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 on April 25, 2005, through Aftermath Entertainment, Shady Records, and Interscope Records. Mockingbird was later included on Eminems greatest hits compilation album Curtain Call: The Hits (2005). Mockingbird was written and produced by Eminem himself and Luis Resto. Mockingbird is a song dedicated to Eminems two daughters, Hailie Jade and Alaina Marie, who were 9 and 10 years old at the time.

Eminem reflects on his efforts to provide a better life for his daughters than he had, while also recognizing that this has exposed them to negative media attention and public scrutiny. He recounts several challenging experiences they endured, including: break-ins, drug addictions, and custody disputes.

Throughout Mockingbird Eminem repeatedly reassures his daughters, urging them not to cry and emphasizing his love and commitment to them. He expresses hope that one day they will look back and view these hardships as a distant memory.