Amy Lee MBTI Personality Type
Personality
What personality type is Amy Lee? Amy Lee is an INFJ personality type in MBTI, 4w5 - sx/sp - 469 in Enneagram, RLOAI in Big 5, IEI in Socionics.
Before I go on, I wanted to clarify that Evanescence is not an EMO band, they’re generally classified as a gothic alternative metal/rock band (though they probably don’t identify with any label beyond “rock”). After analyzing her for a while, I’ve come to strongly suspect that Amy Lee’s an INFJ. Here’s why: To me, she’s always had an obvious Ni-Fe outlook on life, showing a natural preference for introspection on a number of accounts and her music does further enforce this. Many times, her evaluations seem to be based upon internal reflection and not primarily external sources. She seems to be constantly seeking out patterns, underlying themes, and “bigger pictures”. This is commonly displayed in her music but also in her speech to an extent at times. This can often lead to the abstract-yet-profound analysis of emotions or situations we’ve come to associate with her lyrics. She also seems to be a person of possibilities, taking an interest in the potential of things. Amy Lee has often expressed interest in exploring new or unconventional routes. While any type can be creative, I believe her approach towards it indicates a preference for Ni. Another Ni trait she exhibits is that classic “big vision” that they fixate on. She’ll take years meticulously trying to get what’s on the inside out—no doubt a large contributor to the significant number of years between most of her band’s studio releases. None of this confirms it better than her own words however, which pretty much confirm her preference for Ni: “It made me look at the world in a different way, see it from a bigger perspective than the kids around me. I spent a lot of time being creative by myself because I was trying to express something that I couldn’t say. Whether it was poetry or music or drawing, I was trying to paint a picture of the inside and it has become my way through life.” (Source: https://www.loudersound.com/features/amy-lee-reflects-on-20-years-of-evanescence) To address the other definition of introversion, Amy Lee has described herself as a generally private and introverted person. While this isn’t much to work with on its own, it is noteworthy when it’s consistent with her personal life as not only is she very private but she is also generally reserved for a celebrity and seems to prefer a smaller intimate circle. The only time I see her behave in an extroverted manner is in interviews (which explains the ESFP and ENFP votes). This “extroverted” behavior is common in some introverts, INFJ in particular often adapt themselves to their social settings in order to get the desired emotional response from others. In interviews, it’s likely Amy Lee puts in the extra effort to be friendly and engaging since she knows that’s what’s expected in those situations. It makes sense too—only so much reservation can be maintained in such situations. Fe traits are also rather apparent in Amy. Everyone knows she’s deeply emotional and driven strongly by personal values, resulting in her famously profound form of expression. I wanted to mention other traits that were more inherently Fe such as her deeply empathic disposition. She can often be found putting herself in other’s shoes (e.g. the victims of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan in “Never Go Back” or the September 11 victims in “My Last Breath”) or assuming roles of responsibility because she feels it’s her job to take care of everyone else. Another common characteristic of Fe she often exhibits is the “chameleon” ability (something INFJs are particularly known for). Amy Lee almost certainly possesses this trait as she used it to such an unhealthy degree in her youth, that she lost her sense of identity and came to resent herself. This is a common struggle amongst INFJs since using their Ni-Fe functions to “become” whoever they feel their circumstances require them to be is often something that can be done involuntarily and therefore can be left unchecked. Fortunately, Amy Lee’s constant introspection and search for the truth (more Ni) led her to confront herself about this matter and now she seems to use this ability in a healthier manner. Here’s another quote from the same article I mentioned earlier that supports my Fe theory: “The thing I’ll I think about on my deathbed, when my life is flashing before my eyes, is that very special connection with people that we’ve been able to have with our music, what it does to people, what it’s done in my own heart and that experience we’ve been able to have together. There’s something beyond words, which is the thing that I was always yearning for as a kid, that music is able to express and it can connect people.” I hope this articulates my analysis on her well enough, I wanted to do her justice and come to a typing that reflects what MBTI she might be, rather than what I’d “want” to believe her to be. I also tried to focus more on traits and less on stereotypes so hopefully I succeeded in that rite.
Biography
Amy Lynn Hartzler, known professionally as Amy Lee (born December 13, 1981), is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist. She is the co-founder and lead vocalist of the rock band Evanescence. Along with her contributions with the band, Lee has also participated on numerous other musical projects including Walt Disney Records' Nightmare Revisited and Muppets: The Green Album.
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