What I Am - Edie Brickell & New Bohemians - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"What I Am" by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians was released in 1988 as the lead single from their debut album, Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars. The song was written by Edie Brickell and Kenny Withrow. It became a significant hit, reaching number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the Canadian RPM 100 Singles chart. The song also achieved Top 20 positions in various other countries, including Australia. The song's lyrics reflect Edie Brickell's frustrations with religions and dogmatic beliefs and were partly inspired by a world religions class she took in her first year of college. Musically, "What I Am" features a blend of alternative rock and jangle pop, characterized by its guitar solo, which uses an envelope filter, adding a distinctive texture to the track. The production is clean and polished, typical of late 1980s alternative rock, and it has a danceable rhythm that gives it a light, breezy feel. Despite some mixed reviews from critics regarding its lyrical depth, the song's catchy melody and Brickell's unique voice helped it become a memorable hit of the 1980s.