I gotta woman
Sammy Davis Jr. Lyrics
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Whether I find a place in this world or never belong
I've gotta be me, I've gotta be me
What else can I be but what I am?
I want to live, not merely survive
And I won't give up this dream of life
That keeps me alive
The dream that I see makes me what I am
That faraway prize, a world of success
Is waiting for me if I heed the call
I won't settle down or settle for less
As long as there's half a chance that I can have it all
I'll go it alone, that's how it must be
I can't be right for somebody else if I'm not right for me
I've gotta be me, I've gotta be me
Daring to try to do it or die, I've gotta be me
I can't be right for somebody else if I'm not right for me
I've gotta be me, I've gotta be me
Daring to try to do it or die,
I've gotta be me
The song "I've Gotta Be Me" by Sammy Davis Jr. is all about self-expression and individuality. The lyrics convey a powerful message of accepting ourselves for who we are and not compromising our true selves to fit in. The opening line "Whether I'm right, whether I'm wrong" suggests that the singer is willing to take risks and be true to himself, regardless of the potential outcome.
The next few lines "Whether I find a place in this world or never belong / I've gotta be me, I've gotta be me" demonstrate that the singer is not concerned with fitting in or conforming to societal norms. Instead, he is focused on being true to himself and his own unique identity. The lyrics "What else can I be but what I am?" emphasize that there is no other way to live than to be true to oneself.
The final lines of the song "I'll go it alone, that's how it must be / I can't be right for somebody else if I'm not right for me" further emphasize the importance of individuality and self-expression. The singer recognizes that he cannot be true to someone else if he is not true to himself first. Overall, the lyrics of "I've Gotta Be Me" are a powerful reminder that we should accept ourselves for who we are and strive to live our best lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Whether I'm right, whether I'm wrong
It doesn't matter if I'm correct or mistaken
Whether I find a place in this world or never belong
It doesn't matter if I fit in or not
I've gotta be me, I've gotta be me
I must be true to myself and my identity
What else can I be but what I am?
There's no one else I can be except for myself
I want to live, not merely survive
I desire a fulfilling life, not just to exist
And I won't give up this dream of life
I won't abandon my vision of a good life
That keeps me alive
That gives me a reason to live
The dream that I see makes me what I am
My aspirations shape who I am
That faraway prize, a world of success
The distant reward of achievement
Is waiting for me if I heed the call
I can attain the prize if I accept the challenge
I won't settle down or settle for less
I won't be content with mediocrity or inferiority
As long as there's half a chance that I can have it all
I'll pursue my goals even if the odds are against me
I'll go it alone, that's how it must be
I'll pursue my dreams on my own terms
I can't be right for somebody else if I'm not right for me
I can't please others if I'm not happy with myself
Daring to try to do it or die, I've gotta be me
I must take risks and give my all to achieve my aspirations
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Walter Marks
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lounge Hound
Sammy's Rockin'! I mean it sounds like an elvis number. Sinatra NVR Was Rockin! Correct me if I'm wrong.
Harold Rosenfeld
Ray Charles.
Marvin Muoneké
Sammy Davis with the Count Basie band!!!
Pedro Rabié
Foot stompin' music
Tyler
Hi! Where did you get this recording and the Birth of the blues one? I cannot find it on itunes.
tuxguys
Sam and the Basie Band (minus the Count) take on the music of Brother Ray, and acquit themselves nobly.
There was a period from about 1954 to 1957 when the Swing Era was waning, Rockabilly and R 'n' B were in ascension, and Rock 'n' Roll was trying to figure itself out...
Louis Prima's "Old Black Magic" and Jimmy Dorsey's "So Rare" were prime examples of this Musical Interregnum:
Although this performance was recorded in 1960, it would seem to fall into that category as well.
The Rock Ancestor
LOL If this song was released now, feminists would protest against it.
Azmodan Ullysses
lol gold digger's father