The 'Snap Back to Reality' meme is derived from the lyrics of Eminem's 2002 Academy Award-winning song 'Lose Yourself.' While the song is an intense anthem about seizing the moment, the specific line 'Snap back to reality, oh, there goes gravity' became an internet sensation used to describe the jarring moment when a pleasant fantasy or daydream is interrupted by a mundane or harsh truth. It is frequently used in video edits and image macros to highlight relatable 'reality checks'—such as realizing it's Monday morning or remembering a deadline. The meme thrives on the universal experience of being jolted out of a focused or hopeful state back into the real world.