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Whole New Me
Jonathan Clay Lyrics
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Just trying to stay
Away from it all
Feeling like no one will feel me out
At all
Do you think that I
Could talk to you
Do you think that you could listen past my name
See my darker shades
And not argue
Would you look at me the same
I took their plans and I let them in
With no regard
To my own
I took my hands and I put them in
Something that I've
Never known
Do you think that I
Could show you
Everything that I've kept locked up on the inside
See I've been hiding out
In my own mind
And I'm getting out this time
This time
So grab your things
And hold on tight
Cuz a brand new me
Is coming out tonight
I'm feeling like
Nothing is the same
Everything is changed
But this tired name
My heads done spinning
I figured out
What I'm all about today
Don't care if anyone feels me out
I know what I'm about
Know what I'm all about
I'm alright
I'm alright
In Jonathan Clay's song "Whole New Me," the singer expresses his feelings of confusion and disconnection from his true self. He describes his head as "spinning and thinning out," and his efforts to stay away from everything that has been making him feel lost. He feels that nobody really understands who he is or what he's about. He wonders if he can open up to someone who will actually listen and accept him for who he is, including his "darker shades" that he's kept hidden.
The lyrics continue with the singer confessing that he took on other people's plans without regard for his own desires. He's done something he's never done before, and it's led him to a new sense of self-discovery. He asks if he can reveal everything he's kept locked inside himself so that he can finally break free from his own mind. The chorus then brings forth a sense of empowerment and liberation as the singer declares that he's ready to shed his old self and embrace a "whole new me." The refrain, "I'm alright, I'm alright," affirms that he's confident in his new sense of self and has found his way back home.
Overall, the song's message is one of self-discovery, authenticity, and self-acceptance. The trail to self-actualization is not simple, as the singer acknowledges the struggle to overcome the fear and uncertainty that comes with revealing one's true self. But through vulnerability and self-reflection, he ultimately finds the courage to take control of his narrative and shape his own identity.
Line by Line Meaning
My heads been spinning and thinning out
I’ve been overwhelmed and confused, unsure of my own thoughts and feelings
Just trying to stay
Struggling to maintain stability in my life
Away from it all
Trying to escape from my problems and struggles
Feeling like no one will feel me out
Believing that no one understands me or can relate to me
What I'm all about
My true identity and purpose
At all
Completely
Do you think that I
Asking for someone’s perspective
Could talk to you
Communicate with you
Do you think that you could listen past my name
Hoping that someone will look beyond my reputation and see the true me
See my darker shades
Acknowledging the less desirable aspects of myself
And not argue
Accept and embrace them without judgment or conflict
Would you look at me the same
Reserving judgment until the true me is revealed
I took their plans and I let them in
Allowing others to dictate my life and choices
With no regard
Without thinking of the consequences for myself
To my own
Personal desires and needs
I took my hands and I put them in
Taking control of my own life and decisions
Something that I've
A new, unfamiliar experience that I’ve never known before
Never known
Completely foreign and outside of my comfort zone
Do you think that I
Again, asking for someone’s perspective
Could show you
Revealing a vulnerable side of myself
Everything that I've kept locked up on the inside
Sharing my innermost thoughts and feelings
See I've been hiding out
Keeping secrets and avoiding vulnerability
In my own mind
Living within my own thoughts and fears
And I'm getting out this time
Breaking free of those fears and insecurities
This time
Finally, after all this time
So grab your things
Inviting others to join me on my journey
And hold on tight
Let’s face this together, even when it gets tough
Cuz a brand new me
Embracing change and growth
Is coming out tonight
Tonight marks a new beginning for me
I'm feeling like
Expressing a sense of newfound confidence and clarity
Nothing is the same
Everything has changed for me
Everything is changed
The world seems different now
But this tired name
Although I may still carry the same name, I am not the same person anymore
My heads done spinning
Finally gaining a sense of control and stability in my life
I figured out
Discovering the answers and solutions to my problems
What I'm all about today
Having a clear understanding of my identity and purpose for today
Don't care if anyone feels me out
Not seeking validation or approval from others
I know what I'm about
Confident in my own path and choices
Know what I'm all about
Truly understanding myself and my purpose
I'm alright
At peace with myself and my circumstances
Contributed by Benjamin O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.