Being Me
Abbey Lincoln · Other Songs - Abbey Lincoln
Always some other, someone I could be
All the things to know, all the ways to go
To fly a spirit for to stage the show
It wasn't always easy learning to be me
Sometimes my head and heart would disagree
Times I walked away, all the times I'd stay
To see the glamor of my life play
Being me again to be myself alone
Sometimes I love the things they said
Some things were cold as stone, it was lonely
Sometimes, sometimes it was blue and the lights were brilliant
Sometimes, sometimes there was you
Being me [Incomprehensible] see now and then
So many things have changed and yet somehow
There will always be a stage, a song for me
Hold a curtain or been it's time to take a bow
Being Me
Abbey Lincoln was a defining voice in jazz, celebrated for her deep, resonant tone and her ability to convey profound emotional narratives through song. Her work often explored themes of identity, social justice, and personal resilience, reflecting her own journey as a Black woman in the music industry. "Being Me" stands as a testament to her introspective style, capturing the essence of self-acceptance and individuality that characterized much of her later career. Throughout her discography, Lincoln collaborated with top-tier musicians to create recordings that blended traditional jazz with elements of soul and spoken word. This track exemplifies her commitment to authenticity, offering listeners a moment of reflection on the complexities of existence. Her legacy remains influential, inspiring generations of vocalists to prioritize emotional depth and artistic integrity in their own performances.