This song grew slowly, like something that needed time before it could take its shape. The idea behind In My Own Style is simple, yet not always simple to live by: to allow ourselves to grow, move, and express who we are in our own way, without trying to fit a mold someone else has made.
Most of us spend parts of our lives trying to be what others expect. We adapt, perform, try to impress, try to fit in, and sometimes lose ourselves a little along the way. And then, at some point, something in us whispers quietly: maybe there is another way. Maybe life is not about finding who we are, but about creating who we choose to become.
This song carries that whisper.
The lyrics and melody are playful, thoughtful, and with a touch of humor. Life is not always serious. Even our struggles can have a softness to them. Sometimes we need to give ourselves permission to just dance through life for a moment, without caring if anyone is watching. Sometimes the bravest step forward is simply to relax, breathe, and be real.
I also love the old saying: Be not afraid of growing slowly. Be afraid only of standing still. We change. We learn. Some days are full of energy. Some days are quiet. That is all part of the process. There is no need to rush. No need to compare. No need to pretend.
This song is the last of the first set of thirteen singles released under Alicia Z. And somehow it feels fitting. It gives a piece of truth about who I am behind all this. I enjoy being creative, reflective, sometimes introverted, sometimes laughing uncontrollably with friends. I am not trying to be someone else. I am simply trying to be myself, more and more, in my own way.
I hope this song brings a smile. A reminder that we do not need permission to be who we are. We just need a little trust in our own style.
Thank you for being here.
Thank you for listening.
Alicia Z.