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Who I Am
Mandi Perkins Lyrics
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Don't call here again
I won't pick up the phone
I'm not the same
Don't need to explain
No, I won't change my tone
Feel paralyzed
So you're waiting for a bough to break and crush me?
Your insecurity causes me to have to break away
Break away
From you
Chorus:
I don't think I can take anymore
Tomorrow comes and we've been here before
Should have seen the revolving door
This is not
This is not
Who I am. Who I am.
Its 8pm
This is the end
I know you'll miss my face
But you won't bend
And I won't break
I'm not easily replaced
I fear your agenda
You feel justified
So you're waiting for my first big break to find me
Where was your loyalty? What did you want from me?
I had to break away
Break away from you
Chorus:
I don't think I can take anymore
Tomorrow comes and we've been here before
Should have seen the revolving door
This is not
This is not
Who I am.
Who I am.
Who I am
Is who I've been
You never changed anything
Where I go
Ill go for me
You can't take credit
For what they see
I don't think I can take anymore
Tomorrow comes and we've been here before
Should have seen the revolving door
This is not
This is not
Who I am.
Who I am
Who I am is who I've been
You never changed anything
It's who I am
In Mandi Perkins's song "Who I Am," the lyrics speak to the singer's decision to break away from a toxic relationship. The song opens at 2 am where the singer states that they will no longer pick up the phone if the person on the other end calls. The singer then goes on to explain that they have changed and developed their own independence and they will not change their tone to placate someone else's sense of control. Fear and insecurity are themes that run throughout the song, as the singer describes feeling paralyzed by their partner's desire to control and suppress their independence.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's frustration with the cycle of their relationship, stating that they "can't take anymore" and that "this is not who I am". The second verse continues in the same vein, with the singer stating that they are not easily replaced, and that they fear their partner's agenda. The song concludes with the singer affirming that their identity is their own, and they will continue to be true to themselves, regardless of their partner's desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Its 2am
It's late at night and I don't want you to call me.
Don't call here again
I don't want you to contact me anymore.
I won't pick up the phone
I won't answer your calls.
I'm not the same
I've changed and I'm not the person you once knew.
Don't need to explain
I don't owe you any explanations for my actions.
No, I won't change my tone
I won't modify my behavior or attitude to suit you.
Fear my independence
You're afraid of the fact that I'm independent and don't need you.
Feel paralyzed
Your fear of my independence makes you feel powerless.
So you're waiting for a bough to break and crush me?
Are you hoping for my downfall and failure?
Your insecurity causes me to have to break away
Your lack of confidence and trust in me makes me want to leave you.
Break away from you
I need to free myself from your negative influence and control.
I don't think I can take anymore
I'm at my breaking point.
Tomorrow comes and we've been here before
This is a pattern that repeats itself and I'm tired of it.
Should have seen the revolving door
We keep going in circles and never move forward.
This is not who I am
This situation and relationship are not a reflection of my true self.
Its 8pm
It's the end of the day and I'm ready to move on.
This is the end
Our relationship has come to a close.
I know you'll miss my face
You'll probably miss my physical presence.
But you won't bend
You won't compromise or change your ways.
And I won't break
I won't let you get the best of me or make me feel weak.
I'm not easily replaced
I'm one-of-a-kind and can't be easily substituted or forgotten.
I fear your agenda
I'm cautious of your hidden motives or plans.
You feel justified
You believe you're in the right and have nothing to apologize for.
So you're waiting for my first big break to find me
You're hoping for my success so you can take some credit for it.
Where was your loyalty? What did you want from me?
You never proved your loyalty or intentions, and it's too late now.
Who I am is who I've been
My character and identity remain unchanged.
You never changed anything
You never had any influence or impact on my true self.
Where I go, I'll go for me
I'll choose my own path and make my own decisions for my own sake.
You can't take credit for what they see
My accomplishments and achievements are solely mine and not due to your influence or involvement.
Who I am
I am proud of my true self and won't let anyone change or manipulate it.
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ThisIsCare
This song is awesome!!! I have liked this song since 2007
jetcitymuse
OMG! It's been so long since we shot this!! Looks amazing and still love love LOVE this song!! xoxo
Nicole Libby
Is there a place her albums can be bought?
Hellooooo
@Nicole Libby ik this is very late however she doesn't have any Solo albums out.
She is however part of multiple bands like Denmark + Winter, Essx Station, Chelsea Effect
Simon
Love the lyrics to this song. Beautiful singing and kickin' music to bring it all together. You Rock Mandi.
Robert B. Radmore aka Rob Rad Artwork
Just go buy her Album, listen to it, and revel in something as fresh as a red hot poker in your eye, seriously, (and so what if she's following you big deal!). Mandi is so talented and such a refreshing voice that once you hear her (their) Albums (OfVerona) you'll wonder how you ever survived or got by without knowing Mandi and her beautifully, unique voice! Just Google 'Mandi Perkins' and 'OfVerona' (one word, not two) and you'll hear Mandi and the Bands past and new material.
Pallyprincess
My new favorite song ! why pretend is soo creepy cuz every little line is like everything i went through .. ur songwriting is amazing ! u are amazing !
Jesus Taxi 2019 - Shaun Weavers
As real and prophetically then as it is spoken for now.
Jess Tarriero
She's still one of my influences ♡
Hollie Bond
i love this song!!