1. A UK girlgroup formed in 2004. Th… Read Full Bio ↴'Frank' can refer to two bands:
1. A UK girlgroup formed in 2004. They like the 'Monkees' and 'S Club 7' before them, were stars of their own TV show called 'Totally Frank'. Series 2 was aired in the UK on Channel 4 & E4 in Summer 2006.
The group shared the same producers as 'Girls Aloud'. 'Frank' co-wrote their debut album 'Devil's Got Your Gold' (released in the UK on August 7th 2006) and also played all their own instruments. Their debut single 'I'm Not Shy' debuted at number 40 in the UK.
After poor single & album sales the girls parted company with their record label in late August and on 11th September 2006 they announced they had split up.
2. A Finnish rock band from Kajaani Members:Janne Korva (vocals, guitar), Markus Väisänen (guitar), Arto Hämäläinen (guitar), Teemu Aho (bass), Sami Kämäräinen (drums)
I'm Not Shy
Frank Lyrics
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Because I’m trying to be me
I’m not you
I only wanna be me
I’m not you
I think it’s plain to see
I’m not you
I only wanna be me
With what you’re going through
Yeah but that don’t mean
That you can act obscene
And try to drag me down
And throw me to the ground
Misery loves company
Sorry that just ain’t for me
A double minded man
He could never stand
Focus on one thing
Sights set on my dream
Whatever God brings
Is what I will sing
You know I’m gonna be
True to God’s work in through me
I’m not you
Because I’m trying to be me
I’m not you
I only wanna be me
I’m not you
I think it’s plain to see
I’m not you
I only wanna be me
The group you put me in
That I’m not even kin
I don’t fit this mold
I think it’s kinda cold
That you exile me
Because I’m trying to be
Better than before
I’m knocking on that door
I’m not you
Because I’m trying to be me
I’m not you
I only wanna be me
I’m not you
I think it’s plain to see
I’m not you
I only wanna be me
You’ll never see me fail
I will only prevail
My strength is not from me
Instead it’s from the King
I am his workmanship
And I am not a simp
Your label means nothing
I will continue to sing
I’m not you
Because I’m trying to be me
I’m not you
I only wanna be me
I’m not you
I think it’s plain to see
I’m not you
I only wanna be me
Let’s take it a little higher
I’m not you
Because I’m trying to be me
I’m not you
And I don’t wanna be
I’m not you
I think it’s plain to see
I’m not you
I only wanna be me
I’m not you
Because I’m trying to be me
I’m not you
And I don’t wanna be
I’m not you
I think it’s plain to see
I’m not you
I only wanna be me
The song "I'm Not Shy" by Frank is an anthem about self-discovery, self-acceptance, and not conforming to societal norms. The lyrics proclaim that the singer is not interested in emulating anyone else's path or persona, but rather striving to be their own true self. The chorus repeats the line "I'm not you, I only wanna be me" as a powerful assertion of individuality.
The song is an encouragement to stay true to oneself and not compromise one's values or beliefs, even if it means standing apart from others or enduring criticism. The lyrics reference the pressure to conform to labels or stereotypes, with the singer rejecting that notion and seeking to carve their own path.
The bridge emphasizes the singer's reliance on their faith and higher power, stating that their strength comes from God rather than their own abilities or the opinions of others. The repetition of "I'm not you, and I don't wanna be" reinforces the message that the singer is committed to being their own person, rather than attempting to emulate someone else's success or lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
I’m not you
I am not trying to be like you
Because I’m trying to be me
I am only trying to be myself
I only wanna be me
I do not want to be anyone else
I think it’s plain to see
It should be obvious that I am being myself
I know it’s hard for you
I understand that you are struggling
With what you’re going through
You are going through a difficult time
Yeah but that don’t mean
However, that does not justify
That you can act obscene
Behaving inappropriately
And try to drag me down
And attempt to bring me down with you
And throw me to the ground
And harm me in the process
Misery loves company
People who are unhappy want others to be unhappy as well
Sorry that just ain’t for me
However, I do not want to be a part of that
A double minded man
Someone who is indecisive
He could never stand
Cannot achieve anything
Focus on one thing
Concentrate on one goal
Sights set on my dream
I have set my goals towards my aspirations
Whatever God brings
I accept whatever happens because of my faith
Is what I will sing
I will be grateful for everything and praise God
You know I’m gonna be
I am determined to become
True to God’s work in through me
I will stick to what God has planned for me
The group you put me in
The category you have placed me in
That I’m not even kin
That I do not even belong to
I don’t fit this mold
I do not conform to this stereotype
I think it’s kinda cold
It feels insensitive
That you exile me
You have ostracized me
Because I’m trying to be
Just because I am trying to become
Better than before
A better version of myself
I’m knocking on that door
I am working hard to achieve my goals
You’ll never see me fail
I will not fail
I will only prevail
I will only succeed
My strength is not from me
I do not rely on my own strength
Instead it’s from the King
But on the strength of God
I am his workmanship
I am God's creation
And I am not a simp
And I am not foolish or weak
Your label means nothing
Your classification is irrelevant to me
I will continue to sing
I will continue to pursue my dream
Let’s take it a little higher
Let's take our efforts to a higher level
And I don’t wanna be
And I do not wish to be
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Lucas Frank
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RobGordon35
Great band; what happened to them?
@82youtubeshared
fizzled out like most girl bands at that time🤷🏽♀️