I'm Here
Fantasia Lyrics


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I don't need you to love me
I've got my sister, I can't feel her now
She may not be here, but she's still mine
'n I know, she still loves me
I've got my children, I can't hold them now
They may not be here, but they still mine
'n I know
I know I still love them
Hey
Got my house
It still keeps the cold out
Got my chair
When my body can't hold out
Got my hands doin things like they s'post to
Showing my heart to the folks that I'm close to
I got my eyes though they don't see as far now
They see more 'bout how things really are now
I'm gonna take a deep breath
Hey
I'm gonna hold my head up
Gonna put my shoulders back
And look you straight in the eye
I'm gonna flirt with somebody
When they walk by
I'm gonna sing out
Sing out yeah
I believe I have inside of me
Everything that I need to live a bountiful life
With all the love inside of me
I'll stand as tall as the tallest tree
And I'm thankful for each day that I'm given
Both the easy and the hard ones I'm livin'
But most of all
Yes I'm thankful for lovin' who I really am
I'm beautiful
Yes I'm beautiful




And I'm here
Yes you are, you are here.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Fantasia's song I'm Here are powerful and empowering. The song is all about self-love and the realization that even when everything else is stripped away, what's left is still valuable and beautiful. The opening lines, "I don't need you to love me. I've got my sister, I can't feel her now. She may not be here, but she's still mine. 'n I know, she still loves me," set the tone for the rest of the song. It's a declaration that even without someone else's love, there is still love and support to be found from within, and that can be enough.


As the song continues, Fantasia sings about her children, her house, her hands doing what they're supposed to, and her eyes seeing things more clearly now. She acknowledges that life may be difficult at times, but that she's grateful for both the easy and the hard times. And most importantly, she's thankful for loving who she really is. There is a sense of pride and determination that permeates the lyrics, particularly in the lines, "I'm gonna hold my head up. Gonna put my shoulders back. And look you straight in the eye."


Overall, I'm Here is a powerful anthem of self-love and self-worth. It's a reminder that even in the midst of struggle and hardship, there is still beauty and value to be found within ourselves.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't need you to love me
I don't depend on anyone else's love or approval for my happiness.


I've got my sister, I can't feel her now
Although my sister is no longer with me physically, she is still a part of me emotionally.


She may not be here, but she's still mine
Even though my sister is no longer alive, I still have a connection with her and feel her love.


'n I know, she still loves me
I have a strong belief that my sister still loves me from beyond the grave.


I've got my children, I can't hold them now
Although I am not with my children physically, they are still a part of me emotionally.


They may not be here, but they still mine
Even though my children are not physically present with me, I still feel a strong connection to them.


'n I know
I have a deep sense of knowing that my children still love me and are a part of my life.


I know I still love them
I have a deep and abiding love for my children that will never go away.


Got my house
I have a home that provides me with shelter and comfort.


It still keeps the cold out
My home protects me from the harshness of the elements outside.


Got my chair
I have a comfortable place to sit and rest my body.


When my body can't hold out
I have a place to rest when my body is tired or in pain.


Got my hands doin things like they s'post to
I am able to use my hands to do things that bring me joy and purpose.


Showing my heart to the folks that I'm close to
I am able to express my emotions and feelings to the people I care about.


I got my eyes though they don't see as far now
I may not be able to see as well as I used to, but I am still able to perceive the world around me.


They see more 'bout how things really are now
Despite my impaired vision, I am able to see things more clearly and understand them better than before.


I'm gonna take a deep breath
I am going to slow down and take a moment to relax and collect myself.


I'm gonna hold my head up
I am going to be confident and self-assured, no matter what challenges I face.


Gonna put my shoulders back
I am going to stand up straight and present myself with pride and strength.


And look you straight in the eye
I am going to make direct eye contact with others, showing my honesty and courage.


I'm gonna flirt with somebody
I am going to have fun and be playful with others, even if I don't know them very well.


When they walk by
I am going to take advantage of spontaneous opportunities for connection and enjoyment.


I'm gonna sing out
I am going to express my joy and passion through music and song.


Sing out yeah
I am going to sing loudly and proudly, without fear or inhibition.


I believe I have inside of me
I have a fundamental belief in my own strength and resilience.


Everything that I need to live a bountiful life
I possess all the tools and resources necessary to live a happy and fulfilling life.


With all the love inside of me
I have a deep well of love within me that I can draw on whenever I need it.


I'll stand as tall as the tallest tree
I will not be intimidated or diminished by others, but will stand strong and proud like a tree rooted firmly in the earth.


And I'm thankful for each day that I'm given
I am grateful for the gift of life and the opportunities it brings, both good and bad.


Both the easy and the hard ones I'm livin'
I embrace all the experiences of life, not just the pleasant ones, because each one has value and meaning.


But most of all
Above all other things, this is what matters most to me.


Yes I'm thankful for lovin' who I really am
I am grateful for the ability to accept and love myself, flaws and all.


I'm beautiful
I am a worthwhile and valuable person, and my appearance does not define my worth.


Yes I'm beautiful
I am confident in my own beauty and self-worth, regardless of what others may say or think.


And I'm here
I am present and fully engaged with life, no matter what it brings my way.




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Comments from YouTube:

Andres Felipe

Doesn't matter if you prefer Fantasia, Cynthia or any of the other incredible women that have sung this song... If they connected and gave with their entire heart every single lyric written in this piece, then they deserve all of the recognition they receive for being strong enough to go through that 8 times a week.

aurora spiderwoman

Well said!

Bare: A bop opera

Yess! Preach!

Dani Deshay

Fellow theatre person!! Yes! 😌

Angela Osakue

That part!

Lisa Powell

Just for the 8 times a week alone... that is a lot. Emotionally it takes something out of you to play that type of roll and deliver with emotion like that. They both have amazing voices, and sang it well.

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Hassan Abdirahman

Mark my words right now..Once the color purple movie releases, Fantasia is going to sweep all the acting awards. Fantasia deserves her resurgence into the industry and this will be the moment she needs to remind us why she’s a legend. Too many folks don’t put her in the conversation of greats, well this movie will do just that. Hold me to it…

Wicked Awesome Gardening

omg I had no idea this was coming to theaters!!!!!!!! So glad they cast Fantasia! She’s amazing even if others have done this role well. She did it best!!!!

Maxine Zook

I will be shocked if there isn't bigtime cheering & applause after this song plays in the movie theaters. Sure it won't be like seeing it performed live but this song is just so great & Fantasia's performance of it in the movie is sure to be just as awesome as it is here!

jacksonlaronda102

Absolutely and we'll Spoken...

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