James and the Drifters is an original folk rock band from Huntington and Ft… Read Full Bio ↴James and the Drifters is an original folk rock band from Huntington and Ft Wayne, IN. In 2010 three local singer songwriters, Tyler Gault, Kyle Jackson, and Brent Chamberlin decided to combine efforts and form one group with their music. Two weeks later they hit the studio and recorded a 23 song album. Its been all organic grassroots growth since then. In late 2010 the band grew to include James Freehauf, Matthew Klaffke, and Taylor Zeman, all really good friends of Tyler, Brent, and Kyles. James and the Drifters derives most of its inspiration, lyrics, and music from the hope of the gospels and southern gothic novels. We hope you enjoy the music.

I Just Am
James and the Drifters Lyrics

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Baby, here I am
Take me, take me just as I am
Baby, here I am
Take me, take me just as I am

I may not be rich
Got diamond [Incomprehensible] and gold
But I got something brother

Bound to satisfy your soul

Babe, here I am
Take me, take me just as I am

Don't look for no princess
'Cause princesses don't have a thing
Nothing they can do for you
But reach for what you bring

Babe, here I am
Take me, take me just as I am

Hey, but, but, but
But, but, but

I am soul sister with nothing to know how, now
I know to make a liver quiver
And I know how to make a love come down
I can make you wanna need this time

Baby, bring the thing home
Baby, bring the thing home

Baby, bring your good thing home
Baby, bring your good thing home
Baby, bring your good thing home
Baby, bring your good thing home

Baby, bring your good thing home
Baby, bring your good thing home

Baby, bring your good thing home
Baby, bring your good thing home

Overall Meaning

The song "I Just Am" by James and the Drifters is a soulful love song that celebrates being true to oneself. The lyrics express the idea of being unapologetically yourself and not trying to be someone else to please others. The singer urges their lover to accept them as they are, declaring "Baby, here I am, take me, take me just as I am."

The lyrics challenge the idea of superficiality and the value placed on material possessions. The singer points out that they may not be rich with diamonds and gold but they have something that is bound to satisfy their lover's soul. They also reject the notion of a princess, saying that they have nothing to offer but what their lover brings.

The final verses of the song emphasize the singer's confidence in their ability to bring pleasure and fulfillment to their lover. They declare themselves a "soul sister" who knows how to make a "liver quiver" and a "love come down." The song ends with the repeated refrain "Baby, bring your good thing home," urging their lover to come back to them and fully embrace their love.

Overall, "I Just Am" is a celebration of self-love and authenticity in a world that often values conformity and superficiality.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby, here I am
I am offering myself to you

Take me, take me just as I am
Accept me as I am without judgment or expectations

I may not be rich
I don't have wealth or material possessions

Got diamond [Incomprehensible] and gold
But I have something even more valuable

But I got something brother
I possess a quality that is certain to please you

Bound to satisfy your soul
It will bring contentment to your innermost being

Don't look for no princess
Don't waste your time seeking an unattainable ideal

'Cause princesses don't have a thing
They lack what truly matters

Nothing they can do for you
They are of no help to you

But reach for what you bring
You have everything you need within yourself