Here I Am
Jasmine Richards Lyrics
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That you should never ask why
Cause it only makes it harder to fit in
You should be happy, excited
Even if you're just invited
Cause the winners need someone to clap for them
It's so hard just waiting
In a light that never moves
Your own rules
You gotta scream until there's nothing left
With your last breath
So here I am
Here I am
Make 'em listen
Cause there's no way you'll be ignored,
Not anymore
So here I am
Here I am
Here I am
Oh Oh Oh
Here I Am
Oh Oh
You only get one life to work it
So who cares if it's not perfect
Say it's close enough to perfect
For me
Why should you hide from the thunder
And the lighting that you're under
Cause there ain't nobody else you wanna be
If how you're living isn't working,
There's one thing that will help
You gotta finally just stop searching to find yourself
Oh
You gotta scream until there's nothing left
With your last breath
So here I am
Here I am
Make 'em listen
Cause there's no way you'll be ignored,
Not anymore
So here I am
Here I am
Here I am
The world better make some rules
Yeah move over
Over
Cause you're coming through
Cause you're coming through
You gotta scream until there's nothing left
With your last breath
Here I am
Here I am
Make 'em listen
Cause there's no way you'll be ignored,
Not anymore
So here I am
Here I am
Here I am
Here I am
Oh Oh Oh
Here I am
Oh Oh Oh
Here i am
The lyrics to Jasmine Richards's Here I Am are empowering and unapologetic, encouraging listeners to embrace their true selves and make their own rules. The first verse challenges societal expectations of women to be passive and compliant, urging them to ask questions and refuse to conform. The pre-chorus emphasizes the frustration of feeling stuck in a stagnant situation, and the need to take action and assert oneself. The chorus is a call to action to speak up and be heard, to let one's voice be heard until it echoes and resonates with those around them.
The second verse encourages listeners to live authentically and not be ashamed of their imperfections. It urges them to embrace their unique qualities and not hide from the challenges they face, as those are what make them who they are. The bridge is an anthem for self-discovery, calling for listeners to stop searching for themselves and instead create their own identity by being true to who they are. The outro continues the theme of empowerment, declaring that the world should "move over" for the singer as she comes into her own.
Overall, Here I Am is a powerful message of self-affirmation and empowerment. It encourages listeners to embrace their true selves, speak up and stand out, and to never let anyone dim their light.
Line by Line Meaning
They tell you a good girl is quiet
Society says a good girl is someone who doesn't speak up
That you should never ask why
You're told not to question things
Cause it only makes it harder to fit in
Questioning things can make it difficult to belong
You should be happy, excited
You're expected to always be cheerful
Even if you're just invited
Even if it's not a big deal
Cause the winners need someone to clap for them
People want support, even if they don't necessarily deserve it
It's so hard just waiting
Waiting for something to happen is frustrating
In a light that never moves
When nothing changes, it's hard to move forward
It's time you started making
It's time to take control and make things happen
Your own rules
It's time to make your own decisions and not follow what others say
You gotta scream until there's nothing left
Sometimes you have to be loud and push yourself to be heard
With your last breath
You have to give it your all
So here I am
This is who I am
Make 'em listen
Make people pay attention
Cause there's no way you'll be ignored, Not anymore
You won't accept being overlooked or not taken seriously
Oh Oh Oh, The world better make some rules
The world better be prepared for you
Yeah move over
Make space for me
Over, Cause you're coming through
I'm going to make my presence known
You only get one life to work it
You only have one life, so make the most of it
So who cares if it's not perfect
Don't worry if things aren't exactly how you want them to be
Say it's close enough to perfect
Sometimes you have to settle for something that's almost perfect
For me
It's good enough for me
Why should you hide from the thunder
Why should you be scared of the challenges life throws at you
And the lighting that you're under
Why be intimidated by the spotlight
Cause there ain't nobody else you wanna be
Be proud of who you are and don't try to be someone else
If how you're living isn't working,
If your current lifestyle isn't bringing you happiness
There's one thing that will help
Making changes will help
You gotta finally just stop searching to find yourself
You have to stop looking externally to find who you really are
Contributed by Ryan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Naiima S__
They tell you a good girl is quiet
And that you should never ask why
'Cause it only makes it harder to fit in
And you should be happy, excited
Even if you're just invited
'Cause the winners need someone
To clap for them
It's so hard just waiting
In a line that never moves
It's time you started making
Your own rules
You gotta scream until
There's nothing left
With your last breath, say
Here I am, here I am
Make 'em listen
'Cause there's no way you'll be ignored
Not anymore, say
Here I am, here I am
Here I am,
The world better make some room
Yeah move over, over
'Cause you're coming through
'Cause you're coming through
You gotta scream until
There's nothing left
With your last breath
Here I am, here I am
Make 'em listen
'Cause there's no way you'll be ignored
Not anymore, say
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Michelle B
This movie agedā¦not the best lol, but I do appreciate that the main character didnāt win and that the winner was able to share a good, empowering message. Good move Disney.
Barry Allen BG
camp rock never ages
J
Man this girl is singing her heart out
Almost puts you on the verge of tears
T J
Peggy is so talented. She can play guitar without even strumming.
Caleb Ferlotte
True
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And it not being plugged in.
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And playing the wrong notes
Asia MonƩt
This song pops in my head an adult. It hits differently now. It's pure wisdom in this song .