"I'm Coming Out" is a hit single released by Motown singer Diana Ross in 1980, written and produced by Chic members Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers for her album diana (1980). The song was a hit, peaking at number five on the U.S. Pop Singles chart. It is also notable for being the first song usually performed at Ross' performances and concerts since 1980. **********Lyrics********** I'm coming out I'm coming I'm coming out I'm coming out I'm coming out I'm coming out I'm coming out I want the world to know Got to let it show I'm coming out I want the world to know I got to let it show There's a new me coming out And I just had to live And I wanna give I'm completely positive I think this time around I am gonna do it Like you never do it Like you never knew it Ooh, I'll make it through The time has come for me To break out of the shell I have to shout That I'm coming out I'm coming out I want the world to know Got to let it show I'm coming out I want the world to know I got to let it show I'm coming out I want the world to know Got to let it show I'm coming out I want the world to know I got to let it show I've got to show the world All that I wanna be And all my billities Ther's so much more to me Somehow, I have to make them Just understand I got it well in hand And, oh, how I've planned I'm spreadin' love There's no need to fear And I just feel so glad Everytime I hear: I'm coming out I want the world to know Got to let it show I'm coming out I want the world to know I got to let it show