"Be Yourself" served as the lead single for Audioslave's second studio album, Out of Exile . It was released on February 2, 2005, and quickly became a massive hit, topping the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart for seven weeks. Out of Exile
It juxtaposes life's highs and lows—such as someone finding love at a wedding while another mourns at a grave—to highlight that authenticity is the only constant. Audioslave - Be Yourself (Album Version, Closed Captioned)
Frontman wrote the lyrics based on personal reflection and past mistakes. He noted that the song’s simplicity was something his younger self might have been ashamed of, but as he matured, he embraced its direct message. "Be Yourself" served as the lead single for
Audioslave (Chris Cornell, Tom Morello, Tim Commerford, Brad Wilk) Genre: Alternative Rock Duration: Approximately 4:39 (Album Version) Producer: Rick Rubin 📝 Song Meaning and Inspiration Frontman wrote the lyrics based on personal reflection
The importance of staying true to oneself regardless of life's tragedies, mistakes, or changes.