Show 'Em (What You're Made Of)

My dad right before I was getting ready to go to football practice, he would say, ‘Show ‘em what you’re made of bud!’ That’s kind of how that song got inspired.[4] Another inspiration for A.J. 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. No limits, no fear.[5]

— Kevin Richardson

Richardson got the inspiration for the title of the song from his late father's words.[4] The song was co-written by bandmate AJ McLean and is meant to be a pep talk for their children,[2][4] and also as a positive reinforcement for the world in general.[6] "This is as a positive reinforcement-type song because there’s so much negativity out there. The world needs positivity! The song turned out beyond what we ever expected. It became this huge emotional record," McLean said.

A music video for the song, directed by Jon Vulpine, was filmed in Miami, Florida.[7] It was premiered on the group's official Facebook page and then released on Vevo a day later.[8][9][10]

The video takes on a minimalistic approach, showing individual shots of each band member against a black background. A.J. and Brian were shirtless as they were going by the theme song and show something important for them personally—a tattoo dedicated to his daughter for A.J. and a heart surgery scar for Brian.[11] Brian had an open heart surgery in 1998 to correct a birth defect and hadn't been seen shirtless publicly ever since.[12]

• Digital download[13]

1. "Show 'Em (What You're Made Of)" – 3:44

• UK Promo CD single[14]

1. "Show 'Em (What You're Made Of) (Ash Howes Radio Mix)" – 3:44
2. "Show 'Em (What You're Made Of) (Album Version)" – 3:47
3. "Show 'Em (What You're Made Of) (Morgan Taylor Reid Mix)" – 3:41