This Is Me
KESHA Lyrics

In "This is Me," Kesha sings about the struggles of feeling like an outsider and being rejected by others because of perceived flaws and scars. But the central message of the song is about self-acceptance and perseverance in the face of adversity. Through the lyrics, Kesha emphasizes that we have to learn to be comfortable with who we are because we are unique in our ways, instead of seeking to fit someone else's mold of perfection. As Kesha sings, "I am who I'm meant to be, this is me," she is emphasizing that regardless of our differences, we are all deserving of love and acceptance.

The second verse of the song takes the strength of the chorus one step further by celebrating resilience. Kesha sings about standing up to hurtful words and the people who try to make her feel ashamed of her scars. All in all, the song comes across as an underdog anthem about becoming proud of who you are, flaws and all.

One interesting fact about the song “This Is Me” is that it was written for the film “The Greatest Showman” by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, who also wrote the songs for “La La Land.” The song was originally intended for the character played by Keala Settle. However, after hearing Kesha's rendition of the song, they re-wrote it and decided to include it in the movie's soundtrack.

Another fact is that Kesha had to challenge her record label, Kemosabe, in court in 2016 to allow her to record the song. This was because the label claimed that her contract didn't allow her to record outside of her recording agreement for her album. This shows Kesha's resilience and her determination to release the song.

The song was critically acclaimed and featured on numerous charts worldwide. It charted on the US Billboard Hot 100, eventually peaking at number forty-eight. Additionally, it received Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations.

Furthermore, Kesha performed "This Is Me" at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards in 2018, where it was nominated for Best Pop Solo Performance.

The music video for "This is Me" highlights the theme of self-acceptance and inclusivity, with several performers from diverse backgrounds coming together to sing the song. The video was directed by Hannah Lux Davis, who has worked with other artists like Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj and Demi Lovato.

The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Korean boy band BTS during their Love Yourself: Speak Yourself Tour.

Finally, the song “This Is Me'' is written in the key of D-flat major and has a tempo of 76 beats per minute. The chords used in the song are A-flat Major, B-flat Major, and D-flat Major.

Chords:
Verse:
Db Aadd9 Ab Bbm
Db Aadd9 Ab Bbm

Chorus:
Db Ab Bbm Bbm/Absus4
Db Ab Bbm Bbm/Absus4
Gb Ab Bbm Bbm/Absus4
Gb Ab Bbm Bbm/Absus4

Bridge:
Gb Ab Db Ab
Gb Ab Bbm Bbm/Absus4
Gb Ab Db Ab
Gb Ab Bbm Bbm/Absus4