Show Yourself

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About Show Yourself

"Show Yourself" is a single by American progressive metal band Mastodon, off of their studio album Emperor of Sand. It peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart in 2017, making it their highest charting song to date.


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Show yourself
Show yourself
I want to see everything you're made of
Tear it down, rip it out
Shed your skin and float it down the river
Lose yourself
Lose yourself
Wild horses ride you through the valley
Come alive
Come alive
Sail into the void without your worries

You're not as safe as far as I can tell
And I can tell
Only you can save yourself
Soon this will all be a distant memory
Or could this dream be real at all?

Stars align
Stars align
Stars can fall and get you into trouble
Be afraid
Don't be afraid
Speak the ancient wisdom of the desert

You're not as safe as far as I can tell
And I can tell
Only you can save yourself
Soon this will all be a distant memory
Or could this dream be real at all?

Show yourself
Show yourself
I wanna see everything you're made of
Reveal yourself
Reveal yourself
The truth will send a ripple through your body
See your fate
You'll see your fate
Death will come and steal you from the living
Dead and gone
Dead and gone
I'll see you on the other side of fire

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Mastodon

Mastodon is an American heavy metal band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in early 2000 and composed of bassist/vocalist Troy Sanders, guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds, guitarist Bill Kelliher and drummer/vocalist Brann Dailor. Many of their songs feature heavy and unique instrumentation with a mix of clean vocals and harsh screams. more »

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Written by: William Breen Kelliher, William Brent Hinds, Brann Timothy Dailor, Troy Jayson Sanders

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10 facts about this song

Song Origins
"Show Yourself" is a song by American heavy metal band Mastodon. It is the second single from their seventh studio album, "Emperor of Sand".
Album Concept
"Emperor of Sand", the album from which "Show Yourself" comes, is a concept album about a desert wanderer who is sentenced to death. The album reflects on themes of mortality and survival, inspired by personal family illnesses encountered by the band.
Charted Success
"Show Yourself" peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart in 2017, making it the band's highest-charting song to date.
Album Recognition
The "Emperor of Sand” was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album, enhancing the popularity of its singles, including "Show Yourself."
Different Sound Style
"Show Yourself" stands out in Mastodon's discography for its more accessible, straight-ahead rock sound, which contrasts their usual intricate, progressive metal style.
Popular on YouTube
The music video for "Show Yourself" has garnered millions of views on YouTube, showing the song’s wide acceptance and popularity among listeners.
Song lyrics
The lyrics of "Show Yourself" are interpreted as expressing a battle with inner demons, fitting in with the album's overall themes of struggle and survival.
Positive Reviews
"Show Yourself" has generally received positive reviews from critics, with particular praise for its catchy chorus and memorable guitar riffs.
Band's Lineup
The song features the band's four members: Brann Dailor, Brent Hinds, Troy Sanders, and Bill Kelliher. In this song, Dailor is often recognized for his melodic vocal contributions.
Music Video Director
The music video for "Show Yourself" was directed by Robert Schober, who is also known as Roboshobo, and involved a humorous representation of the concept of Death trying repeatedly to kill the band members but failing each time.

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