In 1979, Ross commissioned Chic founders Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards to create material for a new album after taking her daughters to see the band in concert, following the success of Ross's final Ashford & Simpson-composed and produced LP, The Boss. Rodgers got the idea for "I'm Coming Out" after noticing three different drag queens dressed as Diana Ross at a New York club called the GG Barnum Room. The lyrics hold an additional meaning to Ross, as she was leaving Motown Records and "coming out" from under Berry Gordy's thumb.
The song was a hit, peaking at number five on the U.S. Pop Singles chart. It is also notable for being the first song usually performed at Ross' performances and concerts since 1980. The song has also been identified an unofficial gay-pride anthem.
The song has been sampled as the years passed, most notably by Stevie J, who used a sample on the late rapper The Notorious B.I.G.'s 1997 song "Mo Money Mo Problems". There's also been a cover by Amarie and Marcia Hines. It was featured as a cover for the video game Karaoke Revolution as well
I'm Coming Up
Diana Ross Lyrics
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I'm coming
I'm coming out [Repeat: x4]
[Chorus]
I'm coming out
I want the world to know
Got to let it show
I want the world to know
I got to let it show
There's a new me coming out
And I just had to live
And I want to give
I'm completely positive
I think this time around
I am gonna do it
Like you never do it
Like you never knew it
Oh, I'll make it through
The time has come for me
To break out of the shell
I have to shout
That I'm coming out
[Chorus: x2]
I've got to show the world
All that I want to be
And all my billities
There's so much more to me
Somehow, I have to make them
Just understand
I got it well in hand
And, oh, how I've planned
I'm spreadin' love
There's no need to fear
And I just feel so glad
Every time I hear
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Diana Ross's song I'm Coming Out speak about the artist's personal journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance. The song emphasizes the idea of owning one's individuality and letting it shine through to the world. The repetition of the song's title acts as a declaration of Ross's arrival and the start of a new chapter in her life, where she is no longer afraid to reveal who she truly is.
The lyrics in the chorus "I want the world to know, got to let it show" demonstrate Ross's desire to break free from the restrictions that society has placed on her and her desire to express herself openly. The line "There's a new me coming out" signifies the change that Ross has undergone and her newfound sense of self-worth. She is positive about the future and confident in her abilities to succeed. The lyrics emphasize the need to spread love and acceptance and to celebrate one's differences.
Overall, the song I'm Coming Out can be seen as a celebration of individuality, acceptance, and self-love. It encourages people to embrace their unique qualities and to express themselves authentically without fear of judgment or rejection.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm coming out
I am ready to show myself, and be true to who I am
I'm coming
I am on my way out, into the open
I'm coming out [Repeat: x4]
I am coming out and want to repeat this to let everyone know
I want the world to know
I am no longer afraid to be who I am, and I want the world to accept me for it
Got to let it show
I need to express myself openly and fully
There's a new me coming out
I have transformed and evolved, and am ready to embrace this new version of myself
And I just had to live
I went through experiences that helped shape and define me
And I want to give
I want to share my true self and my gifts with the world
I'm completely positive
I am filled with optimism and positivity for the future
I think this time around
I feel confident that I can succeed this time
I am gonna do it
I am going to achieve my goals and dreams
Like you never do it
In my own unique way, different from everyone else
Like you never knew it
In a way that will surprise and impress others
Oh, I'll make it through
I will overcome any obstacles and emerge victorious
The time has come for me
Now is the moment for me to be true to myself
To break out of the shell
To step out of my comfort zone and show the world who I really am
I have to shout
I need to express myself loudly and proudly
All that I want to be
All my dreams and aspirations for myself
And all my billities
And all the qualities and talents I possess
There's so much more to me
I am more than what people see or know about me
Somehow, I have to make them
Somehow, I have to make people understand
Just understand
Just understand and accept me for who I am
I got it well in hand
I have things under control, and am capable of achieving my goals
And, oh, how I've planned
I have thought long and hard about my future and have a solid plan
I'm spreadin' love
I am sharing positive energy and love with others
There's no need to fear
There is nothing to fear from being true to oneself
And I just feel so glad
I feel happy and grateful for this opportunity to be myself
Every time I hear
Every time I hear others expressing themselves and being true to who they are
I'm coming out
I am coming out and want to repeat this to let everyone know
I want the world to know
I am no longer afraid to be who I am, and I want the world to accept me for it
Got to let it show
I need to express myself openly and fully
I'm coming out
I am coming out and want to repeat this to let everyone know
I want the world to know
I am no longer afraid to be who I am, and I want the world to accept me for it
I got to let it show
I need to express myself openly and fully
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NILE RODGERS, BERNARD EDWARDS
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I'm Coming Out
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Lyrics
I'm coming out
I'm coming
I'm coming out
I'm coming out
I'm coming out
I'm coming out
I'm coming out
I want the world to know
Got to let it show
I'm coming out
I want the world to know
Got to let it show
There's a new me coming out
And I just have to live
And I want to give
I'm completely positive
I think this time around
I am gonna do it
Like you never knew it
Oh, I'll make it through
The time has come for me
To break out of the shell
I have to shout
That I am coming out
I'm coming out
I want the world to know
I got to let it show
I'm coming out
I want the world to know
I got to let it show
I'm coming out (coming)
I want the world to know (out)
Got to let it show (I'm coming
I'm coming out (coming)
I want the world to know (out)
Got to let it show
I've got to show the world
All that I want to be
And all my abilities
There's so much more to me
Somehow, I'll have to make them
Just understand
I got it well in hand
And, oh, how I've planned
I'm spreadin' love
There is no need to fear
And I just feel so good
Every time I hear
I'm coming out
I want the world to know
I got to let it show
I'm coming out (coming)
I want the world to know (out)
Got to let it show (I'm coming)
I'm coming out (coming)
I want the world to know (out)
Got to let it show
I'm coming out
I want the world to know
Got to let it show
I'm coming out
I want the world to know
Got to let it show (want the world to know)
(I got to let it show)
I'm coming out
I want the world to know
Got to let it show
I'm coming out (I'm coming)
I want the world to know (out)
Got to let it show
(I want the world to know, gotta let it show)
I'm coming out (I'm, I'm, I'm)
I want the world to know (I'm coming out)
Got to let it show (watch out, I'm coming out)
I'm coming out
I want the world to know
I got to let it show
I'm coming out (coming, coming out)
I want the world to know
Got to let it show (want the world to know)
(Got to let it show)
I'm, I'm coming out
I have to shout that I'm comin' out
I want the world to know, I gotta let it show
I'm coming, I'm coming out
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Who's listening in 2024!!!!
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all
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Right here
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I am
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ME 🎵🎶🎤💯
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Sunday morning and Diana....🎉😊
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2024 and I am still listening to this gives me a good vibe.😁
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That intro....The drummer was 🔥
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Produced by Nile Rodgers
@funkrocker8011
That was Tony Thompson, drummer from the disco band Chic