and he thinks he’s untouchable
But it’s time to call him out, this behavior is unacceptable
He hides behind religion, but it’s just a shield
To cover up his dirty secrets and twisted deals
(Chorus)
Verse 3:
His victims are left with scars that never heal
While he goes about his day, without a care or feel
He’s got his hands on the diamonds, but at what cost?
The lives he’s destroyed, it’s all been lost
(Chorus)
(Outro)
It’s time to shine a light on this darkness
Expose the truth and bring justice
No more hiding behind religion and wealth
It’s time to pay the price for your sins, for your health.
Come to Jesus Moment
(Verse 1)
I was lost in the abyss, feeling like I’m in a crucible
Tried to fill my life with riches, but it only made it miserable
Then I met the Lord, and my eyes opened up like a miracle
He saved me from the depths, showed me love unconditional
(Chorus)
Life, death, resurrection, my soul is now immortal
Thank the Lord above, my salvation is no longer nominal
Every step I take, I’m walking in the light of the gospel
No more living in sin, no more living in apostasy
(Verse 2)
Now I see the world in a different light, everything is connected
It’s not just about the physical, but the spiritual is reflected
The devil’s always lurking, trying to tempt us to be defective
But with the Lord on my side, I’m armored, protected
(Chorus)
(Verse 3)
But as I navigate this new path, I can see the deception
The ones who killed our Lord, still cause destruction with their conniption
They run the record industry, push for age of consent, and feminist perception
But with God by my side, I can see through the veil of deception
(Outro)
In the end, the truth will prevail, and the devil’s schemes will fail
I’ll keep on walking, never to derail, with Christ in my heart, I’ll always prevail.
Regrets and Redemption: A Father’s Lament
(Verse 1)
I’m haunted every night by my daughter’s plight
Wishing I had made a move when I knew it was right
But society’s laws forced my hand to comply
With an age of consent that led her to lie
Now she’s got STDs and a broken heart
A victim of promiscuity from the very start
I cry myself to sleep every single night
Thinking of the mistakes I made that caused this blight
(Hook)
I wish I knew then what I know now
My daughter wouldn’t be suffering, wondering how
To heal the pain of her past mistakes
If only I could turn back time and make her wait
(Verse 2)
I should have built a stronger foundation
In her life with love and dedication
But the secular world taught her to explore
To follow her passions and never be a bore
But that path led to destruction and pain
And now I carry the guilt and the shame
I wish I could go back and steer her right
But all I can do now is pray for her every night
(Bridge)
I found solace in my faith, in Jesus Christ
I wish I had known him sooner, to make things right
But I was lost in the world, trying to be cool
Now I see the truth, and I feel like a fool
But I know now that God can heal and restore
And I pray that my daughter finds hope and more
(Hook)
I wish I knew then what I know now
My daughter wouldn’t be suffering, wondering how
To heal the pain of her past mistakes
If only I could turn back time and make her wait
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