
There’s something raw and cathartic about “Find Yourself”—the kind of song you turn up loud when you’re tired of being taken for granted. Lukas Nelson doesn’t just sing it—he lives it, pouring his soul into every line with a kind of honesty that hits you square in the chest. That blend of bluesy grit, southern rock swagger, and simmering emotion makes this track feel like a personal reckoning—and a universal one, too.
Released in 2017 as part of the album “Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real”, the song quickly became a standout for its emotional punch and fiery spirit. It’s a slow burn that builds into a defiant anthem, driven by Lukas’ soulful vocals and the band’s tight, passionate musicianship. And when the background vocals—featuring none other than Lady Gaga—slide in, it’s like gasoline on the fire.
At its core, “Find Yourself” is about drawing a line. It’s about that moment when love turns to self-respect, when you stop waiting around for someone to recognize your worth and start walking toward your own strength. There’s pain in that choice—but there’s power, too. And Lukas channels both, with a voice that sounds like it’s been there.
Whether you’re going through heartbreak or just reclaiming a piece of yourself, this song wraps around you like a familiar feeling. It doesn’t sugarcoat the truth—it sets it to a groove and dares you to feel it.
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Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Well I don’t mind sleeping alone
If it means I don’t have to play your crazy games no more
You’re the most precious thing I’ve ever seen
But I ain’t gonna let it slide when you’re mean to me
I know the love that I deserve
[Chorus]
And I hope you find yourself
Before I find somebody else to be my lover
And I hope you find yourself
Before I find somebody else to be my lover
[Verse 2]
Well, you tell me things I wanna hear
You want me near, and I know you feel me leaving you
You think that I won’t say goodbye
But baby I ain’t standing by while you stretch the truth
I know the love that I deserve
[Chorus]
And I hope you find yourself
Before I find somebody else to be my lover
I said I hope you find yourself
Before I find somebody else to be my lover
I know the love that I deserve
[Bridge]
I know the love that I deserve
Oh, I know the love that I deserve
I know the love that I deserve
[Chorus]
I said I hope you find yourself
Before I find somebody else to be my lover
I hope you find yourself
Before I find somebody else to be my lover
[Outro]
Oh I said I hope you find, I hope you find
I said I hope you find, I hope you find
I hope you find yourself before I found somebody else