Sing for the Moment
Eminem
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Sing for the Moment" is a song by American rapper Eminem from his fourth studio album "The Eminem Show" (2002). It was released as the fourth single from the album.
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Song MeaningThe song touches on Eminem's feelings about being a high-profile celebrity, and the scrutiny and controversy that come along with that. He also discusses the role and influence of his lyrics on his audience, particularly the youth.
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Use of SamplesEminem sampled the song "Dream On" by the rock band Aerosmith for the song's beat. The guitar solo is directly taken from the original Aerosmith song.
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Featured ArtistAerosmith's lead guitarist, Joe Perry, played the guitar solo at the end of "Sing for the Moment". Eminem personally asked Perry to play the solo.
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Commercial SuccessThe song reached No. 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100, No. 6 in the UK, and reached the top 10 in many other countries. It was also certified Platinum in Australia.
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Music VideoThe music video directed by Philip G. Atwell features Eminem rapping at various locations, including New York City and Newark, New Jersey. It also includes footage of the rapper's concerts and shots of his fans from all walks of life.
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ControversyWhile the song was generally received positively, it was also a source of controversy due to the strong language and mature themes Eminem uses to express his frustration towards media criticism.
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Grammy NominationDespite the controversy, "Sing for the Moment" was nominated for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 2004 Grammy Awards, but it ultimately lost to "Lose Yourself", another song by Eminem.
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LegacyApart from its commercial success, "Sing for the Moment" is considered one of Eminem's most introspective and meaningful songs, providing insight into his life and career struggles.
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Live PerformancesEminem performed the song at various concerts and awards show. A memorable performance was at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards, where he brought out Joe Perry to perform the guitar solo live.
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