I
Kiss
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I was so frightened I almost ran away I didn't know that I could do Anything I needed to And then a bolt of lightning Hit me on my head Then I began to see I just needed to believe in me Now I, I believe in me And I, I believe in something more Than you can understand Yes, I believe in me They said I didn't stand a chance I wouldn't win no way But I've got news for you There's nothing I can't do Ain't no pretending Ain't no make believe But I've got to be the one I gotta do what must be done Now I, I believe in me And I, I believe in something more Than you can understand Yes, I believe in me I believe in me Yes, I believe in me yeah I don't need no money I don't need no fame...no I just need to believe in me And I know most definitely Don't need to get wasted It only holds me down I just need a will of my own And the balls to stand alone Now I, I believe in me And I, I believe in something more Than you can understand Yes, I believe in me Well do you really Yes, I believe in me Do you do you Yes, I believe in me I want to rock 'n roll Yes, I believe in me! Morpheus, you have been summoned here to offer your judgment of the boy Do you still deem him worthy of the Fellowship? I certainly do, my lord. As a matter of fact, I, I think you're going like this one. He's got the light in his eyes and the look of a champion, A real champion
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Written by: GENE SIMMONS, ROBERT A. EZRIN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
Music Track Information"I" is a song by the American hard rock band Kiss. It is from their 1981 album titled "Music from The Elder."
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Unconventional AlbumThe album "Music from The Elder" was a concept album and a marked departure from Kiss's typical hard rock sound. It was the band's least successful release at the time.
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PersonnelThe song features the classic Kiss line-up of Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, and Eric Carr. Carr replaced original drummer, Peter Criss, in 1980, just before the recording of the album.
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Songwriters"I" was written by Kiss's lead vocalist, bass guitarist Gene Simmons, and rhythm guitarist, vocalist Paul Stanley.
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Critical ViewThe song "I" is often singled out by critics as a highlight on a generally underwhelming album.
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Live PerformancesDespite the album's lack of success, "I" was occasionally performed live in the following years, and it was included on some of the band’s setlists on later tours.
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Media AppearancesThe song was not commercially released as a single, but it did appear in a few episodes of the 2001-2002 animated television series "Justice League."
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AlbumsAside from appearing on "Music from The Elder," the song can also be found on several Kiss compilation albums, including "The Box Set" (2001) and "Ikons" (2008).
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ResurgenceOver time, the song and the album have seen a somewhat surprising resurgence in reputation, with some modern critics and fans lauding them as overlooked gems in the Kiss discography.
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NarrationThe song contains narration by band member Gene Simmons and it's one of the few Kiss songs to do so.
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Inspirational ThemeLyrically, "I" boasts an empowering message of individuality and self-confidence, reminiscent of previous Kiss anthems like "I Wanna Rock N Roll All Night."
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Album ContextIn the context of "Music from The Elder," a concept album with a narrative structure, "I" signifies the protagonist's determination and affirmation of his singular identity within the storyline.
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Rock/Pop BlendMusically, the song is a blend of hard rock and pop, featuring heavy guitar riffs and a hook-filled chorus.
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