The Way I Am
Ana Lyrics


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Patient 307
Has been
Experiencing some weird behaviors
And acting strangely
Some people think it's Schizophrenia but
I think it's the Devil
Aye
They say I was the odd kid
They be staring a lot
Fire to empty the cartridge
I be thinking a lot
Finding myself in the office
They be asking a lot
Asking them where the bar is
Cuz I been through a lot
I am unstable been thinking of killing and when I do kill them I'll do it while grinning
I don't make friends get the fuck out my business
Been to hell so I'm comfortable sinning
Got the pain in my chest no time for repenting
I'm wanting this bad so i gotta keep winning
The things that I've done what a horrible feeling
Evil thoughts in head I look at the ceiling
I've never experienced anything like this before
It seems like when you walk into the room you are drawn to him
So sinister
So evil yet
You can control yourself
It's strange
Maybe I wasn't bright enough
Or maybe I wasn't shy enough
Or maybe the issues I'm dealing with daily require a lighter touch
Or maybe the fact they called me a bad child made me lie a lot
Or maybe my efforts and trying aren't good enough
Now I don't give a fuck
Now I'm just giving up
Broke or a casket - options are limited
I don't get it man
I never got a plan
Never trusted in me they believing more in slender man
Now I gotta question do I even have better plan
Gotta lot of listeners but never really got a fan
Gotta allot patience but I never really had at chance
Or a friend
Dying off a lonely man
I decided to make contact with patient 307
It felt the same way its always been
Just a strange and warning feeling
But then he turned to be slowly
Those darkened eyes
You could just sense pure evil
Just horrific intentions to my body
I just
I couldn't take it
I think after that Ima take my life
I am not evil just misunderstood
If I could do good you know that I would
Since a little kid I always felt strange
The doctors say It's a virus in my brain
The churches say curses with devilish names
After today the things won't be the same




For the first time in my life I feel sane
Embrace who I am I am never gon change

Overall Meaning

Ana's song "The Way I Am" delves into the struggles of a person who is grappling with mental illness and the stigma that comes with it. The lyrics start with a reference to "Patient 307", who is likely the singer himself or someone close to them. The opening lines talk about how the patient is exhibiting strange behaviors, and while some attribute it to schizophrenia, the singer believes that it's the devil at work. This is followed by several verses where the singer talks about their own struggles with their mental health and the discrimination they faced growing up due to being different from their peers.


The singer paints a picture of someone who feels alienated and misunderstood, leading to a sense of hopelessness and giving up. They talk about feeling unstable and having thoughts of killing, but also feeling comfortable with sinning. The lyrics touch upon the difficulty of finding support and genuine connection when it feels like people are only drawn to the "sinister" parts of the singer. Despite all the struggles, the song ends with a glimmer of hope where the singer embraces who they are and accepts that they may never be able to change.


"The Way I Am" is a powerful statement about mental health and the importance of understanding and accepting those who struggle with it. It also highlights the impact of social stigma and societal pressure on mental health, which can cause further harm to individuals already suffering from mental illnesses.


Line by Line Meaning

Patient 307
Referring to a person who is experiencing strange behaviors


Has been
Indicates the past tense of the behavior and actions of Patient 307


Experiencing some weird behaviors
Patient 307 is going through unusual conduct and mannerisms


And acting strangely
Patient 307 is displaying unusual actions that seem alarming


Some people think it's Schizophrenia but
Other individuals believe the symptoms may be related to a mental health disorder such as Schizophrenia


I think it's the Devil
The lyricist believes that Patient 307's behavior is caused by a demonic spirit


They say I was the odd kid
Others labeled the lyricist as strange or different


They be staring a lot
People often gaze at the lyricist due to their abnormal behavior


Fire to empty the cartridge
The lyricist experiences negative thoughts and emotions which may result in harmful actions


I be thinking a lot
The lyricist frequently ponders and ruminates on their experiences and feelings


Finding myself in the office
The lyricist goes to a mental health facility or doctor's office for help


They be asking a lot
The healthcare professionals inquire about the lyricist's mental state and history


Asking them where the bar is
The lyricist is asking for a coping mechanism or advice on how to handle their thoughts and feelings


Cuz I been through a lot
The lyricist has had a tumultuous past and feels overwhelmed


I am unstable been thinking of killing and when I do kill them I'll do it while grinning
The lyricist is experiencing violent and homicidal thoughts that bring them amusement


I don't make friends get the fuck out my business
The lyricist lacks the desire to form friendships and prefers to be left alone


Been to hell so I'm comfortable sinning
The lyricist has experienced traumatic events that lead them to engage in immoral behavior


Got the pain in my chest no time for repenting
The lyricist feels emotional and psychological pain and doesn't feel the urgency to ask for forgiveness


I'm wanting this bad so i gotta keep winning
The lyricist has a strong desire to succeed and will do whatever it takes to attain their goals


The things that I've done what a horrible feeling
The lyricist feels regretful and guilty for their past actions


Evil thoughts in head I look at the ceiling
The lyricist is experiencing demonic or negative thoughts and expressions


I've never experienced anything like this before
The lyricist feels overwhelmed and has never encountered these feelings or thoughts in their life


It seems like when you walk into the room you are drawn to him
Others are attracted to the strange or unusual behavior of Patient 307


So sinister
The behavior of Patient 307 is ominous or evil


So evil yet
Despite being malevolent, others are still drawn to Patient 307's behavior


You can control yourself
Others feel like they have the power to resist the influence of Patient 307's strange behavior


It's strange
The behavior is unusual and alarming


Maybe I wasn't bright enough
The lyricist questions if they had the intelligence to recognize their behavior was abnormal


Or maybe I wasn't shy enough
The lyricist wonders if they could have avoided attention if they were more reserved


Or maybe the issues I'm dealing with daily require a lighter touch
The lyricist ponders if a different approach or sensitivity would be more effective in helping them


Or maybe the fact they called me a bad child made me lie a lot
The lyricist considers the possibility that negative labels or treatment caused them to dishonestly respond


Or maybe my efforts and trying aren't good enough
The lyricist is feeling inadequate in their efforts to improve their mental state and behavior


Now I don't give a fuck
The lyricist seems to have given up on trying to change their behavior or gain approval from others


Now I'm just giving up
The lyricist has resigned themselves to their current state and has lost hope for any improvement in the future


Broke or a casket - options are limited
The lyricist feels hopeless and like they only have two poor choices


I don't get it man
The lyricist is feeling confused and lost


I never got a plan
The lyricist is directionless and lacks any sense of purpose or aspiration


Never trusted in me they believing more in slender man
The lyricist feels unsupported and untrusted by others, who prefer to believe in a fictional character


Now I gotta question do I even have better plan
The lyricist is questioning if they have the capability to develop or execute a successful plan


Gotta lot of listeners but never really got a fan
The lyricist has an audience, but no one who truly appreciates or supports their work


Gotta allot patience but I never really had at chance
The lyricist has tried to be patient, but has never had the opportunity to succeed


Or a friend
The lyricist feels isolated and alone without any close relationships


Dying off a lonely man
The lyricist feels like they will die alone without having any meaningful connections with others


I decided to make contact with patient 307
The lyricist seeks to talk or engage with the person displaying troubling behavior (Patient 307)


It felt the same way its always been
The experience is not different or unexpected


Just a strange and warning feeling
The behavior still felt eerie and alarming


But then he turned to be slowly
Patient 307 slowly became more unsettling


Those darkened eyes
Patient 307 has intense, ominous eyes


You could just sense pure evil
Others feel an overwhelming and undeniable sense of malevolence from Patient 307


Just horrific intentions to my body
The lyricist senses that Patient 307 has damaging or dangerous intentions towards them


I just
The lyricist is feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope with the situation


I couldn't take it
The experience was too much to handle for the lyricist


I think after that Ima take my life
The experience has led the lyricist to contemplate suicide


I am not evil just misunderstood
The lyricist does not believe they are malevolent, but rather have been misjudged


If I could do good you know that I would
The lyricist wishes they were capable of doing good


Since a little kid I always felt strange
The feeling of being different or unusual has always been present for the lyricist


The doctors say It's a virus in my brain
Medical professionals think that the strange behavior is caused by a brain disorder or illness


The churches say curses with devilish names
Religious groups believe that the behavior is due to a demonic curse or influence


After today the things won't be the same
The experience has had a profound impact and will bring about significant changes


For the first time in my life I feel sane
The lyricist feels a sense of clarity or sanity for the first time


Embrace who I am I am never gon change
The lyricist has accepted their behavior and identity and will not change in the future




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Written by: Alexander Moreira

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