Fantasia has released five studio albums Free Yourself (2004), Fantasia (2006), Back To Me (2008), Side Effects of You (2013), The Definition of... (2016), and a holiday album, Christmas After Midnight (2017).
In addition to her music career, Fantasia has also ventured into other pursuits such as publishing, acting, and Broadway. In her memoir "Life is Not a Fairy Tale", she reveals intimate details about herself, including her functional illiteracy. The book was later adapted into a Lifetime movie of the same name in 2006. Directed by famed actress and choreographer Debbie Allen, it received 19 million viewers, making it Lifetime's second-most viewed program of all time.
During 2007, Fantasia was on Broadway performing as Celie in The Color Purple, the hit musical based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker. Her performance had earned rave reviews and helped boost ticket sales as well as her album sales. After her Broadway stint ended in January 2008, Fantasia was back on the road again touring and is said to be preparing for her next studio album.
2. Fantasia is also the first name from the French symphonic metalband Fairyland. They called themselves 'Fantasia' when they made demos like 'Cruel Death' and 'The King'. But when they came with their debute album, they changed their name in Fairyland.
3. Fantasia is a progressive rock band from Pietarsaari, Finland. Originally named St. Marcus Blues Band (founded in 1967), the bassist Markku Lönngren came up with the new name from Amazing Blondel's album called "Fantasia Lindum" and thus changed the name to "Fantasia" in 1973.
The band defined their sound somewhere between progressive rock and hard rock although the sound mainly resembles to those of the other 1970's prog rock bands, such as Finnish compatriots Wigwam and Tabula Rasa. Fantasia released only one self-titled album in 1975 with only 2000 copies sold (which made it a almost a "rarity" amongst the prog rock collectors), but has been reissued on CD by Rocket-Records in 2010.
Line-up: Hannu Lindblom (guitars & vocals), Harri Piha (bass), Karl-Erik Rönngård (drums) and Roul Helantie (organs & piano).
4. Fantasia is an expiremental trap metal band founded by Zxphyr
This Is Me
Fantasia Lyrics
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[speaking] this is who I am
I'm still tryna make it out
Cause I'm still just another girl from the ghetto
There's so much in my life
I break down cause I'm so deep in the struggle
(There isn't sun in rain, there ain't joy in pain)
From the streets to the stage of Hollywood
Back to the blessings
And the love in the hood
[chorus]
I'm just a girl tryna make a way (oh-oh)
It gets so hard but I'll be okay (be okay)
I don't really care what the people say
Cause this is me
A mother, a daughter (daughter), a sis to my brother (sis to my brother)
I'm every woman cause I gotta be
And God put me through it
Cause He know I can do it
Cause this is me, yeah
Southern girl with city dreams
Got a sack full of clothes and just a few ol' dollars
Bustin' tables while I'm tryna sing
Hope I hit it big so I can send for my daughter
(There isn't sun in rain, there ain't joy in pain)
Thought I found my way out then I'm back again
From the streets to the stage of Hollywood
Back to the blessings
And the love in the hood
[chorus]
I'm just a girl tryna make a way (make a way)
It gets so hard but I'll be okay (oh-oh)
I don't really can what the people say (oh yeah)
Cause this is me (this is me, yeah)
A mother (mother), a daughter, a sis to my brother (sis to my brother)
I'm every woman cause I gotta be (oh yeah)
And God put me through it
Cause He know I can do it
Cause this is me, yeah
No one really knows the whole truth
(the whole truth about me)
And no one's had to live in my life
(then they would know it ain't easy)
Made my share of mistakes
That's alright
Cause I'm not gone be afraid no more
Cause this is me
And I won't hide who I am
[chorus till end]
I'm just a girl tryna make a way (ohhh oh yeah!)
It gets so hard but i'll be ok
I don't really care what the people say (what the people really say!) (oh yeah!)
Cause this is me
A mother, a daughter, a sis to my brother (sis to my brother)
I'm every woman cause i gotta be (hey!)
And god put me through it
Cause he know i can do it
Cause this is me yeah
The song “This Is Me” by Fantasia is about her personal journey and struggles from her upbringing in the ghetto to becoming a successful singer. She begins by acknowledging that she is still trying to “make it out” and describing the difficulties she faces due to her background. Despite all the struggles and obstacles she faces, she remains determined to succeed and be herself.
The lyrics of “This Is Me” discuss the idea of being authentic and true to oneself, despite adversity. Through the song, Fantasia acknowledges the difficulties she has faced in her life, including mistakes she has made, but she is unapologetic about who she is. She acknowledges that she is “just a girl tryna make a way” and that she has a lot of responsibilities as a mother, daughter, and sister. Despite all of this, she remains grounded and centered in her belief that God put her through these struggles because he knows she can handle it.
Overall, “This Is Me” is a powerful and inspiring song about perseverance in the face of adversity, staying true to oneself, and believing in oneself, even when others might not. The song is a reflection of Fantasia’s personal journey and acts as an inspiration to anyone going through a difficult time, looking for hope and inspiration to keep going.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, this is me
I'm proud of myself and I'm going to show the world who I am
I'm still tryna make it out
I'm striving for success and still fighting to escape my struggles
Cause I'm still just another girl from the ghetto
Despite all my ambition and talent, I'm still a product of the rough neighborhood I grew up in
There's so much in my life
I've faced a lot of hardships and obstacles in my journey
I break down cause I'm so deep in the struggle
Sometimes my difficulties feel overwhelming and I struggle to keep going
(There isn't sun in rain, there ain't joy in pain)
I know life isn't always sunshine and rainbows, and it can be hard to find happiness in tough times
Thought I found my way out, then I'm back again
Just when I think I've escaped my troubles, they come back around to haunt me
From the streets to the stage of Hollywood
I've overcome immense odds to pursue my dreams and make it big in the entertainment industry
Back to the blessings and the love in the hood
Despite all the challenges I've faced, I'm grateful for the love and support of my community
I'm just a girl tryna make a way (oh-oh)
I'm a young woman fighting to build a better life for myself
It gets so hard but I'll be okay (be okay)
Even when things get tough, I'm confident that I can push through and thrive
I don't really care what the people say
I'm not concerned with the opinions of others when it comes to pursuing my dreams and being true to myself
A mother, a daughter (daughter), a sis to my brother (sis to my brother)
I have many roles and responsibilities in my family, and I take them all seriously
I'm every woman cause I gotta be
I'm a multifaceted person with many different strengths and aspects to my personality
And God put me through it
I believe that everything I've been through has helped shape me into the strong, resilient person I am today
Cause He know I can do it
I have faith that I have the strength and ability to overcome any obstacle that comes my way
Southern girl with city dreams
I come from humble beginnings in the South but have set my sights on achieving big things in the city
Got a sack full of clothes and just a few ol' dollars
I don't have much in the way of material possessions, but I'm determined to make the most of what I have and work hard for more
Bustin' tables while I'm tryna sing
I'm working a thankless job to make ends meet while simultaneously pursuing my passion for music
Hope I hit it big so I can send for my daughter
I'm driven by my desire to provide a better life for my child and give her the opportunities I never had
No one really knows the whole truth (the whole truth about me)
There are parts of myself and my story that I keep private and don't share with others
And no one's had to live in my life (then they would know it ain't easy)
It's impossible for someone to truly understand my struggles and hardships unless they've walked in my shoes
Made my share of mistakes
I've had my fair share of missteps and regrets along my journey
That's alright
I'm not letting my mistakes define me or hold me back
Cause I'm not gone be afraid no more
I refuse to let fear and doubt dictate my life or stop me from pursuing my dreams
And I won't hide who I am
I'm confident in who I am and won't let anyone make me feel ashamed or insecure about myself
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