Who?
retro pop soul ballad, 110-120 bpm, smoky powerful female vocal with raw emotion, vibrato, and attitude, repeating motif (E - G - A - G in E minor with short-short-long rhythm for building tension), swinging piano lead, walking upright bass, punchy brass stabs, brushed drums with shuffle groove, melancholic yet sassy atmosphere, poetic lyrics about questioning "who should I be" in love and life (hook: "who should I be"), big anthemic chorus with layered harmonies, long funky guitar solo in bridge, big emotional chorus with ad-libs, 2000s retro soul production with warmth, reverb, and vintage tape feel
Who?
retro pop soul ballad, 110-120 bpm, smoky powerful female vocal with raw emotion, vibrato, and attitude, repeating motif (E - G - A - G in E minor with short-short-long rhythm for building tension), swinging piano lead, walking upright bass, punchy brass stabs, brushed drums with shuffle groove, melancholic yet sassy atmosphere, poetic lyrics about questioning "who should I be" in love and life (hook: "who should I be"), big anthemic chorus with layered harmonies, long funky guitar solo in bridge, big emotional chorus with ad-libs, 2000s retro soul production with warmth, reverb, and vintage tape feel
Lyrics
(Yeah… )
[Verse 1 – breathy, intimate]
Mirror on the wall, who's the realest of them all?
The one you want or the one who'll make you fall?
I play the part, smile wide, say the right lines,
But inside I'm screaming, crossing all the signs.
You love the mask, the shine, the show I put on,
But the truth's a shadow that lingers till dawn.
Am I your hero or just a fool in disguise?
Who should I be to keep the fire in your eyes?
[Pre-Chorus – building guitar]
The groove keeps turning, but the question won't fade,
Who should I be in this masquerade…
[Chorus – melodic singing, big anthemic]
Who should I be? Who I should be?
For the love of you, or just for me?
Who should I be? Who I should be?
In this crazy world, what do you see?
Who should I be? Who I should be?
The one you need, or the one who's free?
[Guitar riff interlude – funky, energetic]
[Verse 2 – deeper vulnerability, piano dominant]
You say "be yourself," but what does that mean?
The kid from the streets or the king of the scene?
I twist and I turn, trying to fit the mold,
But the pieces don't match, leaving me cold.
Your touch is electric, your kiss sets me right,
But the doubt in my head keeps me up every night.
Am I the savior or the one who needs saving?
Who should I be to stop the misbehaving?
[Pre-Chorus]
The groove keeps turning, but the question won't fade,
Who should I be in this masquerade…
[Chorus]
Who should I be? Who I should be?
For the love of you, or just for me?
Who should I be? Who I should be?
In this crazy world, what do you see?
Who should I be? Who I should be?
The one you need, or the one who's free?
[Bridge – slower, introspective + bass groove]
Oh… if I strip it all down, peel back the skin,
Would you still want the man who's buried within?
No more pretending, no more playing the part,
Just me in the raw, straight from the heart…
[Guitar solo – funky, melodic, building back with bends, 30-40 sec]
[Final Chorus – fuller energy, layered vocals, big lift]
Who should I be? Who I should be?
For the love of you, or just for me?
Who should I be? Who I should be?
In this crazy world, what do you see?
Who should I be? Who I should be?
The one you need… or the one who's free!
[Outro – fading bass groove + vocal ad-lib]
Who should I be…
Just me… yeah…
Who I should be…
Free… free…