Who I Am lyrics by Shawn Mendes
One, two, three
Got a lot of talk in my brain right now
Sorry, gotta do it, gotta let you down
Everything’s hard to explain out loud
Sorry, gotta do it, gotta let you down
‘Cause I don’t really know who I am right now
No, I don’t really know who I am right now
I feel pressure from the people that I love and it hurts
But I know I gotta do it, gotta put me first
Losing myself tryna make you proud
Sorry, gotta do it, gotta let you down
‘Cause I don’t really know who I am right now
No, I don’t really know who I am right now
And it broke my heart when I cancelled tour
Had my soul and my head going back and forth
And I don’t know how I’m gonna face you now
Sorry, gotta do it, gotta let you down
‘Cause I don’t really know who I am right now
No, I don’t understand who I am right now
So I bought a new place in a warmer town
No, I don’t really know who I am right now
Theme and Concept
The lyrics of “Who I Am” delve into self-identity, inner conflict, and the pressure of expectations. The song expresses the struggle of feeling lost and disconnected, torn between personal desires and the demands of others. It explores the emotional turmoil of not knowing one’s place in life, feeling disconnected from one’s true self, and the difficult decision to prioritize personal well-being over others’ expectations.
Shawn Mendes, born on August 8, 1998, in Toronto, Canada, gained fame in 2013 by posting song covers on Vine. His debut EP, The Shawn Mendes EP (2014), hit No. 5 on the charts, followed by his first album, Handwritten,... Read more about Shawn Mendes