Everbody's got an opinion
Of what they want me to be.
Everybody's got a condition
That I may never meet.
So tired of lookin in the mirror
It always says the same thing
I wanna be about somethin different
Somethin more than the mirror can see.
Like Joy, Peace
Alive in me.
When it comes to my identity.
I want the love.
I want the life.
I want the beauty only inside.
I want the one that you can't see.
To be the definition of me.
More than the face.
More than the girl.
More than the voice.
More than the world.
I want the truth that I believe.
To be the definition of me.
Pretty is cool for a minute
But it always fades away.
Trends are hot for a second
Then they're gone the very next day.
So before you get lost in the moment
Let's get one thing clear.
That love will last forever.
It's the reason that we're here.
It's up to you.
Cause everybody's lookin.
How do you want them to see? (yea)
I want the love.
I want the life.
I want the beauty only inside.
I want the one that you can't see.
To be the definition of me.
More than the face.
More than the girl.
More than the voice.
More than the world.
I want the truth that I believe.
To be the definition of me.
Said I'm cute with the boots
And the trendy attire.
Said they're kinda remanicin
Bout a younter Maraya.
But do they see beyond what I got
What I rock.
They'd be shocked if they knew
It was my soul that was hot.
Boys won't effect my own self respect.
And neither do the magazines at Vanity Tech.
Yo Disa make a list of what's fly
And what's next.
Start it off with Joy, Peace,
And end it with Blessed.
I want the love.
I want the life.
I want the beauty only inside.
I want the one that you can't see.
To be the definition of me.
More than the face.
More than the girl.
More than the voice.
More than the world.
I want the truth that I believe.
To be the definition of me.
I want you to be my definition.
De-de-definition.
Want you to be my definition.
Definition of me.
I want you to be my definition.
De-de-definition.
Want you to be my definition.
Definition of me.
"The Definition Of Me" by Mandisa is a powerful and uplifting song that speaks to the struggle many of us face in trying to live up to the expectations of others. In a society that constantly tells us what we should look like, how we should act, and what we should believe, it can be easy to lose sight of our true identity.
The song begins with Mandisa acknowledging that everyone has an opinion of what they want her to be and that she may never be able to meet those expectations. This is something that many of us can relate to. We often feel the pressure to conform to societal standards, whether it's in our appearance, our relationships, or our beliefs. But Mandisa reminds us that we don't have to be defined by these external standards.
She sings, "I wanna be about something different, something more than the mirror can see." This line speaks to the idea that our true identity is not found in our outward appearance or the opinions of others, but in something deeper and more meaningful. It's about finding joy, peace, and a sense of aliveness within ourselves that transcends the superficial.
The song also touches on the fleeting nature of external validation. Mandisa sings, "Pretty is cool for a minute, but it always fades away. Trends are hot for a second, then they're gone the very next day." This reminds us that seeking validation from others is a never-ending cycle. The opinions of others are constantly changing, and if we base our worth on their approval, we will always be chasing after something that is temporary.
Instead, Mandisa encourages us to seek a different kind of validation. She sings, "I want the love, I want the life, I want the beauty only inside. I want the one that you can't see to be the definition of me." This echoes the biblical truth that our true worth and identity come from God. In 1 Peter 3:4, it says, "Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight."
Mandisa's song reminds us that our worth and identity are not based on our appearance or the opinions of others, but on our relationship with God. In Him, we find true love, life, and beauty. We are fearfully and wonderfully made, and our worth is not determined by the world's standards, but by God's unconditional love for us.
"The Definition Of Me" is a powerful anthem that encourages us to embrace our true identity in Christ and to reject the pressures and expectations of the world. It reminds us that we are more than just our outward appearance or the opinions of others. We are beautifully and uniquely created by God, and that is the only definition that truly matters.
