I am
J.J. Hairston Lyrics


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I am the Lord, I'm the Almighty God
And I am the one for which nothing is too hard
I am the Shepherd, and I am your door
I am the good news to the bound and the poor
See, I am, I am, I am, I am

I am the righteous one, I am the lamb
I am the ram, the bush for Abraham
I am the ultimate and sacrifice for sin
I am your redeemer, beginning and the end
I am, I am, I am, I am

I am Jehovah, I am the king
I am the Messiah, I am David's offspring
I am your high priest, I am the Christ
I am the resurrection, I am the life
I am, I am, I am, I am

I am the bread, I am the wine
I am your future, so leave your past behind
I am the one in the midst of two or three
I am your tabernacle, I am your Jubilee
I am, I am, I am, I am

I am the bread, I am the wine
I am your future, so leave your past behind
I am the one in the midst of two or three
I am your tabernacle, I am your Jubilee
I am, I am, I am, I am

I am (I am) I am (I am)
I am Jehovah Jireh (I am)
Your provider (I am)
I am Jehovah Nissi (I am)
I'll fight your battle (I am)

Just trust in me (I am)
I'll never let you down (I am)
I am (I am)
Yes, I am (I am)

I'll pick you up (I am)
I'll turn you around (I am)
I'll put your feet (I am)
On solid ground (I am)

Just call my name (I am)
Just call my name (I am)
Yeah (I am, I am)

Yes (yes) I am (I am)
Yes (yes) yes (I am)
I am (I am) your way-maker (I am)
I am (I am) your strong tower (I am)
Just call on my name (I am)




Call on my name (I am)
Call on my name (I am)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of J.J. Hairston's "I Am" song are quite self-explanatory in which the song portrays the attributes and descriptions of God. It's a song of gratitude, praising the Almighty God for His infinite provisions for His children. The song declares that God is the Lord, the Almighty God, and there is nothing too hard for Him. He is the Shepherd, and He is the door, the good news to the bound and the poor. The song acknowledges God as the righteous One, the Lamb, and the ultimate sacrifice for sin. He is Jehovah, the King, the Messiah, David's offspring, and the high priest of all.


Further on, the song reiterates that God is the bread and wine, the future of our past that we should leave behind, and the one who is present even in the midst of just two or three gathered in His name. He is the Jubilee and our Tabernacle. He is Jehovah Jireh, our provider, and Jehovah Nissi, who fights our battles, emphasizing our need to trust in Him always because He won't let us down.


The chorus repeats throughout the song, showing that God is everything we want Him to be - strong tower, way-maker, and pick us up when we fall, turning us around and putting our feet on solid ground. The song finishes by instructing you to call on His name in your time of need and always to acknowledge Him as the Great I Am.


Line by Line Meaning

I am the Lord, I'm the Almighty God
I am the highest power there is, and no task is beyond my strength.


And I am the one for which nothing is too hard
Everything is possible for me, nothing is impossible.


I am the Shepherd, and I am your door
I guide you through life and provide safety and protection for you to enter my kingdom.


I am the good news to the bound and the poor
I bring hope and salvation to those who are oppressed and in need.


See, I am, I am, I am, I am
I exist and my power and authority are vast.


I am the righteous one, I am the lamb
I am sinless and perfect, the ultimate sacrifice for the sins of man.


I am the ram, the bush for Abraham
I am the provider and the one who shows the way, just as I did with Abraham.


I am the ultimate and sacrifice for sin
I am the ultimate and final sacrifice for the forgiveness of sins.


I am your redeemer, beginning and the end
I am the one who saves you from sin, and I was with you in the beginning, and will be with you till the end of time.


I am Jehovah, I am the king
I am Jehovah, the almighty king of the world.


I am the Messiah, I am David's offspring
I am the Messiah and the heir to David's throne.


I am your high priest, I am the Christ
I am the high priest and your savior, the one who intercedes on your behalf.


I am the resurrection, I am the life
I am the one who brings life and hope, and I am the resurrected one.


I am the bread, I am the wine
I am the sustenance you need to survive; I am the source of nourishment that will never let you hunger or thirst.


I am your future, so leave your past behind
I am the one who holds your future, so let go of your past and trust in me for the best tomorrow.


I am the one in the midst of two or three
I am present wherever two or three are gathered in my name.


I am your tabernacle, I am your Jubilee
I am your home, your safe haven, and the one who brings you freedom and joy.


I am Jehovah Jireh
I am the provider of everything you need.


Your provider (I am)
I am your provider, giving you everything you need to survive.


I am Jehovah Nissi
I am your banner and victory, the one who fights your battles.


I'll fight your battle (I am)
I am the one who fights your battles and protects you in every situation.


Just trust in me (I am)
Believe in me and put all your trust in me for I will always be there for you.


I'll never let you down (I am)
I will never abandon you, and will always be there to lift you up and support you.


Yes (yes) I am (I am)
I confirm my identity with certainty.


I am (I am) your way-maker (I am)
I am the one who provides a way out of any situation; the one who leads you in the right direction.


I am (I am) your strong tower (I am)
I am the one who provides strength and shelter, and the fortress that keeps you safe.


Just call on my name (I am)
Just call out to me and I will hear you, and help you in whatever you need.


Call on my name (I am)
Call on my name, and I will be there to answer your call.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CARLTON DAVIS

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