For his top 30 performance, he sang "Mandolin Rain" and for his top 13 performance, he sang "Keep the Faith" by Michael Jackson.
He is blind, but still manages to learn his pieces and dance in the group numbers.
Who Am I
Scott MacIntyre Lyrics
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No message for me.
I think I am finally beginning to see
The traces of something
That went on unknown.
I was too busy
With thoughts of my own.
I woke up to find I'd crossed a line.
Who am I to sit and wonder?
Wonder why I'm goin under...
It's not right to say that all of this
Could happen to somebody else,
When I don't even know myself.
Silence is golden
I've heard them say.
But how does something golden
Cause so much pain?
I can't get over
The way my heart lies,
I'm in too deep to rationalize.
Thought I had control of my life
I woke up too find I'd crossed a line
Who am I to sit and wonder? oh, oh
Wonder why I'm goin under...
It's not right to say that all of this
Could happen to somebody else,
When I don't even know myself.
Oh, I'm a million miles across the border
Of what I feared all along.
It can take a while to get a life in order.
Will you realize the only thing
You've ever loved is gone?
I wonder why I'm goin under na na na na
It's not right to say that all this
Could happen to somebody else,
When I don't even know myself.
Who am I to sit and wonder (I don't even know myself)
Wonder why I'm goin under... woah
I can try to say that all this
Could happen to somebody else,
But I don't even know myself
I don't even know myself
In "Who Am I," Scott MacIntyre explores the theme of self-discovery and realization. The song begins with MacIntyre acknowledging that he has been preoccupied with his own thoughts and unaware of what was happening around him. He realizes that he has crossed a line and has lost control of his life. The pain and confusion he is feeling are exacerbated by the silence and lack of communication he is experiencing from others, leaving him with just his thoughts and self-doubt.
MacIntyre's repeated question, "Who am I to sit and wonder?" alludes to his sense of powerlessness and inadequacy. He feels lost and anxious as he struggles to make sense of his life and identity. He admits that he doesn't even know himself, leaving him vulnerable to external forces. The final line of the song, "I don't even know myself," serves as a poignant summation of MacIntyre's state of mind, as he confronts his lack of self-awareness and questions his ability to navigate his existence.
Overall, "Who Am I" is a powerful and introspective song that touches on the complexities of self-discovery and the challenges of finding one's place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, my inbox is empty
I have received no messages or communication from anyone
No message for me.
I have not received any messages or communication directed towards me
I think I am finally beginning to see
I am starting to realize
The traces of something
Hints or signs of something
That went on unknown.
Was happening without my knowledge or awareness
I was too busy
I was occupied or preoccupied
With thoughts of my own.
Focused on my own thoughts to the exclusion of other things
Thought I had control of my life
Believed that I had power over the direction of my life
I woke up to find I'd crossed a line.
Discovered that I had gone too far or done something wrong
Who am I to sit and wonder?
Why should I question or doubt myself?
Wonder why I'm goin under...
Question why I am failing or struggling
It's not right to say that all of this
It would be incorrect to suggest that everything that is happening
Could happen to somebody else,
Could happen to another person
When I don't even know myself.
When I am not even sure of who I am or what I want
Silence is golden
Being quiet or still can be beneficial or valuable
I've heard them say.
I have received information from others that suggests this
But how does something golden
How can something that is supposed to be beneficial
Cause so much pain?
Result in so much hurt or suffering?
I can't get over
I cannot move past or forget
The way my heart lies,
The true desires or feelings of my heart
I'm in too deep to rationalize.
I am too involved or committed to think objectively or logically
Oh, I'm a million miles across the border
I have gone far beyond where I thought I could or would
Of what I feared all along.
Of what I have always been afraid
It can take a while to get a life in order.
It may require time and effort to organize or improve one's life
Will you realize the only thing
Do you understand that the sole thing
You've ever loved is gone?
The thing you have truly cared for or cherished is no longer present?
I wonder why I'm goin under na na na na
I question why I am failing or experiencing difficulty
Who am I to sit and wonder (I don't even know myself)
Why should I question or doubt myself when I am not sure of who I am?
I can try to say that all this
I can attempt to explain that everything
Could happen to somebody else,
Might happen to another person
But I don't even know myself
But I do not even understand or know my own self
Contributed by Colton O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@FoxTreatment
I love all of Scott's compositions, but this is my favorite! It is a shame American Idol did not give him the opportunity to perform this song. He has remarkable talent and he will be very successful in the music industry. Thanks for posting!
@MinervaPonsFrias
No Brenda, lamentably I don't have the CD, but I spend all the time looking for everything refers to Scott MacIntyre, I mean: Lyrics, Videos, Mp3, Pictures, Interviews, etc. I have my computer full of stuffs of Scott, including the entire program when he was out.