Who I Am
flava d & moony Lyrics


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When I was quite young, for a time I went through a stage where I was a real monster
And then I realized that other people could see how hurt I was
And I didn't want anyone to see that I was hurt
So I just tried to be the opposite
And it worked, people believed that I didn't care

I am a mystery to you
You don't understand the things I do
Find me beneath the hollow tree
Winding a string of uncertainty

Somebody tell me where my mind is
Cause I cannot express to you the crisis
Something is in me like a virus
Eating from inside until I'm lifeless

How can you expect me not to take it
Like that when that's exactly what you meant
I was half-expecting you to fake it
I guess we're both disappointed now

The moon goes down without a sound
My heart begins to dread
I cannot explain to you the things inside my head, I'm restless

I am a mystery to you
You don't understand the things I do
Find me beneath the hollow tree
Winding a string of uncertainty
I am a mystery to you
You don't understand the things I do
Find me beneath the hollow tree
Winding a string of uncertainty

I can read your mind because I have visions every night
You try to get inside me but my aura won't allow it
I'll run from you forever till there's nowhere left to hide
The energies you're sending me I feel it isn't right

Although others didn't understand me so well
I was sitting there, my face must have been a mile long
And she more or less criticized me for it
She went as much as to say
Ah, there's nothing wrong with you
What are you looking so glum about




And that made you feel worse
That made me feel worse

Overall Meaning

The song "Who I Am" by Flava D & Moony talks about the struggles of being misunderstood and how people cope by putting up walls to protect themselves. The first verse delves into the idea of wearing a mask to hide one's pain in order to avoid being seen as vulnerable. The lyrics show that the singer had previously been a "real monster" but has since put on a faรงade to make people believe that they don't care about anything. This theme flows into the chorus where the singer explains that they are a mystery to others who cannot understand why they do the things they do.


The second verse talks about how the singer feels like they are becoming unhinged and that there is something inside of them that is eating away at them. They can't express the crisis as the emergency only exists internally, and others cannot see it. The lines "The moon goes down without a sound / My heart begins to dread" show how the singer is starting to feel anxious and trapped. They try to explain that they are restless and that their mind is in turmoil.


The final verse continues this theme of isolation and separation, and how the singer's feelings are not being recognized by others. They have an aura that prevents others from getting too close, but they can read people's minds and know what they are thinking. The singer tries to run away from the people who send them bad energy, but there is nowhere left to hide. The song ends with the singer talking about how being misunderstood by others only leads to more pain, and how it makes them feel worse.


Line by Line Meaning

When I was quite young, for a time I went through a stage where I was a real monster
During a period of my youth, I exhibited monstrous behavior


And then I realized that other people could see how hurt I was
Eventually I recognized that others could perceive my emotional pain


And I didn't want anyone to see that I was hurt
I did not desire for others to witness my emotional distress


So I just tried to be the opposite
As a response, I sought to behave in a completely different manner


And it worked, people believed that I didn't care
My efforts were seemingly successful, as others began to believe that I was emotionally unattached


I am a mystery to you
You find me enigmatic


You don't understand the things I do
You are unable to comprehend my actions


Find me beneath the hollow tree
Locate me beneath a desolate tree


Winding a string of uncertainty
Indulging in vagueness and ambiguity


Somebody tell me where my mind is
Can someone please elucidate where my mental state lies?


Cause I cannot express to you the crisis
I am incapable of articulating my distress to you


Something is in me like a virus
I have an intrusive burden that is akin to a detrimental illness


Eating from inside until I'm lifeless
This burden is progressively damaging my core until I am emotionally or physically dead


How can you expect me not to take it
Why do you anticipate for me to remain unaffected?


Like that when that's exactly what you meant
When you specifically intended for me to feel that way


I was half-expecting you to fake it
I was somewhat prepared for you to feign your true intentions


I guess we're both disappointed now
Both of us are now disheartened


The moon goes down without a sound
The moon silently fades away


My heart begins to dread
This evokes a feeling of anxiousness within me


I cannot explain to you the things inside my head, I'm restless
I am unable to articulate my thoughts and experiences, leading to feelings of unease


I can read your mind because I have visions every night
Through my frequent visions, I am capable of anticipating your thoughts


You try to get inside me but my aura won't allow it
Despite your attempts at understanding me, my essence advertently prevents it


I'll run from you forever till there's nowhere left to hide
I will inevitably flee from you unless there is no other option for escape


The energies you're sending me I feel it isn't right
I am skeptical of the energies that you are transmitting to me


Although others didn't understand me so well
Despite a lack of comprehension from others


I was sitting there, my face must have been a mile long
I distinctly remember sitting there with a noticeably long face


And she more or less criticized me for it
She criticized me in some way for my behavior


She went as much as to say
She emphasized her point by stating


Ah, there's nothing wrong with you
There is no issue with you


What are you looking so glum about
Why do you appear so unhappy?


And that made you feel worse
This statement actually intensified my negative emotions




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Written by: John Kruse

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