"You See Me" is a song featured on the soundtrack album for the 2023 musical film The Color Purple, based on the Broadway musical of the same name, which in turn is based on the 1982 novel by Alice Walker.
Background[]
In the song, American singer Coco James delivers a powerful performance about being seen and understood. The lyrics delve into themes of visibility, recognition, and self-empowerment. The song underscores the significance of being acknowledged and valued in relationships. It also highlights the journey towards self-acceptance and the strength found in being seen for who you truly are.
Lyrics[]
Tear stains runnin' down my face
Your hands wipin' them away, yeah
Even on the worst of days
With you, I feel safe, yeah
Parts of me that I was hidin'
You seem to find without tryin'
Long as you look happy
Nobody knows that you're cryin' out
Lotta people see what they wanna see, but
You see me
Baby, you, you see me
Yeah
Guard down with no makeup on
Patient even when I'm wrong
Stay with me ten toes, even through it all
When I hit the wall, you the one I call
Parts of me that I was hidin'
You seem to find without tryin'
My bad days are good days
Ain't nobody cryin' now
A lotta people see what they wanna see, but
Oh, baby, you, you see, you see me (You see me)
Said, baby, you, you see, you see me (You see me)
Baby, you see, you see me, yeah (You see me)
Oh, you, you see, you see mе (You see me, oh)
Broken and miserablе (My walls)
My heart wasn't fixable (For a long)
For a long time, I thought I was invisible (Oh)
But your love spoke life into me
I let people see what they wanna see 'cause
Oh, baby, you, you see, see me, you see me (You see me)
Baby, you, you see, you see me, you see me (You see me)
(You see me) I've never felt more seen by anyone
And I've never felt more loved by anyone
(You see me) You see me, you see me, you see me, you see me
Tear stains runnin' down my face
Your hands wipin' them away
Even on the worst of days
With you, I feel safe
