The Way I Am
Andru Donalds Lyrics

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That´s the way I´am, that's the way I go
I´m not a lost soul
That´s the way that I go

When I was went to school
Always are said to me
Why did you have to be different?
Why are you always be so strange?

Always got to be today
Never was wrong, but I can be that this call

That´s the way I´am, that's the way I go
I´m not a lost soul
That´s the way that I go
That´s the way I´am, that's the way I go
I´m not a lost soul
That´s the way that I go

My mama always told me
My father always told me
Why did you have to be different?
I told them that I have to be this way
Because I not this
I told them like anybody else
Because I no that you missed

That´s the way I´am, that's the way I go
I´m not a lost soul
That´s the way that I go
That´s the way I´am, that's the way I go
I´m not a lost soul
That´s the way that I go
That´s the way I´am, that's the way I go
I´m not a lost soul
That´s the way that I go

(That´s the way I´am)
(thats the way I go)
(That´s the way I´am)

(thats the way I go)
(I go)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Andru Donalds's song The Way I Am speak about a person who is comfortable with themselves, despite being considered different by others. These lyrics highlight the importance of self-acceptance and not conforming to societal norms, despite facing criticism or judgment.

The opening lines, "That´s the way I´am, that's the way I go/I´m not a lost soul/That´s the way that I go," set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is unapologetic about who they are and the way that they live their life. The following verses provide insight into the singer's childhood experiences, where they were often told by others that they were strange or different.

The chorus reinforces the message of the song, that the singer is happy with who they are and they will not change to fit in with societal norms. It is important to note the repetition of "That´s the way I´am, that's the way I go/I´m not a lost soul/That´s the way that I go," which emphasizes the singer's affirmation of themselves.

Overall, The Way I Am is a song that encourages self-acceptance and individuality. It is a reminder to embrace our differences and to not let the judgments of others influence the way that we live our lives.

Line by Line Meaning

That´s the way I´am, that's the way I go
I am being myself and pursuing my own path

I´m not a lost soul
I am not aimlessly wandering through life

That´s the way that I go
I have a clear direction in life

When I was went to school
During my time in school

Always are said to me
People always told me

Why did you have to be different?
Why can't you conform to the norm like everyone else?

Why are you always be so strange?
Why do you act in ways that are outside of the norm?

Always got to be today
Always had to be up to date/current

Never was wrong, but I can be that this call
I never did anything wrong, but I might be mistaken about this decision

My mama always told me
My mother always told me

My father always told me
My father always told me