Show ’Em (What You’re Made Of) Lyrics
I've seen it all a thousand times
Falling down, I'm still alive
Am I? Am I?
So hard to breathe when the water's high
No need to swim, I'll learn to fly
So high, so high
[Pre-Chorus: AJ]
You find the truth in a child's eyes
When the only limit is the sky
Living proof, I see myself in you
[Chorus: All]
When walls start to close in
Your heart is frozen over
Just show 'em what you're made of
When sunlight is fading
The world will be waiting for ya
Just show 'em what you're made of
[Verse 2: Kevin]
Gloves are off, ready to fight
Like a lion, I will survive
Will I? Will I?
Gotta stand for something
Even if you stand alone
Don't be afraid, it's gonna be alright
You find the truth in a child's eyes
When the only limit is the sky
Living proof, I see myself in you (whoa-oh!)
[Chorus: All]
When walls start to close in
Your heart is frozen over
Just show 'em what you're made of
When sunlight is fading
The world will be waiting for ya
Just show 'em what you're made of
[Interlude: All]
Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Just show 'em what you're made of
Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Just show 'em what you're made of
[Bridge: Howie]
You find the truth in a child's eyes
When the only limit is the sky
Living proof, I see myself in you
When walls start to close in
Your heart is frozen over
Just show 'em what you're made of
(You can show 'em what you're made of)
When sunlight is fading (oh-oh-oh)
The world will be waiting for ya
(For you, for you)
Just show 'em what you're made of
(You can show 'em what you're made of)
[Outro: All]
Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Just show 'em what you're made of
Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Oooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Just show 'em what you're made of
About
“Show ‘Em (What You’re Made Of)” is a song from their eighth studio album In a World Like This. It was released as the second single from the album on November 18, 2013. The song was written by Morgan Taylor Reid, Mika Guillory, and Backstreet Boys members AJ McLean and Kevin Richardson.
The inspiration for this song is from Kevin’s past and from what his father used to say to him before he would go on the field and play football. His father would always tell him to show people what he’s made of, and AJ helped with writing as well.
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Q&A
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As reported by Entertainment Weekly, Kevin Richardson said:
The inspiration for AJ and I writing this song was our children. The innocence and wonder in their eyes is so precious. I want them to keep it forever and I want to rediscover it within myself.
- 3.Breathe
- 4.Madeleine
- 5.Show ’Em (What You’re Made Of)
- 6.Make Believe
- 7.Try
- 8.Trust Me
- 10.One Phone Call
- 11.Feels Like Home
- 12.Soldier
- 13.Hot, Hot, Hot
- 14.Light On
- 15.In Your Arms
- 16.Take Care
