The tall blonde songstress's self-titled album, 'Faith, ' sold four million copies worldwide. The album featured her hit single 'This Kiss, ' which topped the charts for three straight weeks and became her first crossover success, hitting number five on the pop charts. The album also featured 'Let Me Go, ' for which Faith received a Grammy nomination in the category of Best Female Country Vocal.
The Come Home Songfacts says that Come Home, Faith Hill's first song to be heard from her seventh studio album was penned by Ryan Tedder about a soldier friend of his who was serving overseas. Hill debuted the song on the CMA Awards on November 9, 2011 and it was made available for download shortly afterwards.
American Heart, the first official single from Faith Hill's seventh studio album was written by Jonathan Singleton and Jim Beavers and tells the story of a woman whom survives her struggles by her faith in the American dream. "It bleeds, it scars, but it shines when times get hard," sings Hill, "you can't break an American heart." The song was released to country radio, for airplay on October 1, 2012. (American Heart Songfacts)
Who I Am
Faith Hill Lyrics
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Break my heart or warm my soul
But since I'm here and before I go
I'm gonna find out who I am
Late one cold thanksgiving night
They welcomed me, another 60's child
To a family that's holding tight
I got a mama who prays for me
She fights the devil down on her knees
I can't see all that mama sees
But it's part of who I am
She gave me truth and she watched me grow
I told her lines and I test the rope
Then I tried a little bit of everything I know
Just to find out who I am
Who I am, does it matter anyway
Who I am, what I've seen along the way
Who I am, changes a little everyday
With a lot of truth and an open heart
I just want half a chance
As long as I'm here and before I go
Just to find out who I am
Music is my soul's delight
Comes to me both day and night
It gives me wings and it gives me flight
And it's part of who I am
I hold onto a simple faith
About the choices and the path I take
That through the good and the bad mistakes
I'm gonna find out, yeah
Who I am, does it matter anyway
Who I am, what I've lost along the way
Who I am, it changes a little everyday
With a lot of truth and an open heart
I just want half a chance
As long as I'm here and before I go
Just to find out
Did it ever really matter in that big forever plan
Who I am and what I'm here for I don't know
Is it wrong to want an answer, try to understand
Who I am, does it matter anyway
Who I am, what I've learned along the way
Who I am, it changes a little everyday
With a lot of truth and an open heart
I just want half a chance
As long as I'm here and before I go
Just to find out who I am, who I am
The song "Who I Am" by Faith Hill is an introspective track where she is trying to figure out her identity. She begins by stating that she is willing to go through anything to find out who she really is, whether it be something that scares her, breaks her heart or warms her soul. The song then shifts to Hill's background, her upbringing in a close-knit family that has shaped her into the person she is today.
Hill's mother, who prays for her, is an essential part of who she is, but she acknowledges that she can't see everything that her mother sees. As she tests the waters and explores the world, she still holds onto the values instilled in her by her mother, who gave her truth and watched her grow.
Music is also an essential component of who Faith Hill is. She finds comfort in music that gives her wings and flight. Hill's musings about her identity reveal that it's a constantly changing entity, shaped by truth and an open heart.
Overall, "Who I Am" is a profound exploration of what comprises our identity and the things that matter to us in life. Faith Hill's lyrics strike a chord with many people, who are also trying to figure out what makes them who they are.
Line by Line Meaning
Might scare me to death or chill my bones
Exploring who I am could be terrifying or exhilarating
Break my heart or warm my soul
Discovering who I am could be emotionally devastating or fulfilling
But since I'm here and before I go
While I'm alive, I want to find out who I am
I'm gonna find out who I am
I'm committed to discovering who I am
Late one cold thanksgiving night
I remember the specific moment I joined my family
They welcomed me, another 60's child
I was born in the 60s and joined a welcoming family
To a family that's holding tight
My family is close-knit and supportive
That's part of who I am, yeah
My family has shaped who I am
I got a mama who prays for me
My mother is devout and prays for me
She fights the devil down on her knees
My mother prays fervently to overcome temptation
I can't see all that mama sees
My mother has an understanding of the world that I can't yet comprehend
But it's part of who I am
My mother has influenced who I am
She gave me truth and she watched me grow
My mother was honest with me and witnessed my development
I told her lines and I test the rope
I experimented and pushed boundaries under my mother's watchful eye
Then I tried a little bit of everything I know
I've experimented with many ideas to learn who I am
Just to find out who I am
All of my experiences have been in pursuit of understanding myself
Who I am, does it matter anyway
I question whether my identity matters in the grand scheme of things
Who I am, what I've seen along the way
My experiences and observations have shaped who I am
Who I am, changes a little everyday
My identity is constantly evolving
With a lot of truth and an open heart
I approach self-discovery with honesty and vulnerability
I just want half a chance
I only need an opportunity to learn more about myself
Music is my soul's delight
Music is an essential part of my identity
Comes to me both day and night
I find comfort in music around the clock
It gives me wings and it gives me flight
Music energizes and inspires me
And it's part of who I am
Music is a critical component of my identity
I hold onto a simple faith
I believe in a straightforward set of principles
About the choices and the path I take
I have a clear perspective on my own decision-making
That through the good and the bad mistakes
I believe that mistakes are an inevitable part of life
I'm gonna find out, yeah
Despite any setbacks, I am determined to keep exploring my identity
Did it ever really matter in that big forever plan
I question whether my individual identity is significant in the grand scheme of things
Who I am and what I'm here for I don't know
I still haven't figured out my purpose or identity
Is it wrong to want an answer, try to understand
I wonder if it's unrealistic to seek clarity on my own identity
What I've learned along the way
My experiences have taught me important lessons about myself
I just want half a chance
I remain determined to keep seeking self-knowledge
Just to find out who I am
Above all else, I want to understand my own identity
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Lis B
great lyrics by Amy Grant!! Amy is awesome, no doubt!!
David
This song is from the tv show "Mad About You".
Benjamin Begovic
From her album "Breathe".
AmeriTerry
just saw this - it was only for a soundtrack- Mad About You.
Benjamin Begovic
This song is from 2002.