2003 Oscars — Music (Original Song)

8 Mile won Music (Original Song) at the 2003 Oscars. All 5 nominees are listed below, winner first. The other nominees were Chicago, Frida, Gangs of New York and The Wild Thornberrys Movie. Each film links to its complete award history. The links below go to the 2002 and 2005 Music (Original Song) races.

Last updated August 12, 2026

8 Mile(2002)
Lose Yourself in "8 Mile" Music by Eminem, Jeff Bass and Luis Resto; Lyric by Eminem
Winner
Chicago(2002)
I Move On in "Chicago" Music by John Kander; Lyric by Fred Ebb
Frida(2002)
Burn It Blue in "Frida" Music by Elliot Goldenthal; Lyric by Julie Taymor
Gangs of New York(2002)
The Hands That Built America in "Gangs of New York" Music and Lyric by Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen
The Wild Thornberrys Movie(2002)
Father And Daughter in "The Wild Thornberrys Movie" Music and Lyric by Paul Simon