I Am
Leona Lewis
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I thought the moment I was leaving Barely breathing I fall to pieces, couldn't face this Why would I be leaving? I was believing It's you and me against the world Not saying I was afraid of you Won't put the blame on you But I won't change for you Just when you thought you dropped me I gotta drop the news, I'm still existing I'm still here I am, with or without you I am, breathing without you I am, somebody without you I am, I am I am, free without you I am, stronger without you Thought I would never rise again, but I am, I am First steps that I was making On this new planet Never done it, found all I wanted The world was so forgiving Open-hearted, warm and loving, amazing I never once regretted it And I'll break my bread I'm revealed again All of the mistakes that I made Finally led the way To a better place I am, with or without you I am, breathing without you I am, somebody without you I am, I am I am, free without you I am, stronger without you Thought I would never rise again But I am, I am First my remedy, now my poison, oh Won't get down to love until I'm afraid to live Ooh yeah I am, with or without you I am, stronger without you Thought I would never rise again But I am, I am I am me, oh Oh, oh
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Written by: TOBIAS GAD, MADELINE STONE
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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14 facts about this song
Song and Artist"I Am" is a song by the British pop and R&B artist Leona Lewis.
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Album DetailsReleased in 2015, this song is the title track and lead single off her fifth studio album, also called "I Am".
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Song ContentThe lyrics of "I Am" are about self-confidence and overcoming adversity, with a powerful anthem-like tone.
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Music Genre"I Am" marks a shift for Leona Lewis from her typical pop-ballad style songs towards the more contemporary R&B genre.
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Production TeamThe song was co-produced by Leona herself alongside Toby Gad, who has worked with notable musicians such as Beyoncé and John Legend.
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Lewis' InvolvementThis was the first album wherein Lewis had a large role in writing the songs, including "I Am," signifying a shift in her musical journey.
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Album PerformanceDespite being highly anticipated, the album "I Am" had a lukewarm reception, peaking at number 12 on the UK Albums Chart.
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TouringFollowing the release of "I Am," Leona Lewis launched an accompanying tour across the United Kingdom.
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Musical StyleThe song "I Am" mixes piano-led balladry with rhythmic R&B beats, showcasing Lewis' diverse vocal prowess.
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Lyrics ContemplationCritics suggest the song could possibly be discussing her separation from her long-time record label, Syco Music.
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Critical ReceptionThough the album wasn't a commercial hit, "I Am" received generally positive reviews, with many critics praising Lewis' vocal performance.
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LengthUnlike many pop songs, "I Am" has a longer running time of nearly four minutes.
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Evolved IdentityCritics have mentioned that "I Am" marks a visible evolution in the singer’s identity, showing a more chiseled, experienced Leona rather than the earlier, more tentative performer.
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Live PerformancesLewis performed "I Am" live for the first time at London’s G-A-Y nightclub in May 2015.
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