Who I Am
Emma Andersson Lyrics


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Who I Am

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What if I told you that what you se
Is just a image is not me
So easy for you to create a sigh
Everybody is giving me advice
You think you have me
Figure out

But you don't know my feelings
So understand
That it takes more to see who I really am
Baby I'm not that perfect
I just someone who wish that
You could see
That this is me
And who I am

What if I said I'm tired of
Thinking that I did something wrong
How come that I can't be myself
Aloud to make my own mistakes
You think you have me
Figure out

But you don't know my feelings
So understand
That it takes more to see who I really am
Baby I'm not that perfect
I just someone who wish that
You could see
That this is me
And who I am

Everybody is giving their advice
So easy for you to create a sigh
You think you have me
Figure out
Figure out

But you don't know my feelings
So understand
That it takes more to see who I really am
Baby I'm not that perfect
I just someone who wish that
You could see
That this is me
And who I am

(But you don't know my feelings
So understand)
Who I am
(That it takes more to see who I really am)
Baby I'm not that perfect
I just someone who wish that
You could see




That this is me
And who I am

Overall Meaning

The song "Who I Am" by Emma Andersson is an emotional ballad about the struggle to be understood for who you truly are. The lyrics express frustration with the way people create an image of the singer based on external appearances, without understanding her true feelings and personality. The singer wishes to be recognized as imperfect, but authentic, and allowed to make her own mistakes.


The song speaks to a universal feeling of inadequacy and a desire for validation. It highlights the difficulty of communicating one's inner self to others, and the pain of feeling misunderstood. The repeated refrain, "But you don't know my feelings, so understand," underscores the importance of empathy and emotional intelligence in human relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

What if I told you that what you see
What if I confided in you that the image you perceive of me is a mere façade, devoid of my authentic self.


Is just an image is not me
My true identity eludes public scrutiny behind the veneer of my projected persona.


So easy for you to create a sigh
You find it effortless to judge, criticize and misunderstand me based solely on outward appearances.


Everybody is giving me advice
Everyone has a preconceived notion of my life and deems it their duty to impart advice regardless of whether or not it's solicited.


You think you have me Figure out
You believe you possess a deep understanding of who I am and what I stand for, but that couldn't be further from the truth.


But you don't know my feelings
My thoughts and emotions are far more complex and intricate than what you perceive them to be.


So understand That it takes more to see who I really am
Comprehending my true essence requires a deeper understanding that surpasses the superficial and easily discernible aspects of my character.


Baby I'm not that perfect
I'm not the flawless being you may perceive me to be, rather I'm just an ordinary person with my own strengths and weaknesses.


I just someone who wish that You could see That this is me
All I yearn for is for you to witness my identity as it truly is, unclouded by societal expectations, stereotypes and illusions.


What if I said I'm tired of Thinking that I did something wrong
I'm exhausted of constantly scrutinizing my actions, thoughts and words through the lens of social standards and popular opinion.


How come that I can't be myself Aloud to make my own mistakes
Why must I filter and restrain my thoughts and actions to conform to societal norms, instead of liberating myself to err and explore life on my own terms?


Everybody is giving their advice So easy for you to create a sigh
Everyone is eager to offer their unsolicited guidance and opinions, while simultaneously being oblivious to my genuine struggles and aspirations.


But you don't know my feelings
What you perceive as my reality is merely a fraction of the complexity that embodies my personality and identity.


Figure out
Conclusively understanding or decoding my character is an impossible feat, as I am an entity beyond easy labelling, categorization or judgment.


(But you don't know my feelings So understand)
Once again, I emphasize that there's more to me than what meets the eye, and acknowledging that fact necessitates a deeper understanding of who I am beyond the surface level.


Who I am
My identity is multifaceted, ever-evolving and enigmatic, and cannot be summarized or defined by convenient labels or stereotypes.




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