Melody is "I'm Every Woman" by Chaka Khan.
At its very core, "I am who I am" is a song about self-acceptance and love. Alona da Costa, the singer, wrote the anthem as a message to everyone around her. "I know it's hard to love yourself - times are tough, and god knows what people have been going through now. But you're still here, you're still kicking and breathing, you're still alive. And on it's own, that is a victory." The R&B inspired song easily shot up to the top of the Talvezian charts, debuting at 2nd (being held behind by Sunny Siracauso's single "Creep"), quickly taking the throne the week after. In light of such domestic success, TRT chose da Costa to represent Talvezout at the 83rd Worldvision Song Contest, a daunting task for the fledgling singer. "I honestly had a heart attack when I answered the phone and it was a TRT spokesperson who responded. I was like "Oh God, what the hell did I do?" But thankfully it was just telling me they were interested in having me represent Talvezout. So here I am!" And indeed, here she is. Here to represent Talvezout in the 83rd Worldvision Song Contest, it's Alona da Costa, with "I am who I am".
Da Costa would be standing at the end of the catwalk, dressed in a shimmering silver dress that sparkled and shined in the blinding spotlights. As disco inflections of her songs started up, Da Costa would begin to move her arms and body as she would sing the self-affirming lyrics of her song. While the performance onstage was to be rather simple, Da Costa and her crew were determined to give it their 100%.
I am who I am, I am me
I will sing, from the mountains to the seas
I am who I am, I am me
I know every part of me is true, from A to Z
Whoah whoah whoah (whoah whoah)
Whoah whoah whoah
I used to feel so blue
God knows what I went through
I could never feel true
Stared at the mirror and thought who are you
But I am proud to stay
And yet I am here without fear
Cause...
Backing vocalists would come out with flags representing various minorities and identities from Talvezout and the multiverse - LGBTQ+ folks, indigenous folks, immigrants, et cetera. As Da Costa would sing and dance, the other vocalists on stage would perform twirl and wave the flags around proudly, tell the whole multiverse this is who I am - I am proud to be me. Dancers performing color guard routines with flags in various colors would be downstage on the elevated platforms, as various spotlights shined across the stage. A giant silvery disco ball would shine above the stage, illuminating the whole arena in a sea of a million lights.
I am who I am, I am me
I am finally here with all my mended pieces
I am who I am, I am me
I knew every thought I’d crumble and yet
Whoah whoah whoah (whoah whoah)
Whoah whoah whoah
Oh, as long as I know how to love
I know I'll stay alive
I've got so much life to live
And I got so much love to give
Summoned all of my god given strength
And I will never fall apart
Cause...
I am who I am, I am me
I will survive no matter what the world brings
I am who I am, I am me
I feel so overjoyed, I just can’t help but sing
Whoah whoah whoah (whoah whoah)
Whoah whoah whoah
I ain't braggin' cause I'm the one
Went through so much and I’m finally done
No I won’t dare to compare
We all have our fights to share
Whoah whoah whoah (whoah whoah)
Whoah whoah whoah
Aah, aah, aah, aah
By the time the final, jubilant choruses arrived, a sea of sparks would fall from the back of the stage, as fans of sparks would erupt around it. Talvezout's performance, while simple, was destined to be a great crowd pleaser. And, as Da Costa hoped, a message of self-love and acceptance. As the song came to a rousing end, the audience was up on their feet, giving the jubilant and joyful song a rousing round of applause.
I am who I am, I am who I am
(Tell 'em all about it, child
Wanna really tell 'em all... about it)
I am who I am, I am who I am
(Want the world to know, gonna tell em about it)
I am who I am, I am who I am
I am who I am, I am who I am
I am who I am, I am who I am
I am who I am, I am who I am
I am who I am, I am who I am
I am who I am, I am who I am
I am who I am, I am who I am