
Songs for confidence and self-acceptance
Being Me
A joyful self-esteem song about being one of a kind, with a call-and-response chorus that has children answering, "That's me, that's me!" They learn that other people's opinions don't decide who they are, and that being true and kind is how they shine.
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Celebrating what makes us unique
Being true and kind
Growing confidence from within
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You shine just by being you
There's something special about being exactly who you are
I'm different in lovely ways, there's no one else like me
There's magic in the little things that I am naturally
No need to try to be like others, I'm one unique design
A story only I can tell, a song that's only mine
I shine because I'm just myself, no masks for me to wear
And when I love just who I am, there's magic in the air
Who's the one that's bright and kind? That's me, that's me
Who's got a brave and curious mind? That's me, that's me
Who shines in their own special way? I shine all day!
And would you rather be someone else? No way! No way!
I won't let someone's passing thoughts decide who I should be
Their feelings and opinions belong to them, not me
I can't control what others think, and I don't even try
My job is being true and kind, the rest can drift right by
I'll shine the way I'm meant to shine, in my own special way
And I'll keep growing true and strong, a little more each day
Who's the one that's bright and kind? That's me, that's me
Who's got a brave and curious mind? That's me, that's me
Who shines in their own special way? I shine all day!
And would you rather be someone else? No way! No way!
I love who I am and who I'll be
There's magic when I'm being me
The people behind the song
- Music and lyrics
- Lida Mankovski
- Singing & vocals
- Cara Onofrio
- Co-producers
- Lida Mankovski & Cara Onofrio
- Executive producer
- Lida Mankovski


