As I Am (Justin Bieber song)

"As I Am" is a song by Canadian singer Justin Bieber, featuring vocals from American singer-songwriter Khalid. It was released through Def Jam alongside Bieber's sixth studio album, "Justice", as the third track from the album. Bieber and Khalid wrote the song with Scott Harris, Gregory Hein, Ido Zmishlany alongside producers The Monsters & Strangerz, Josh Gudwin, and German.
Background and composition.
The song marks the first collaboration between Justin Bieber and Khalid. The "soulful and hopeful" song serves as "a sweet reminder of being grateful for the people who love you even when you are not perfect". The "high-pitched synth and intense percussion" develop into the "upbeat, catchy chorus".
On March 19, 2021, in an interview with "Vogue", Bieber spoke on the nature of the song and revealed that it was about the promises that he made to his wife Hailey Baldwin: I love this song because it has a really hopeful message. A lot of us, including me at times, have felt unworthy of love and so [the hook] is saying, 'Take me as I am and I'll do the best that I can.' It's that commitment that I personally made to my wife. I'm here through thick and thin—this is me, take it or leave it.
Critical reception.
On a negative review, Ali Shutler of "The Daily Telegraph" turned Khalid's guest appearance on the song down as unexciting.
Credits and personnel.
Credits adapted from Tidal.