Lyrics
I am what I am, yes, I'm one of the people
I acknowledge and embrace my true self; I am part of the human collective
I scheme and I dream and I try
I plan and envision, and I make efforts in my pursuits
I am what I am, yes, I'm one of the people
Reiteration of being oneself and belonging to the human community
I'm happy to live 'til I die
I find contentment in living until my inevitable death
I'm happy to live 'til I die
Reiteration of finding happiness in the span of life
I can look at the world with the most understanding
I can perceive the world with great empathy from my humble dwelling
From my tenement flat on the second landing
Describing a perspective from a second-floor apartment in a tenement building
It's been raining today but I really don't care
Indifference to external conditions, focusing on internal positivity
I've got sun in my heart and a daydream to share
Having optimism despite external circumstances
Yes, I have
Affirmation of possessing a positive mindset
I am what I am, yes, I'm one of the people
Reiteration of embracing one's identity as part of humanity
I scheme and I dream and I try
Continued effort in planning, dreaming, and striving
I am what I am, yes, I'm one of the people
Restating being an individual within the collective
I'm happy to live 'til I die
Expressing satisfaction in living until death
I'm happy to live 'til I die
Reiteration of contentment in the duration of life
I believe in the end when the roll call's taken
Belief in a harmonious reunion in the afterlife without hesitation
We'll be laughing together without hesitation
Expectation of shared laughter in the afterlife
I've been known by some to be a dreamer of sorts
Acknowledging a reputation as a dreamer but embracing the chosen path
But I'll follow the road and I'm happy of course
Commitment to follow one's path with happiness
Yes, I am
Affirmation of personal happiness in the chosen journey
I am what I am, yes, I'm one of the people
Reiteration of being part of humanity and engaging in planning and dreaming
I scheme and I dream and I try
Continued effort in striving for personal goals
I am what I am, yes I'm one of the people
Reaffirmation of individual identity within the larger human context
I'm happy to live 'til I die
Expressing joy in living until the end of life
I'm happy to live 'til I die
Reiteration of finding happiness in the span of life
I've been happy, I've been sad
Summarizing the varied experiences of happiness and sadness
Sometimes good, sometimes bad
Reflection on the ups and downs of life
But I am what I am, yes, I'm one of the people
Restating the acceptance and acknowledgment of one's true self
I scheme and I dream and I try
Continued effort in planning, dreaming, and striving
I am what I am, yes I'm one of the people
Reiteration of individual identity within the collective
I'm happy to live 'til I die
Expressing satisfaction in living until death
I'm happy to live 'til I die ....
Reiteration of contentment in the duration of life
I am what I am, yes, I'm one of the people
Final affirmation of being part of humanity
I am what I am, yes, I'm one of the people
Concluding affirmation of self-identity within the human collective
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