Show 'Em (What You're Made of)

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About Show 'Em (What You're Made of)

"Show 'Em (What You're Made Of)" is a song by American pop group Backstreet Boys from their eighth studio album In a World Like This. It was released as the second single from the album on November 18, 2013. The song was written by Morgan Taylor Reid, Mika Guillory, and Backstreet Boys members AJ McLean and Kevin Richardson. It is also the theme song of the documentary film Backstreet Boys: Show 'Em What You're Made Of, and was featured in the German movie Saphirblau soundtrack.  


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2013
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I’ve seen it all a thousand times
Falling down I'm still alive, am I? Am I?
So hard to breathe when the water’s high
No need to swim I'll learn to fly, so high, so high
You find the truth in a child’s eyes
When the only limit is the sky
Living proof I see myself in you

When walls starts to close in
Your heart is frozen over
Just show ‘em what you’re made of
When sun light is fading
The world will be waiting for you
Just show ‘em what you’re made of

Gloves are off, ready to fight
Like a lion I will survive.
Will I? Will I?
You gotta stand for something
Even if you stand alone, don’t be afraid
It’s gonna be alright

You find the truth in a child’s eyes
When the only limit is the sky (woo, woo, woo)
Living proof I see myself in you, (oh)

When walls starts to close in
Your heart is frozen over
Just show ‘em what you’re made of
When sun light is fading
The world will be waiting for you
Just show ‘em what you’re made of
(Just show ‘em what you’re made of)

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh,
(Just show ‘em what you’re made of) ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
(Just show ‘em what you’re made of)

You find the truth in a child’s eyes
When the only limit is the sky
Living proof I see myself in you

When walls starts to close in
Your heart is frozen over
Just show ‘em what you’re made of
(You can show 'em what you're made of!)
When sun light is fading
The world will be waiting for you
(For you, for you!)
Just show ‘em what you’re made of
(You can show ‘em what you’re made of)

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh,
(Just show ‘em what you’re made of) ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Just show ‘em what you’re made of

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Backstreet Boys

The Backstreet Boys (sometimes referred to as BSB) are an American vocal harmony group, formed in Orlando, Florida in 1993. The group consists of A. J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson, and Brian Littrell. They rose to fame with their debut international album, Backstreet Boys (1996). In the following year, they released their second international album Backstreet's Back (1997) and their debut album in the United States which continued the group's success worldwide. They rose to superstardom with their third studio album Millennium (1999) and its follow-up album, Black & Blue (2000). more »

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Written by: MIKA GUILLORY, AJ MCLEAN, MORGAN TAYLOR REID, KEVIN RICHARDSON

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Show 'Em (What You're Made Of)" is a song by American boy band, Backstreet Boys. This song was released on November 18, 2013, serving as the second single from their eighth studio album, In a World Like This.
Music Video Release
The official music video for "Show 'Em (What You're Made Of)" was released on November 19, 2013.
Song writers
The song was written by group members Kevin Richardson and AJ McLean, along with Mika Guillory and Morgan Taylor Reid.
Inspiration for the Song
Kevin Richardson has stated that the song is a "personal anthem" for him. It was inspired by his kids, and it talks about being strong, and showing what you're made of in challenging times.
Musical Style
The song showcases Backstreet Boys' iconic harmonies and melodic pop-rock sound. It has been described as a heartfelt mid-tempo track.
Critical Reception
The song received generally positive reviews from critics. It was praised for its strong lyrics and emotional delivery.
Drop in the Album Ranking
Despite positive reviews, the song did not chart as highly as some of their other tracks. In the United States, the song failed to make the Billboard Hot 100, although it did reach number 40 on the UK Singles Chart.
Social Response
The music video on YouTube has garnered over 18 million views till date (early 2022).
Documentary Title
The group's 2015 documentary is titled after the song, "Show 'Em What You're Made Of".
Live Performances
The Backstreet Boys performed "Show 'Em (What You're Made Of)" live on several occasions, including on the Late Show with David Letterman and during their In a World Like This Tour. These performances were met with massive applause from audiences.

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