Who Am I
D. Reed Lyrics


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Look I am who I am
Yuh I am who I am
Aye yuh I am who I am
Look yuh I am who I am
Expressing myself through
Tha Lyrics n drip
Cause I am who I am
I'm gone keep it goin
Got too much potential
Ain't gone neva eva eva eva
Give up
Cause that ain't who I am
Simply
Na cause that ain't who I am
I'm in my feminine
Fabric hella dramanic
Niggas can't stand it
But I am who i am
3D4K In tha fifth
But I kept tha same name
Cause I am who I am
Yuh I am who I am
Aye look I am who I am
Yuh I am who i am
An it ain't no game
Intune with my soul
Intune with my brain
Designer rubber boots
Bottega for tha rain
And i do it for my younger self
That wasn't always top shelf
Thats why you
Catch me in this Margiela
An this Rick
An if you can't stand it
Lil nigga then sit
Hop up off the internet
An be present
Y'all living for a dead president
To me that shit don't make
No sense
But then again
I see them dead presidents
On our coins and cents
An my hair grew out
On to tha next shit
But I still live my life
Fast life cheetah print
If you askin me why
Nigga didn't hear tha hook
Yuh cause I am who I am
Football wasn't who I am
Classroom wasn't who I am
Juvy wasn't who I am
But I'm in tha stu
Feeling like a God
Yeah this fasho who I am
Fasho who I am
I'm only 18 showing
Them who I am
I do what I want
Give a fuck bout a plan
Cause the universe got me
Is all in they hands
Aye look I am who I am
Yuh I am who I am
Aye yuh I am who I am
Look yuh I am who I am
Expressing myself through
Tha Lyrics an drip
Cause I am who I am
I'm gone keep it goin
Got too much potential
Ain't gone neva eva eva eva
Give up
Cause that ain't who I am
Simply
Na cause that ain't who I am
In my feminine
Fabric hella dramanic
Niggas can't stand it
But I am who i am
3D4K In tha fifth
But I kept tha same name
Cause I am who I am




Yuh I am who I am
Aye look I am who I am

Overall Meaning

In D. Reed's song "Who Am I", the rapper delves into the conflicted emotions and struggles of his life, touching upon themes of identity, purpose, and self-discovery. The opening lines depict a chaotic state of mind, with the metaphorical reference of NASA indicating how scattered and ungrounded his thoughts may be. However, progress is now coming faster for him and he is on the path of self-discovery.


He talks about the pressure of living up to people's expectations, having wasted two years before becoming a rapper but emerging as a favorite among listeners. As he continues with the lyrics, he reflects on his journey of sinning less before experiencing the unknown event of the "rapture". D. Reed also admits to having led others as a spiritual leader's son but is now dealing with inner conflicts as he tries to serve others. He contemplates his own identity and existence, pondering on what defines him as a person, while at the same time ignoring the streets and focusing on his self-worth as an artist. He is confident in his abilities, with his squad holding onto heat, and he's not afraid to flex his status in the music industry.


The song ultimately showcases a rapper on a mission to discover his true self, while showcasing his raw talent and unique artistry to listeners. Despite the inner turmoil he faces, he remains motivated to get to the top and encourages listeners to fuck with him on his journey of self-discovery.


Line by Line Meaning

It's a disaster
The situation is bad.


My mind been wit NASA
My mind has been preoccupied with something important.


Like way out the gala
It's far out there.


Xy see, now progress coming faster
I can see now that progress is happening faster.


Devil on his shoulder live with the pastor
A religious figure, who is supposed to have good morals, is wrong, and it's because the devil is influencing him.


Wasted two years now I'm yo fav rapper
I spent two years doing nothing and now I'm your favorite rapper.


You know how the story go
You know how it is, you've heard this before.


Now I'm in rapper mode
Now I'm fully committed to being a rapper.


I'm staying fresh til the casket
I'll continue to look good until I die.


Do or die
I either succeed or I don't.


Do it for them cross the atlas
I'm doing it for people across the world.


Unify
We need to come together as one.


Do it till they gotta ask us
Keep doing it until people start asking who we are.


Who am I
I don't know who I am yet.


All about sinning less before the rapture
It's important to sin less before we die.


Leading the sheep now got wolves in my pasture
I am supposed to be leading people, but there are those who wish to harm them around me.


Son of a pastor, nerve of this bastard
I am supposed to behave better because of my religious upbringing, but I don't always.


Serving them after
I continue to serve even after I've stopped being a shepherd.


I'd loose my heart if it wasn't in chest Yes
I would lose my mind if it wasn't in my control.


Won't find nobody till you find yourself, thats cause and effect
You have to find yourself before you can find someone else.


Flex
I'm showing off.


Gold plated, I don't really splurge much
I don't spend money extravagantly.


Unless we talking lo, then that's gorgeous
Unless we're talking about lower prices, then I think it's wonderful.


As far as the level I'm wit the Georges
I'm at the level of the wealthy or famous.


That's straight to the top
That's my goal, to reach the top.


My, whole, squad holding heat like new trained police
My team is well-prepared and well-equipped like police officers.


Letting birds fly like cold geese
I'm letting people go free like birds.


I don't know about the streets?
I'm not familiar with criminal activity.


They better know me
They should know who I am.


Been thru the good & the bad
I've been through both good and bad things.


Like karma & peace
Like karma and being at peace with myself.


I'm more Memphis Bleek
I am more like a sidekick or assistant than a star.


You more like Free
You are more like a popular main rapper.


I hit em with the Jay, and I aint even need a beat
I can rap well without any music.


How could they compete, my dawgs off the leash
How can they compete, when my team is unbridled.


Who am I, look at me, who am I, fuck with me
Who am I? Look at me and try to undermine me if you will.




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Written by: JD Hill

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JoyceH

My word Steevee. "why were we given memories".... "I wonder what the rest of life has to hold". Indeed. especially when you get to my age!! Lou may not have 'the' voice, but he knows how to get his words across. Beautiful ...thanks Steevee. Have a great weekend you and yours❤️✌️👍Xx

Mr. Classical

What a great songwriter/lyricist/performer Lou was. The words just spill out so naturally in his cool new york street accent. R.I.P 🙏

Anthony Pearson

As far as later Lou Reed songs go this among the very best, nice quality upload, many thanks

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Paul Dowsett

That was so relaxing <3

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