Who I Am
Nick Jonas & the Administration
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I want someone to love me For who I am I want someone to need me Is that so bad? I wanna break all the madness But it's all I have I want someone to love me For who I am Nothing makes sense, nothing makes sense anymore Nothing is right, nothing is right when you're gone I'm losing my breath, I'm losing my right to be wrong I'm frightened to death, I'm frightened that I won't be strong I want someone to love me For who I am I want someone to need me Is that so bad? I wanna break all the madness But it's all I have I want someone to love me For who I am I'm shaking it off, I'm shaking off all of the pain. Breaking my heart, breaking my heart once again I want someone to love me For who I am I want someone to need me Is that so bad? I wanna break all the madness But it's all I have I want someone to love me For who I am I want someone to love me For who I am I want someone to need me Is that so bad? I wanna break all the madness But it's all I have I want someone to love me For who I am Yeah, who I am.
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Written by: Nicholas Jonas
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13 facts about this song
Album Release"Who I Am" is the title track from Nick Jonas & The Administration's debut album, released in February 2010.
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Solo VentureThe song and the rest of the album marked Nick Jonas's first venture as a solo artist, separate from the Jonas Brothers.
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Musical Shift"Who I Am" showcases a distinctive stylistic shift from Nick Jonas’s earlier pop-rock sound with the Jonas Brothers and leans more towards blues-influenced rock.
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SongwritingNick Jonas co-wrote "Who I Am" with fellow musician, John Fields.
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Live DebutThe song was premiered live at the 2009 Grammy Nominations concert, which generated quite a buzz among fans and music critics.
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Chart Performance"Who I Am" achieved moderate success on charts, reaching #73 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was directed by Philip Andelman and features Jonas performing the song amidst various characters holding signs describing who they are.
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InspirationAccording to Jonas, this song is about identity and self-understanding, understanding oneself deeply and comprehending the real person inside.
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Band Formation"The Administration" part of Nick Jonas & The Administration were formed by Nick Jonas and some members of Prince's New Power Generation band.
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TourFollowing the release of "Who I Am," Nick Jonas & The Administration embarked on a limited live tour in early 2010, predominantly featuring songs from the album.
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Critical ReceptionMany critics praised Nick's maturity and growth as a singer and songwriter evident in "Who I Am." It was hailed as a “grown-up single,” a departure from the teen-pop genre.
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Song FeaturesThe song features a catchy chorus combined with soulful verses and a prominent guitar part, staying true to Jonas's intent of highlighting more serious musicianship.
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InstrumentsNick Jonas played the guitar in "Who I Am," showcasing his multi-instrumentalist abilities.
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