Bo's first album, titled The Real Thing, was released on December 13th, 2005. It includes several original songs on which Bo shares writing credit such as āItās My Lifeā, which Bo wrote with Clif Magness and Kara DioGuardi.
Bo's second album, "See The Light" was released October 23, 2007. It was recorded in his own studio, and under his own independent record label, Sugar Money (teamed up with StratArt for that project). The album was co-produced by Bo and Frank Liddell. The songs (all written by Bo, some in collaboration with friends) reflect a diverse spectrum--from all-out southern rock, country, funk, to emotional ballads.
I Don't Want To Be
Bo Bice Lyrics
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Than a prison guard's son
I don't need to be anything other
Than a specialist's son
I don't have to be anyone other
Than the birth of two souls in one
Part of where I'm going
I don't want to be
Anything other than what I've been trying to be lately
All I have to do
Is think of me and I have peace of mind
I'm tired of looking 'round rooms
Wondering what I've got to do
Or who I'm supposed to be
I don't want to be anything other than me
I'm surrounded by liars
Everywhere I turn
I'm surrounded by imposters
Everywhere I turn
I'm surrounded by identity crisis
Everywhere I turn
Am I the only who noticed?
I can't be the only who's learned
I don't want to be
Anything other than what I've been trying to be lately
All I have to do
Is think of me and I have peace of mind
I'm tired of looking 'round rooms
Wondering what I've got to do
Or who I'm supposed to be
I don't want to be anything other than me
Can I have your attention please?
If you're not like this and that
You're gonna have to leave
I came from the mountain
The crust of creation
My whole situation, made from clay to stone
And now I'm telling everybody
I don't want to be
Anything other than what I've been trying to be lately
All I have to do
Is think of me and I have peace of mind
Tired of looking 'round rooms
Wondering what I've got to do
Who I'm supposed to be
I don't want to be anything other than me
I don't want to be
Anything other than what I've been trying to be lately
I don't want to be
Anything other than me
I don't want to be
I don't want to be anything
I don't want to be
I don't want to be
I don't want to be
I don't want to be
I don't want to be
In his song "I Don't Want to Be," Bo Bice shares the struggle of finding his true identity amidst the expectations and opinions of society. He starts off by stating that he is content with being who he is - the son of a prison guard or the son of a specialist. He emphasizes that he is proud of his roots and where he comes from because it has shaped who he is today. He doesn't want to pretend to be anyone else or conform to society's standards. Instead, he wants to focus on being true to himself and finding inner peace.
In the second part of the song, Bice talks about the pressure of living in a world filled with deception and identity crisis. He feels surrounded by liars, imposters, and people who struggle to find their true selves. But instead of following their example, Bice chooses to stay true to himself and his values. He refuses to let the world dictate who he should be and stays focused on his own journey.
The chorus expresses Bice's desire to be himself and his acceptance that he is not perfect. He acknowledges that he has been trying to be the best version of himself lately, and that's all he wants to be. He is tired of trying to fit into other people's expectations and just wants to be who he truly is. He finds solace in the fact that all he needs to do is think of himself to find inner peace.
Overall, "I Don't Want to Be" is a song about self-acceptance and self-love. It encourages listeners to embrace themselves for who they truly are and to not let society's expectations define them.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't need to be anything other
Than a prison guard's son
I don't feel the need to pretend to be someone else, being a prison guard's son is who I am and that's okay.
I don't need to be anything other
Than a specialist's son
I don't need to prove myself to anyone by being someone I'm not. Being a specialist's son is part of my identity and that's enough.
I don't have to be anyone other
Than the birth of two souls in one
Part of where I'm going
Is knowing where I'm coming from
I don't need to change who I am or my past in order to become someone. Understanding my roots helps me to grow.
I'm tired of looking 'round rooms
Wondering what I've got to do
Or who I'm supposed to be
I don't want to be anything other than me
I'm fed up with trying to be someone I'm not and feeling lost. I just want to embrace who I am without trying to meet unrealistic expectations.
I'm surrounded by liars
Everywhere I turn
I'm surrounded by imposters
Everywhere I turn
I'm constantly confronted with fake people who are not true to themselves, which makes it even more important for me to be genuine.
I'm surrounded by identity crisis
Everywhere I turn
Am I the only who noticed?
I can't be the only who's learned
There seem to be many people struggling with finding their own identity and it's a common issue. I can learn from their experience and grow towards discovering my own truth.
Can I have your attention please?
If you're not like this and that
You're gonna have to leave
I don't need to prove myself to anyone or conform to any standards. If someone doesn't accept me for who I am, I don't need them in my life.
I came from the mountain
The crust of creation
My whole situation, made from clay to stone
And now I'm telling everybody
My roots are deep, and I am a product of my history and experiences. I'm proud of who I am and I'm sharing my story with others.
I don't want to be
Anything other than what I've been trying to be lately
All I have to do
Is think of me and I have peace of mind
I'm finally finding my way and I just want to be true to myself without outside pressures. The more I think about my own values and goals, the more content I feel.
Tired of looking 'round rooms
Wondering what I've got to do
Who I'm supposed to be
I don't want to be anything other than me
I'm done with worrying about living up to society's standards and expectations. I just need to accept and embrace who I already am.
I don't want to be
Anything other than what I've been trying to be lately
I don't want to be
Anything other than me
I'm done pretending and trying to be someone I'm not. I just want to be genuine and true to myself.
I don't want to be
I don't want to be anything
I don't want to be
I'm done with trying to please others and meet their expectations. I just want to be myself and find fulfillment in my own way.
Lyrics Ā© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gavin Degraw
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mama Ames
Today is Fri. May 24, 2019 & I STILL have NEVER FORGOTTEN Bo Byce! His soulful voice & sweet disposition are forever memorable! So ROCK ON BO!!! ROCK ON!!! We will love you ALWAYS!!!ššš
lyletita
Don't know why this dude isn't as famous as he was supposed to be! I really really like him. His voice is amazing and he's a great performer!
BenGorilla ChristianDude
Bo was very successful early on, with his single "The Real Thing" being a hit on the radio, but it seems his career was derailed by health issues. It wasn't his fault. I think he would have a lot more recognition today if it weren't for the health issues. The only good thing that came out of it is he found more fulfillment in being a family man, so I greatly respect him for that.
Patty Raczynski
He is as famous as he wants to be! Love you Bo! Stay true! ā„ļø
KOTJ412
He didnāt get the push & marketing is everything...so it is what it is...sadly.
Elle Woods
I doubt he could handle the fame. He needs a safe space if somebody calls him a "white boy" š I've never seen somebody act like such a victim in my life. Just goes to show that he clearly has never experienced any sort of racism. Nobody cared before, certainly nobody cares now. I wonder what he would do if he actually encountered a racist, he'd probably go postal lol
Jacob Elyachar
Without Bo, we would not have seen Chris Daughtry, David Cook, Adam Lambert and Caleb Johnson. Those five are Idols best rockers!
tbewin1 z
@TheBadassNinja Constantine was not a rocker!!!
Emmanuel Zanders
Adam was his own man, different type of rockstar . But you are right about cook and daughtry
Saxon Ortiz Perez
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