Who I Am
Steven Cooper Lyrics

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I'm taking names like my name was Nicholas
So stick with this, I'll get you going with a flow ridiculous
So pick a disc and play a song
Already I'm gone,
they've been asking where I'm at, I've been here all along
They don't know me from Adam, should I let go when I have ‘em
Or should I take it to the top and let it blow like an atom
I finally have a chance to show what I'm made of

It's time to storm the castle now we're lifting the gate up
Ambition, so sick with these city rhymes
Been working at it, a habit that became my 9-5
I never settled, kept pedals pressed to the metal
We rebels up in this industry, yeah boy get with me
Most like the idea, put forth a rhyme
But never, put forth the time, just a thing on the side, whatever
You're here for cheddar, I'm here to get steady better
That's the difference if you're listening
It's hot when I rock, so listen in

Now we rocking ‘round the globe
Every stop and every show
Tell them people so they know
This is who I am

We keep walking down this road
There's no stopping where we'll go
Tell them people so they know
This is who I am

Now I've blown, the man of every hour
24, then I'm out the door, Jack Bauer
They just wanna bump it so this beats got power
I'm a beast, why scour when this heats got powder
No coward, I gave my life for it
Before you fly for it, keep your hands off my porridge
You can see that my door is, slammed tight shut
So, if you come a knocking, put those hands high up
And just stand right up
I'm so cold with a pen, gold soles, stepping in
A froze mold, fill them in
Go deal them in and hold no feelings in
This whole globe, knows, when a pro goes, steal it then
It's time to see a change in this rap game
‘Cause every single person always seems the exact same
So I'm in the bat cave developing that craze
That gets the people listening to Cooper, yeah that name

Now we rocking ‘round the globe
Every stop and every show
Tell them people so they know
This is who I am

We keep walking down this road
There's no stopping where we'll go
Tell them people so they know
This is who I am

There's a reason why I keep to myself
‘Cause half of ya'll, d
on't understand where I'm going, don't make beats for my health
Don't make beats for the wealth, I'm here speaking in stealth
I could spell it out but I'll let it speak for itself
It's a journey all the time so lets see this through
And on the way, I'll be me and you be you
We don't have to be the same, so here I stand
About to tear it up ‘cause that's who I am

Now we rocking ‘round the globe
Every stop and every show
Tell them people so they know
This is who I am

We keep walking down this road
There's no stopping where we'll go

Tell them people so they know
This is who I am

Overall Meaning

In the song "Who I Am" by Steven Cooper, the artist talks about his determination to succeed in the music industry despite people doubting him. He boasts about his ability to rhyme and take names like Nicholas. He also talks about how he has been working hard on his craft and how it has become his 9-5 job. He emphasizes that unlike others who are in the industry for money, he is there to get better.

The chorus talks about how he is now rocking around the globe, performing at every stop and show. He wants people to know that this is who he is and he is not changing for anybody. He also emphasizes on the fact that people shouldn't compare themselves to him as everyone is different and unique in their own way.

Overall, the song is a representation of Steven Cooper's journey to success and his pride in the person he has become.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm taking names like my name was Nicholas
I am dominating in my field, just as Saint Nick dominates Christmas by taking all the names. I will take on the competition.

So stick with this, I'll get you going with a flow ridiculous
If you stick with me and listen to my music, I promise to deliver a flow that will blow your mind.

So pick a disc and play a song
Choose any of my songs to listen to, and I guarantee you'll enjoy it.

Already I'm gone, they've been asking where I'm at, I've been here all along
People have been wondering where I am, but I've been here all along making great music.

They don't know me from Adam, should I let go when I have ‘em
People don't know who I am, but should I stop pursuing my dreams just because they don't know me?

Or should I take it to the top and let it blow like an atom
I should take my music to the top and make it explode like a nuclear atom.

I finally have a chance to show what I'm made of
I finally have an opportunity to show the world my talent and potential.

It's time to storm the castle now we're lifting the gate up
It's time to take over the music industry and open up opportunities for myself and others.

Ambition, so sick with these city rhymes
I have an immense amount of ambition, and I am excellent at writing and performing songs about urban life.

Been working at it, a habit that became my 9-5
I have been working tirelessly at my craft, and it has become a full-time job for me.

I never settled, kept pedals pressed to the metal
I never settled for mediocrity and kept working hard and pushing myself to be the best.

We rebels up in this industry, yeah boy get with me
I am a rebel in the music industry and am looking for like-minded individuals to join me in making great music.

Most like the idea, put forth a rhyme
Many people like the idea of making music, but not everyone is willing to put in the time and effort to write and perform songs.

But never, put forth the time, just a thing on the side, whatever
Many people never actually put in the time and dedication required to make music, treating it as a hobby or something unimportant.

You're here for cheddar, I'm here to get steady better
Some people are only in the music industry to make money, but I am here to continually improve my skills as an artist.

That's the difference if you're listening, It's hot when I rock, so listen in
This is the fundamental difference between those who are truly dedicated to music and those who are not. My music is hot and worth listening to.

Now we rocking ‘round the globe, Every stop and every show
I am making music that is appreciated and enjoyed by people all around the world, and am performing live shows at every opportunity.

We keep walking down this road, There's no stopping where we'll go
I am relentlessly pursuing my dreams in music, and there is no limit to where I can end up.

There's a reason why I keep to myself
I don't feel the need to constantly socialize or be around others; I am content with my own company.

‘Cause half of ya'll, don't understand where I'm going, don't make beats for my health
Many people in the music industry don't understand or appreciate my goals for my career; I'm not just making music for fun, it's a serious endeavor for me.

Don't make beats for the wealth, I'm here speaking in stealth
I am not in the music industry solely for the money; I am here to share my message through music and do so in a careful and thoughtful manner.

I could spell it out but I'll let it speak for itself
I don't need to explicitly state my goals or message; my music will speak for itself and make my intentions clear.

It's a journey all the time so lets see this through, And on the way, I'll be me and you be you
Making music is a continual journey, and I am going to stay true to myself and my goals while allowing others to do the same.

We don't have to be the same, so here I stand, About to tear it up ‘cause that's who I am
We don't need to have the same opinions, beliefs, or goals to appreciate each other and make great music. I am here to give it my all and make my mark on the world.

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