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Dream Theater As I Am Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7.36/10 [22 votes]Album: Train of Thought / Original Release Date: 2003-11-10Genre: RockSong Duration: 7 min 47 sec
As I Am
Dream Theater
Dream Theater
DREAM THEATER
- As I Am LyricsDon't
Tell me what's in
Tell me how to write
Don't tell me how to win
This fight
Isn't your life
It isn't your right
To take the only thing that's
Mine
Proven over time
It's over your head
Don't try to read between the
Lines
Are clearly defined
Never lose sight of
Something you believe in
Takin' in the view from the outside
Feeling like the underdog
Watching through the window I'm on the outside
Living like the underdog
I've been trying to justify you
In the end I will just defy you
To those who understand, I extend my hand
To the doubtful I demand, take me as I am
Not under your command, I know where I stand
I won't change to fit your plan, Take me as I am
As I am
Still
Running uphill
Swimming against the current
I wish I weren't so
f*cked
Feels like I'm stuck
Lost in a sea of mediocrity
''Slow down,
You're thinking too much
Where is your soul?''
You cannot touch
The way I
Play
Or tell me what to say
You're in the way
Of all that I believe in
Takin' in the view from the outside
Feeling like the underdog
Watching through the window I'm on the outside
Living like the underdog
I've been wasting my breath on you
Open minds will descend upon you
To those who understand, I extend my hand
To the doubtful I demand, take me as I am
Not under your command, I know where I stand
I won't change to fit your plan, take me as I am
Tell me what's in
Tell me how to write
Don't tell me how to win
This fight
Isn't your life
It isn't your right
To take the only thing that's
Mine
Proven over time
It's over your head
Don't try to read between the
Lines
Are clearly defined
Never lose sight of
Something you believe in
Takin' in the view from the outside
Feeling like the underdog
Watching through the window I'm on the outside
Living like the underdog
I've been trying to justify you
In the end I will just defy you
To those who understand, I extend my hand
To the doubtful I demand, take me as I am
Not under your command, I know where I stand
I won't change to fit your plan, Take me as I am
As I am
Running uphill
Swimming against the current
I wish I weren't so
f*cked
Feels like I'm stuck
Lost in a sea of mediocrity
''Slow down,
You're thinking too much
Where is your soul?''
You cannot touch
The way I
Play
Or tell me what to say
You're in the way
Of all that I believe in
Takin' in the view from the outside
Feeling like the underdog
Watching through the window I'm on the outside
Living like the underdog
I've been wasting my breath on you
Open minds will descend upon you
To those who understand, I extend my hand
To the doubtful I demand, take me as I am
Not under your command, I know where I stand
I won't change to fit your plan, take me as I am
Facts about As I Am
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As I Am is written by Michael Portnoy, John Myung, John Petrucci, Jordan Rudess.
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It is first released on November 10, 2003 as part of Dream Theater's album "Train of Thought" which includes 7 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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When it comes to the meaning of the lyrics, dream Theatre's 'As I Am' sends out a strong message of self-acceptance and nonconformity, directed at those who want to alter or control one's identity. The lyrics mainly express the idea of inner strength, together with the notions of inspiration, liberation, angst, and hope. While 'As I Am' mainly talks about empowerment, it also portrays the struggle of coming up with one's identity and the fight against external pressure to not be true to oneself. On the other hand, the song contains some adult themes and language, which might not be appropriate for kids below 13 years. The lyrical vocabulary used is strong and is comprised of words and expressions relating to frustration and defiance that are rightly regarded as mature.
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As I Am falls under the genre Rock.
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As I Am song length is 7 minutes and 47 seconds.
Who wrote As I Am lyrics?
As I Am is written by Michael Portnoy, John Myung, John Petrucci, Jordan Rudess.
✔️
When was As I Am released?
It is first released on November 10, 2003 as part of Dream Theater's album "Train of Thought" which includes 7 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
✔️
What is the meaning behind As I Am lyrics?
When it comes to the meaning of the lyrics, dream Theatre's 'As I Am' sends out a strong message of self-acceptance and nonconformity, directed at those who want to alter or control one's identity. The lyrics mainly express the idea of inner strength, together with the notions of inspiration, liberation, angst, and hope. While 'As I Am' mainly talks about empowerment, it also portrays the struggle of coming up with one's identity and the fight against external pressure to not be true to oneself. On the other hand, the song contains some adult themes and language, which might not be appropriate for kids below 13 years. The lyrical vocabulary used is strong and is comprised of words and expressions relating to frustration and defiance that are rightly regarded as mature.
✔️
Which genre is As I Am?
As I Am falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song As I Am?
As I Am song length is 7 minutes and 47 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Michael Portnoy, John Myung, John Petrucci, Jordan Rudess
Record Label(s): 2003 Elektra Entertainment Group Inc for the United States and WEA International Inc for the world outside of the United States
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a blend of my feelings, clashing against the moralistic values and properties of my ex-girl, so cold and distant, unreceptive to my love and adoration i really have for her.