"Sing for the Moment" was released in 2003 by American rapper Eminem, and can be heard on his CD The Eminem Show, released in 2002.
Eminem samples the song "Dream On" by rock group Aerosmith. Joe Perry of Aerosmith plays the guitar solo at the end of the song, and Steven Tyler sings the song's chorus.
"Sing for the Moment" is one of Eminem's most lyrically praised singles. It deals with the themes of rap music's effect on society and the misunderstanding that critics and parents have towards his message. Eminem uses the song to refute critics who have accused him of promoting violence to young people, saying that committing a crime is ultimately up to the offender: He also explains that his music has an advantage to young people, claiming that his music is a relief from boredom and depression. Eminem's altercation with a bouncer called John Guerrera is also referenced in this song. The song reached #14 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart, #6 on the UK Singles Chart, and #5 on the Australian ARIAnet Singles Chart.
"Sing For the Moment" was later released on Eminem's greatest hits album, Curtain Call: The Hits
In an issue of New X-Men, the character Surge is shown listening to the song when she is depressed about being disowned by her family for running away to the United States.
