« I am what I am » by Gloria Gaynor (1983)
[It takes a lifetime to become the best that we can be
We have not the time or the right to judge each other
It’s one life and there’s no return and no deposit
One life so make sure you like what’s in your closet]
I am what I am, I am my own special creation
So come take a look, give me the hook or the ovation
It’s my world that I want to have a little pride, my world
And it’s not a place I have to hide in
Life’s not worth a dam till I can say : I am what I am !
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, I think it’s pretty
And so what if I love each sparkle and each bangle
Why not see things from a different angle
Your life is a sham till you can shout out : I am what I am !
I am what I am, And what I am needs no excuses
I deal my own deck, sometimes the aces sometimes the deuces
It’s one life and there’s no return and no deposit
One life so it’s time to open up your closet
Life’s not worth a dam till you can shout out : I am what I am !
I am I am I am good
I am I am I am strong
I am I am I am worthy
I am I am I belong
I am I am I am useful
I am I am I am true
I am I am somebody
I am as good as you
Yes I am !