So Am I

* Single
* Album

Single artwork

### Writer(s)

Ava Max, Cirkut, Gigi Grombacher, Maria Smith, Martin Sue (alias for Charlie Puth), Rollo Spreckley, Victor Thell

## General information

### Format

Digital Download • Streaming • CD • Vinyl • Cassette

### Writer(s)

Ava Max, Cirkut, Gigi Grombacher, Maria Smith, Martin Sue (alias for Charlie Puth), Rollo Spreckley, Victor Thell

### Producer(s)

Cirkut

"**So Am I**" is a song by American singer Ava Max. It was released on March 7, 2019, through Atlantic Records as the second single from her debut studio album *Heaven & Hell.*

A remix of the song featuring South Korean boy band NCT 127 was later released on July 3, 2019.

## Background

In an interview with *Billboard* writer Michael Silver, Max stated that the song is about "what makes people unique and different from each other. It’s about loving yourself, being different, being an outcast and not fitting in the format that society wants to put us in — just celebrating what really makes you different. Whenever I’m feeling down, I remind myself that my flaws make me perfect, because in reality there is no perfect."

## Promotion

Max teased the song on Twitter for several weeks, calling on fans to share pictures of themselves to "show the world what makes you different" using the hashtag #SoAmI.

## Critical reception

*Billboard* called the song a "bouncy, pop-heavy anthem" with lyrics about "navigating your adolescent years". Markos Papadatos of *Digital Journal* described her vocals on the song as "crisp, soothing and expressive", as well as praising the song's production which has "infectious hooks and a catchy beat to it that will inspire listeners to get up and dance along." He concluded by comparing the song's "message of hope and optimism" to her previous single "Sweet but Psycho".

With the NCT 127 Remix, Madeline Roth of *MTV News* praised the guest appearance of NCT 127, stating that "they lend more empowering, feel-good vibes with a fresh verse about appreciating someone who owns their originality."

## Track listing

Digital Download

1. **So Am I**: 3:04

Spotify Streaming

1. **So Am I**: 3:04
2. **Sweet but Psycho**: 3:07

Majestic Remix

1. **So Am I (Majestic Remix)**: 4:21

Deepend Remix

1. **So Am I (Deepend Remix)**: 2:42

Jengi Remix

1. **So Am I (Jengi Remix)**: 2:52

Analog Acoustic

1. **So Am I (Analog Acoustic)**: 3:03

Toby Green Remix

1. **So Am I (Toby Green Remix)**: 2:52

Steve Void Dance Remix

1. **So Am I (Steve Void Dance Remix)**: 3:07

Martin Jensen Remix

1. **So Am I (Martin Jensen Remix)**: 3:25

NCT 127 Remix

1. **So Am I (feat. NCT 127)**: 3:05

Zane Lowe Remix

1. **So Am I (Zane Lowe Remix)**: 3:58

## Music video

The music video, directed by Isaac Rentz, was also released on March 7. It features Max walking through a high school hallway, as well as dancing in a cafeteria and a school detention room.

## Lyrics

**[Chorus]**

Do you ever feel like a misfit?

Everything inside you is dark and twisted

Oh, but it's okay to be different

'Cause baby, so am I (So am I, so am I, so am I-I-I-I-I)

**[Verse 1]**

Can you hear the whispers all across the room?

You feel her eyes all over you like cheap perfume

You're beautiful, but misunderstood

So why you tryna be just like the neighborhood?

**[Pre-Chorus]**

I can see it, I know what you're feelin'

So let me tell you 'bout my little secret

I'm a little crazy underneath this

Underneath this

**[Chorus]**

Do you ever feel like a misfit?

Everything inside you is dark and twisted

Oh, but it's okay to be different

'Cause baby, so am I (So am I, so am I, so am I)

Do you ever feel like an outcast?

You don't have to fit into the format

Oh, but it's okay to be different

'Cause baby, so am I (So am I, so am I, so am I-I-I-I-I)

**[Verse 2]**

Oh so, dressed so fancy like Sid and Nancy (Yeah)

Walkin' Killer Queen, gotta keep 'em guessin'

So baby come pass me a lighter

We're gonna leave 'em on fire (Ah)

We're the sinners and the blessings, oh-oh-oh

**[Pre-Chorus]**

I can see it, I know what you're feelin'

So let me tell you 'bout my little secret

I'm a little crazy underneath this

Underneath this, ooh

**[Chorus]**

Do you ever feel like a misfit?

Everything inside you is dark and twisted

Oh, but it's okay to be different

'Cause baby, so am I (So am I, so am I, so am I)

Do you ever feel like an outcast?

You don't have to fit into the format

Oh, but it's okay to be different

'Cause baby, so am I (So am I, so am I, so am I-I-I-I-I)

**[Bridge]**

(Ah-ah-ah)

You're king and you're queen

You're strong and you're weak

You're bound but so free

(Ah-ah-ah)

So come and join me

And call me Harley

And we'll make 'em scream

**[Chorus]**

Do you ever feel like a misfit?

Everything inside you is dark and twisted (Twisted)

Oh, but it's okay to be different (Okay to be different)

'Cause baby, so am I ('Cause baby, so am I; So am I, so am I, so am I)

Do you ever feel like an outcast?

You don't have to fit into the format

Oh, but it's okay to be different

'Cause baby, so am I (So am I, so am I, so am I-I-I-I-I)

## Trivia

* Ava had an interview with *Genius*, in which she explained the meaning of the lyrics.

## References

1. ↑ Nied, Mike (July 2, 2019). "Ava Max Teams Up With NCT 127 On 'So Am I' Remix". *Idolator*. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
2. ↑ Silver, Michael (March 7, 2019). "Watch Ava Max's Video for Uplifting Anthem 'So Am I'". *Billboard*. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
3. ↑ "I want YOUR help to spread this message for my next single #SoAmI Everybody is different and everybody is unique. Love yourself. What makes you different ? Xx". February 19, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019 – via Twitter.
4. ↑ Zavala, Cristina (February 20, 2019). "Ava Max anuncia nuevo tema tras 'Sweet but psycho'" (in Spanish). *Los 40.* Retrieved November 30, 2019.
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Silver, Michael (March 7, 2019). "Watch Ava Max's Video for Uplifting Anthem 'So Am I'". *Billboard*. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
6. ↑ Papadatos, Markos (April 4, 2019). "Review: Ava Max releases refreshing 'So Am I' pop single". *Digital Journal*. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
7. ↑ Roth, Madeline (July 3, 2019). "Ava Max and NCT 127's 'So Am I' Remix is an Irresistible Misfit Anthem". *MTV News*. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
8. ↑ "So Am I – Single". *Apple Music*. March 7, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
9. ↑ "So Am I". *Spotify*. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
10. ↑ "So Am I (Majestic Remix) – Single". *Apple Music*. April 18, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
11. ↑ "So Am I (Deepend Remix) – Single". *Apple Music*. April 25, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
12. ↑ "So Am I (Jengi Remix) – Single". *Apple Music*. May 9, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
13. ↑ "So Am I (Analog Acoustic) - Single". *Apple Music*. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
14. ↑ "So Am I (Toby Green Remix) – Single". *Apple Music*. May 23, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
15. ↑ "So Am I (Steve Void Dance Remix) – Single". *Apple Music*. June 6, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
16. ↑ "So Am I (Martin Jensen Remix) – Single". *Apple Music*. June 27, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
17. ↑ "So Am I (feat. NCT 127) – Single". *Apple Music*. July 3, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
18. ↑ "So Am I (Zane Lowe Remix) – Single". *Apple Music*. July 25, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
19. ↑ "Ava Max Breaks Down The Meaning Of 'So Am I'". *Genius.* Retrieved November 30, 2019.

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