Who You Are
Jessie J
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I stare at my reflection in the mirror Why am I doing this to myself? Losing my mind on a tiny error, I nearly left the real me on the shelf No, no, no, no Don't lose who you are, in the blur of the stars Seeing is deceiving, dreaming is believing, It's okay not to be okay Sometimes it's hard, to follow your heart Tears don't mean you're losing, everybody's bruising, Just be true to who you are (Who you are, who you are, who you are) (Who you are, who you are, who you are) (Who you are, who you are, who you are) (Who you are, who you are) Brushing my hair, do I look perfect? I forgot what to do to fit the mold, yeah The more I try the less it's working, yeah, 'Cause everything inside me screams, no, no, no, no, yeah Don't lose who you are, in the blur of the stars Seeing is deceiving, dreaming is believing It's okay not to be okay Sometimes it's hard, to follow your heart But tears don't mean you're losing, everybody's bruising There's nothing wrong with who you are Yes, no's, egos, fake shows Like woo, just go, and leave me alone Real talk, real life, good love, goodnight With a smile , that's my own That's my own, no, no, no, no, no Don't lose who you are, in the blur of the stars Seeing is deceiving, dreaming is believing It's okay not to be okay Sometimes it's hard, to follow your heart Tears don't mean you're losing, everybody's bruising Just be true to who you are, yeah, yeah, yeah
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Written by: Jessica Cornish, Shelly Peiken, Tobias Gad
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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13 facts about this song
Release Date"Who You Are" by Jessie J was released as a single on November 7th, 2011.
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Album AssociationThe song is the title track of Jessie J's debut album "Who You Are".
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Chart SuccessThe song peaked at number 8 on the UK Singles Chart and reached the top 20 in multiple countries, including Australia and New Zealand.
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Song Message"Who You Are" sends a positive message about self-acceptance and represents challenging society’s perception of perfection.
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Writing InspirationJessie J has stated in several interviews that she wrote the song when she was feeling low and lost in her career.
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Songwriting CreditsAlong with Jessie J, the song was co-written by Shelly Peiken and Toby Gad.
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CertificationThe track has been certified Platinum in the United States by the RIAA indicating over 1 million units sold.
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Public AcclaimThis song was received positively by critics, praising both the lyrics and Jessie’s vocal performance.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Who You Are" features Jessie J in a mirrored room, reflecting the introspective nature of the song.
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Noteworthy Live PerformanceJessie J performed the song at the 2011 MOBO Awards where it received great applause and critical acclaim.
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Movie AppearanceThe song has featured in a number of movies and TV series including "The Social Network".
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Celebrity EndorsementsFellow artists such as Ed Sheeran and Adele have openly praised the song, with Ed Sheeran even covering the song in some of his live performances.
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LegacyEven years after its release, "Who You Are" continues to be one of Jessie J’s most popular and well-remembered songs.
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