From the recording Here (Remastered)
Let Me Be Me was originally written as a happy instrumental beat for a commercial. It ended up not being used, so it sat in my "rejected folder" for a few years before I happened upon it again. This time around, I was going through some simultaneous career and relationship struggles, and needed to write something uplifting. For me. Something empowering, allowing me to vent frustrations, but hopeful and resilient. Just let me be me.
Lyrics
“Let Me Be Me”
Anton du Preez
It’s time for me to move on
Been working hard for so long
When is my time gonna come?
I’m the greatest at what I do
The only one stopping me is you
Realize all that I’ve done
[Pre Chorus]
‘Cause I’ve been waiting
I just carry on every single day
And I’ve been wanting
For you to finally hear what I say
[Chorus]
Everything I want and more
You have never seen before
Cause I’m stronger than you’ll ever see
Just let me be me
Everything I’m fighting for
Yeah the world will hear me roar
Cause I’m stronger than you’ll ever see
Just let me be me
It’s funny how life goes on
Without ever really moving on
I’ve been stuck here for so long
But now’s the time that I shine
You keep yours, I’ll get mine
Cuz it’s all on me this time
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]