1) A Reggae band that had hit… Read Full Bio ↴There are four artists called Greyhound.
1) A Reggae band that had hits in the late 60's and early 70's on the Trojan Record Label. Hits included Black and White, Sky High, I Am What I Am, Dream Lover and more.
Greyhound was originally formed by Danny Smith and Freddie Notes & The Rudies in the late 1960s and released tracks under a variety of names, including the Rudies, the Tilermen and Des All Stars, before settling on the Greyhound name. As the Rudies, the group had hits with reggae versions of Clarence Carter's "Patches" and Bobby Bloom's "Montego Bay."
2) A rhythmic noise band on German label Hands Productions.
3) A UK progressive rock band, currently unsigned, who have two releases including 2009's The Art Of Seeing
4) An experimental, spoken-word, recording project based out of one of Metro Detroit's most damaged zones Pontiac MI
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Greyhound Lyrics
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I scheme and I dream and I try
I am what I am, yes, I'm one of the people
I'm happy to live 'til I die
I'm happy to live 'til I die
I can look at the world with the most understanding
From my tenement flat on the second landing
I've got sun in my heart and a daydream to share
Yes, I have
I am what I am, yes, I'm one of the people
I scheme and I dream and I try
I am what I am, yes, I'm one of the people
I'm happy to live 'til I die
I'm happy to live 'til I die
I believe in the end when the roll call's taken
We'll be laughing together without hesitation
I've been known by some to be a dreamer of sorts
But I'll follow the road and I'm happy of course
Yes, I am
I am what I am, yes, I'm one of the people
I scheme and I dream and I try
I am what I am, yes I'm one of the people
I'm happy to live 'til I die
I'm happy to live 'til I die
I've been happy, I've been sad
Sometimes good, sometimes bad
But I am what I am, yes, I'm one of the people
I scheme and I dream and I try
I am what I am, yes I'm one of the people
I'm happy to live 'til I die
I'm happy to live 'til I die ....
I am what I am, yes, I'm one of the people
I am what I am, yes, I'm one of the people
The lyrics of Greyhound's song "I Am What I Am" celebrate the singer's individuality amidst a world that tries to suppress it. The song opens with the lines "I am what I am, yes, I'm one of the people/I scheme and I dream and I try." Here, the singer asserts that despite living in a society that may try to limit a person's potential, they refuse to be held back. This sentiment is echoed in the lines "I can look at the world with the most understanding/from my tenement flat on the second landing." The idea is that despite coming from humble beginnings, the singer is capable of seeing the world in a way that is unique to them.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I am what I am" to further emphasize this sense of personal pride. The singer reaffirms their determination to live their life on their own terms, stating "I'm happy to live 'til I die." The final verse of the song expresses a sense of hope for the future, with the lines "I believe in the end when the roll call's taken/We'll be laughing together without hesitation." This suggests that the singer is confident that, despite any challenges they may face, everything will ultimately work out in their favor.
Line by Line Meaning
I am what I am, yes, I'm one of the people
I am who I am, and I belong to the community of humans
I scheme and I dream and I try
I plan, envision, and make efforts towards my goals
I'm happy to live 'til I die
I find joy and contentment in my existence on this earth
I can look at the world with the most understanding
I am able to comprehend the world around me with a high level of empathy and insight
From my tenement flat on the second landing
From my humble dwelling on the second floor of a building containing multiple residences
It's been raining today but I really don't care
Although it has been raining, it has not dampened my spirit or affected my outlook
I've got sun in my heart and a daydream to share
I am filled with a positive energy and imagination that I wish to spread to others
I believe in the end when the roll call's taken
I have faith that at the end of my life, when my deeds are accounted for, I will be among those who are happy
We'll be laughing together without hesitation
We will be able to celebrate and enjoy our achievements without reservation or fear
But I'll follow the road and I'm happy of course
I will continue on my path, and I am content in doing so
I've been happy, I've been sad, sometimes good, sometimes bad
I have experienced a range of emotions and circumstances throughout my life
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RICHARD KERR, SCOTT DAVID ENGLISH
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