I am
A. Ford Lyrics
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I'm not a guy
That used to being loved
But this feeling that I feel for you darling
I feel that it's sent from heaven above
But look here darling
Don't try to make me
Something that I'm not
Oh, this nonsense of yours
Has got to stop now, right now
So come on, come on baby
Take me for what I am (For what I am, just what you see)
Take me for what I am (oh yeah)
Love is the power, oh yeah
It will be here today, yes
And it will be here tomorrow
So girl can't you see
That you and I was just meant to be
Eternally
Yeah
Take me (take me darling) for what I am (for what I am yeah)
Take me for what I am (for what I am baby)
The lyrics to A. Ford's song "I Am" speak about self-acceptance and asking someone to accept the singer for who they are. The opening line, "Take me for what I am," sets the tone for the theme of the song - the singer is aware that they may not fit the usual expectations of what someone wants in a partner, but they are asking the listener to accept them anyway. The singer acknowledges that they are not used to being loved, but the strong emotion they feel for the listener is genuine and pure.
However, the singer also cautions the listener against trying to change them into someone they're not. The line "Don't try to make me something that I'm not" suggests a fear of being forced to conform to someone else's expectations. The final lines of the song affirm the singer's belief that they and the listener are meant to be together, and that love is a powerful force that will continue to endure.
Overall, "I Am" is a song that celebrates individuality and self-acceptance, while also acknowledging the challenges that come with being true to oneself in a world that often values conformity.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me for what I am
Accept and love me as I am, without any expectation of changing who I am.
I'm not a guy
I am not just an ordinary person, but someone who may be different from what you usually encounter.
That used to being loved
I am not accustomed to receiving love and affection from others.
But this feeling that I feel for you darling
Despite my past experiences, I have found myself falling deeply in love with you.
I feel that it's sent from heaven above
My love for you feels like a divine gift, something that is beyond my control or understanding.
Don't try to make me
Please don't try to change me or shape me into something that I am not.
Something that I'm not
I am unique and special in my own way, and I don't want to lose that by pretending to be someone else.
Oh, this nonsense of yours
Your attempts to change me are silly and unnecessary, and they need to stop.
Has got to stop now, right now
I am serious about this - I cannot tolerate any more attempts to control or change me.
So come on, come on baby
Let's put all of this behind us and move forward with our love, without any conditions or expectations.
Love is the power, oh yeah
Love is a force that can overcome any obstacle or challenge, and it is the most important thing in our relationship.
It will be here today, yes
Our love is real and present, and it will continue to exist in the present moment.
And it will be here tomorrow
Our love will endure into the future, and it will continue to be a guiding force in our lives.
So girl can't you see
I hope that you can understand and appreciate the depth of my love for you.
That you and I was just meant to be
Our relationship was predestined or fated to exist, and it is a natural and powerful connection.
Eternally
Our love will continue forever, without limits or boundaries.
Take me (take me darling) for what I am (for what I am yeah)
Once again, I am asking you to accept me for who I am, without any attempts to change or control me.
Take me for what I am (for what I am baby)
My love for you is unconditional, and I hope that you can love and accept me in the same way.
Lyrics © WHIRLED MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: LEVI TRIPLETT, LEON TRIPLETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
telesanchez
This may not be a good impression, but the telephone part always kills me
Leon
Impression? There is none.
Victor Furr
The entire telephone part of the entire skit is very funny. Got to admit I have rewind this 57 times just for the telephone parts
Shubh D. Kaushik
How are you alive then ?
Grace™The Essential Worker..
killsme isn't that a news anchor...
The Angry Shadowknight
Late to the party but I think it's a case of knowing trying to do an impression would just be a big fail, instead just make it funny.
scottjulie27
Chevy Chase's skits on Gerald Ford always gets me in stitches. Especially everytime he kept falling over. :))))
Alex Bogue
This was definitely great for a show still in its infancy.
Dale Baxter
Say what you want about Chevy but the man's one of the best at physical comedy
bomba bombom
The guy had impeccable comedic timing and it showed perfectly here.