Show Yourself
Mastodon
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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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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".
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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.
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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.
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Album RecognitionThe "Emperor of Sand” was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album, enhancing the popularity of its singles, including "Show Yourself."
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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.
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Popular on YouTubeThe music video for "Show Yourself" has garnered millions of views on YouTube, showing the song’s wide acceptance and popularity among listeners.
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Song lyricsThe 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.
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Positive Reviews"Show Yourself" has generally received positive reviews from critics, with particular praise for its catchy chorus and memorable guitar riffs.
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Band's LineupThe 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.
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Music Video DirectorThe 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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