Listen to this when
Lose Yourself
Hands shaking before the big moment? Good. That's the energy. Now use it. 🎤
Who it's for
The song begins by vividly depicting the physical side of performance nerves, which lets anxious listeners recognise their own symptoms in someone who then goes on to act, a normalising move that can reduce shame about freezing.
Feelings it meets
What it is
"Lose Yourself" is a 2002 song by Eminem, the lead single from the soundtrack 8 Mile: Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture. Its lyrics sum up the background of his character in the film, B-Rabbit, with the first verse outlining much of the plot: his struggles and push to overcome obstacles and earn the respect of other rappers.
Where to find it
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music (widely available) (explicit and clean versions exist).
Before you start
Heads up: Strong profanity and family chaos.
Age: Ages 16+
Our doubts are traitors, And make us lose the good we oft might win, By fearing to attempt.William Shakespeare, Measure for Measure, Act 1, Scene 4
