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While I was engaging with other creators on threads, I found "WHO I AM" on my For You feed and that was what caught my eyes- "WHO I AM"

In order not to miss the thread, I instantly clicked on it to listen to the song shared by @sergiomendes, he wrote this

I am so addicted to this song.

And I replied this

Wow! I love this song and the artist has a powerful voice. I could play this all day. The lyrics have a powerful message too, the kind of lyrics I love.

The instrumental trapped me and I fed on the lyrics, I was blown away, the lyrics hit me like a bullet, 'the bullet' I needed at that time to embrace ME and WHO I NEED TO BECOME, my imperfect musical life and talent, my imperfect lyrics crafting and the other aspects of me, the REALITY I need to live.

The lyrics did not only deliver a message, it was delivered with a powerful voice and I said to myself, "This will be my entry in one of the Vibes Weekly Competition".

The time is here and I thought I would have missed Week 20 because it has been a busy month for me and that is why I shot this video earlier (10 days ago), I had so much reflection about this song, my writing journey and my love for music and for the people and what I need to bring to the world.

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Coincidentally and unknowingly, I shot this cover video "WHO I AM" on 10th September, Wyn Starks birthday and when I saw his story on IG, I sent in my wishes. I was meant to publish it earlier than now and even as I write, I'm pouring my heart out😔.

I want to be able to live freely and not hide any skill or talent, doing all I love and making a positive impact. At times, it takes me time to share my music talents here even as I have started doing so. I plunge into so many thoughts and reflections, good and bad, but that won't stop me.

It's either you motivate yourself and bring out the hidden YOU or you just let it keep sleeping and drowning with ideas that are sinking in the ocean.

I did a little research on the artist, Wyn Starks and found out he sang this song at AGT 2022 after he lost his twin who has been the biggest support in his music career and got laid off during Covid-19, he was moved to do music full time and WHO I AM was a tribute song to his late twin brother.

This song resonates with me so much because, at a point, I didn't understand why I was scribbling my thoughts, creating motivational and wisdom quotes (I'm glad have touched and transformed some minds), and writing perfect or imperfect lyrics.

I knew I loved and still love to sing while cooking, in the shower, while doing house chores and when taking a walk. I needed more, I picture myself singing on stage (hopefully, it will happen one day again).

Being in an environment where some talents are overlooked and not cherished, you only have yourself to motivate you and the few who support you.

I remember the first time I desired to sing on stage was at my high school graduation.

I can't see where my ideas are leading me but they are not sleeping anymore, the door is open now, and I hope to use my voice not only in singing but also in other areas that concern me to touch lives and transform minds.

I personalised verse 2 of the song, changing the pronouns from "Him to Her" because all I saw was myself in the picture, the lyrics.

I got to be who I know I am inside. - Wyn Starks

You have to be WHO YOU ARE!

I appreciate the Vibes community team and judges @lordbutterfly, @silentscreamer and @verbal-d for the continuous effort in growing the community, supporting musicians with great vision, creating this opportunity to share my musical talent, improving where necessary and connecting with other talented singers.

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"WHO I AM " LYRICS**

[Verse 1]
I've been closing the door
All my life, held it in, but not anymore
Got two feet on the floor
This is it
I'm stronger than ever before

[Pre-Chorus]
Pardon my imposition
But this is my conviction
I need to get this off my mind

[Chorus]
I gotta be me
Gotta be I
Gotta be who I know I am inside
Can finally breathe, taking it in, look at me flying!
It's always been there, it just took me a minute to find it
If I were to be anybody else, I'd just be hiding
Who I am
Who I am...

Check the full lyrics.

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Thank you for visiting my blog and for taking the time to watch my performance. I would love to hear from you in the comment section.

God bless you. 🙏🧡

Love from @winanda 🧡

SEE YOU SOON IN MY NEXT BLOG.

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About Winanda

	Winanda (Ikwuoma Winifred Diala) holds a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering. She embraced her passion and became a baker, recipe developer, creative writer, and food content creator. Composing songs, listening to music, and seeing movies are a few of her hobbies.

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