Identity
James Fortune FIYA Lyrics


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Sitting here alone
Thinking of You
I'm blown away
You never gave up on me
Time after ti me
I let You down
So caught up and focused on me
My own desires
Get in the way
I should be finding my purpose in You
So I can be
What You have for me

I need You to search me oh God
I want to be just like You
So that you can be seen when they see me
You know my thoughts
You know my heart
Along the way I made mistakes
But thank You for grace
Hiding my flaws so they can see You

Lord I want to change take it away
Whatever it is
It's my desire
I want Your heart

Wasted enough of my destiny
Trying to please those
Who really didn't care about me
I'm trusting you
'Cause You hold the plan just for my life
I stand unafraid
Desperate for change
Please take it all so I can be free
'Cause I have to be more like You

Lord I want to change, take it away
Whatever it is
It's my desire
I want Your heart

[Repeat: x4]
Oh Lord this is me
I'm asking You to please
Change my identity
I wanna be more like You
I'm asking You to please
Change my identity

[Repeat: x3]
I wanna be more like You
I'm asking You to please
Change my identity

[Repeat: x5]
I need You to search me oh God





I want to be just like You

Overall Meaning

The song "Identity" by James Fortune & Fiya is a soulful and reflective prayer asking for a change in identity. It speaks to the need to shift focus away from oneself and towards God in order to find true purpose and meaning in life. The artist acknowledges past mistakes and flaws but recognizes the power of grace to cover and transform them. The repeated refrain, "I want to be more like You" expresses the desire for complete surrender to God's will and for a life that reflects His character and love.


In the verses, the artist reflects on the struggle to let go of selfish desires and to prioritize finding purpose in God's plan. The line, "Wasted enough of my destiny trying to please those who really didn't care about me" speaks to the danger of seeking affirmation and validation from the wrong sources. The artist acknowledges the need for change and surrender, recognizing that the journey towards being more like God will not be easy but ultimately necessary for true freedom and fulfillment.


Overall, "Identity" is a powerful and vulnerable expression of a heart longing for transformation and surrender to God's will. It speaks to the universal human struggle to find purpose and seek validation, but ultimately points to the truth that true identity and fulfillment can only be found in relationship with God.


Line by Line Meaning

Sitting here alone
Being by myself without any distractions or interference from others.


Thinking of You
Meditating on God and reflecting on his impact on my life.


I'm blown away
Feeling overwhelmed and amazed by the fact that God never gave up on me despite my shortcomings.


You never gave up on me
Acknowledging God's unwavering faithfulness and his continual love and grace.


Time after time
Repeating past mistakes and failures that have caused me to be distant from God.


I let You down
Understanding that every time I give in to my selfish desires I am betraying God.


So caught up and focused on me
Being self-centered and prioritizing my own wants and needs above God's will for me.


My own desires
My personal goals and ambitions that do not align with God's purpose for my life.


Get in the way
Preventing me from achieving my true identity in God by blocking my path and creating obstacles.


I should be finding my purpose in You
Realizing that my true calling and identity can only be found in God and His plan for my life.


So I can be
Full of purpose and living up to the potential that God created me for.


What You have for me
The unique and divine purpose and identity that God has designed just for me.


I need You to search me oh God
Asking God to examine my heart and reveal any impurities that prevent me from fully embracing my true identity in Him.


I want to be just like You
Desiring to model my life after Jesus and to resemble His character and qualities.


So that you can be seen when they see me
Praying that others see God's presence in and through me, rather than just seeing me and my actions.


You know my thoughts
Acknowledging that God knows my every thought and intention, even when I try to hide them.


You know my heart
Recognizing that God knows the deepest desires and longings of my heart, and that He alone can satisfy them.


Along the way I made mistakes
Admitting that I have not always made the right choices or lived up to God's expectations for me.


But thank You for grace
Expressing gratitude for God's forgiveness and mercy towards me despite my imperfections.


Hiding my flaws so they can see You
Aspiring to live a life that is a reflection of God's goodness, rather than showcasing my own abilities or accomplishments.


Lord I want to change take it away
Praying for God to remove any desires, habits or attitudes that are not in alignment with His purpose for my life.


Whatever it is
Being willing to surrender anything that hinders me from living out my true identity in God.


It's my desire
Acknowledging that this change can only come from my own willingness and desire to live according to God's plan.


I want Your heart
Desiring to have a heart like God's, filled with love, compassion and wisdom.


Wasted enough of my destiny
Realizing that I have spent too much time living for myself and failing to live up to the potential that God has for me.


Trying to please those
Attempting to gain approval and admiration from people who do not have my best interests at heart.


Who really didn't care about me
Admitting that I have sought validation from people who are indifferent or apathetic towards me.


I'm trusting you
Putting my faith and trust in God to reveal my true identity and purpose in Him.


'Cause You hold the plan just for my life
Believing that God has a specific plan and purpose for my life, and that only He can reveal it to me.


I stand unafraid
Having the confidence and courage to embrace my true identity in Christ and face any challenges that come along the way.


Desperate for change
Showing a deep longing and hunger for transformation and growth in my relationship with God.


Please take it all so I can be free
Asking God to take away anything that hinders me from reaching my full potential and living out my true identity in Him.


Oh Lord this is me
Coming before God in humility and vulnerability, showing my true self and inviting Him to transform me from the inside out.


Change my identity
Asking God to mold me into the person He designed me to be and to equip me to live a life of purpose and impact.


I wanna be more like You
Expressing the desire to be transformed into the image of Christ and to mirror His character and actions.




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@emmanueloluyori

2022 and still as fresh as ever!
Praise Jesus πŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ™Œβ€

@necee22

Still powerful in 2020!! Yes, Lord.

@ubongjaymusiq9231

Still powerful in 2023!!

@sheddspeaks9328

This song hits!
It's been 8 years already? Still sound so new πŸ™ŒπŸΎ

@singchoir

God Bless James Fortune and FIYA!!! Praise God for allowing HIM to use you in a such a mighty way to strengthen and encourage HIS people.

@MrKeggzy

I love this song because it actually ministers to me...... God bless you James

@tommylyons3021

Search me, change me, mold me; I want to be just like YOU GOD. My LORD what a power testimony for us all.

@SolovenoProductions

Amen πŸ™πŸΎ praise God the almighty! πŸ™ŒπŸΎβ€οΈ

@recquellhill4242

Still praying this prayer!!!

@justice1915

THIS SONGS HAS ALOT OF LIFE COMING OUT FROM IT❀❀

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