So What If I Am – English Lyrics

• By: Julia Westlin

Lyrics & Translation

Explore Julia Westlin's "So What If I Am," a beautifully crafted song that serves as an inspiring anthem for self-discovery and acceptance. Through its meaningful lyrics and Julia's enchanting voice, you can learn expressions related to embracing individuality and challenging external judgments. The song's emotional depth and universal message make it a special piece for anyone looking to connect with themes of authenticity and inner strength.

[English]

♪ HEY, GIVE A F WHAT THEY SAY ♪ ♪ YOU'RE BETTER OFF THAT WAY ♪

♪ IN EVERY SINGLE MOMENT ♪ ♪ THE LESS YOU LET'EM SWAY YOU ♪

♪ STANDING AT THE DOORWAY ♪ ♪ PENDING FOR THE DAY ♪

♪ DO THEY EVEN KNOW OR JUST ACT A CERTAIN ♪

♪ WAY TO BLAME THE SUN AND RAIN ♪

♪ SO WHAT IF I AM JUST A MESS ♪ ♪ AND I DISGUISE IT ♪ ♪ SO WHAT IF I JUST TOOK IT OFF ♪ ♪ AND I STOP HIDE ♪

♪ MY HIGHS AND LOWS ♪ ♪ MY BULLET HOLES ♪

♪ SO WHAT IF YOU ARE JUST A MESS ♪ ♪ AND YOU DISGUISE IT ♪ ♪ SO WHAT IF YOU JUST TOOK IT OFF ♪ ♪ AND YOU STOP HIDE IT! ♪

♪ ...INSTRUMENTAL… ♪

♪ I FEEL EVERYTHING ♪ ♪ IT'S AN OVERWELMING FEELING ♪

♪ I ALWAYS LEARN THE EXITS ♪ ♪ I AM ALL IN OR I'M OUT! ♪

♪ I KNOW THAT YOU'RE LIKE ME ♪ ♪ IT IS EASIER TO BREATHE ♪

♪ CAUSE WHEN WE ARE TOGETHER ♪ ♪ WE CAN JUST BE THE WAY WE ARE ♪

♪ AND IT'S ALLRIGHT! ♪

♪ SO WHAT IF I AM JUST A MESS ♪ ♪ AND I DISGUISE IT ♪ ♪ SO WHAT IF I JUST TOOK IT OFF ♪ ♪ AND I STOP HIDE ♪

♪ MY HIGHS AND LOWS ♪ ♪ MY BULLET HOLES ♪

♪ SO WHAT IF YOU ARE JUST A MESS ♪ ♪ AND YOU DISGUISE IT ♪ ♪ SO WHAT IF YOU JUST TOOK IT OFF ♪ ♪ AND YOU STOP HIDE IT! ♪

♪ ....INSTRUMENTAL.... ♪

♪ SO WHAT IF WE STOP HIDE IT! ♪ ♪ SO WHAT IF YOU STOP HIDE IT! ♪

♪ SO WHAT IF WE STOP HIDE IT! ♪

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
mess /mɛs/ A2	noun - a state of confusion or disorder
disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ B1	verb - to change one's appearance to hide identity
hide /haɪd/ A1	verb - to put something out of sight
highs /haɪz/ B1	noun - moments of great happiness or success
lows /loʊz/ B1	noun - moments of sadness or failure
bullet /ˈbʊlɪt/ A2	noun - a small metal projectile shot from a gun
holes /hoʊlz/ A1	noun - an empty space in an object
overwhelming /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmɪŋ/ B2	adjective - very intense and difficult to deal with
exits /ˈɛɡzɪts/ A1	noun - a way out of a place
sway /sweɪ/ B1	verb - to influence or change someone's opinion
pending /ˈpɛndɪŋ/ B1	adjective - awaiting decision or settlement
blame /bleɪm/ A2	verb - to hold responsible for something wrong
breathe /briːð/ A1	verb - to inhale and exhale air
together /təˈɡɛðər/ A1	adverb - in each other's company
alright /ɔːlˈraɪt/ A2	adjective - satisfactory or acceptable

Key Grammar Structures

• THE LESS YOU LET'EM SWAY YOU

  ➔ Comparative structures with 'the'

  ➔ This line demonstrates the use of 'the' + comparative adjective/adverb in structures implying a correlation, such as 'the less... the better'. Here, 'the less' precedes the verb phrase to suggest that reducing influence leads to a positive outcome.

• DO THEY EVEN KNOW OR JUST ACT A CERTAIN WAY

  ➔ Question formation

  ➔ This is a yes/no question using auxiliary 'do' with adverbs 'even' and 'just' for emphasis and contrast, highlighting uncertainty or skepticism.

• TO BLAME THE SUN AND RAIN

  ➔ To-infinitive clauses

  ➔ The 'to' infinitive here functions as an infinitive of purpose after 'act', implying 'act in order to blame'.

• SO WHAT IF I AM JUST A MESS

  ➔ Hypothetical questions with 'so what if'

  ➔ This phrase uses 'so what if' to express dismissal of a hypothetical situation, followed by present simple to indicate acceptance or defiance.

• SO WHAT IF I JUST TOOK IT OFF

  ➔ Past tense in hypothetical contexts

  ➔ The past simple 'took' here is used in a hypothetical 'so what if' construction, softening the suggestion or imagining an alternative reality.

• MY HIGHS AND LOWS MY BULLET HOLES

  ➔ Possessive structures

  ➔ The possessive pronoun 'my' is used repeatedly to denote ownership of personal attributes and metaphors, emphasizing individuality.

• I KNOW THAT YOU'RE LIKE ME

  ➔ That-clauses as object complements

  ➔ Here, 'that' introduces a clause as the object of 'know', using contractions like 'you're' to link thoughts and express shared qualities.

• IT IS EASIER TO BREATHE

  ➔ Comparative adjectives

  ➔ The comparative 'easier' indicates a comparison, often implying 'easier than before' in context with an infinitive 'to breathe'.

• CAUSE WHEN WE ARE TOGETHER WE CAN JUST BE THE WAY WE ARE

  ➔ Conditional conjunctions and modal verbs

  ➔ 'Cause' (because) links reason; 'when' introduces condition; 'can' as modal allows possibility; 'just' emphasizes manner.

• SO WHAT IF WE STOP HIDE IT!

  ➔ Stop + gerund

  ➔ The structure 'stop' + gerund (hiding) means to cease an action, here used in a hypothetical question for emphasis.