This Is Me

Who it's for

The song moves from quiet shame to full-throated defiance, so listeners can feel an emotional journey from hiding to self-acceptance in under four minutes.

Feelings it meets

• Shame
• Self-Worth
• Identity
• Social Conformity
• Neurodivergent Identity
• Masking

What it is

"This Is Me" is a song by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, performed by Keala Settle and The Greatest Showman Ensemble, from the soundtrack to the 2017 film The Greatest Showman. In the film, Settle plays Lettie Lutz, a bearded lady in P.T. Barnum's troupe; after Barnum distances himself from his performers to court wealthy patrons, she leads them in the song as they choose defiance and self-respect over shame.

Where to find it

Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music (widely available); the film The Greatest Showman is widely available on streaming, and the widely shared workshop performance video is on the 20th Ce.

Before you start

Heads up: Lyrics about being mocked and rejected.

Age: All ages

And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet, “On Clothes”