I’m Me - Us The Duo (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Camden’s passion for music led him to join the Marine Corps to play in the band. As a gay man in the military, he was welcomed by his fellow Marines with open arms, love and respect. His feel-good tale inspired this song and music video. Watch and share so others can be inspired by Camden too!
Five true fan stories. One visual EP. This is #PublicRecordEP
Earlier this year, we reached out to our fans, #UsTheFamily, asking you to share your true stories of love, loss, triumph, and hope. Of the hundreds of entries, we chose five stories to be transformed into songs for our new visual EP.
Watch the #PublicRecordEP in its entirety here: bit.ly/PublicRecordEP
To support music-based therapeutic programming and outlets for service members, veterans, and their families, visit the Center for American Military Music Opportunities (CAMMO) at www.cammomusic.org/ for information and resources.
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I’m Me
Written by: Michael Alvarado, Carissa Alvarado, Nathan Thomas
Music Video Directed by: Ellis Bahl
Music Video Featuring: The United States Marine Corps 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band
Special Thanks to the United States Department of Defense

[@MrCamden622]

Camden here! Thanks for all the support guys! I'm glad you like the song that Michael and Carissa created! Much love, Cam

[@avamay7790]

It was a beautiful song :) Your story inspired me, I'm a bisexual, and I've been bullied and teased about it before. This video made me realize it is okay to be myself. Thank you

[@clarinel6577]

Camden Emery you are loved!

[@Liz-qf1up]

Thank you for your service!! ♥️♥️

[@Schizo42]

Hoorah, brother.

[@tetechans]

You deserve it, you're amazing!

[@clarebehrmann8101]

I was in marching band with Camden and he is one of the nicest, funniest people you could ever meet. So glad to call him a friend!

[@MrCamden622]

Clare! So glad you got to see the video!

[@alofaiese9605]

my brothers name is emery

[@mirukufy]

I was smiling so hard throughout the entire video.

[@ATTHelloLab]

We were doing the same!

[@jxtcabales4243]

Hana me too

[@anthonyp3452]

Hana omg same and crying

[@hippie_snake]

Hana Me too

[@Suntro]

Hana fukin loser

[@iamnoobody]

Us the Duo deserves a Grammy. Love you guys!

[@MrCamden622]

I agree! Give them a Grammy. Speaking of which, they will be performing at the Grammy Museum in LA on the 14th of December!

[@Noone-fu7oy]

Camden Emery very cool!!! They are just amazing!!!!

[@danikashift8611]

Agree

[@xoz--]

i love how she looks at michael when she says "ive found somebody who loves me" so cute

[@nishatnguyen]

This one RUINED ME so hard. I just feel so much cathartic joy for this type of love and acceptance through this amazing song.

[@CheekyThrill]

Right with you; thank you for putting it into words! It's about the love and acceptance. Heart warmed.

[@DamonAndJo]

WE JUST LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH! This is amazing!!!

[@Blackwinter335]

DamonAndJo Ayye! I always watch your videos!

[@jaimerivera7836]

.m

[@someoneelsewhere9519]

just saw this ad and couldn't bring myself to skip it. The lead singer has an amazing voice.

[@KimJongUno]

Someone Elsewhere

[@megalyssa]

I can't get enough of this. I love you guys so much. Camdens pretty damn cool too

[@megalyssa]

I want to be best friends with all three of them

[@MrCamden622]

Meg Alyssa We want to be best friends with you :)

[@megalyssa]

Jensen Emery Does that mean you guys will come dance to this song with me? Your boyfriend would have to come to!

[@megalyssa]

Is there anywhere we can follow the band?

[@MrCamden622]

Meg Alyssa you can follow the Cherry Point band on Facebook at 2d Marine Aircraft Wing Band.

[@rocioramos2537]

I never fit in I get lost in the crowd I wanna be cool but I can't quite figure it out I like to tell jokes Yet no one understands I'm the best damn clarinet player in my high school band I may not be perfect but I'm perfectly unique I can't be anything that I'm not cause I'm me I'm a hottie with a body and a personality I'm sassy with my clarinet I'm rocking with the band Cause I found someone who loves me so back off gentlemen I'm me I hate doing laundry But je parle Francais I like to stay home, watching movies, eating sour patch kids (That didn't rhyme, typical me) I like to buy flowers I even sing in the choir Did I mention I play the clarinet and I'm open for hire? I may not be perfect but I'm perfectly unique I can't be anything that I'm not cause I'm me I'm a hottie with a body and a personality I'm sassy with my clarinet I'm rocking with the band Cause I found someone who loves me so back off gentlemen I'm me I'm not an extra, I'm not ordinary I look in the mirror and it shows me I'm extraordinary I'm one of the few,I fell in love with a marine And we're the cutest couple that you've ever seen That's my life, I did it mama Since I was a kid I've always known where I belong Just me, my hat, my clarinet, and him This story has a happy ending I can't be anything that I'm not cause I'm me I'm a hottie with a body and a personality I'm sassy with my clarinet I'm rocking with the band Cause I found someone who loves me so back off gentlemen I'm me (I'm me) I'm me That's all I know how to be I'm me

[@MrCamden622]

"I'm one of the few, I fell in love with a Marine"

[@janeteodosio7152]

"I'm not an extra, i'm not ordinary I look in the mirror and it shows me i'm EXTRAORDINARY" #SaluteToYouCamden and to all the amazing gay people in the world..

[@naluwu]

this came up as an ad before another video and i loved it so much i just had to come here, like and comment. this was spectacular.

[@kaychuchuu]

saem tbh

[@phillipmiller7789]

Ideal Nahloo same

[@hippie_snake]

Ideal Nahloo SAME

[@damonstorms7884]

lmao me as well

[@poineapple3430]

Ideal Nahloo Same

[@jasonbourne2996]

I never pay attention to the ads but this really caught my attention. loved it, liked it, and subscribed!

[@kenkenrednalloh2490]

Jason Bourne saaaame

[@JaguarPotato]

Jason Bourne same I am glad I stopped to watch this ad

[@Aquaax]

Jason Bourne Same 💘

[@amireerbaker6541]

Jason Bourne OMG same!!! This is awesome. I was just so curious and I always skip ads. I was drawn right in and found something so positive. lolz Can't stop looking more into them now ! :)

[@hategabs5571]

Jason Bourne SAME

[@Bambie_bro]

I cried at this song. omg I love this song so much

[@ATTHelloLab]

So many happy tears.

[@doublejay9330]

So did I omg. It's so inspiring and happy.

[@hippie_snake]

Alexis De La Cruz Me too. I was smiling at the start and crying at the end.

[@user-tw4bk5jd2d]

Alexis De La Cruz

[@connorr7826]

This made me cry but happy cry. I'm an LGBT military dependant and this was super cute and lovely. 😍

[@georgeplagianos6487]

I agree with you and thank you for being in the service for us all. this ad has a good and postitive meassage.

[@anthonydula4263]

military dependent's are not in the service.

[@llamazing4326]

@@georgeplagianos6487 they don’t serve in the military dumbass, military dependents are like wife’s or children

[@yeseniachavez7648]

NEED THIS SONG ON SPOTIFY OR ON UR ALBUM PLZZZ

[@teenyteeniee]

IKR

[@lgms12]

its already on spotify!! :)

[@luciacecilia]

It was so hard to find. Idk. I had to search for the song directly. Couldn't find it on their profile.

[@NicoleGrimmie29]

The both of them are just genius' of music.

[@ATTHelloLab]

Their talent is endless!

[@MegaChri97Chris21]

Damn , this song is so cool

[@cesaoreo]

Support gay pride and our United States Troops! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 #USMC 💪💪💪

[@Noone-fu7oy]

Jay-R has no chin lol phew thought you were actually the meanest person on earth for a second!!!!

[@cc39007]

Jay-R has no chin lol be quiet you say own life and if you don't like keep in pie hole

[@cesaoreo]

Jay-R has no chin lol dude listen, no one wants your dumb ass, homophobic, pathetic, and ignorant comments and ideas around here. Get your opinion and shove it up your ass you ignorant, little piece of shit.

[@ghostbops4045]

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[@ghostbops4045]

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[@SPECKLES49]

I love it! I'm 55 and still never feel safe being gay, and I've been wife my wife 25 years!!!

[@itsyomama759]

I got the chills from how genuinely happy you made him! I can't wait to watch more of these

[@ATTHelloLab]

Make sure you check out the entire #PublicRecordEP and the stories behind the songs!

[@beadely3728]

Love this song.. And the singer is so sweet. Her face look like Liyana Jasmay, Malaysian actress n singer too.

[@jimserrano5164]

First add I never skipped. As soon as I saw my Marine brothers and my old stomping ground I stayed, watched and listened. What a great song. Semper Fi!

[@MrCamden622]

Thanks for you support Jim. Semper Fi brother!

[@trighess-norris8425]

Camden Emery question are a Christian?

[@joeincavo3720]

Click Bait does it matter if he is or not

[@trighess-norris8425]

Joe Incavo I was just wondering because if you look at his you turn channel his playlists has like marry did you know so I was just wondering

[@peterstatev7465]

The best song of the album!

[@mia059]

I'd just like to give a shout out to Camden and say I'm going through and liking all his comments cause he is very inspirational.

[@MrCamden622]

Mia Heyward Your words are too kind Mia!

[@caryshooper8072]

In my opinion, this is the best song on the EP!!!!!! It has a great beat and chord progression!!!!

[@MrCamden622]

I agree. But I may be a little biased :D

[@Odd_-os6lu]

I went to a pentatonix concert and us the duo was the opener. They sang this song and it really stood out to me. I love this song.🤗😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@CaitlinKershawPhoto]

This is adorable

[@veronicathibert8256]

I been playing / singing to this song for days on end.... I really love this song.

[@poineapple2112]

Saw the AD for this 3 years ago and loved it so much I'm still coming back to hear it again

[@hachikun5013]

THIS NEEDS TO BE ON THE RADIO ASAP

[@NicolausHermadi]

US THE DUO LITERALLY DESERVES MORE LOVE i mean listen to this it's so beautiful:(

[@asseater5034]

I love this so much I'm glad they are accepting marines to be marines cause at the end of the day they just wanna serve this great country like me and many others and I love it oorah

[@georgeplagianos6487]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@ashlynnkaye4315]

Her voice is beautiful! ❤️

[@Prosper_NA]

I'm not sure what genre this is, but it's honestly so great to exercise to so who cares

[@icald]

Spotify put this band into folk-pop genre

[@SipsNumberOneFan]

*"* From the halls of Montezuma, To the shores of Tripoli. We will fight our countries battle, In the air, on land, or sea. We will fight for right and freedom, and to keep our honor clean. We are proud to claim the title of, The United State Marines. *"* -The United States Marine Hymn You guys embody this so well. Keep it up and keep protecting my butt because I'm to scared to do it myself (plus with the ammount of McDonalds I've eaten I'd never get into the military XD) OORAH!!!

[@MrCamden622]

Gamer Newbz haha! We all try our best to get the mission accomplished!

[@soanesamisoni4831]

lmao one of those rare ads that you actually watch the whole thing, pause the original video you were planning on watching, to search the commercial and replay it 1 million times.... xD

[@c.l947]

I was trying to find this song for the past few days. Finally found it. Not normally my type of music but this is such a cute song I love it!

[@MrCamden622]

Katzl I'm very glad you found it again and that you enjoy it!

[@perseverancev1473]

_I may not be perfect but I'm perfectly unique._ Well said Michael and Carissa! Stay strong!

[@Heidi221]

🥰No soy perfecta lo que soy es única SIENDO YO MISMA!!!🎤🎶 Ame esta canción 😍I LOVE THIS SONG AMAZING 👌

[@heatherbergman1477]

This is one of my 7 year old daughter's absolute favorite songs! She sings it at the top of her lungs all the time! Love it :)

[@MrCamden622]

Heather Bergman I would absolutely LOVE to see a video of that!

[@PrincessRatchet]

this should be viral 😍😍its so amazing I LOVE IT!!

[@theY3ddi3]

Us the Duo, I absolutely love what you've done with this project. You've connected with your fans in a way I haven't seen any other artist do. Thank you for being You. And also thanks for producing these master pieces, I have already fallen for these new songs.

[@melissapasao5341]

I LOVE THIS EP. IT IS THE BEST THE IN THE WORLD. Thank you for sharing these stories, your music, and your wonderful talented-selves. I'm crying at how amazing all these songs are.

[@AlishaH-fo8qv]

One of my favorite songs by Us the Duo ❤️

[@josephhodges9819]

We have came a long way. The military has changed even though a very few are hard to get out of their mindset. Blacks were not always treated fairly but we have had a black Chairman of the Joint Chiefs (Colin Powell) and Women were not much thought of outside of nurses and typing pools but now we have Admiral Michelle Howard who is the highest ranking female in the US. Our acceptance is slow but it happens and this is proof positive. Seven years ago this song never would have happened because being gay in the military was illegal. God Bless America.

[@finnbeall2879]

MICHAELS KEYBOARD PLAYING OMG

[@paula_estla]

again and again still in this song...

[@Shadowfoxx5]

Wow this was probably the best ad I have seen in a while. This is one tasty jam

[@kyashi2416]

I just hear it now and fall inlove with this song :) I so love it :)

[@SipsNumberOneFan]

I might not be a homosexual clarinet playing marine, but I am a bisexual High School trombonist so I can empathize somewhat. Love the message, and the fact that the Marines are so accepting (especially since we live in a nation full of homophobes), because there's no reason why they shouldn't. They all have a common goal to protect our country and that's all that should matter. "...We will fight for *right* and *freedom*, and to keep our honor clean. We are proud to claim the title of, The United States Marines." *-Marine hymn*

[@MrCamden622]

Gamer Newbz I love our hymn. It's words are powerful! Thanks for your support.

[@PlatformingCyndaquil]

I’m a questioning (I know I’m not straight but I’m not sure where I am on the spectrum) and a disabled individual, so I get it too. Thank you Marines for being so accepting.

[@emmab9581]

Listened to 2 out of 5 songs so far and absolutely loving them

[@ATTHelloLab]

They're all just so good!

[@SPECKLES49]

I feel so special that this song was sent to me! LOVE it....

[@TheMediaQueer]

Great song. Listened to an entire ad for the first time ever.

[@Noone-fu7oy]

I love the style of all their music.

[@zuzannalis3766]

I'm crying. That project is so inspirational and beautiful. Amazing job! You can see your love to art, music and people!

[@TeaganBAllen]

THIS BAND THO >.< SO GOOD

[@Iitschristix3]

ONLY YALL COULD DO SOMETHING LIKE THIS. ABSOLUTELY LOVE

[@B0Nnaaay]

Cute and happy. Love simple little songs like this!!

[@Jasmine-ri3ok]

To Michael and Carissa, I absolutely admire what you're doing by sharing the stories or others and the community! Your songs make me feel so happy and content. Keep doing what you do! Your songs are purely amazing full of passion and love.

[@tana9776]

Someone needs to make a 1 hour version

[@monicachang3054]

Wow this is amazing!!! I love the story and the song is absolutely adorable

[@dalenalam8046]

I'M SO PROUD OF MYSELF FOR DISCOVERING SUCH BEAUTIFUL MUSIC

[@hamiltonbitches453]

Not even 1 minute in and I'm already crying..

[@MrCamden622]

They better be tears of joy! Much love :D Camden

[@crystaldavies3427]

The more & more I listen to this song, it is definitely my favourite!!!!!!

[@aennakayla1443]

I swear this song relates to me, I play clarinet and I am in fact the best clarinet in my high school band. Anyway beautiful song and beautiful story

[@jojokelley9135]

I love us the duo, they are awesome and so cute together. I love the love that they have for each other.

[@aimmeramoszamudio8779]

Encontré esta canción en el mejor momento. ¡¡Gracias!!🙂

[@orly6053]

As a clarinet player playing in a middle school band the two clarinet snippets were expectation vs reality and every day of my life

[@matildatjarn7150]

why isn't any of their songs on the radio?????!!!

[@ctrlmoca]

I'm subscribing. How did I get here? Well, I saw an AD for "Fighting For You" by Us The Duo (aka you) You are amazing.

[@Wa7erCA]

Her voice is just 😍😍

[@andrejob3248]

That was the best song of my life

[@minap5865]

"I may not be perfect but I'm perfectly UNIQUE!"

[@craftypanda2491]

this is literally my happy song. whenever I feel down I listen to this and instantly feel better. ❤

[@emilyb192]

THIS IS THE BEST THING EVER

[@caden7326]

I work at a grocery store and I hear the song multiple times in a week but I gotta say this song in our playlist makes working their bearable overall I love the feel of this song keep it up this song is so playful and yet relatable at the same time

[@TedAtreides]

Same story, grocery store employee here and work in the office, and this plays like clock work same time every morning, and it's one of the few times I make sure I turn the volume all the way up!

[@MrCamden622]

Hey! Camden here! I'm so glad this song brings joy in the work place :)

[@thatrllybuttersmyeggroll5128]

DAMN CAN SHE SING! And I love this so much, especially knowing the story behind it.

[@rrustman815]

Amazing story of acceptance of one another. I wish this could be said everyday but we treat people with so much disrespect! Thanks Camden for sharing your story! I hope someone can take something away from this!

[@abzd6535]

They play this song like 10 times a day where I work and I never knew it was by y’all omg I remember y’all from Vine…. This video has me almost crying in the break room for some reason

[@ZimmyTatro]

I like all the songs but i feel like this and saudade truly stands out

[@TheCctripp]

You need to be the best you you can be because no one else can. This song is totally perfect!

[@nyich8600]

As a Young girl who struggles with clinical depression and anxiety I just want to thank you for inspiring people like me to keep going and that we are not alone. I find that what you are doing is absolutely beautiful and please continue! So proud of your hard work and spreading the love!

[@sofeaamira410]

iTunes recommended this to me and I couldn't stop listening had to search it up on youtube, worthwhile:)

[@babblesisthename]

i am obsessed with this song! i love it! thank you to camden for sharing your story and great job to US THE DUO for the song!

[@drewclang]

I hope there’s a heart button for this! 💓

[@JaguarPotato]

It's moments like these the really make you appreciate life

[@meganesguerra7540]

Gosh, can’t believe I just listened to this song now. It’s so amazing and empowering! ❤️ More power to all of you!

[@ArcadiaHeavenOnEarth]

I AM ME 💪 Love you US THE DUO 😍😍😍 Kisses from your Filipina Fan 😚😚😚

[@TehPandaax3]

COULDNT STOP SMILING WHILE WATCHING THIS. I love this so much!!

[@bb-ps6xm]

i love us the duo and the story behind it and all their songs omg her voice is amazing too

[@romanuslegatus7889]

I'm so glad I came across this video as an ad. I love it.

[@annielittlebee6862]

Oh..i so love them!

[@pixelchu]

I came across this when my playlist ended on Spotify and this recommended song started playing. I don’t regret it. :)

[@dylanmartin909]

This hit home for me because I'm transgender and a clarinetist💕I love this so much

[@mytime4798]

Tony Martin 😊😊

[@MrCamden622]

And you are a beautiful soul!

[@dylanmartin909]

Camden Emery Thank you so much💕 So are You!

[@georgeplagianos6487]

👍👍👍👍

[@mizbuggy]

That was absolutely one if the best songs I've heard in a long time! I'm still smiling!! :-)

[@Nemoakaski123]

I'm so in love with these songs us the duo you guys are awesome.

[@poineapple3430]

Saw the beggining of the ad and loved it watched through the whole song

[@anthonyp3452]

I'm crying right now.😭😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌

[@nicheamino6107]

THIS IS THE BEST SONG. MY NEW FAVORITE SONG NOW. I PLAY LE CLARINET TOO, YOU GO CAMDEN!

[@bentruswell3403]

I smiled so much in this I love u guys and to think I found this song from an add XD

[@jxtcabales4243]

Ben Truswell found this amazing song from an ad too 😂

[@krisymac3514]

me to