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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Theo Croker
Theo Croker
Trumpet
Ari Lennox
Ari Lennox
Vocals
Ego Ella May
Ego Ella May
Background Vocals
Michael King
Michael King
Keyboards
Eric Wheeler
Eric Wheeler
Electric Bass Guitar
Shekwoaga Ode
Shekwoaga Ode
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Theo Croker
Theo Croker
Arranger
Ari Lennox
Ari Lennox
Lyrics
Ego Ella May
Ego Ella May
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Theo Croker
Theo Croker
Producer
Todd Carder
Todd Carder
Recording Engineer
Alex DeTurk
Alex DeTurk
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I don't wanna be strong for you today
I'm leanin' towards the light
Listenin' for instruction from the spirit guides
As the sun hits my face, it welcomes me
To go down the strong narrative
That's been holdin' me for a while
[Chorus]
Why can't I just be every part of me?
Of me
Why can't I just be every part of me?
Don't wanna be strong today
[Verse 2]
I looked at my skin
Started wondering
When it would not be a factor in this world I live in
If I say I love myself, you say it's revolutionary
I decided it's good for my health
To drop that heaviness upon me
Oh, why?
[Chorus]
Why can't I just be (Just be), every part of me? (Every part)
Of me (Of me)
Why can't I just be every part of me?
Don't wanna be strong today
[Outro]
Ooh
I don't wanna eye my joy for him
No, don't call me strong
Written by: Ari Lennox, Ego Ella May, Theo Croker

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