Her singing talent has lent itself to a wide range of genres, although earlier works, such as 'Angel With a Lariat' and 'Absolute Torch and Twang' (the last of which won her a Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance) were predominantly country, with hints of jazz and salsa. Later works, including Ingénue and All You Can Eat, were more pop-ish in execution. No matter the genre, all left her talent undeniable. She has since garnered four grammys and many other awards, and was even made an officer of the Order of Canada in 1996, Canada's highest civilian honour.
It's Me
k.d. lang Lyrics
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All them sparkles
It ain't me
I am givin' what I can
What I can
Things that I may tell you
Honey, I ain't lyin'
All this talkin' is how I feel
How I feel
I'm not asking for the world
I just want to be an ordinary girl
Might not be all you want
But it's all you get, it's me
Might not be all you want
But it's all you get, it's me
On them shiny pages
All that hairdo
It ain't me
I am showing just what I am
What I am
I'm not asking for the world
I just want to be an ordinary girl
Might not be all you want
But it's all you get, it's me
Might not be all you want
But it's all you get, it's me
In the lyrics of "It's Me" by k.d. lang and The Reclines, she rejects the superficiality of what is portrayed on television and in the media. She acknowledges the glitz and glamour that seems to be idolized, but clarifies that it does not define who she is. She stays true to herself and only gives what she can, regardless of the image that others may project onto her. When she speaks, she speaks the truth and she is not asking for anything more than to be an ordinary girl. She recognizes that she may not be what everyone wants, but she is who she is and that is all that she can offer.
Line by Line Meaning
What you see on TV
The image of me presented on screen is not who I truly am
All them sparkles
The glitter and flashing lights associated with my image are misleading
It ain't me
The persona portrayed is not reflective of my true self
I am givin' what I can
I am offering what I am capable of giving
What I can
The extent of what I can provide
Things that I may tell you
The words I speak to you
Honey, I ain't lyin'
Believe that what I say is genuine
It ain't me
I am being honest about who I am, not who I am portrayed to be
All this talkin' is how I feel
My words are a genuine reflection of my emotions
How I feel
The true nature of my emotions
I'm not asking for the world
I do not require everything achievable
I just want to be an ordinary girl
I simply desire a normal life
Might not be all you want
I might not be the entirety of what you expect or desire
But it's all you get, it's me
However, I am all that I can provide, I offer my true self
On them shiny pages
Magazines often depict me in an unrealistic way
All that hairdo
The focus on physical appearance is not what defines me
I am showing just what I am
I aim to present myself as honest and authentic
What I am
My true self, not defined by superficial traits
Might not be all you want
I may not fit into your ideal criteria
But it's all you get, it's me
Nevertheless, this is who I truly am, and all I have to offer
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: K. D. LANG, BENJAMIN MINK
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