Identity
Israel & New Breed Lyrics
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You are my future and destiny
You are my Father
In You I find my identity
Lay Your hands on me
Tell me who I am
I can do all things
Show me I am free
Free to accomplish Your plan for me
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
In this song, Israel & New Breed express their reverence and faith in God by referring to Him as their Father and acknowledging Him as their source for direction and purpose. The first two lines of the chorus, "You are my Father, You are my future and destiny," illustrate this sentiment by expressing God's loving fatherly nature and the promise of a meaningful future through him.
The following two lines, "In You I find my identity," provide insight into how the song's message can be applied in everyday life. By aligning oneself with God and His plan, one can gain a sense of purpose and direction in life. The subsequent lines, "Lay Your hands on me, tell me who I am," indicate a submission to God's guidance and a willingness to be molded according to His will.
The final lines of the chorus then assert the confidence that can be gained through a union with God. "I can do all things if You say I can, show me I am free to accomplish Your plan for me," speak of a faith that, when realized, can enable one to overcome challenges and accomplish things beyond one's own perceived limitations.
Line by Line Meaning
You are my Father
You are the ultimate authority figure in my life and the source of my existence
You are my future and destiny
You hold the key to my destiny and what my future will look like
You are my Father
Reiterating that God is the parental figure in one's life and should be approached as such
In You I find my identity
The artist's sense of self-worth is derived from their relationship with God
Lay Your hands on me
A plea for God's guidance and touch in the artist's life
Tell me who I am
A request for clarity from God about their identity and purpose in life
I can do all things
The belief that the singer is capable of achieving great things through their faith in God and His power
If You say I can
The artist's conviction that whatever God says they can do, they will do
Show me I am free
The artist is asking God to reveal how they can overcome any limitations or obstacles in their life through their identity in Him
Free to accomplish Your plan for me
The artist is acknowledging that their purpose in life is to fulfill God's plan for them and that they are free to do so with His help
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Repeating this section adds emphasis and emotional depth to the singer's message of surrender and trust in God
Contributed by Dylan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.