Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler (born 8 May 1975) is a Spanish singer and … Read Full Bio ↴Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler (born 8 May 1975) is a Spanish singer and songwriter. He started his recording career in the mid-1990s on the Mexican label Fonovisa and became the bestselling Spanish-language act of the decade. By the turn of the millennium, he made a successful crossover into the mainstream English-language market. He signed a multi-album deal with Universal Music Group for US$68 million with Universal Music Latino to release his Spanish albums and Interscope Records to release English albums.

In 2010, Iglesias parted with Interscope Records and signed with another Universal Music Group label, Republic Records, to release bilingual albums. In 2015, he parted ways with Universal Music Group after being there for over a decade. He signed with Sony Music and his subsequent albums were to be released by Sony Music Latin in Spanish and RCA Records in English.

Iglesias is one of the best-selling Latin music artists with estimated sales of over 70 million records worldwide. He has had five Billboard Hot 100 top five singles, including two number-ones. Iglesias holds the record for the most number-one songs on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart with 27 songs and the Latin Pop Airplay chart with 24 songs. Iglesias holds the number-one position on the Greatest of All-Latin Artists charts and in October 2022 he was honored with the Top Latin Artist of All Time at the Latin Billboard Awards. Iglesias also has 14 number-ones on Billboard's Dance charts, more than any other male artist. He has earned the honorific title King of Latin Pop. In December 2016, Billboard magazine named him the 14th most successful and top male dance club artist of all time.

Studio albums
Enrique Iglesias (1995)
Vivir (1997)
Cosas del Amor (1998)
Enrique (1999)
Escape (2001)
Quizás (2002)
7 (2003)
Insomniac (2007)
Euphoria (2010)
Sex and Love (2014)
Final (Vol. 1) (2021)

Be Yourself
Enrique Iglesias Lyrics

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Well I am, what I am, what I am, could be who you are?
Is your pain, when you smile 'cause you built a wall around your heart?
Do the thoughts in your head keep you up 'cause you feel alone?
And are you strong enough to be yourself?

My papa used to say
You're just a loser
And you're never gonna have what it takes

Mama used to say
All that loud music you play ain't gonna get you nowhere

Na naa, you gotta be yourself
Na naa, you gotta be yourself

If you cried, would you hide?
Would you want all the world to know?
And if you believe in love, would you let it show?
Are you in, are you hip, are you cool?
Do you try too hard?
Or are you strong enough to be yourself?
Wait

My papa used to say
You're just a loser
And you're never gonna have what it takes
Mama used to say
All that loud music you play ain't gonna get you nowhere

My papa used to say
You're just a loser
And you're never gonna have what it takes
Mama used to say
All that loud music you play ain't gonna get you nowhere

Na naa, you gotta be yourself
Na naa, you gotta be yourself

If you can't, can't oh, be yourself, what are you living for?
If you can't, can't oh, be yourself, you're gonna lose it all
If you can't, can't oh, be yourself, what are you living for?
You're gonna find someday, you gotta run away
You gotta run, run, run, run away

My papa used to say
You're just a loser
And you're never gonna have what it takes
Mama used to say
All that loud music you play ain't gonna get you nowhere

Na naa, you gotta be yourself
Na naa, you gotta be yourself

Na naa, you gotta be yourself
Na naa, you gotta be yourself

Overall Meaning

In "Be Yourself," Enrique Iglesias speaks to listeners who may be struggling with their identity and encourages them to embrace who they are. The song starts by posing a question, "I am, what I am, what I am, could be who you are?" suggesting that, perhaps, the two are more similar than they realize. Enrique then speaks about the pain of building walls around one's heart, feeling alone even with thoughts racing through one's head, and the strength it takes to truly be oneself. The chorus, "you gotta be yourself," is repeated throughout the song reinforcing the message of self-acceptance.

The second verse starts with Enrique reflecting on the negative feedback he received from his parents. His dad would call him a loser and his mom would dismiss his love of music as a dead end. But he's come to realize that these opinions don't define him and shouldn't dictate his actions. He asks further questions to his listeners about hiding their tears and love, and whether they feel they need to conform to societal norms to be considered "cool."

Overall, the message is clear: don't let anyone else define you. Be proud of who you are and don't be afraid to show it to the world. The song is a powerful reminder that we all have value as individuals and should never feel the need to change ourselves to please others.

Line by Line Meaning

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

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ENRIQUE IGLESIAS, PAUL MICHAEL BARRY

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