Be Yourself

Audioslave

About Be Yourself

"Be Yourself" is the first single from the second album of the American rock band Audioslave. The song was released in 2005 and topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart for seven weeks and the Modern Rock Tracks chart for four weeks in 2005. Apart from "Like a Stone", "Be Yourself" is considered the band's most well-known song, and it is still played on radio stations worldwide. "Be Yourself" has routinely been heard in multiple media. The song is the theme music of the 2005 Raw Diva Search which was held by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), and it was used as the entrance music of the winner of that contest, Ashley Massaro. WWE once again used the song as one of the official theme songs to Wrestlemania XXVI. "Be Yourself" was also used in the Scrubs season six premiere episode "My Mirror Image". Along with "Your Time Has Come", the track also appeared in the documentary Warren Miller's: Higher Ground. New York Mets outfielder Shawn Green also used the song before his at-bats at games in 2006. 


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2006
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Someone falls to pieces
Sleeping all alone
Someone kills the pain
Spinning in the silence
She finally drift away
Someone gets excited
In a chapel yard
Catches a bouquet
Another lays a dozen
White roses on a grave

And be yourself is all that you can do
To be yourself is all that you can do

Someone finds salvation in everyone
Another only pain
Someone tries to hide themself
Down inside himself he prays
Someone swears their true love
Until the end of time
Another runs away
separate or united?
Healthy or insane?

And be yourself is all that you can do (all that you can do)
To be yourself is all that you can do (all that you can do)
To be yourself is all that you can do (all that you can do)
Be yourself is all that you can do

Even when you've paid enough
Been pulled apart
Or been held up
Every single memory of
The good or bad, faces of love
Don't lose any sleep tonight
I'm sure everything will end up alright
You may win or lose

But to be yourself is all that you can do
To be yourself is all that you can do
To be yourself is all that you can do (all that you can do)
To be yourself is all that you can do (all that you can do)
To be yourself is all that you can
Be yourself is all that you can
Be yourself is all that you can do

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Audioslave

Audioslave was an American rock supergroup formed in Los Angeles, California, in 2001 and disbanded in 2007. The four-piece band consisted of then-former Soundgarden lead singer/rhythm guitarist, Chris Cornell, and then-former Rage Against the Machine members, Tom Morello (lead guitar), Tim Commerford (bass/backing vocals), and Brad Wilk (drums). Critics initially described Audioslave as an amalgamation of Soundgarden and Rage Against the Machine, but by the band's second album, Out of Exile, it was noted that they had established a separate identity. more »

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Written by: Timothy Commerford, Chris Cornell, Tom Morello, Brad Wilk

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Be Yourself" by Audioslave is classified under the category of alternative rock or hard rock.
Album Information
The song is from the band's second album, "Out of Exile," which was released in 2005.
Chart Success
"Be Yourself" is one of Audioslave's most successful songs. It reached number 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks and Modern Rock Tracks charts.
Lyric Interpretation
The lyrics convey a strong message about the importance of individuality and authenticity. The chorus emphasizes, “To be yourself is all that you can do,” a reminder to stay true to oneself.
Written By
The song was written by all the four members of the band - Chris Cornell, Tom Morello, Tim Commerford, and Brad Wilk.
Chris Cornell's Interpretation
Lead vocalist, Chris Cornell, interpreted the song as a reflection on the uncertainty of life and the value of individual experiences.
Music Video
The music video for "Be Yourself," directed by Francis Lawrence, showcases the band performing in a desert landscape, which could symbolize desolation and solitude.
Cover Versions
Various artists have covered "Be Yourself," including guitar virtuoso Carlos Santana, in his album Guitar Heaven: The Greatest Guitar Classics of All Time in 2010.
Legacy
Although Audioslave disbanded in 2007, "Be Yourself" continues to receive substantial radio airplay worldwide, proving its lasting impact on rock music.
In Memory
After Chris Cornell's death in 2017, "Be Yourself" has often been performed as a tribute to him, evidencing the strong connection between the song and the lead vocalist.

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