Who you are
Alicia Keys/Pharrell Williams Lyrics

I know who you are, and I know what you're feelin'
I understand your identity and empathize with the emotions you are experiencing.

Bad day, at work, crazy boss, crazy hours
Your work day was stressful due to a difficult boss and long hours.

Finger, pointin', but they, they depend on you
Your colleagues may blame you, but in reality, they rely on your abilities.

Inhale, exhale, in and out, like a sail
You need to focus on your breathing like a sail flowing with the wind.

No no, aw yes, smile honey, no stress
You should avoid worrying and try to maintain a positive attitude.

Your environment seems to get brighter
Your surroundings begin to feel more positive.

You know it's good
You positively perceive your situation as good.

And the situation doesn't seem that bad
The difficult situation you faced earlier may not seem as bad anymore.

Can you imagine this started with a lighter?
Imagining how good things can be is like starting a fire with a small lighter.

Perception that you never had
Your newfound positive perception is something you have never experienced before.

(I want every woman to make a pledge with me)
The singer wants every woman to make a promise with them.

Say your name, I pledge, to live life, on the edge
The artist asks for women to pledge to live their life boldly.

Want you to know, I see, the power, is in me
The singer recognizes their personal power and wants to encourage others to do the same.

No more, acquiesce, standin' up, with no stress
The singer is done giving in and will stand up for themselves with confidence and without anxiety.

I will do, what I need, 'til every woman on the Earth is free
The singer promises to do what is necessary to fight for women's freedom across the globe.

And girl don't let them tell you that you don't deserve to unwind
The artist encourages women to take time for themselves and not let anyone tell them they cannot.

And if they don't want to join us, cool, but it's our time
Others are welcome tojoin the artist, but if they choose not to, it is still time for the artist to embrace their power.

We just shake our heads, and dance, the moment so surreal
The singer and others celebrate their power and freedom by shaking their heads and dancing in the surreal moment.

Isn't it sad? There's people in this world that don't know how this feels
The singer recognizes that not everyone has the opportunity or privilege to experience this type of freedom and empowerment.

Let me tell you one more time, I don't mind
The artist wants to reassure the listener that they do not mind repeating their message.

Feelin', feelin'
The artist emphasizes the importance of truly feeling emotions.

Yes I do
The artist knows and empathizes with the listener's feelings.