Who Am I
Seotaiji and boys Lyrics

Whoa, oh, oh, oh
The song begins with a simple, catchy phrase that sets the tone for the entire song.

A penny for your thoughts, but a dollar for your insides
People are willing to pay you for your opinions, but they value your personal feelings and struggles even more.

Or a fortune for your disaster
People are more likely to be fascinated by your failures and tragedies than your successes.

And I'm just a painter and I'm drawing a blank
The singer is struggling to come up with something significant to say or express through his art.

We only want to sing you to sleep
The singer and his bandmates don't aspire to be the most profound or thought-provoking artists, but rather to provide simple, comforting music for people's relaxation.

In your bedroom speakers, whoa
The music isn't meant to be performed live or in a public space, but rather enjoyed privately in people's own homes.

We need umbrellas on the inside
The band members are using a metaphor to describe the need for emotional protection and resilience in the face of adversity and heartache.

Get me just right
The artist wants to be understood and appreciated for who he truly is, without any judgment or misinterpretation.

They say quitters never win
The artist is acknowledging a common adage about perseverance and determination.

But we walk the plank on a sinking ship
Despite the risks and obstacles, the artist and his bandmates are willing to take a chance and pursue their dreams, even if it means facing failure.

There's a world outside of my front door
The singer is recognizing the vastness and diversity of the world around him, beyond his own personal experiences and struggles.

That gets off on being down
The artist is suggesting that society or people in general seem to derive pleasure or satisfaction from negativity and pessimism.

I could learn to pity fools as I'm the worst of all
The singer is admitting to his own shortcomings and faults, and is trying to sympathize with others who may also struggle or fail.

And I can't stop feeling sorry for myself
Despite recognizing the need for empathy towards others, the singer still struggles with self-pity and self-doubt.

We only want to sing you to sleep
The chorus is repeated to reinforce the idea that the band members prioritize simple, comforting music over complex, profound songwriting.

Your bedroom speakers, whoa
The music is meant to evoke personal intimacy and comfort, rather than grandiose spectacle or theatricality.

They say quitters never win
The band members continue to reflect on the aforementioned adage, suggesting that it may not be entirely accurate or applicable in every situation.

But we walk the plank on a sinking ship
The band members reiterate their willingness to take risks and pursue their goals, even if it means accepting failure or defeat.

We're broken down on memory lane
The singer and his bandmates are recalling past experiences or memories that may be painful or bittersweet.

We're alone together; we're alone (whoa)
The group recognizes the paradoxical nature of their shared isolation, feeling both supported by each other but also deeply disconnected from the rest of the world.