08. Be Yourself
Enrique Iglesias Lyrics

Well I am, what I am, what I am, could be who you are?
Do you ever question the validity of who you are and wonder if it aligns with who others want you to be?

Is your pain, when you smile 'cause you built a wall around your heart?
Do you pretend to be happy on the outside while being closed off and guarded on the inside due to past hurt and pain?

Do the thoughts in your head keep you up 'cause you feel alone?
Do you struggle with feeling isolated and alone due to thoughts and emotions that you can't share with others?

And are you strong enough to be yourself?
Can you muster the strength to be true to who you are despite the pressure to be someone else?

My papa used to say, You're just a loser, And you're never gonna have what it takes
The negative words and criticisms of others can impact how you see yourself and can lead to self-doubt

Mama used to say, All that loud music you play ain't gonna get you nowhere
Others may not believe in your dreams or passions but you should pursue them anyway

Na naa, you gotta be yourself
Reiterating the importance of being true to oneself

If you cried, would you hide? Would you want all the world to know?
Do you feel comfortable showing vulnerability and emotions or do you try to hide them?

And if you believe in love, would you let it show?
Do you express your feelings and believe in the power of love?

Are you in, are you hip, are you cool? Do you try too hard?
Do you feel pressure to be trendy and cool or do you stay true to your own style and personality without trying too hard?

Or are you strong enough to be yourself? Wait
Strengthening the message to stay true to oneself despite external pressures and influences

If you can't, can't oh, be yourself, what are you living for?
What is the point of living a life that isn't true to who you are?

If you can't, can't oh, be yourself, you're gonna lose it all
Not being true to oneself can lead to a loss of identity, purpose, and meaning

You're gonna find someday, you gotta run away
Eventually, you may need to leave behind people and situations that are not conducive to being true to yourself

My papa used to say, You're just a loser, And you're never gonna have what it takes
Repeating that negative words and criticisms from others can impact one's self-perception

Na naa, you gotta be yourself
Reiterating the importance of being authentic and staying true to oneself