What I Am was originally sung by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians in 1988.
In 1999, Emma Bunton and Tin Tin Out covered the song and their version peaked at #2 on the U.K. Singles chart and became the 88th best-selling single of 1999.
Music Video
https://vimeo.com/98599245
[Verse 1]
I'm not aware of too many things
I know what I know if you know what I mean
Philosophy is the talk on a cereal box
Religion is the smile on a dog
[Pre Chorus]
I'm not aware of too many things
I know what I know if you know what I mean
Choke me in the shallow water
Before I get too deep
[Chorus]
What I am is what I am
Are you what you are - or what?
What I am is what I am
Are you what you are - or what?
[Verse 2]
I'm not aware of too many things
I know what I know if you know what I mean
Philosophy is a walk on the slippery rocks
Religion is a light in the fog
[Pre Chorus]
I'm not aware of too many things
I know what I know if you know what I mean
Choke me in the shallow water
Before I get too deep
Choke me in the shallow water
Before I get too deep
[Chorus]
What I am is what I am
Are you what you are - or what?
What I am is what I am
Are you what you are - or what?
What I am is what I am
Are you what you are - or what?
What I am is what I am
Are you what you are - or what?
[Bridge]
Choke me in the shallow water
Before I get too deep
[Chorus]
What I am is what I am
Are you what you are - or what?
What I am is what I am
Are you what you are - or what you are?
What I am is what I am
Are you what you are - or what?
What I am is what I am
Are you what you are - or what?
What I Am was written by Edie Brickell & Kenny Withrow.
What I Am was produced by Tin Tin Out.
Tin Tin Out released What I Am on Mon Nov 01 1999.