I am
Twisted Sister Lyrics


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Who are you to look down
At what I believe?
I'm on to your thinking
And how you deceive
Well, you can't abuse me
I won't stand no more
Yes, I know the reasons
Yes, I know the score
I am, and I'll be
I will, you'll see
I am, and I'll be
I am: I'm me
How I tried to please you
Live the way you said
Do the things that you do
Like the living dead
Then the truth it hit me
Got me off my knees
It's my life I'm living
I'll live as I please
I am, and I'll be
I will, you'll see
I am, and I'll be
I am: I'm me
Now's the time to stand tall
Start your life anew
Freedom lies in your heart
Now's the time for you
I am, and I'll be
I will, you'll see
I am, and I'll be
I am: I'm me
I am, I'm me
I am, I'm me
Can't you see?, can't you see?
I'm me, I'm me, me, me, me, me
I am: I'm me
I am: I'm me
Can't you see?, can't you see?
I'm me, I'm me, I'm me
I am: I'm me
I am: I'm me
Can't you see that I'm me
I'm me, I'm me, look at me




I am: I'm me
I am: I'm me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Twisted Sister's song “I Am” call for individuality and self-acceptance in the face of judgement and ridicule from those who don't understand or accept the singer's beliefs and way of life. The first two stanzas express frustration at being looked down upon and misled by someone who doesn't respect the singer's choices. The third stanza marks a turning point, where the truth reveals itself to the singer, and they resolve to live their life as they please. The repetition of “I am, and I'll be” underlines this resolve, and the chorus reinforces the singer's identity and self-assuredness. The last stanza is a call to action, encouraging others to stand tall, create a new life, and find freedom through their own self-awareness.


The lyrics of “I Am” suggest an emphasis on self-acceptance, as the singer confronts doubt and criticism from outside forces. The song embodies Twisted Sister's message of rebellion, individuality, and hedonism while addressing social pressures and conformity. “I Am” does not simply describe rebellion: it provides listeners with a sense of empowerment and the assurance that their choices are worth defending.


Line by Line Meaning

Who are you to look down
Why do you think you have the authority to judge me?


At what I believe?
My beliefs are personal to me and you have no right to discredit them.


I'm on to your thinking
I understand the way you think and try to manipulate me.


And how you deceive
You are not honest with me and try to trick me into doing what you want.


Well, you can't abuse me
I will not allow you to mistreat me anymore.


I won't stand no more
I have reached my limit and will not tolerate your behavior any longer.


Yes, I know the reasons
I understand why you treat me the way you do.


Yes, I know the score
I am well aware of the situation and the consequences of my actions.


I am, and I'll be
I exist as myself and will continue to do so.


I will, you'll see
I am determined to be true to myself and will prove it to you.


I am: I'm me
I am an individual with my own identity and cannot be changed by others.


How I tried to please you
I attempted to make you happy and follow your expectations.


Live the way you said
I did everything you asked of me and lived by your rules.


Do the things that you do
I copied your behavior and actions in an attempt to satisfy you.


Like the living dead
I felt like I was not really alive, just going through the motions.


Then the truth it hit me
I finally realized what was really happening.


Got me off my knees
I stopped being subservient to you and stood up for myself.


It's my life I'm living
I am in control of my own life and choices.


I'll live as I please
I will live in a way that makes me happy and fulfilled, not how others want me to.


Now's the time to stand tall
It is time to be confident and proud of who I am.


Start your life anew
I can begin again and live life on my own terms.


Freedom lies in your heart
The true sense of freedom comes from within, not from pleasing others.


Now's the time for you
It is time for me to take charge of my own life and embrace who I really am.


Can't you see?, can't you see?
Why don't you understand?


I'm me, I'm me, me, me, me, me
I am an individual with my own thoughts and feelings, not a copy of someone else.


Can't you see that I'm me
I am not like you, I am my own person.


I'm me, I'm me, look at me
I want to be recognized for who I am, not who someone else thinks I should be.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DANIEL DEE SNIDER

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