Mýa Marie Harrison (born October 10, 1979), professionally known as Mýa or … Read Full Bio ↴Mýa Marie Harrison (born October 10, 1979), professionally known as Mýa or Mýa Harrison, is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, actress, dancer, model and choreographer.

Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Harrison’s eponymous debut album with Interscope Records was released in April 1998, and sold over a million copies in the United States, producing the gold-certified top ten single “It’s All About Me” featuring Sisqó. In addition to her solo work, Mýa was also a featured artist with Ol’ Dirty Bastard on Pras’ 1998 Grammy Award-nominated hit, “Ghetto Superstar”, from the Bulworth soundtrack and “Take Me There” from The Rugrats Movie soundtrack, with Blackstreet and Mase.

Her second studio album, platinum-selling Fear of Flying, was released in 2000 and became a success stateside and worldwide, with lead single “Case of the Ex” becoming Mýa’s breakthrough hit, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100, number three on the UK Singles Chart, and number one on the Australian Singles Chart. A year after, Harrison won her first Grammy Award for the worldwide number-one hit “Lady Marmalade,” a cover version she recorded alongside Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, and Pink for the soundtrack of the film Moulin Rouge! (2001).

The singer’s third album Moodring was released in July 2003 stateside and eventually certified gold by the RIAA. It peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 selling more than 113,000 in its first week of sales, making it Mýa’s highest first week sales ever. The first single, the Missy Elliott-produced “My Love Is Like…Wo,” became a top twenty hit in the U.S. due to its success on mainstream radio.

Following several label changes, Mýa’s often-delayed fourth studio album, Liberation (2007), received a download-release in Japan only and led to her 2008 Japan-exclusive album Sugar & Spice.

Having expanded her career to acting and product endorsement deals, Harrison has been engaged in product endorsement deals with brands such as Coca-Cola, Iceberg, Tommy Hilfiger, and Motorola and has appeared in films such as Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004), Shall We Dance? (2004) and Cursed (2005). In 2002, she had a supporting role in the film adaptation of the 1975 Broadway musical Chicago, for which she won a Screen Actors Guild Award.

Mýa is currently working on her 6th studio album due this summer and to be released on her own independent label, entitled Planet 9. She’s recently signed a new deal with Young Empire Music Group and slated to release a new mixtape called Beauty & The Streets Vol.1

I am
Mýa Lyrics

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[chorus]
I am stronger than before
I have risen from a fall
I will break down anything in my way without looking back at all
I am stronger than before
Not a thing can hold me down
I will make it
I will take it

I will always be around

There is a thing that I got
Something I never had before
There is a reason i've got
To be everything I am i'm sure
I have been weakened by you
For 1 hundred days too long
I have been broken in two
But i've never felt so strong

There is a power inside me
Its pushing now and its not letting go
There is a feeling inside me
I'm not slowing down and it wont let me stop
Making me more than i am
Holding you where you are
And im reaching the top
Aint nothing that you can do
Cause im already there and im not going to drop

[chorus]
I am stronger than before
I have risen from a fall
I will break down anything in my way without looking back at all
I am stronger than before
Not a thing can hold me down
I will make it
I will take it
I will always be around

I wont be broken no more
Because im everything im meant to be
It doesnt matter before
Im changing every thing bout me
Now I believe in myself
Not a thing can touch me now
No interest in anyone else
Im all about making myself proud

[pre-chorus]
There is a power inside me
Its pushing now and its not letting go
There is a feeling inside me
I'm not slowing down and it wont let me stop
Making me more than i am
Holding you where you are
And im reaching the top
Aint nothing that you can do
Cause im already there and im not going to drop

[chorus]
I am stronger than before
I have risen from a fall
I will break down anything in my way without looking back at all
I am stronger than before
Not a thing can hold me down
I will make it
I will take it
I will always be around

Im not gonna drop
Im not gonna drop

Im not gonna stop
Im not gonna drop

Overall Meaning

In the song "I Am" by Mýa, the artist speaks to her personal strength and determination to persevere. The lyrics in the chorus repeat the phrase "I am stronger than before" over and over again as a means of reaffirming this strength. The lyrics suggest that she has encountered difficult times and experienced a fall, but she has picked herself up and will not let anything hold her down. She is pushing forward and breaking down anything in her path without looking back.

The verses further support this message of resilience. Mýa speaks of a newfound power and a reason to be everything she is sure of. Though she has been weakened in the past, she has never felt as strong as she does now. There is a power and a feeling inside of her that is pushing her forward and will not let her stop. She is making herself more than she is and reaching the top, and there is nothing anyone can do to stop her.

Overall, the song is an empowering anthem for those who have faced difficult times and refused to be held down. It celebrates the strength that comes from learning and growing from past struggles.

Line by Line Meaning

I am stronger than before
I have overcome my past struggles and I am more resilient than ever before.

I have risen from a fall
I have bounced back from a setback or failure and come out stronger.

I will break down anything in my way without looking back at all
I am determined to succeed and will not let any obstacles hold me back or discourage me.

Not a thing can hold me down
No matter what challenges may come my way, I am confident that I can overcome them and keep moving forward.

I will make it
I have the drive and perseverance to achieve my goals, no matter how difficult they may seem.

I will take it
I am willing to put in the hard work and effort required to achieve success.

I will always be around
I will not give up on my dreams and will continue to pursue them, no matter what.

There is a thing that I got
I have discovered something within myself that I never knew existed before.

Something I never had before
This newfound strength, resilience, and determination is something that I have never experienced in the past.

There is a reason i've got
I have found a compelling reason or purpose that motivates me to keep moving forward.

To be everything I am I'm sure
I am confident that I am capable of achieving great things and becoming the best version of myself possible.

I have been weakened by you
Someone or something in my past has caused me pain or hardship that has affected me deeply.

For 1 hundred days too long
I have been struggling for an extended period of time and it has taken a toll on me.

I have been broken in two
My past experiences have left me feeling shattered and damaged.

But I've never felt so strong
Despite my struggles, I have come out stronger and more resilient than ever before.

I wont be broken no more
I am determined to move past my past pain and not let it continue to hold me back.

Because I'm everything I'm meant to be
I am confident in my abilities and in the direction that my life is taking.

It doesn't matter before
My past struggles and failures no longer define me or hold me back from achieving my goals.

I'm changing everything about me
I am actively working to improve myself and become a better, stronger person.

Now I believe in myself
I have developed a strong sense of self-confidence and self-belief that helps me push through challenges and setbacks.

No interest in anyone else
I am focused solely on my own personal growth and success at this time.

I'm all about making myself proud
My main goal is to achieve my own personal aspirations and be proud of what I have accomplished.

I'm not gonna drop
I am committed to seeing my goals through and will not give up, even in the face of adversity.

I'm not gonna stop
I am determined to keep pushing forward until I achieve my dreams and goals.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RICHARD LOUIS SIMMONDS, STEPHEN CHRISTOPHER JONES

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