He also explains that his music has an advantage for young people, claiming that his music is a relief from boredom and depression. 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 in a post-9/11 world. 'Sing for the Moment' deals with the themes of rap music's effect on society and the misunderstanding Eminem claims critics and parents have towards his message. 'Sing for the Moment' was later released on Eminem's greatest hits compilation album Curtain Call: The Hits (2005).
The beginning of the song samples the intro of 'Dream On' too. Eminem says the words in his live performances as well. Eminem chants 'sing' when Tyler starts to sing the chorus, and Eminem also chants 'sing with me' and 'come on'. Joe Perry plays the guitar solo at the end of the song, and a sample of Steven Tyler singing is used as the chorus for this song. 'Sing for the Moment' contains samples of the song ' Dream On' by the rock band Aerosmith.
