This Is Who I Am
Vanessa Amorosi [mp3meshok.ucoz.ru] Lyrics
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but all I do is fall to my face with my hands on my head so many times
but then I learnt, after being burnt
to get back up and push straight on
stop the tears people move on, on
Well it’s alright to be myself
now I’ve learnt to stand
I spent years really hating me
longing to be friends, now I hope that you can understand
This is who I am
Now when life gets tough
I’m quick to hurry up
I run all day, I run through the night
I break down walls, I hit up high
I don’t care if I’m fat, or if you think my clothes are bad
‘cos I can go to sleep at night, I’m a good person and I’ll get by
Well It’s alright to be myself
now I’ve learnt to stand
well it’s ok to be just who I am
I spent years really hating me
longing to be friends, now I hope that you can understand
This is who I am
Are you someone, are you someone, are you someone, someone like me
you deserve, you deserve, you deserve to be free
cause the world will keep spinning, and you’ll be trapped in it
Well it’s alright to be myself
now I’ve learnt to stand
well it’s ok to be just who I am
I’ve spent years really hating me
longing to be friends, now I hope that you can understand
This is who I am
In This Is Who I Am, Vanessa Amorosi sings about her journey of self-acceptance and self-love. She talks about how she spent most of her life trying to do things right, but she always seemed to fall on her face. However, through her experiences and learning from them, she has come to realize that it's okay to make mistakes and fail, as long as she gets back up and keep moving forward. She finds comfort in the fact that she can be herself, and she no longer yearns for acceptance or approval from others.
As the song progresses, Vanessa talks about how she has become more self-assured over the years. She's quick to hurry up when life gets tough, and she's not afraid to break down walls and hit up high to achieve her goals. She's learned to let go of society's expectations of her looks or fashion sense, as she recognizes that these things don't define her as a person. Ultimately, Vanessa wants to share her message of self-love with others who may be struggling to find acceptance in the world. She hopes that her listeners can understand and accept her for who she is.
Line by Line Meaning
I spend my life, trying to do things right
I have always tried my best to do everything the right way.
but all I do is fall to my face with my hands on my head so many times
Despite my efforts, I have failed multiple times and felt overwhelmed with disappointment and frustration.
but then I learnt, after being burnt
However, I learned from my experiences and failures.
to get back up and push straight on
I discovered that the best way to move forward is to keep going and not give up.
stop the tears people move on, on
It's important to stop crying and keep going because life doesn't wait for anyone.
Well it’s alright to be myself
It's okay to be who I truly am.
now I’ve learnt to stand
I have gained the confidence to stand on my own and not worry about what others think.
well it’s ok to be just who I am
I have come to accept and embrace who I am without any shame or hesitation.
I spent years really hating me
For a long time, I despised myself and my flaws.
longing to be friends, now I hope that you can understand
I yearned for friendships but now I hope others can appreciate and accept me for who I am.
Now when life gets tough
When faced with adversity,
I’m quick to hurry up
I am quick to take action and not waste any time.
I run all day, I run through the night
I keep going all day and night without stopping.
I break down walls, I hit up high
I am determined to overcome obstacles and succeed beyond my expectations.
I don’t care if I’m fat, or if you think my clothes are bad
I don't care about others' opinions on my physical appearance and fashion choices.
‘cos I can go to sleep at night, I’m a good person and I’ll get by
I can sleep soundly at night knowing that I am a good person regardless of my imperfections and I will succeed.
Are you someone, are you someone, are you someone, someone like me
Do you also struggle with self-acceptance and self-love like I have?
you deserve, you deserve, you deserve to be free
You deserve to be free from self-doubt and self-hatred.
cause the world will keep spinning, and you’ll be trapped in it
The world will continue to move on and leave you behind if you don't free yourself from your struggles.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: DAVE BASSETT, COLTON DIXON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@emilyfitton5874
I laugh at anyone who hates on Vanessa saying she has no talent. You clearly haven't seen her live. Her voice is powerful and unique. Ridiculously underrated, but that's what you get I guess for not singing about sex and showing off your bits (like most female artists do now).
Forever an Amorosi fan!
@johngialanellajr8650
What escaped mental patients said she has no talent. That is like saying Einstein was not too smart.
@lanabanana68
well said Emily :)
@lockyrichardson7195
Have you met her yet? Is she approachable? What’s she like personality (nice or up herself) does she do autographs? I’d generally like to know.
@emilyfitton5874
@@lockyrichardson7195 I actually have met her. But way back in 2008-2011 (don’t remember the exact year). She’s very nice from what I remember, and she signed her album for me. I wouldn’t say she’s up herself. My Mums partner actually worked for Vanessa for many, many years. From what I know, she is a very genuine, caring and down to earth person. I was told several times that’s she’s also an animal lover- which of course is always a good sign about a person in my opinion 🥲
@lockyrichardson7195
@@emilyfitton5874 that’s good to hear because I’d love to see her live, meet her and get her autograph one day. She is the best. Shes still got it!!. Your mums partner is very lucky. It’s sad that she doesn’t live in Australia as much anymore. Yeah I heard she has a farm where endangered animals can find refuge.
Do you know if she has done any drugs or not? I can’t work out it because her looks have not changed much at all but she always comes out on stage with so much energy. I have seen a pic of her smoking a cigarette on her insta when she was younger tho.
@emma_em_11
I ❤Vanessa’s voice and music!! She’s one of those RARE GEMS you find that seem to be underrated by the majority, but are INSANELY TALENTED! This song is the EPITOME of SELF-LOVE! ❤Although, the “I don’t care if I’m fat.” line doesn’t really apply to me anymore because I have lost and am still losing weight to feel healthy, EVERYTHING she says STILL applies because you have to feel comfortable with who you are as a person and yourself at ANY size! You may be considered “fat”by some before you lose weight, but shouldn’t care about others opinions, only YOUR OWN and how you FEEL in yourself! To lose weight to impress others and for approval is WAYYY DIFFERENT than the personal choice to be healthy…
@sindigosoul
"it's ok to be just who i am" <3 Love this song! Positive, uplifting and just what i needed to hear right now...thank you <3
@whipthedog
She is in a class of her own as far as Australian singers go. There is no-one even close. And just about everybody loves her music. We are lucky that she tours non stop and we can get to watch her live often.
@elizabethcrossley6853
Wow a decade has FLOWN by. ♡ still love this song.. still relevant.