Listen to this when
Beautiful
Even at your lowest, you are still worth something. Don't let anyone's view of you decide it. #Beautiful
Who it's for
Billboard described it as part confession and part motivational anthem, and that two-part shape is the mechanism: it meets the listener in withdrawal first, then moves toward encouragement instead of opening with a pep talk.
Feelings it meets
What it is
"Beautiful" is the fifth and final single from Eminem's 2009 album Relapse, produced by Eminem and Jeff Bass and sampling a live Queen + Paul Rodgers performance of "Reaching Out." It is an introspective, confessional song reflecting on depression and doubts about his career. He began writing it during his first rehab stint in 2005 and completed it years later with a third verse.
Where to find it
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music (widely available). Official music video (dir. Anthony Mandler, shot in Detroit) on Eminem's YouTube/Vevo channel.
Before you start
Heads up: Explicit lyrics about depression.
Age: Ages 16+
Much of your pain is self-chosen.Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet, “On Pain”
