Songs About Yourself

Updated April 1, 2024

For Songs About Yourself, there are so many singers who created music about this idea. We gathered 24 of our favorites.

Love Yourself by Justin Bieber

From the album, Purpose (Deluxe), released on November 13, 2015

The song is about loving yourself and being confident. The production is very minimal, with just a piano and some light drums. Bieber's vocal performance is very emotive and vulnerable.

Kill Yourself (Part III) by $uicideboy$

From the album, My Liver Will Handle What My Heart Can't, released on September 21, 2015

"Kill Yourself (Part III)" is a song by American hip hop duo $uicideboy$. The song was produced by Getter and released on their album I Want to Die in New Orleans. The song is about the duo's struggles with mental health. The production features a dark and atmospheric beat with a trap-influenced melody. The song's lyrics are written in a first-person perspective, and they detail the duo's struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts.

Lose Yourself - From "8 Mile" Soundtrack by Eminem

From the album, Curtain Call: The Hits (Deluxe Edition), released on December 6, 2005

"Lose Yourself" is a song by American rapper Eminem from the soundtrack to the 2002 film 8 Mile. The song was written by Eminem and produced by Eminem's longtime collaborator Jeff Bass, one half of the production duo Bass Brothers, and features a fast-paced hip hop beat with lyrics about the struggles of aspiring rappers. "Lose Yourself" was released in October 2002 as the lead single from the 8 Mile soundtrack. It was a commercial success, peaking at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and staying atop the chart for twelve weeks, becoming the longest-running hip hop single of all time. In addition, the song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song, making Eminem the first hip hop artist to ever win the award. "Lose Yourself" is considered one of Eminem's best and most iconic songs. It has been ranked as one of the greatest hip hop songs of all time by multiple publications, including Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, and NME.

Go Fuck Yourself by Two Feet

From the album, First Steps, released on July 29, 2016

"Go Fuck Yourself" is a song by American singer-songwriter Two Feet. It was released on March 3, 2017, through Republic Records as the lead single from his debut studio album, First Step (2017). The song was written by Two Feet and its producer, Zack O'Neill. "Go Fuck Yourself" is a downtempo electronic song with R&B influences. The song's lyrics are about a break-up, and contain profanity. The production of "Go Fuck Yourself" was handled by Zack O'Neill. The song was recorded at O'Neill's home studio in Brooklyn, New York. O'Neill also served as the song's mixer.

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Remastered 1999 by Frank Sinatra

From the album, A Jolly Christmas From Frank Sinatra, released in 1957

Written in 1944 by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" was originally sung by Judy Garland in the 1944 film Meet Me in St. Louis. In 1957, Frank Sinatra released his own version of the song on his album A Jolly Christmas from Frank Sinatra. This version of the song was produced by Voyle Gilmore and arranged by Nelson Riddle.

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas by Sam Smith

From the album, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, released on December 5, 2014

The song is a cover of the classic Christmas song, "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas". The song was produced by Sam Smith and released on November 27, 2019. The song is a part of Smith's "The Thrill of It All" album.

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas by Judy Garland

From the album, Meet Me In St. Louis, released on January 1, 1944

"Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" is a Christmas song written by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane and was originally performed by Judy Garland in the 1944 MGM musical Meet Me in St. Louis. The song is about looking to the future with hope, despite the current sorrows. The song has become a classic Christmas standard and has been covered many times by artists such as Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Kelly Clarkson. The song is set in a moderate 4/4 time signature and is composed in the key of B♭ major. The song is composed of two verses and a bridge, with a total of 22 bars. The melody is primarily rooted in the tonic key, with occasional forays into the dominant key of F major and the subdominant key of E♭ major. It is characterized by a gentle, optimistic feel, supported by lush vocal harmonies and a steady accompaniment from the strings and woodwinds. The song also features a prominent flugel horn solo in the bridge.

Show Yourself by Idina Menzel

From the album, Frozen 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack/Deluxe Edition), released on November 15, 2019

"Show Yourself" is a song from the 2019 animated Disney movie Frozen 2. It is performed by Idina Menzel, who voices the character Elsa in the movie, and is written by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. The song is about Elsa's search for the truth about her powers and her identity. It is a power ballad featuring soaring strings and a powerful vocal performance from Menzel. The song was produced by Tom MacDougall and David Boucher, and was mixed by Tony Maserati.

Know Yourself by Drake

From the album, If You're Reading This It's Too Late, released on February 12, 2015

"Know Yourself" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake, released as the fifth single from his mixtape If You're Reading This It's Too Late. The track was produced by Drake's longtime collaborator Noah "40" Shebib, along with Boi-1da and Syk Sense. The song features a minimalistic, eerie production that uses a deep bassline, subtle drums, a sparse keyboard sample and a pitched-down vocal sample. The lyrics to the song are about a person striving to be independent and make their own path in life, overcoming obstacles and doubters along the way. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "running through the 6 with my woes", which refers to Drake's hometown of Toronto and the area code 647.

Talking to Yourself by Carly Rae Jepsen

From the album, The Loneliest Time, released on October 21, 2022

"Talking to Yourself" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen, released as the fourth single from her fourth studio album, Dedicated. The song is an upbeat, synth-pop track, with a light-hearted vibe. The lyrics reflect on the feeling of being alone, while still able to create your own fun in the moment. The song was written by Jepsen, Lukas Nathanson, Caroline Pennell, and produced by Jack Antonoff and Jepsen. The single was released digitally on May 24, 2019.