Who You Are
Jordan Smith Lyrics


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I stare at my reflection in the mirror
Why am I doing this to myself?
Losing my mind on a tiny error
Oh, I nearly left the real me on the shelf
No, no, no, no

Don't lose who you are in the blur of the stars
But tears don't mean you're losing
Everybody's bruising
Just be true to who you are

Seeing is deceiving, dreaming is believing
It's okay not to be okay
Sometimes it's hard to follow your heart

Tears don't mean you're losing
Everybody's bruising
Just be true to who you are

The more I try the less is working
'Cause everything inside me screams
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no

Don't lose who you are in the blur of the stars
Seeing is deceiving, dreaming is believing
It's okay not to be okay
Sometimes it's hard, to follow your heart

But tears don't mean you're losing
Everybody's bruising
Just be true to who you are

Yes, no, egos, fake shows, like boom
Just go and leave me alone
Real talk, real life, good luck, good night
With a smile, that's my home, that's my home
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, whoa

Seeing is deceiving, dreaming is believing
It's okay not to be okay
Sometimes it's hard, but just follow your heart

Tears don't mean you're losing




Everybody's bruising
Just be true to who you are, yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jordan Smith's song Who You Are focus on the importance of staying true to oneself despite societal pressures and expectations. The song opens with the artist staring at himself in the mirror, questioning why he is losing his mind over a seemingly small mistake. He then encourages listeners to avoid losing themselves in the blur of the stars and to stay true to who they are, even if that means being vulnerable and admitting that everything isn't always okay.


The song acknowledges that tears and bruises are a part of the human experience, and that it's okay not to be okay. Society often puts pressure on individuals to present a picture-perfect life, but Jordan Smith reminds listeners that it's okay to have struggles and that sometimes it's hard to follow your heart. Nonetheless, it's important to try and be true to ourselves despite these challenges.


Overall, the lyrics to Jordan Smith's song Who You Are encourage individuals to embrace their true selves and to resist the pressure to conform to societal expectations. The song ultimately asserts that staying true to oneself is the key to a fulfilling and authentic life.


Line by Line Meaning

I stare at my reflection in the mirror
I examine the image of myself in the looking glass


Why am I doing this to myself?
Why am I subjecting myself to this behavior?


Losing my mind on a tiny error
I become frazzled by a small mistake


Oh, I nearly left the real me on the shelf
I almost abandoned my genuine self


No, no, no, no
A firm rejection or disagreement to the previous thought


Don't lose who you are in the blur of the stars
Do not disregard your authentic self amidst the dazzle of other people


But tears don't mean you're losing
Crying does not indicate one's defeat


Everybody's bruising
Everyone is struggling with their emotions


Just be true to who you are
Simply remain honest with yourself


Seeing is deceiving, dreaming is believing
What appears to be true can be misleading, whereas what we imagine as true feels genuine.


It's okay not to be okay
It is acceptable to acknowledge that you are not well


Sometimes it's hard to follow your heart
Occasionally, adhering to your desires is difficult


The more I try the less is working
The harder I work, the worse my situation becomes


'Cause everything inside me screams
My inner self is shouting


Yes, no, egos, fake shows, like boom
There is both affirmative and negative tendencies, such as self-centeredness and counterfeit personality


Just go and leave me alone
Simply go away so that I can be alone


Real talk, real life, good luck, good night
Honest discussion, real existence, best wishes, goodbye


With a smile, that's my home, that's my home
I feel comfortable when I laugh, that is my sanctuary


Whoa
An expression of surprise or astonishment




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