Who Am I
Young Will Lyrics


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Sometimes you know you push me so hard
I don't know how I feel
You almost make me doubt I feel at all

It's not as though I always listen
But there's just so much I don't hear
Maybe I'll never be what you want
I know that all you're asking for
Is a little place in my heart
But I don't find it easy to give

Maybe I get a little selfish sometimes
Why shouldn't I?
I used to say I love you
But would it make a difference this time?

[Chorus]
And who am I to tell you that I would never let you down
That no-one else could love you half as much as I do now?
And who am I to tell you I'll always catch you when you fall?
Well I, I wouldn't be myself at all
I wouldn't be myself at all, at all

I always find a reason why I didn't put you first
It's not that complicated I know
I really hate it when you shake your head like this ain't gonna work
Maybe you'll never reap what you sow

[Chorus]

I didn't want to do what everybody does
And hide the truth to find we never knew a thing about love
'Cause this is real life, real love
And knowing what it comes down to
It just might be enough





[Chorus x 2]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Young Will's song Who Am I explore the complexities of a romantic relationship. The singer feels pushed by their partner, causing doubts about their own ability to feel. They express that they struggle to hear everything their partner says and may never live up to their partner's expectations. The singer admits to being selfish at times and questions the value of saying "I love you" repeatedly. The chorus poses a series of rhetorical questions that ultimately lead to the conclusion that the singer wouldn't be themselves without their flaws and imperfections.


The song seems to touch on the idea that love is messy and imperfect, and that we cannot always live up to each other's expectations. The singer's doubts and insecurities are relatable, and the honesty in their self-reflection is refreshing. The song does not offer any easy answers or solutions, but instead highlights the importance of accepting ourselves and our partners as flawed individuals.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes you know you push me so hard
I am frequently feeling pressured and overwhelmed because of your behavior.


I don't know how I feel
I'm struggling to identify my feelings about this situation.


You almost make me doubt I feel at all
Your actions make me question if I'm capable of feeling anything.


It's not as though I always listen
I don't always pay attention to your words.


But there's just so much I don't hear
There is a lot that I'm probably missing when I'm not really listening.


Maybe I'll never be what you want
Perhaps I don't meet your expectations and never will.


I know that all you're asking for
I realize you're only looking for one little thing from me.


Is a little place in my heart
You're requesting just a small amount of affection from me.


But I don't find it easy to give
I am having difficulty providing you with what you're asking for.


Maybe I get a little selfish sometimes
Occasionally, I can be a bit self-centered.


Why shouldn't I?
Is it not reasonable for me to be concerned with my own needs?


I used to say I love you
Previously, I expressed my love for you.


But would it make a difference this time?
However, would that sentiment still be significant in this moment?


And who am I to tell you that I would never let you down
Why should I make promises that I might not be able to keep?


That no-one else could love you half as much as I do now?
Am I the only one that can love you this much?


And who am I to tell you I'll always catch you when you fall?
Why should I guarantee that I'll be there for you every time you need me?


Well I, I wouldn't be myself at all
Honestly, that's not something I can promise to do.


I always find a reason why I didn't put you first
I seem to always have justifications for why I prioritize myself over you.


It's not that complicated I know
I understand that it's not a complex decision to make.


I really hate it when you shake your head like this ain't gonna work
Honestly, it bothers me when you show your doubt towards our relationship.


Maybe you'll never reap what you sow
Maybe you will not be able to experience what you wanted from all of this.


I didn't want to do what everybody does
I didn't want to lie like everyone else does.


And hide the truth to find we never knew a thing about love
I didn't want to hide my true feelings and result in not being able to recognize what love is.


'Cause this is real life, real love
This is an actual real-life scenario about love.


And knowing what it comes down to
Understanding what the core of the issue is.


It just might be enough
This realization might be enough to make this relationship work.


I wouldn't be myself at all
Really, I wouldn't be who I am if I promised you things that I am unsure if I can fulfill.


At all
Not even a little bit.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LUCIE SILVAS, FRANCIS EG WHITE

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Comments from YouTube:

@lukemasamvi

One of the best songs he ever did, the message in this song is even more clear after learning of his twin brother’s passing 😢😢😢😢😢

@hopebgood

👍

@paulwinn2142

To all Blue Peter fans young and old, love how Will Young brought memories to life even to the end of video inc bbc intro. Rip John Noaks loved those years.

@iancasey704

This is Will Youngs best song 🎵 ! Can't believe it's 17 years old now . There's just something about this song always enjoyable.

@hopebgood

I hear ya mate. 😊

@stuartcooper631

It just gets you

@sarahc3243

Another underrated artist IMO. Love Will Young and I’m listening here in 2022. Who is with me? ❤️

@amyclarke41

Me brilliant 😁 pop idol

@chrisstephens6194

Just heard an Interview with him on radio 2 and this is his favourite song, I'd forgotten about it but loved it.

@sarahc3243

@@chrisstephens6194 ah really. It’s my favourite of his too 🥰

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