[Intro]
Mmm
Mmm

[Verse 1]
I am what I am
I don't want praise, I don't want pity
I bang my own drum
Some think it's noise, but I think it's pretty
And so what if I love each sparkle and each bangle?
Why not try and see things from a different angle?
Your, your life is a sham
Until you can shout
I am what I, what I am
Mmm
Ooh, mmm

[Verse 2]
I am what I am
And what I am needs no excuses
And I know it's been hard
'Cause I've had my share of battles and bruises
It's my world that I want to have a little pride in
My world, and it's not a place I have to hide in
Life's not worth a damn
Until you can shout
I am what I, what I am
Ooh
[Outro]
I am what I am
I don't want praise, I don't want pity