Here I Am
Nicki Minaj Lyrics

Why is it that you could only see the worst in me?
Why do you focus solely on my faults instead of seeing the good in me?

I swear, sometimes, it feel like it nurtures me
At times, the negativity directed towards me feels comforting and familiar.

But to keep it all real, it's kinda hurtin' me
In truth, the constant criticism is causing me pain and distress.

I could say I'm done with it, but it lurks in me
I may try to move past it, but the hurtful words stay with me.

So I'ma just tell myself that it works for me
To cope with the negativity, I convince myself that it somehow benefits me.

Take a real long drive in the Mercedes
As a distraction, I'll drive around in my fancy car for a while.

And I might pop a couple of them Percoce's
I may take pills to numb the emotional pain.

Yeah, that'll make me transform to Hercules
The pills will give me temporary strength and make me feel like a powerful hero.

I am who I am
I refuse to change who I am for anyone else.

Here I am, here I am
I am present and unapologetically myself.

So take me as I am
Accept me for who I am without trying to change me.

I swear to God, man, everything in life is old
Life feels repetitive and boring.

And the only thing that changed is the price of gold
The only thing that has changed over time is the value of material possessions.

Even in the afterlife, I'ma fight your soul
I will continue to stand up for myself even beyond death.

'Cause the second time around, I'll be twice as bold
If given another chance, I will be even more confident and unafraid.

So do you take me to be who I am?
Do you accept me as I am or do you want me to change?

To have and to hold, 'til death do us part?
Are you willing to commit to me for the rest of our lives no matter what?

'Cause if not, it's just best we both part
If you can't accept me for who I am, it's better if we go our separate ways.

'Cause how am I supposed to finish what you start?
I can't complete something that you started if you don't support me.

You got me thinkin' twice to just breathe (I am)
Your constant negativity makes me second-guess my ability to just relax and breathe.

Then you say I won't survive if I leave (who I am)
You try to convince me that I won't be able to handle life on my own without changing who I am.

But I got a couple of tricks up my sleeve (ah)
I have some tricks and tools to help me cope and overcome.

I no longer need your attention, at ease
I am no longer dependent on your approval or attention, you can relax.

It's a joke, it's a game
The way society treats and views women is ridiculous and unfair.

Why am I still keeping score?
Why do I still feel the need to measure my worth and success compared to others?

I'm in pain, I'm ashamed
The constant pressure and judgement makes me feel inadequate and distressed.

I'm a woman, hear me roar
But despite the struggles, I am still strong and capable as a woman.