Believer was released by Imagine Dragons in 2017 as the lead single from their album Evolve, and it quickly became one of the band's most recognisable anthems for resilience and determination. Its pounding drums and shouted chorus made it a natural fit for sports highlights, trailers and motivational edits. Over time, fans created their own covers and remixes, including shorter, rougher versions that circulate on soundboards and in short-form videos. Those edits keep the song's defiant energy while sounding less polished, which helps creators use it as a quick emotional punch without needing the full track.