Sullivan followed this with her second studio album, Love Me Back, in 2010, which was received favorably by critics. After taking a three-year break, Sullivan signed with RCA Records and released her first studio album under the label, Reality Show (2015). In 2021, she released her critically acclaimed first EP, Heaux Tales which has the single "Pick Up Your Feelings".
Sullivan has received two Grammy Awards, a Billboard Women in Music Award, two Soul Train Music Awards, three NAACP Image Awards, and two BET Awards over the course of her career. In 2022, Time placed her on their list of the 100 Most Influential People.
I AM
Jazmine Sullivan Lyrics
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I look in the mirror
What do I see?
I see my power
My ability
I see tenderness.
Righteousness
Optimism &
I guess
But no matter what I see
My eyes can't tell me
What I already know
I'm best as what I am &
I don't need nobody to tell me so
[Chorus]
I am a girl
I am a woman
I am connected
To the earth and the sky
I know the secrets
They only dream of
I love myself & I'm gonna tell you why
I am a girl
I am a woman
I am connected
To the earth and the sky
I know the secrets
They only dream of
Girl you are what you are so I am
[Verse]
Everyday I walk the streets
The world & me
It's the perfect company
I watch & I learn as the people pass me by
In my heart I yearn to ask them why
Don't you see the light in your soul?
The strength you have
That can only grow
I know this be so ?
I want only to give it back
This love in me all I see is possibilities
[Chorus]
I am a girl
I am a woman
I am connected
To the earth and the sky
I know the secrets
They only dream of
I love myself & I'm gonna tell you why
I am a girl
I am a woman
I am connected
To the earth and the sky
I know the secrets
They only dream of
Girl you are what you are so I am
[Bridge ]
Your song is my song girl
La La La La La
La La La La La
[Chorus]
Girl
I am a woman
I am connected
To the earth and the sky
I know the secrets
They only dream of
Girl you are what you are so I am
I am a girl
I am a woman
I am connected
To the earth and the sky
I know the secrets
They only dream of
Girl you are what you are so I am
[Chorus 2]
Connected
To the earth and the sky
They only dream of
Girl you are what you are so I am
(Till Faded)
You are what you are
The lyrics to Jazmine Sullivan's song "I Am" is a powerful declaration of self-acceptance and self-love. The song encourages listeners to embrace who they are and recognize their own worth. Jazmine sings about looking in the mirror and seeing her power, tenderness, righteousness, optimism, some fear, and her ability. She knows that despite what she sees in her reflection, she is best as she is and does not need affirmation from anyone else. The chorus asserts her identity by stating, "I am a girl, I am a woman, I am connected to the earth and the sky." She knows the secrets, only dreamt of, and she loves herself.
In the second verse, Jazmine walks the streets and observes the people passing by. She learns from watching them, and she wants to give them back the love that she feels in herself. She yearns to ask them why they don't see the light in their soul, the strength they possess, and the possibility of growth within them. Jazmine doesn't want anyone to feel alone or disconnected from their potential.
The lyrics of "I Am" encourage listeners to embrace and love themselves for who they are. The song promotes self-acceptance, inner-strength, and self-worth. It emphasizes that we are all connected to the earth and the sky and, therefore, to each other. Jazmine wants us all to recognize that what we see in ourselves is enough and that we don't need anyone else to tell us so.
Line by Line Meaning
I look in the mirror
I reflect on myself and my identity
What do I see?
I question what I perceive about myself
I see my power
I recognize my strength
My ability
I acknowledge my capability
I see tenderness.
I acknowledge my compassion and sensitivity
Righteousness
I acknowledge my morality and integrity
Optimism &
I acknowledge my positive outlook and hopefulness
A bit of fear
I acknowledge my apprehension and uncertainty
But no matter what I see
Despite how I perceive myself
My eyes can't tell me
My perception may be incomplete
What I already know
I am aware of my true self
I'm best as what I am &
I am most fulfilled being true to myself
I don't need nobody to tell me so
I don't require external validation to recognize my worth
I am a girl
I am young and growing
I am a woman
I am mature and confident
I am connected
I am in tune with everything around me
To the earth and the sky
I am grounded yet free-spirited
I know the secrets
I am aware of hidden knowledge and truths
They only dream of
Others may desire but not grasp this knowledge
I love myself & I'm gonna tell you why
I embrace and celebrate myself openly
Everyday I walk the streets
I experience and observe the world
The world & me
I am part of the world
It's the perfect company
The world is my companion as I navigate life
I watch & I learn as the people pass me by
I observe others' behavior and learn from them
In my heart I yearn to ask them why
I desire to understand others' thoughts and motivations
Don't you see the light in your soul?
I ask others to recognize their own inner light
The strength you have
I encourage others to acknowledge their own power
That can only grow
I know that inner strength can develop over time
I know this be so ?
I believe this to be true
I want only to give it back
I desire to share my love and positivity
This love in me all I see is possibilities
I see potential for growth and positive change
Your song is my song girl
Others' experiences are relatable to my own
Connected
I am in harmony with my surroundings
To the earth and the sky
I feel at one with nature and the universe
They only dream of
Others may hope for but not attain this connection
Girl you are what you are so I am
I recognize my uniqueness and individuality
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CRAIG MORRISON, GRAEME REEDIE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
frosti8
Jazmine is an incredible singer! She is underrated and need to be more recognized!
Ber-Henda Williams
This is my theme song for The Power of Girlhood!
gregory durrette
Jazmine Sullivan know the secret! Kindred to man...
Tonia Arrington
I finally listened to, I like
Marsha Creary
That's beautiful
Reelblack One
Stay posted...we will be posting an exclusive interview with Natalie in the coming weeks...;)
SheiRaga
dang, man!! I can tell they were having fun onstage...they were so comfortable and in their element while they were performing...that's entertainment, no lie...
Candice Buckley
Wow, I am so glad I stumbled across this song...its so soothing. Two oustanding artists sharing the stage....I wish I was @ this concert!
ecwest923
Never heard this song before... I love Jazmine & Kindred!! Thanks for sharing this video!
Where Real Music Dwells
I love this song! I love all the sistas from Philly....Jazmine Sullivan, Carol Riddick, Vivian Green, Jill Scott and the dynamic duo Kindred! Keep real music alive Philly!