Iam What Iam
Jonas Brothers Lyrics


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I am what I am
I can't help myself
And if you don't like it
Get with somebody else

I'll never change my ways
It's not a phase
This is how it is and this is how it's gonna stay
Because

I am what I am I know what I'm not
I'm not the type of guy
That doesn't know how good he's got it
And I won't back down

Won't come around
Saying that I changed cause
That's not how it's going down

And I know (I know, I know)
Wherever I go (I go, I go)
I know where I stand
I am what I am

Hey! Hey!
I am what I am
Hey! Hey!

I am what I am
What can I say?
I'm gonna be this way
Right up until my dying day

Because that's how it goes head to my toes
And if it doesn't show well I just had to let you know
Because

I am what I am
And nobody else
And if you've got a problem
Better take it somewhere else

Because I can't turn back
I'm right on track
And if you think you know
Well then you better check your facts
Because

I know (I know, I know)
Wherever I go (I go, I go)
I know where I stand
I am what I am

Hey! Hey!
I am what I am
Hey! Hey!

Oh can't you see
I'm just being me
I can't be you
And I don't want to be
Don't try to get
Inside my head
Cause what you see is what you get

I am what I am
I can't help myself
And if you don't like it
Get with somebody else

I'll never change my ways
It's not a phase
This is how it is right up until my dying day

And I know (I know, I know)
Wherever I go (I go, I go)
I know where I stand
I am what I am

Hey! Hey!
I am what I am
Hey! Hey!
I am what I am

Hey! Hey!




I am what I am
Hey! Hey!

Overall Meaning

The song "1" by Jonas Brothers is about being true to oneself and not conforming to other people's beliefs or expectations. The singer openly declares that he is unapologetically who he is and that he won't pretend to be someone else just to please others. He expresses his confidence in his identity and asserts that he'll remain the same until his dying day.


The repeated refrain "I am what I am" showcases the singer's self-assuredness and refusal to change for anyone. The line "And if you don't like it, get with somebody else" implies that the singer is comfortable with a potential consequence of being true to oneself - that some people may not accept or like them for who they are. However, the singer is not bothered by this and suggests that those people should find someone more compatible with their beliefs.


Overall, the song encourages listeners to embrace their individuality and not be afraid to stand out. It highlights the importance of staying true to oneself and not conforming to societal pressures or expectations.


Line by Line Meaning

I am what I am
I am who I am, unapologetically and without compromise


I can't help myself
I am true to myself and my nature, and cannot change that


And if you don't like it
If my authentic self is not to your liking, that is not my problem


Get with somebody else
If you cannot accept and appreciate me for who I am, find someone else to be with


I'll never change my ways
I will remain steadfast and true to myself, without compromising or conforming


It's not a phase
This is not a temporary or fleeting part of who I am, but a fundamental aspect of my being


This is how it is and this is how it's gonna stay
My true self is unchanging and will remain a constant part of me


I know what I'm not
I am aware of who I am not, and I embrace my own unique identity


I'm not the type of guy
I am not someone who takes things for granted, especially when it comes to the good things in life


That doesn't know how good he's got it
I am appreciative and grateful for what I have, and do not take it for granted


And I won't back down
I will not compromise my values or principles, even in the face of adversity or opposition


Won't come around
I will not change or alter myself, and will not turn around on my convictions


Saying that I changed cause
If someone accuses me of changing, or attempting to change, they are mistaken


That's not how it's going down
I will not be swayed or influenced by the opinions or expectations of others


Wherever I go
No matter where life takes me or what circumstances I face, I will remain true to myself


I know where I stand
I am confident and secure in my own identity, and know my place in the world


What can I say?
I am who I am, and there is nothing else to be said


I'm gonna be this way
I will always be true to myself, and refuse to change to please others


Right up until my dying day
My authentic self is integral to my very being, and will remain so until the end of my life


And nobody else
I am unique and irreplaceable, and cannot be duplicated or replaced by anyone else


Better take it somewhere else
If you have an issue with me being myself, take it up with someone else


I can't turn back
I cannot go back on my true self, and will not compromise it for anyone else


I'm right on track
I am headed in the right direction, and staying true to my authentic self is part of that


And if you think you know
If you believe you know who I should be, you are mistaken


Well then you better check your facts
You need to realize that my authentic self is not something to be changed or altered


Oh can't you see
I wish you could understand and appreciate me for who I am


I'm just being me
I am being my true, authentic self


I can't be you
I cannot and will not be someone I am not just to please you or anyone else


And I don't want to be
I have no desire to be anyone other than myself


Don't try to get
Do not attempt to change or manipulate me to be someone else


Inside my head
My true self is a part of my very being, and cannot be influenced or changed by others' opinions or expectations


Cause what you see is what you get
My true self is on full display, and I will not change to conform to your expectations




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Glee Goth

This is still a bop in 2019 and will be forver (ALSO BABY NICK'S VOICE)

Anete Skrastiล†a

2021 HONEEEEEEEEEEY

Sarah Beg

2021

Sofia Borges Almeida

SO CUTE HAHAHAโค๏ธโค๏ธ

Abby Trapp

Remember listening to their songs on my mp3 pre-Ipod nano and I'm only 23? lol. All the tours, all the merchandise, all the love and so so so happy they're back. God made their voices for music, listening to Nick's progression is just...WOW.

LAS COSAS QUE DEJAMOS

time is passing and we do not realize it, that hurts

Sofia Borges Almeida

2021?

Yasser El Megder

2020 ?

*Matthew Noneya*

It's the year 3000, and I still love this song!

quita Gleghorn blogs

Lol itโ€™s not 3000. Yet

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