What I Am
The Veer Union Lyrics


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Awake and breathing, we halt and catch fire
Timing′s never what the soul desires
I belong somewhere on the outside
Will the signal survive when the circuit breaks?

Telling me something, it's telling me something
It′s telling me something now
What am I supposed to do?
You're dragging me away from the promised land
You fucked me up
But I refuse to let you kill what I am

Same old feeling when we halt and catch fire
You're tired of all this reused desire
You belong somewhere, just not in my mind
I won′t burn myself out, just to keep you warm

It′s telling me something, it's telling me something
It′s telling me something now
The pressure is rising, I feel it inside me
I need you to hear me now

What am I supposed to do?
You're dragging me away from the promised land
You fucked me up
But I refuse to let you kill what I am
What I am, what I am, what I am, am

What am I supposed to do?
You′re dragging me away from the promised land
You fucked me up
But I refuse to let you kill what I am





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Overall Meaning

The Veer Union's song "What I Am" is a powerful reflection on the struggle to maintain personal identity and stay true to oneself in the face of external pressure and influence. The opening lines "Awake and breathing, we halt and catch fire / Timing's never what the soul desires" suggest a sense of frustration and urgency, as if the singer is on the verge of burning out or losing control. The repetition of the phrase "telling me something, it's telling me something" suggests an inner conflict, where the singer is trying to listen to their own instincts and find their own path while being pulled in different directions by the people or forces around them.


The chorus, with its refrain of "What am I supposed to do?" and defiant declaration "But I refuse to let you kill what I am," encapsulates this struggle. The singer feels trapped and pushed towards a place that doesn't feel right for them, but they are determined to hold onto their sense of self and not compromise their integrity. The repeated line "You fucked me up" adds a sense of anger and bitterness towards whoever or whatever is responsible for causing this situation, but ultimately the focus is on the singer's own resilience and determination to keep going.


Overall, "What I Am" is a searing and emotional exploration of the battle for selfhood in a world that often seems determined to conform and flatten out individuality. It speaks to anyone who has felt lost or trapped in their own life, and offers a powerful reminder that it is always possible to find your own way and stay true to who you are.


Line by Line Meaning

Awake and breathing, we halt and catch fire
Even though we are alive and functional, our timing is not always in sync with what we truly desire, resulting in obstacles that we need to overcome.


Timing's never what the soul desires
One's heart and soul yearn for things that may not always align with the timing of the universe, creating a sense of dissatisfaction or struggle.


I belong somewhere on the outside
I feel like an outsider, not belonging to the mainstream or typical ways of life, and instead carving my own path.


Will the signal survive when the circuit breaks?
In the face of adversity and challenges, will the connection or communication between individuals remain intact or be adversely affected?


Telling me something, it's telling me something, It's telling me something now
There is a message or lesson that needs to be learned or acknowledged, and it is becoming more evident in the present moment.


What am I supposed to do?
In the midst of difficult circumstances, I feel lost and unsure of how to proceed or overcome the current situation.


You're dragging me away from the promised land
Someone or something is hindering or preventing me from achieving my goals or reaching a place of ultimate fulfillment.


You fucked me up
Your actions or behavior have caused significant harm or damage to me, physically or emotionally.


But I refuse to let you kill what I am
Despite the pain and suffering caused by others, I am determined to hold onto my true identity and not allow them to completely destroy who I am as an individual.


Same old feeling when we halt and catch fire
Even though we have experienced difficulties in the past, we continue to face similar situations that threaten to derail us.


You′re tired of all this reused desire
You are exhausted by the constant repetition of striving for something that is never fully achieved or satisfied.


You belong somewhere, just not in my mind
You may have a place in this world, but you do not have a place in my thoughts, beliefs, or values.


I won't burn myself out, just to keep you warm
I refuse to exhaust myself completely in an effort to appease others or maintain a relationship, at the expense of my own well-being and happiness.


The pressure is rising, I feel it inside me, I need you to hear me now
As the situation intensifies, it becomes more apparent that communication and mutual understanding is necessary in order to move forward and overcome obstacles.


What I am, what I am, what I am, am
Despite adversity and challenges, I am steadfast in my identity and purpose, and will not allow external forces to define or diminish who I am as an individual.




Writer(s): Andrew Colin Fulk, Josh Adam Strock, Frederik Thaae, Hayden Tree, Brent Taddie, Brandon Hoover, Andrew Arthur Rockhold

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Shannon Parker

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Tatsu Kinomiya

Can The Veer Union fail me just once? Goddamn, it's hard finding a song or cover by them that I dislike! What a great and consistent band!

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Taylor Laumer

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