I Am
Kindred The Family Soul 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 Kindred The Family Soul song "I Am" is a song about inner strength and self-love. The song lyrics begin by the singer looking in the mirror and seeing their power, ability, tenderness, righteousness, optimism, and fear. They remind themselves that they are the best as they are, and they do not need anyone to tell them otherwise. The singer then declares their identity and their connection to the earth and the sky. They claim to know secrets that only they can dream of - this may suggest their connection to the natural world might reveal hidden truths to them. The song acknowledges that despite the singer's understanding of themselves, they still yearn for others to see the light in their souls too. Ultimately, the song is about the power of self-love and its ability to connect people to their true selves.
One possible interpretation of the song is that it speaks to the challenges of being a Black woman in the United States. Black women have historically been marginalized and denied access to power and resources, which has led to an erasure of their identities. The song asserts that regardless of societal pressures to conform, the singer knows who they are and the power that they hold within themselves. The singer acknowledges that there is a "bit of fear" within them, which might be a reference to anxiety or self-doubt that people experience when they don't conform to dominant narratives. Still, they affirm that self-love is a practice that can quell those fears and allow them to stand in their power.
Line by Line Meaning
I look in the mirror
I reflect on who I truly am
What do I see?
I question my true identity
I see my power
I recognize my inner strength
My ability
I realize my capacity for success and growth
I see tenderness.
I acknowledge my kindness
Righteousness
I embrace my morality and integrity
Optimism &
I hold onto positivity and hope
A bit of fear
I admit to feeling scared at times
I guess
I'm uncertain but reflect on who I am
But no matter what I see
Regardless of what I notice about myself
My eyes can't tell me
I rely on something deeper than my eyesight to define me
What I already know
I trust what I intuitly believe about myself
I'm best as what I am &
I am the best version of myself when simply being who I am
I don't need nobody to tell me so
I don't need external approval or validation
I am a girl
I am a female with youth and innocence
I am a woman
I am a female with maturity and responsibility
I am connected
I am in touch with the world and beyond
To the earth and the sky
I am grounded yet I reach high
I know the secrets
I am aware of mysteries and wisdom hidden from many
They only dream of
These secrets are still unknown to others
I love myself & I'm gonna tell you why
I am proud of who I am and I will share why
Everyday I walk the streets
I interact with the world every day
The world & me
I am a part of the world
It's the perfect company
The world is a perfect companion for my journey
I watch & I learn as the people pass me by
I observe and learn from people around me
In my heart I yearn to ask them why
I feel a desire to ask them about their lives
Don't you see the light in your soul?
I wonder if they're aware of the brilliance within
The strength you have
I notice the power they possess
That can only grow
I sense the potential for even more greatness
I know this be so ?
I believe this is true for them
I want only to give it back
I wish to return this loving energy
This love in me all I see is possibilities
I see opportunities to inspire and empower others
Your song is my song girl
Your story and journey is similar to mine
La La La La La
We share common experiences and emotions
Connected
I feel linked to everyone and everything on this planet
To the earth and the sky
We are all connected to this world and beyond
They only dream of
Most people only imagine what true connection is
Girl you are what you are so I am
I accept and celebrate who I am and who you are
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CRAIG MORRISON, GRAEME REEDIE
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