Who Am I
Sxye Lyrics


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I promised myself it won't happen a second time
I promised myself i'd be stronger i'd be fine
Why can't i see
That i am weak
That i am hurt
That i am gone
And that id been so all along
But i am just a kid that's lost in darkness
Of this big and scary world
I'm not a girl i'm not a boy
I am just me but i like joy

I am destroyed but i'll be fine
If i'm confused i'll stop in time
Wait for a sign

I am afraid of what's to come
These kids are blocking out the sun
And now i'm left drowning in lies
Can't differentiate the tides
Is this the truth is this real life
This tends to happen all the time
I can't decide who to believe
So i grieve inside
Inside

Why does my head never make sense
Stresses me out to count to ten
Let's go again travel inside
Messed up my conscience and my mind

But now i'm fine
So i prétend but really i just want to end
What can't make sense i want to die
But who am i?

I am just a kid that's lost in darkness
Of this big and scary world
I'm not a girl i'm not a boy
I am just me but i like joy

I am destroyed but i'll be fine
If i'm confused i'll stop in time
Wait for a sign

I am afraid of what's to come
These kids are blocking out the sun
And now i'm left drowning in lies
Can't differentiate the tides
Is this the truth is this real life
This tends to happen all the time
I can't decide who to believe
So i grieve inside

Inside inside inside inside inside

Please let me in
Please let me in
I promise i won't leave again

Please let me out
Please let me out
I promise i won't speak about
What you have done
Not to a soul

I want to live, just be at home
But i'm not home when i'm with you
I'm sorry, tell me what to do
Tell me what to do

I'm scared of you
Of what you've done
I'm scared of what i will become
Because so far

I am just a kid that's lost in darkness
Of this big and scary world
I'm not a girl i'm not a boy
I am just me but i like joy

I am destroyed but i'll be fine




If i'm confused i'll stop in time
Wait for a sign

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sxye's song "Who Am I" represent the struggles of an individual who has been hurt and damaged emotionally and is trying to find their identity and place in the world. The artist promises themselves not to make the same mistake twice but finds themselves weak and hurt yet again. The repetition of the line "I am just a kid that's lost in darkness" emphasizes the feeling of being lost and confused with life. They are unsure of their gender identity but they know they enjoy joy. The lyrics encapsulate the conflicting emotions of the artist, as they try to understand and come to terms with the world around them. It shows the struggle they face in trying to decide who to trust, who to believe, and how to move forward.


The artist highlights their fear of what's to come and the feeling of being left drowning in lies, unable to differentiate the truth from falsehood. The plea to be let in and out, promising not to leave or speak about what has happened shows the desperation to belong somewhere and the struggle to find a place where they feel safe and at home. The lyrics also represent the fear of being hurt again and the unknown, with the artist wondering what they will become or even who they are. The eventual hope of finding a sign represents a longing for clarity and understanding.


Line by Line Meaning

I promised myself it won't happen a second time
I made a promise to myself not to let the same thing happen to me again


I promised myself i'd be stronger i'd be fine
I also promised myself that I would be stronger and recover


Why can't i see
I'm oblivious to what's happening


That i am weak
I'm not strong enough to handle my situation


That i am hurt
I'm emotionally hurt by something or someone


That i am gone
I feel like I'm disappearing or fading away


And that id been so all along
I've been feeling this way for a while, and it's become a part of me


But i am just a kid that's lost in darkness
I feel like a lost child, wandering around in the dark


Of this big and scary world
The world seems daunting and scary


I'm not a girl i'm not a boy
I don't identify as either gender specifically


I am just me but i like joy
I'm just being myself and strive for happiness


I am destroyed but i'll be fine
Although I feel broken, deep down I know I'll be okay


If i'm confused i'll stop in time
If I start to feel confused or overwhelmed, I'll take a break


Wait for a sign
I'm waiting for a sign or indication of what to do next


I am afraid of what's to come
I'm scared of the future and what it holds for me


These kids are blocking out the sun
Other kids are creating obstacles and distractions from my goals


And now i'm left drowning in lies
I'm surrounded by deception and can't escape it


Can't differentiate the tides
I can't tell what's real or fake anymore


Is this the truth is this real life
I'm questioning the reality of my situation


This tends to happen all the time
This feels like a recurring issue for me


I can't decide who to believe
I'm struggling to determine who to trust


So i grieve inside
I'm keeping my sorrow and emotions to myself


Why does my head never make sense
I can't seem to get my thoughts in order


Stresses me out to count to ten
Even simple tasks can cause me stress and frustration


Let's go again travel inside
I'm trying to explore my thoughts and emotions again despite the fear and discomfort


Messed up my conscience and my mind
My thoughts and beliefs are confusing and contradictory


But now i'm fine
Despite everything, I feel okay at the moment


So i prétend but really i just want to end
I'm pretending to be okay when really I'm struggling and possibly contemplating ending everything


What can't make sense i want to die
If I can't find a reason for what I'm going through, I feel like dying is the solution


But who am i?
Deep down, I'm questioning my purpose and identity


Please let me in
I'm asking for acceptance or permission to be a part of something


I promise i won't leave again
I'm willing to make a change and work towards leaving this negative mindset or environment


Please let me out
At the same time, I'm also requesting to be released from a situation or environment


Please let me out
I feel trapped and want to escape


What you have done
I'm dealing with the consequences of someone's actions


Not to a soul
I'm keeping silent about it, not willing to tell anyone


I want to live, just be at home
All I want is stability and comfort in my home environment


But i'm not home when i'm with you
Being around someone makes me feel uncomfortable and not at home


I'm sorry, tell me what to do
I'm apologizing for not knowing what to do and needing guidance


I'm scared of you
I'm fearful of someone or something that's affecting my life


Of what you've done
I'm scared of the impact someone's actions have had


I'm scared of what i will become
I'm also scared of the future and the potential for change




Writer(s): Elizabeth Jane Mitterando

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