Mistaken Identity
Delta Goodrem
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The girl in the chair with the long golden hair Well that used to be me A flirtatious smile unpredictably wild Always trying to please I was always walking one step ahead Or so I thought until the monster crawled into my bed Rewind and erase that shock look on your face 'cause your Mona Lisa is dead A million words a thousand days The girl I used to be has a terrible case of mistaken identity And yesterday's girl is not what you see It's a terrible case of mistaken identity The sun likes to rise and the moon likes to fall And that's kinda like my life I've played the role of the nice girl next door who gets cut like a knife Now I'm not looking for apology eyes And I don't want to spend a night on a bed of beautiful lies Erase and rewind leave that sick girl behind and fast forward, fast forward A thousand days The girl I used to be has a terrible case of mistaken identity And yesterday's girl is not what you see It's a terrible case of mistaken identity That's not me, it's just not me That's not me The girl that I, the girl I used to be has a terrible case of mistaken identity And yesterday's girl is not what you see It's a terrible case of mistaken identity The girl I used to be has a terrible case of mistaken identity And yesterday's girl is not what you see It's a terrible case of mistaken identity
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Written by: BILLY MANN, DELTA GOODREM
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release & Chart Performance"Mistaken Identity" was released as the second single from Delta Goodrem's album of the same name in 2004. The song reached the top 10 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics address the theme of identity confusion and a woman's determination to remain true to herself. This was reportedly based on Goodrem's experiences in the music industry.
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Behind the CreationGoodrem co-wrote the song with Billy Mann and Christopher Rojas, who also produced the track.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Michael Spiccia, features Goodrem in a variety of different themes and settings, each representing different personalities or 'identities', further solidifying the song’s theme of self-identity.
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Critical Response"Mistaken Identity" received generally positive reviews from music critics, many of whom praised Goodrem's matured vocals and the song's lyrical depth.
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AwardsThe song received a nomination for Single of the Year at the 2005 ARIA Music Awards, but did not win.
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Personal LinkGoodrem was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2003, and she reportedly wrote the song in response to her struggles with the illness and her public image.
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Live Performances"Mistaken Identity" has been part of the setlist in several of Goodrem's concerts and tours, including the "Visualise Tour" in 2005 and the "Believe Again Tour" in 2009.
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Acoustic VersionAn acoustic version of the song was included in the special edition of the album "Mistaken Identity", showcasing Goodrem’s vocal prowess even more.
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Other MediaThe song was also included in Goodrem's first DVD, "Delta", which features all of her music videos up to that point, as well as behind-the-scenes footage.
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