Who You Are
SMASH Cast and Megan Hilty Lyrics


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I stare at my reflection in the mirror
Why am I doing this to myself?
Losing my mind on a tiny error,
I nearly left the real me on the shelf.
No, no, no, no, no

Don't lose who you are in the blur of the stars!
Seeing is deceiving, dreaming is believing,
It's okay not to be okay.
Sometimes it's hard to follow your heart.
Tears don't mean you're losing, everybody's bruising,
Just be true to who you are

Who you are, who you are, who you are
Who you are, who you are, who you are
Who you are, who you are, who you are
Who you are, who you are

Brushing my hair, do I look perfect?
I forgot what to do to fit the mold, yeah
The more I try the less it's working, yeah
'Cause everything inside me screams
No, no, no, no, no

Don't lose who you are in the blur of the stars
Seeing is deceiving, dreaming is believing,
It's okay not to be okay.
Sometimes it's hard to follow your heart.
But tears don't mean you're losing, everybody's bruising,
There's nothing wrong with who you are!

Yes, no's, egos, fake shows, like whoa
Just go, and leave me alone
Real talk, real life, good love, goodnight,
With a smile, that's my home! That's my home, no

No, no, no, no, no
Don't lose who you are in the blur of the stars
Seeing is deceiving, dreaming is believing,
It's okay not to be okay
Sometimes it's hard to follow your heart.
Tears don't mean you're losing, everybody's bruising,




Just be true to who you are
Yeah yeah yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Who You Are" by SMASH Cast feat. Megan Hilty is an inspirational anthem that encourages listeners to embrace their true selves and not get lost in the pressures of society. The song opens with the singer questioning themselves in the mirror, wondering why they are sacrificing their real self for the sake of conforming to societal norms. The song goes on to reassure the listener that it's okay to not be perfect, that crying doesn't mean you're weak and that everyone goes through difficult times. The lyrics encourage the listener to stay true to who they are and not be deceived by the illusions and expectations set by society.


The lyrics of this song carry a message that is relevant to many people, especially young people who often struggle with their own identity and fitting in with their peers. The song provides a reassuring message that it's okay to be different and embrace your true self, rather than trying to fit in with the crowd.


Line by Line Meaning

I stare at my reflection in the mirror
I'm looking at myself in the mirror


Why am I doing this to myself?
Why am I putting myself through this?


Losing my mind on a tiny error,
I'm going crazy over a small mistake,


I nearly left the real me on the shelf.
I almost forgot who I really am.


Don't lose who you are in the blur of the stars!
Don't forget who you are in the glare of fame and success!


Seeing is deceiving, dreaming is believing,
What you see is not always the truth, but what you dream can be real.


It's okay not to be okay.
It's normal to have weaknesses and struggles.


Sometimes it's hard to follow your heart.
Sometimes it's difficult to do what your heart desires.


Tears don't mean you're losing, everybody's bruising,
Crying doesn't make you a failure. Everyone goes through tough times.


Just be true to who you are
Always stay true to yourself.


Brushing my hair, do I look perfect?
I'm scrutinizing myself in the mirror, trying to look flawless.


I forgot what to do to fit the mold, yeah
I've lost sight of who I need to be to fit in.


The more I try the less it's working, yeah
The harder I try, the worse it seems to get.


'Cause everything inside me screams
My inner voice is telling me something's not right.


Yes, no's, egos, fake shows, like whoa
People say yes, then no. They have big egos and put on fake shows.


Just go, and leave me alone
I want you to go away.


Real talk, real life, good love, goodnight,
Let's have a sincere conversation, live an authentic life, enjoy love and say goodnight.


With a smile, that's my home! That's my home, no
With a smile on my face, I feel at home.


Yeah yeah yeah
Expression of excitement and agreement.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, TUNECORE INC
Written by: JESSICA CORNISH, TOBY GAD, SHELLEY PEIKEN

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CourtneyLO88

Best version, by far.

Melissa De Jesus Fa de Jessie M.e Abby número 1

Beautiful voice Meg

Roger Joseph

Thank you for uploading this!!! I love this cover!! and this series!!

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Megan is incredible!

Brielle C

Still so good in 2017. Miss this show💔megan is evrything

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Fave song from Smash!

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Yes, no's, egos, fake shows, like WHOA! Just go, and leave me alone! Real talk, real life, good love, goodnight, With a smile, that's my home! That's my home, no...

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Beautiful series

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I love you forever

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