Don't Forget Who You Are
Miles Kane Lyrics


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The finest clothes that you can find
Dressed in my coats, I'm feeling fine
I wanna shine

I'll shine so hard, I'll stand up high
These foolish ways, I know my place
My time is now, my time is now
Although we're tongue-tied and breathless
We won't let our worries dictate who we are
Throw out the old towels,
We won't let our worries dictate who we are
La la la, la la la la la la
Don't forget who you are

Don't build me up, make up your mind
Then keep the faith, I'll keep the faith
I like your style, you make me smile

Although we're tongue-tied and breathless
We won't let our worries dictate who we are
So let's throw out the old towels,
We won't let our worries dictate who we are
La la la, la la la la la la
Don't forget who you are

Darling close your eyes
And wish for more
Away in our dreams 'til we're ready for more

When we're tongue-tied and breathless
We won't let our worries dictate who we are
So let's throw out the old towels,
We won't let our worries dictate who we are
La la la, la la la la la la
Don't forget who you are
La la la, la la la la la la
Don't forget who you are
La la la, la la la la la la




Don't forget who you are
La la la, la la la la la la

Overall Meaning

In Miles Kane's song Don't Forget Who You Are, he expresses a desire to shine and be his best self while also encouraging the listener to do the same. This is emphasized through the lyrics "The finest clothes that you can find/Dressed in my coats, I'm feeling fine/I wanna shine." He is urging people to be confident in themselves and not let their worries hold them back. He stresses the importance of self-acceptance and knowing one's place in the world by saying "These foolish ways, I know my place/My time is now, my time is now."


The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea of being true to oneself and not letting external factors dictate who you are, which is conveyed through the repeated line "We won't let our worries dictate who we are/Don't forget who you are." The verse "Darling close your eyes/And wish for more/Away in our dreams 'til we're ready for more" suggests that it's important to hold onto one's dreams and aspirations even if they haven't yet been achieved.


Overall, Don't Forget Who You Are serves as a powerful anthem encouraging listeners to embrace self-love and confidence.


Line by Line Meaning

The finest clothes that you can find
I am dressed in my best clothes, feeling confident and ready to shine.


Dressed in my coats, I'm feeling fine
I am wearing my favorite coats and feeling great about myself.


I wanna shine
I want to be successful and make a lasting impression on others.


I'll shine so hard, I'll stand up high
I will work hard to achieve my goals and stand out from the crowd.


These foolish ways, I know my place
Despite making mistakes, I am aware of my strengths and know where I belong.


My time is now, my time is now
I believe that the present moment is the perfect time to take action and pursue my dreams.


Although we're tongue-tied and breathless
Even if we feel nervous or uncertain, we will not let our fears hold us back.


We won't let our worries dictate who we are
We will not let our fears determine our identity or prevent us from achieving our goals.


Throw out the old towels,
We should let go of unhelpful habits or negative thought patterns to move forward.


La la la, la la la la la la
This is a vocalization that emphasizes the importance of staying positive and optimistic.


Don't forget who you are
Remember to stay true to yourself and your values, even in the face of challenges or setbacks.


Don't build me up, make up your mind
I do not want false flattery or empty promises; instead, I value honesty and clarity.


Then keep the faith, I'll keep the faith
As long as we believe in ourselves and our abilities, we can overcome any obstacle.


I like your style, you make me smile
I appreciate the unique qualities and positive impact of the person I am addressing.


Darling close your eyes
This represents a moment of reflection or a call to focus on our inner thoughts and feelings.


And wish for more
We should embrace our desires and aspirations, and not settle for less than we truly want.


Away in our dreams 'til we're ready for more
We can use our imagination and creative energy to prepare ourselves for future challenges or opportunities.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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The finest clothes that you can find
Dressed in my coat, I'm feeling fine
I wanna shine

I'll shine so hard, I'll stand up high
These foolish ways, I know my place
My time is now, my time is now

Although we're tongue-tied and breathless
We won't let our worries dictate who we are
Throw out the old doubts,
We won't let our worries dictate who we are
La la la, la la la la la la
Don't forget who you are

Don't build me up, make up your mind
Then keep the faith, I'll keep the faith
I like your style, you make me smile

Although we're tongue-tied and breathless
We won't let our worries dictate who we are
So let's throw out the old doubts,
We won't let our worries dictate who we are
La la la, la la la la la la
Don't forget who you are

Darling close your eyes
And wish for more
Away in our dreams 'til we're ready for more

When we're tongue-tied and breathless
We won't let our worries dictate who we are
So let's throw out the old doubts,
We won't let our worries dictate who we are
La la la, la la la la la la
Don't forget who you are
La la la, la la la la la la
Don't forget who you are
La la la, la la la la la la
Don't forget who you are
La la la, la la la la la la



All comments from YouTube:

@Podprogowiec

Who else is on a fifa soundtrack spree?

@nielsvdl02

Me hahaha

@BobSmith-eq7hx

Lol me too

@porvinganeshsuriakumaran5098

me. OMG did not know many people did this as well

@DJ-nx9zz

+Porvinganesh Suria Kumaran its a lifestyle :D

@vaishalibirla2253

+Podprogowiec meee...literallyyy!!!!!

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@Katragew

I like this guy, he's like a combination of the Beatles, Bob Dylan and the Stones all rolled into one.

@ayeshaomar7529

Katragew tru.

@mikelitorous5570

Katragew oasis aswell. He’s a Noel Gallagher wannabe

@skann9048

@Mighty Marouane Fellaini Except he knows how to sing and has that thing called charisma

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