Released: 24th April 2006
Who Am I and Who Am I (The Chords Remix)
An Exclusive I-Tunes track was released too, Who Am I (AOL Sessions)
Who Am I and Who Am I (The Chords Remix)
An Exclusive I-Tunes track was released too, Who Am I (AOL Sessions)
Music OMH - Source
In answer to his question, Will Young is already one of pop's survivors. But the lyrics of this song also suggest he's a determinedly single-minded individual too.This third single from Keep On is one of that excellent pop record's syrupy R&B-lite love ballads. Musically it starts simply, showcasing Will's voice, and builds inexorably to a lighters-aloft chorus replete with strings.
Lyrically though it's weepily intriguing. An intelligent examination of a relationship's end laced with regret, in it Will tells (presumably) his ex that number one comes first. "I always found a reason why I never put you first," he laments. "Who am I to tell you that I would never let you down... Who am I to tell you I'll always catch you when you fall? I wouldn't be myself at all." This declaration of single-mindedness must come like a hammer blow to whoever it was written about. Pity the poor boy - even Will's smile surely wouldn't console him.
And there was everybody's mother thinking Will was such a nice boy. Whodathunk?
UKMix - Source
Will Young is slowly moulding an image and reputation for himself with each single he releases, and "Who Am I", his latest effort from the "Keep On" album, is no exception. Whilst it's been given that all important 'single edit' (i.e. a few more oohs and aahs and maybe even a change in tempo), it's backed by a kitsch yet somewhat humorous jibe at long-running kid's show Blue Peter in the video, with Will's head superimposed on to that of former presenter John Noakes. Fabulous stuff - just not too sure about the 70s hairdo, eh Will?
Alex MacGregor
The third single from "Keep On" treads the familiar middle-of-the-road ballad route once again for Will Young, but yet again he shines in his comfort zone. "Who Am I" might not be his finest work, but it manages to maintain the sincerity and lyrical prowess of his best.
Paul Matthews
In answer to his question, Will Young is already one of pop's survivors. But the lyrics of this song also suggest he's a determinedly single-minded individual too.This third single from Keep On is one of that excellent pop record's syrupy R&B-lite love ballads. Musically it starts simply, showcasing Will's voice, and builds inexorably to a lighters-aloft chorus replete with strings.
Lyrically though it's weepily intriguing. An intelligent examination of a relationship's end laced with regret, in it Will tells (presumably) his ex that number one comes first. "I always found a reason why I never put you first," he laments. "Who am I to tell you that I would never let you down... Who am I to tell you I'll always catch you when you fall? I wouldn't be myself at all." This declaration of single-mindedness must come like a hammer blow to whoever it was written about. Pity the poor boy - even Will's smile surely wouldn't console him.
And there was everybody's mother thinking Will was such a nice boy. Whodathunk?
UKMix - Source
Will Young is slowly moulding an image and reputation for himself with each single he releases, and "Who Am I", his latest effort from the "Keep On" album, is no exception. Whilst it's been given that all important 'single edit' (i.e. a few more oohs and aahs and maybe even a change in tempo), it's backed by a kitsch yet somewhat humorous jibe at long-running kid's show Blue Peter in the video, with Will's head superimposed on to that of former presenter John Noakes. Fabulous stuff - just not too sure about the 70s hairdo, eh Will?
Alex MacGregor
The third single from "Keep On" treads the familiar middle-of-the-road ballad route once again for Will Young, but yet again he shines in his comfort zone. "Who Am I" might not be his finest work, but it manages to maintain the sincerity and lyrical prowess of his best.
Paul Matthews