I Am
Graham "Suggs" McPherson Lyrics


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I am a man I am what I am I am a man I am a man I do what I can I am alive I'm alive, I'm alive Cause what you see Is what you get Yeah my friend We haven't started yet One small step for man One giant leap for mankind You gotta let it go You gotta let it be No you cannot hide From the Devil in me You gotta let it out If you're gonna find Some kind of peace of mind I am a strange I do what I can I am a man I am a man Wouldn't be nothing Without my woman I live and breathe I am what I am I am alive I'm alive, I'm alive




Overall Meaning

The song "I Am" by Graham "Suggs" McPherson is an introspective reflection on the human condition. The repeated line "I am a man" establishes the singer's identity and the statement "I am what I am" implies a sense of acceptance and self-awareness.


The first verse explains that the singer does what he can with his life, acknowledging that his actions don't always guarantee success. The second verse discusses the importance of releasing negative emotions and confronting inner demons in order to find peace of mind.


The song suggests that life is a journey of discovery and self-realization, as represented by the line "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." The third verse acknowledges the singer's reliance on his significant other, emphasizing the importance of human connection and relationships in our lives.


Overall, "I Am" is a song that encourages self-acceptance, empathy towards others, and the pursuit of spiritual growth.


Line by Line Meaning

I am a man
I am a human being, male in gender


I am what I am
I am myself, with no pretenses or attempts to be someone else


I am a man
I am a human being, male in gender


I am a man
I am a human being, male in gender


I do what I can
I try my best within my abilities and limitations


I am alive
I am living and breathing


I'm alive, I'm alive
I am very much alive


Cause what you see
Because what you observe or perceive


Is what you get
What you see is the reality and truth of the situation


Yeah my friend
Affirmative acknowledgement to the listener


We haven't started yet
Our journey, experience, or endeavor is still in its early stages


One small step for man
A very small action or progress made by humanity


One giant leap for mankind
An enormous and significant advancement for all of humanity


You gotta let it go
You need to release or relinquish something that is holding you back


You gotta let it be
Allow something to exist without interference or control


No you cannot hide
You are unable to conceal or mask yourself, especially from the artist


From the Devil in me
From the malicious or harmful aspects of the artist's personality


You gotta let it out
You need to express or reveal something that is within you


If you're gonna find
If you intend to discover or obtain something


Some kind of peace of mind
A sense of calm, serenity, or contentment


I am a strange
I am odd or unusual


I do what I can
I try my best within my abilities and limitations


I am a man
I am a human being, male in gender


I am a man
I am a human being, male in gender


Wouldn't be nothing
Would not have any significance or meaning


Without my woman
Without the support, love, or influence of a significant female figure in my life


I live and breathe
I exist and survive every day


I am what I am
I am myself, with no pretenses or attempts to be someone else


I am alive
I am living and breathing


I'm alive, I'm alive
I am very much alive




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NICHOLAS LAURENCE FELDMAN, GRAHAM MCPHERSON

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Comments from YouTube:

Janet Simmons

Nice one leah. This one's a definite addition to my I-Pod

BaggyTrousers

Nice editing Leah!

meatyboy01

NICE ONE!!:)

meatyboy01

NICE ONE!!:)

daisy butler

♥!!

Raina1967

AWWWWWWWW Love the Suggs ; )

YO YO

Why doesn't graham talk about being Scottish Also, he never tsk about his Scottish part in any interviews

DAVID OWEN WINTER

leah is in love bless her

esm.3 x

is that #thatcherjoe's dad?

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