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The meaning of the lyrics of the song "What I Am" by the artist "Zayn (Malik)"

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In the song "What I Am", Zayn (Malik) conveys a sense of confusion and vulnerability in a relationship. The lyrical hero feels lost, comparing what is happening to a board game, the rules of which he does not understand.

He ponders how his words will be perceived, afraid of being misunderstood or rejected. "If I told you I loved you, would you say it was fucked up?". The recurring motif of quicksand and walking on shards of glass emphasizes his insecurity and fear of being vulnerable.

Despite this, the hero longs to be accepted for who he is, without embellishment or falsehood. He is tired of innuendo and indecision, desperately wanting honesty and clarity in the relationship.

I been drinking absinthe,

I just did the math, it ain't

Adding up, I've had enough of

Running ‘round this board game,

You can know your own name,

I won't give it up.

Am I crazy?

Am I foolish?

Am I stupid

For playing these games with you?

If I told you, I loved you

Would you say that it's fucked up?

If I told you they're flying,

Would you say that you looked up?

Don't take me for what I'm saying,

Just take me for what I am

‘Cause this is where I'm staying,

My two feet are in the sand.

I been reading old shit

And I can't make sense of it,

Ain't no conspiracy that can save me.

Living in the moment feels good

To me ‘til it hurts and I need somebody.

Am I crazy?

Am I foolish?

Am I stupid

For playing these games with you?

If I told you, I loved you

Would you say that it's fucked up?

If I told you they're flying,

Would you say that you looked up?

Don't take me for what I'm saying,

Just take me for what I am

‘Cause this is where I'm staying,

My two feet are in the sand.

Take me as I am, I'm tired

Of dancing around the point,

Sharp and it is jagged like

The shape of glass and it steals

My voice.

If I told you, I loved you

Would you say that it's fucked up?

If I told you they're flying,

Would you say that you looked up?

Don't take me for what I'm saying,

Just take me for what I am

‘Cause this is where I'm staying,

My two feet are in the sand.

If I told you, I loved you

Would you say that it's fucked up?

If I told you they're flying,

Would you say that you looked up?

Don't take me for what I'm saying,

Just take me for what I am

‘Cause this is where I'm staying,

My two feet are in the sand.

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