I’m scared of growing up
I’m scared of growing old
I’m scared of falling short
I’m scared of the unknown
Oh, I’m burning on the edge
But I know right where I stand
I know the road ahead
Will make me who I am
I am, I am, I am
I am, I am, I am
I am, I am, I am
I was lost, out of hope
I was caving in
Overcome by the waves, I was crashing in
Took a chance on the other side of fear, I found
I can make it out
Even if I’m scared of growing up
I’m scared of growing old
I’m scared of falling short
I’m scared of the unknown
Oh, I’m burning on the edge
But I know right where I stand
I know the road ahead
Will make me who I am
I am, I am, I am
I am, I am, I am
I am, I am, I am
I am, I am, I am
I am, I am, I am
There was sticks, there were stones
There were barricades
I was trapped in my mind, threw the key away
They say this and that behind my back, not to my face
They wanna see me break
Even if I’m scared of growing up
I’m scared of growing old
I’m scared of falling short
I’m scared of the unknown
Oh, I’m burning on the edge
But I know right where I stand
I know the road ahead
Will make me who I am
I am, I am, I am
I am, I am, I am
I am, I am, I am
I am, I am, I am
Will it ever pass? This feeling
Some nights, I never know
I never know
But if I can fight this feeling
I’ll see silver and gold
Silver and gold
Will it ever pass? This feeling
Some nights, I never know
I never know
But if I can fight this feeling
I’ll see silver and gold
Silver and gold
Even if I’m scared of growing up
I’m scared of growing old
I’m scared of falling short
I’m scared of the unknown
Oh, I’m burning on the edge
But I know right where I stand
I know the road ahead
Will make me who I am
I am, I am, I am (I am)
I am, I am, I am (I am)
I am, I am, I am (I am)
I am, I am, I am (I am)
I am, I am, I am (C’mon)
I am, I am, I am
I am, I am, I am
I am, I am, I am
I am, I am, I am
Finding Strength in Vulnerability
“I Am” by Brown, Kane is an introspective anthem that explores the complexities of facing fear and uncertainty. The repeated admissions of being “scared of growing up,” “growing old,” and “the unknown” reflect a universal struggle with self-doubt and anxiety about the future. Yet, amidst these confessions, there’s a powerful assertion of self—”I am, I am, I am”—which serves as both a declaration of existence and a refusal to be defined by fear alone.
Overcoming Inner Barriers
The lyrics paint vivid images of emotional turmoil, from being “overcome by the waves” to feeling “trapped in my mind.” Despite these challenges, the narrator finds hope by embracing vulnerability and acknowledging that the journey, with all its obstacles, shapes identity. The promise of seeing “silver and gold” symbolizes the reward of perseverance and personal growth, making the song a moving reminder that resilience emerges from confronting our deepest insecurities.
Song Credits
- Artists: Brown, Kane
- Songwriters: Not specified
- Release Year: Not specified
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