| "Who I Was Born to Be" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Susan Boyle | |
| from the album I Dreamed a Dream | |
| Released | 23 November 2009 |
| Genre | Adult Contemporary |
| Length | 4:08 |
| Label | Syco/Columbia |
| Composer(s) | Johan Fransson, Tim Larsson, Tobias Lundgren |
| Lyricist(s) | Audra Mae |
| Producer(s) | Steve Mac |
"Who I Was Born to Be" is the first original song recorded by Susan Boyle. Appearing on her multi-platinum debut album I Dreamed a Dream, the song has become a staple in Boyle's repertoire. This song's lyrics describe Boyle's decades-long dream of becoming a professional singer. The lyrics have become associated with Boyle, who titled her autobiography "The Woman I Was Born to Be".[1]