1. Korean-American sing… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 4 artists with this name:
1. Korean-American singer-songwriter NIve who debuted in 2019 with his song "Who I Am".
2. Greenlandic alternative pop singer Nive Nielsen (of the band Nive Nielsen & The Deer Children)
3. A French strange post-noise comet band
4. A Bearnish new wave band influenced by Joy Division
Who I Am
NIve Lyrics
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You want me to be someone else
But if I'm not the one you want
Just go ahead and walk right out the door
Cuz baby I baby I
That's who I am, that's who I am
I never tried to ride the wave
From the outside looking in
You could say that I was strange
But I knew that I was safe
Oh I felt it in my heart
So I just kept moving on
Til I found a better place
Oh now I'm sure, till the day that I die I'll stay myself
You say that I'm too insecure
You want me to be someone else
But if I'm not the one you want
Just go ahead and walk right out the door
Cuz baby I baby I
That's who I am, that's who I am
How will I live if I'm afraid
Oh love me just the way I am
I never had to worry 'til
Everything you said to break me
But baby I baby I
I know who I am, I know who I am
Now I'm riding on a train
Going back to who I was
Always been the quiet kid
Guess some things will never change
Looking back to memories
I sit and watch the little me
I was wild and I was free
I never felt a need to change
And now I know, till the day that I die I'll stay myself
You say that I'm too insecure
You want me to be someone else
But if I'm not the one you want
Just go ahead and walk right out the door
Cuz baby I baby I
That's who I am, that's who I am
How will I live if I'm afraid
Oh love me just the way I am
I never had to worry 'til
Everything you said to break me
But baby I baby I
I know who I am, I know who I am
I know, I know who I am
I know, oh no you'll never change me
I know, I know who I am
Who I am
The song "Who I Am" by NIve is a powerful anthem about staying true to oneself in the face of pressure to conform. The lyrics convey the message that the singer is comfortable being who they are, despite people in their life who want them to be someone else. The opening lines "You say that I'm too insecure, you want me to be someone else" suggest that the singer has been told to change themselves in order to be more accepted. However, the refrain "That's who I am, that's who I am" is a defiant rebuttal, confirming that the singer is happy being themselves and will not change for anyone else.
The lyrics go on to describe the singer's journey to self-acceptance, such as in the lines "I never tried to ride the wave, didn't need a lot of friends" indicating that the singer has always been an individual who didn't feel the need to follow trends or fit in. Despite being labelled "strange" by outsiders, the singer knew they were "safe" in their heart, and continued on their journey to find a place where they were comfortable being themselves. The final verse describes the singer looking back on their past self, remembering a time when they were "wild and free" and did not feel the pressure to conform.
Line by Line Meaning
You say that I'm too insecure
You criticize and judge me for being uncomfortable with myself
You want me to be someone else
You desire for me to change who I am to fit your ideal image of perfection
But if I'm not the one you want
If I cannot meet your expectations, needs, and desires
Just go ahead and walk right out the door
Just leave me and my true self alone
Cuz baby I baby I
Because I only have myself to rely on
That's who I am, that's who I am
I am not perfect, but I am unique and authentic
I never tried to ride the wave
I never followed the trends and the popular opinions
Didn't need a lot of friends
I did not prioritize quantity over quality when it came to my relationships
From the outside looking in
From a superficial, biased, and limited perspective
You could say that I was strange
You could label me as abnormal, weird, or different
But I knew that I was safe
But I felt content, secure, and confident in myself
Oh I felt it in my heart
Oh I had a deep and powerful intuition and emotion within me
So I just kept moving on
So I just kept progressing, evolving, and discovering myself
Til I found a better place
Until I found a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling environment
Oh now I'm sure, till the day that I die I'll stay myself
Oh now I am certain, until the end of my life, I will stay true to myself
How will I live if I'm afraid
How will I survive and thrive if I listen to my fear and insecurity
Oh love me just the way I am
Oh accept, appreciate, and embrace me for who I am
I never had to worry 'til
I never had to stress, doubt, or fear until
Everything you said to break me
Everything you said to hurt me, undermine me, or change me
I know who I am, I know who I am
I have a clear and strong sense of identity, purpose, and values
Now I'm riding on a train
Now I am progressing on a journey, a path, or a destiny
Going back to who I was
Returning to my authentic, genuine, and original self
Always been the quiet kid
Always been the introverted, thoughtful, and reflective person
Guess some things will never change
I guess some things about me will always remain the same
Looking back to memories
Reflecting on my past experiences, lessons, and growth
I sit and watch the little me
I observe and connect with my inner child, innocence, and vulnerability
I was wild and I was free
I was uninhibited, spontaneous, and adventurous
And now I know, till the day that I die I'll stay myself
And now I realize, until I pass away, I will remain my true and genuine self
Oh no you'll never change me
Oh no matter what you say or do, you cannot alter or redefine who I am
Who I am
I am a unique, complex, and marvelous human being
Writer(s): Blair Lavigne, Ji Soo Park, Michael Jamal Jefferson
Contributed by Josiah J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Who I Am
[Intro]
You say that I'm too insecure
You want me to be someone else
But if I'm not the one you want
Just go ahead and walk right out the door
Cuz baby I baby I
That's who I am, that's who I am
[Verse 1]
I never tried to ride the wave
Didn't need a lot of friends
From the outside looking in
You could say that I was strange
But I knew that I was safe
Oh I felt it in my heart
So I just kept moving on
Til I found a better place
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh now I'm sure, till the day that I die I'll stay myself
[Chorus]
You say that I'm too insecure
You want me to be someone else
But if I'm not the one you want
Just go ahead and walk right out the door
Cuz baby I baby I
That's who I am, that's who I am
How will I live if I'm afraid
Oh love me just the way I am
I never had to worry ‘til
Everything you said to break me
But baby I baby I
I know who I am, I know who I am
[Verse 2]
Now I'm riding on a train
Going back to who I was
Always been the quiet kid
Guess some things will never change
Looking back to memories
I sit and watch the little me
I was wild and I was free
I never felt a need to change
[Pre-Chorus]
And now I know, till the day that I die I'll stay myself
[Chorus]
You say that I'm too insecure
You want me to be someone else
But if I'm not the one you want
Just go ahead and walk right out the door
Cuz baby I baby I
That's who I am, that's who I am
How will I live if I'm afraid
Oh love me just the way I am
I never had to worry ‘til
Everything you said to break me
But baby I baby I
I know who I am, I know who I am
[Outro]
I know, I know who I am
I know, oh no you’ll never change me
I know, I know who I am
Who I am
TEGUH SOLIHIN
You say that I'm too insecure
You want me to be someone else
But if I'm not the one you want
Just go ahead and walk right out the door
Cuz baby I baby I
That's who I am, that's who I am
I never tried to ride the wave
Didn't need a lot of friends
From the outside looking in
You could say that I was strange
But I knew that I was safe
Oh I felt it in my heart
So I just kept moving on
Til I found a better place
Oh now I'm sure, till the day that I die I'll stay myself
You say that I'm too insecure
You want me to be someone else
But if I'm not the one you want
Just go ahead and walk right out the door
Cuz baby I baby I
That's who I am, that's who I am
How will I live if I'm afraid
Oh love me just the way I am
I never had to worry ‘til
Everything you said to break me
But baby I baby I
I know who I am, I know who I am
Now I'm riding on a train
Going back to who I was
Always been the quiet kid
Guess some things will never change
Looking back to memories
I sit and watch the little me
I was wild and I was free
I never felt a need to change
And now I know, till the day that I die I'll stay myself
You say that I'm too insecure
You want me to be someone else
But if I'm not the one you want
Just go ahead and walk right out the door
Cuz baby I baby I
That's who I am, that's who I am
How will I live if I'm afraid
Oh love me just the way I am
I never had to worry ‘til
Everything you said to break me
But baby I baby I
I know who I am, I know who I am
I know, I know who I am
I know, oh no you'll never change me
I know, I know who I am
Who I am
i1woo
sometimes you just have to thank youtube for recommending such wonderful things
Uncertain Subscriber
Very true. I am happy youtube recommended this to me today.
BogiB2UTYLiGHT
Same 😊 even though i arrived just now, i’m so glad i found this piece ♥️♥️
Cash Eye
Yessss
Dalia Ouf
IKR
narrie
I love youtube now
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SOMETIMES THE UNDERRATED ARTISTS ARE THE MOST TALENTED ONES. SUPPORT NIve AND OTHER ARTISTS LIKE HIM
SAMARAH ARJUMAND
We just don't see him on mainstream tv......he is a successful lyricist, music producer <3 <3
Okumura X
I've only known him for a few hours, but if he was in any sort of danger, I would die for him.
Anik W
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