Where I Am

Anja Nissen

About Where I Am

"Where I Am" is a song performed by Danish-Australian singer Anja Nissen. The song was released as a digital download on 28 February 2017, through Universal Music. Anja represented Denmark in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017, and co-wrote the song with Angel Tupai and Michael D'Arcy. Nissen said: "The song is about letting go, particularly in relationships. Breaking down the emotional walls and letting you give love and receive love. Haven't we all been in that situation where we've felt lost and we've felt we don't know who we are and that no one is going to accept us for who we are? But at the end of the day we make a decision to not care and just to let go. That's what the song is about." Anja Nissen wrote the song when she was 18 years old about her first relationship. She intended "Where I Am" to be her debut single after winning The Voice Australia in 2014, but it never materialized. 


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(Laying down my armour, laying down my gun)

You’re lost in my game but your love is repeating
Always around, you’re never holding me down
I know who you are, true colours are showing
Though my heart’s bare, always show you care

Putting up my walls so I last better
Don’t know why I do it because we’re together
Always holding back from you
It’s on my mind

Tonight I’m gonna try for you real harder
Show you all the love I’ve held inside
Show you all the love I’ve held inside
Let’s do it right

Tonight I’m gonna show you, show you what you’ve done
I’m laying down my armour, laying down my gun
Tonight I’m gonna hold you closer than before
So you know where I am, so you know where I am

I’ve known it’s not right, just couldn’t reveal it
Always closing up tight and never releasing
Afraid and I fear to love, but you never let me go
I’ve held it in my heart and now i’m letting you go

Tonight I’m gonna show you, show you what you’ve done
I’m laying down my armour, laying down my gun
Tonight I’m gonna hold you closer than before
So you know where I am, so you know where I am

Putting up my walls so I’ll last better
I don’t know why I do it because we’re together

Tonight I’m gonna try for you real harder
Show you all the love i’ve held inside
Show you all the love i’ve held inside
Let’s do it right

Tonight I’m gonna show you, show you what you’ve done
I’m laying down my armour, laying down my gun
Tonight I’m gonna hold you closer than before
So you know where I am, so you know where I am

So you know where I am (so you know where I am, so you know where I am)
So you know where I am (so you know where I am)
Oh, so you know where I am

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Anja Nissen

Anja Nissen (born 6 November 1995), sometimes known as simply Anja, is a Danish-Australian singer, songwriter, dancer and actress. She was the winner of the third series of The Voice Australia. Following her win, Nissen was signed to Universal Music Group and lists her influences as Patti LaBelle, Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Anita Baker, Chaka Khan, Toni Braxton and Stevie Wonder. In 2015, Nissen was the support act for Olly Murs on his Australian Never Been Better tour.In 2016, Nissen competed in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2016, Denmark's national final for the Eurovision Song Contest, performing the song "Never Alone". She came in second place with 36% of the vote. In 2017, Nissen competed in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2017 with t… more »

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Written by: ANGEL TUPA'I, ANJA NISSEN, MICHAEL D'ARCY

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Where I Am" by Anja Nissen falls under the genre of pop music; it blends strong vocals with an upbeat tempo typical of contemporary pop music.
Singers Background
Anja Nissen is an Australian singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. Despite her Australian background, she represented Denmark at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest with this song.
Eurovision Song Contest Participation
Anja Nissen sang "Where I Am" at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 and placed 20th in the Grand Final.
Musical Themes
The song carries a theme of self-realization, empowerment, and self-acceptance.
Song Release
"Where I Am" was released on 28 February 2017 as a digital download, and later as part of Nissen's second studio album.
Ranking Achievement
The song managed to peak at number 22 on the Danish Singles Chart.
Songwriters
The song was written by Anja Nissen herself, along with Angel Tupai and Michael D'Arcy.
Eurovision Song Contest History
Interestingly, Anja Nissen tried to participate in Eurovision Song Contest the previous year (2016) as well.
Second Attempt Success
Her 2016 effort saw her lose out in the national selection process. However, she returned the following year with “Where I Am” and was selected to represent Denmark.
Voice Contestant
Apart from her Eurovision fame, Anja Nissen also known as the winner of The Voice Australia in 2014.
Live Performance Popularity
The live performance of "Where I Am" at Eurovision Song Contest garnered more than 2 million views on YouTube.
Song Duration
"Where I Am" runs for exactly three minutes, the maximum allowed length for Eurovision Song Contest entries.

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