This Is Me
Keala Settle, The Greatest Showman Ensemble
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I am not a stranger to the dark Hide away, they say 'Cause we don't want your broken parts I've learned to be ashamed of all my scars Run away, they say No one'll love you as you are But I won't let them break me down to dust I know that there's a place for us For we are glorious When the sharpest words wanna cut me down I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown them out I am brave, I am bruised I am who I'm meant to be, this is me Look out 'cause here I come And I'm marching on to the beat I drum I'm not scared to be seen I make no apologies, this is me Oh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh, oh Another round of bullets hits my skin Well, fire away 'cause today, I won't let the shame sink in We are bursting through the barricades and Reaching for the sun (we are warriors) Yeah, that's what we've become (yeah, that's what we've become) I won't let them break me down to dust I know that there's a place for us For we are glorious When the sharpest words wanna cut me down I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown them out I am brave, I am bruised I am who I'm meant to be, this is me Look out 'cause here I come And I'm marching on to the beat I drum I'm not scared to be seen I make no apologies, this is me Oh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh, oh This is me (Oh-oh-oh-oh) and I know that I deserve your love (Oh-oh-oh-oh) 'cause there's nothing I'm not worthy of (Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh, oh) When the sharpest words wanna cut me down I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown them out This is brave, this is proof This is who I'm meant to be, this is me Look out 'cause here I come (look out 'cause here I come) And I'm marching on to the beat I drum (marching on, marching, marching on) I'm not scared to be seen I make no apologies, this is me When the sharpest words wanna cut me down I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown them out I'm gonna send a flood Gonna drown them out Oh This is me
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Written by: Justin Paul, Benj Pasek
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15 facts about this song
Origin"This Is Me" is a song performed by American actress and singer, Keala Settle. The song is from the 2017 musical film titled "The Greatest Showman".
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CompositionThe empowering anthem was composed by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. They are well-known for writing the music and lyrics for Broadway's "Dear Evan Hansen".
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ThemeThe song serves as a proclamation of acceptance, individuality, and self-love. The lyrics revolve around embracing one's unique qualities, rejecting societal norms and prejudices, and standing up to negativity.
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Accolades"This is Me" received the 2018 Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, proving its critical success.
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Oscar NominationIn addition to the Golden Globe win, the song was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
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Commercial SuccessThe song enjoyed noticeable commercial success, charting in the Top 10 of the UK Singles Chart. In the United States, the song reached the top position on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.
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Music VideoThe official video for "This Is Me" was released on Atlantic Records' YouTube channel in December 2017. As of 2021, the video has garnered over 200 million views.
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PerformanceKeala Settle gave a powerhouse performance of "This Is Me" at the 90th Academy Awards, showing her impressive vocal range and acting abilities.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised Settle's strong, compelling vocals and the song's uplifting, body-positive message.
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InfluencePost-release, the song gained widespread popularity and has been used many times in reality shows, dance performances, and singing competitions.
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CoversMany famous artists and choirs have covered the song in unique ways, solidifying its status as a universally cherished anthem.
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Special Part of the FilmIn "The Greatest Showman," "This Is Me" is performed by the character played by Settle, a bearded lady named Lettie Lutz.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has even motivated global flash mobs, videos of which can be found all over social media platforms.
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Cross-genre Appeal"This Is Me" breaks through the usual limitations of musical theatre songs, resonating with a wide array of audiences thanks to its pop-infused, uplifting sound and lyrics.
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The Anthem for Self-Confidence"This Is Me" has become an anthem for those struggling with self-acceptance, serving as a motivation to embrace their unique identities.
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