Acceptance
The Chipmunks Lyrics

As I woke up this mornin' and looked in the mirror,(Hey!)
I realized that I needed to accept myself for who I am and ignore the criticisms of others.

The message that I saw couldn't get any clearer. (No oh oh.)
I realized that I am who I am and that's okay, nobody can change that.

The one conclusion of what defines me (Oh!)
I came to the conclusion that my identity is uniquely my own, and that's what makes me special.

Is everything I am is a great thing to be.
I see now that all of my qualities and traits make me great, and I should embrace them without shame.

C-H-I-P-M-U-N-K
Our name as 'The Chipmunks' is the essence of our uniqueness and identity

What's in a name?
A name can define one's entire identity, and often reflects their individuality.

Well, it's all we are,
Our name is our most basic and meaningful element of our identity, it's how others recognize us.

Who we'll be,
Our name represents who we are and who we will continue to be.

You see, it's everything.
Our name encompasses our entire identity, every aspect of us is represented by those letters.

We got the rhythm,
We have a strong sense of who we are and what we represent as a group.

Got the music in us.
Our music is a reflection of our unique identity, and we are proud to showcase it to the world.

It never really mattered what breed we are.
Our race or background does not define us, it's our individual qualities that make us great.

We're little, we're brown, we're different,
We don't look or act like everyone else, but that's what makes us stand out and be unique.

So here's a little ditty 'bout acceptance.
This song is about accepting yourself and others for who they are, without judgment or criticism.

Whoever you are,
No matter who you are or what you look like,

Wherever you live,
No matter where you live or what your background is,

Whatever you look like,
No matter what you look like or what your appearance is,

Whatever it is.
No matter what qualities or traits you possess,

The person you see
The unique qualities and traits that make you who you are

Is just asking
Begs the question

All of the good stuff
All of the positive qualities and traits that make us amazing

Ain't out, it's in. (Uh.)
Our true greatness is found within ourselves, not in external factors like appearance or social status.

I heard that people who judge you don't matter,
People who criticize or judge you based on your appearance or identity are not worth your time or energy.

And so I feel like those who love you won't chatter.
People who truly care for you and accept you for who you are will not talk poorly about you behind your back.

'Cause everything I am is a great thing to be.
I know that all of my unique characteristics make me great, and I should embrace them with pride.

I ain't never seen
I have never encountered someone quite like me before.

Anyone who looks a thing like me,
Nobody else looks like me or has my unique qualities and traits.

But still, I'm never shy,
Even though I stand out and am different, I am not ashamed or afraid to be myself.

Because I know it's all about what's up inside.
What truly matters is the person you are on the inside, not what you look like on the outside.

This is the moment of truth.
This is a critical moment where I must face the reality of my identity and decide to accept and embrace myself.

I give it all I've got with no additional proof (yeah.)
I am fully committed to accepting myself, without needing the approval or validation of others.

I put my cards on the table and deal,
I am being completely honest and transparent about who I am, and am ready to accept myself completely.

In other words, I only worry 'bout what's real.
I am focused only on the truth of who I am and what truly matters about myself, rather than worrying about superficial or external factors.

Maybe if you focus,
If you concentrate and make the effort,

You can get like me,
You can learn to accept and embrace yourself, just like I have.

'Cause everything you are
All of your unique qualities and traits

Is a great thing to be.
Are what make you amazing, and should be celebrated and embraced.

(whoever you are)
No matter who you are or what your identity is,

(it doesn't matter)
It's not important, and doesn't define you as a person.