With a sound both eclectic & focused, as powerful as it is poetic, Adam Wat… Read Full Bio ↴With a sound both eclectic & focused, as powerful as it is poetic, Adam Watts' music attests to the ability to be, at once, accessible and uniquely memorable. A true solo artist, Adam Watts writes, sings, plays, produces and engineers all his own material. His work marries meticulous production and impressive performance with deeply personal prose - where, lyrically, to listen is to enter a world where love is an ache, compromise cowardice, and truth the exercise as much as the end. "Earnestness and fragility that make for the perfect uneasy listenening; curiously accompanied by unabashedly catchy melodies." Appearing unable to keep still, his fingers from the fretz or his frame from the studio, Adam remains a much sought after drummer/percussionist, producer (Jeremy Camp, Avalon, the Supertones), and songwriter (Jesse McCartney, 702, Sara Overall). Self described as "as blocked as he is prolific," Adam's catalog of over 300 compositions have been included on various television & motion picture soundtracks (MTV, TNT, Paramont Pictures, Disney) and saw his nomination for Singer/Songwriter of the Year, Los Angeles Music Awards.

I Wanna Be Like You
Adam Watts Lyrics

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I wanna be like You

I swallow everything and spit nothing out
Keeps coming back on me
Forcing me down

So dizzy, sick and twisting
So ugly, sad but true

I can't be left unguided
I can't be without You

Help me seek what's true

I wanna be like You
I wanna be like You
Show me what to do
I wanna be like You

You took my pain away
Grounded a drowning man
Erasing yesterday
Only You can

These hands, they reach for sure things
That soon will come undone
So often disappointing, I am, when I don't look to the Son

Help me seek what's true

I wanna be like You
I wanna be like You
Show me what to do
I wanna be like You

You let me choose
I break, I bruise
So then I give it back to You
And You set me loose

I wanna be like You
I wanna be like You
Show me what to do
I wanna be like You

I wanna be like You
I wanna be like You
Show me what to do
I wanna be like You

You

I wanna be like You

Overall Meaning

The song "You Be You" by Adam Watts is a cry to be like God, to mirror the characteristics of divinity. The lyrics show the struggles of the singer who is trying to find his way in a world that is constantly pushing him down. He describes himself as someone who is "dizzy, sick and twisting" and "ugly, sad but true", which suggests that he is struggling with some inner demons that only God can help him overcome. He admits that he can't be without God and that he needs guidance to see what is true.

The verse "These hands, they reach for sure things that soon will come undone" shows the futility of material possessions and how they leave us feeling disappointed when they don't give us the happiness that we seek. The chorus "I wanna be like you. Show me what to do" is a heartfelt plea to God to show him the way, to help him "seek what's true".

The bridge "You let me choose. I break, I bruise. So then I give it back to You. And You set me loose" suggests that even though we have the power to choose, we often make mistakes and end up broken and bruised. However, the only way to find freedom is to give it back to God, let go of our own desires, and let Him guide us.

Adam Watts' "You Be You" is a powerful song that speaks to anyone who is on a journey of self-discovery and seeking a higher purpose. The lyrics are honest and raw, and the melody is uplifting and inspirational.

Line by Line Meaning

I swallow everything and spit nothing out
I am unable to express myself properly and hold onto everything I feel, causing me pain.

Keeps coming back on me
My inability to express myself affects me negatively.

Forcing me down
I feel overwhelmed by my emotions and the weight of my unspoken thoughts.

So dizzy, sick and twisting
The stress of my internal struggle is making me feel physically sick and emotionally unstable.

So ugly, sad but true
I am ashamed of myself and the way I feel, but I can't help it.

I can't be left unguided
I need someone to help me navigate my emotions and find my way through my struggles.

I can't be without You
I need someone to lean on and guide me through my struggles, or I will feel lost and alone.

Help me seek what's true
I need guidance and support to find the truth and clarity that I seek.

You took my pain away
When I turned to You for help and guidance, You eased my pain and helped me find peace.

Grounded a drowning man
You pulled me up from my emotional turmoil and helped me find stability and strength.

Erasing yesterday
You have helped me let go of my past and move on from the pain I once felt.

Only You can
I have come to realize that only You can truly help me find peace and clarity.

These hands, they reach for sure things
I often look for comfort in things that seem certain and reliable, but they usually disappoint me.

That soon will come undone
The things I rely on for comfort are fleeting and temporary, and they will soon disappear

So often disappointing, I am, when I don't look to the Son
When I seek comfort in things other than You, I am often disappointed and left feeling empty.

You let me choose
You respect my autonomy and allow me to make my own decisions.

I break, I bruise
I am not perfect and I make mistakes, which can be painful and challenging for me.

So then I give it back to You
When I struggle, I turn to You and seek Your guidance and support.

And You set me loose
When I look to You for help, You set me free from my pain and struggles.

You
Throughout all my struggles, I turn to You for help and guidance, and I find comfort and peace in Your presence.

Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Adam Watts

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