I Don't Want to Be
Gavin DeGraw
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I don't need to be anything other Than a prison guard's son I don't need to be anything other Than a specialist's son I don't have to be anyone other Than the birth of two souls in one Part of where I'm going is knowing where I'm coming from I don't want to be Anything other than what I've been trying to be lately All I have to do is think of me and I have a peace of mind I'm tired of looking 'round rooms Wondering what I've got to do Or who I'm supposed to be I don't want to be anything other than me I'm surrounded by liars everywhere I turn I'm surrounded by impostors everywhere I turn I'm surrounded by identity crisis everywhere I turn Am I the only one who's noticed? I can't be the only one who's learned I don't want to be Anything other than what I've been trying to be lately All I have to do is think of me and I have a peace of mind I'm tired of looking 'round rooms Wondering what I've got to do Or who I'm supposed to be I don't want to be anything other than me Can I have everyone's attention please? If you're not like this and that, you're gonna have to leave I came from the mountain The crust of creation My whole situation made from clay to stone And now I'm telling everybody I don't want to be Anything other than what I've been trying to be lately All I have to do is think of me and I have a peace of mind I'm tired of looking 'round rooms Wondering what I've got to do Or who I'm supposed to be I don't want to be anything other than me I don't want to be I don't want to be I don't want to be
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Written by: GAVIN DEGRAW
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10 facts about this song
Release and Reception"I Don't Want to Be" is a song written and performed by Gavin DeGraw in 2003.
- It was released as a single in September 2004 and garnered significant popularity.
- The song peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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One Tree Hill" ConnectionThe song is perhaps best known as the theme song for the popular TV show "One Tree Hill."
- The song was utilized in the opening credits of the show for the first four seasons.
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Album Recognition"I Don't Want to Be" is from DeGraw’s debut album, "Chariot," which achieved Platinum status in the United States.
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Song MeaningThe song is about asserting individuality and refusing to conform to societal norms. It is often seen as a youth anthem.
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TV Show Appearances"I Don't Want to Be" has also notably featured in other television shows including "American Idol," where it has been performed multiple times by contestants.
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Acoustic VersionAn acoustic version of "I Don't Want to Be" is also included on the "Chariot" album, demonstrating DeGraw’s versatility as an artist.
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Live PerformancesDeGraw has made various live performances of the song, including on the "Ellen DeGeneres Show" and at the NBA All-Star Game.
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Song ChartsBesides peaking at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, the song also reached No. 1 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.
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International SuccessThe song has also achieved success outside the United States, reaching the top 20 in Australia, Sweden, and Norway.
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Musical InfluenceGavin DeGraw himself has stated that the song was heavily influenced by iconic musicians such as Billy Joel and Freddie Mercury, as well as Southern-style rock and blues.
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