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"Me" is a song about comparison. When I was in high school, I did not find value in myself. I thought that I wasn't cool enough, funny enough, or smart enough to be appreciated. Instead I envied those who were popular. I wanted to be liked and emulated the people who seemed liked. I longed for the approval of others. Unfortunately, comparing myself only left me bitter or vain. Since then, God has shown me that my true identity is in Him, and that I do not need the approval of others to have self worth. I have grown to love myself and appreciate my uniqueness. I do have worth, because God says I do.

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(Verse 1)
I thought that you were the coolest,
You had everything that you need.
Why were you always the coolest?
What about me? What about me?

I used to want to be you.
I thought it would give my life some meaning,
I thought it would make my dreams come true.

(Pre-Chorus)
Looking back now I see,
all that God made me to be.
So, I hope you're doing well,
cause I'm good being myself.

(Chorus)
I can't be nobody else but me.

(Verse 2)
I used to want your approval.
I wanted you to believe in me.
Why do I want your approval?
Why do I seek? Why do I seek?
I used to want to be you.
I thought it would give my life some meaning,
I thought it would make my dreams come true.

(Pre-chorus)
Looking back now I see,
all God made me to be.
So, I hope you're doing well,
cause I'm good being myself.
Don't wanna be no one else.

(Bridge/Rap)
I can't compare myself.

I'm feeling lost and hopeless, I'm losing focus, I fail to see.
I want to be something I'm not, I want to be seen, I mean, I want a lot,
I mean, get off the lot.
There's nowhere else to park, that means I want your spot.
Lord please help me to stop. My heart feels like it's rotting away.
I'm trying to be somebody I was never meant to be or be someone that this world was never meant to see.
Envy and this sin in me got me making you my enemy.
Comparing him to me? Wait, just stop.
Identity is found in my God.
Comparison always lets you down, jealousy always leaves me weak.
God created you to be you, and I'm so grateful he made me...

Me.

credits

released November 20, 2015
Written by Jaylon Jenkins (BMI)
Co-Produced by Jaylon Jenkins and Justyn Payne (PhrozenTruthe Productions)
Mixed by Justyn Payne (PhrozenTruthe Productions)
Mastered by Austin Morrow (Tomorrow Land Studios)
Artwork by Trent Owens (PSDNYM Media)

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Influenced by artists such as One Republic, Jonathan McReynolds, Jon Bellion, and Lianne La Havas, Jaylon Ashaun strives to make music that is organic and true to himself.

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