I Am
Kirk Franklin Lyrics

To the nobodies, to the abandoned
This song is for those who feel like they are nobody and have been left behind by the world.

Who couldn't see in the pain was a plan
For those who have suffered and couldn't understand why, Kirk Franklin lets them know that it was all a part of a greater plan.

Looking back now Lord I can say thank you
Kirk Franklin looks back on his life and sees all the things that God has done for him and is grateful.

Now let me tell you who I am
Kirk Franklin now wants to tell everyone who he is and how God has changed his life.

How do you do?
Kirk Franklin starts the first verse with a greeting as if he is meeting someone for the first time.

I am a sinner
Kirk Franklin admits that he is not perfect and has made mistakes in his life.

Born into sin and shaped in iniquity
He describes how he was born with original sin and was influenced by sinful behavior throughout his life.

Now I believe not who I was but still not what I shall be
However, Kirk Franklin talks about how he has changed and grown from who he used to be, but he is still not done growing.

You found me and gave me your name and
Kirk Franklin attributes his changes to God finding him and giving him a new identity through Jesus Christ.

Things I desired have changed but
Kirk Franklin acknowledges that his wants and desires have changed since becoming a Christian, but there is still a part of him that is broken.

Inside you'll see it's still broken pieces
He openly admits that although he has changed, there are still parts of him that are broken and in need of healing.

Deep in me reaches for you (hello)
Despite his brokenness, Kirk Franklin reaches out to God in search of healing and connection.

I am a beggar (that means I'm)
In the second verse, Kirk Franklin compares his relationship with God to being a beggar, acknowledging that he is in need and cannot do it alone.

Desperate for more
Kirk Franklin expresses his desire for more of God in his life.

I hunger for your truth
He craves the truth that only God can give him.

See I am shattered (broken)
Kirk Franklin reiterates that he is still broken and in need of healing.

And though I may fall still you make all things new
Despite his shortcomings, Kirk Franklin trusts that God will continue to make all things new in his life.

You speak, the storm, it obeys and gone is the weight of mistakes and
Kirk Franklin recognizes the power of God's voice and how it can calm the storms in his life and free him from the weight of his mistakes.

Though I still feel you continue to heal, look close, and see (whoa)
Kirk Franklin still feels the healing power of God in his life and wants everyone to see it.

I am so far from perfect
In the third verse, Kirk Franklin acknowledges once again that he is not perfect and still has room for growth.

I thought life is worthless
He reveals that he used to think his life had no value.

Until you showed me who I am
But God showed him his true worth and identity in Jesus Christ.

Not here by mistake
Kirk Franklin declares that he is not a mistake and that God has a purpose for his life.

No luck, only grace
He believes that it is not his luck that brought him to where he is, but God's grace.

I'm on my way to
He reveals that he is on a journey and still has a ways to go.

Who I am (not who I was), I am (forgiven and loved)
Kirk Franklin once again reminds himself and others that he is not the person he used to be and that he is now forgiven and loved.

I am (healed by your blood), I am (yes)
He attributes his healing to the blood of Jesus Christ and affirms his belief in God.

Thank God I am (still being changed)
In his gratitude, Kirk Franklin recognizes that he is still being transformed by God.

I am (help me say), I am
He invites others to join him in declaring who he is in Christ.

Come on
In the bridge, Kirk Franklin urges his listeners to join him in worship and celebration of what God has done in his life.

Here I am closer, praise now is stronger
He feels closer to God and his praise is now stronger than before.

Stood up to fear, I think I'm still here
Kirk Franklin has overcome his fears and can still testify to God's faithfulness.

Couldn't walk away, love said not today
Despite the trials in his life, Kirk Franklin feels compelled to stay and trust in God's love.

Times haven't seen what God has for me
He realizes that there is more in store for him that he has yet to see.

The hurt and the lies, through the pain, through the night
Kirk Franklin has been through hurtful and painful experiences, but he has made it through with God's help.

Cried and I cried, but still I survived
He has shed many tears, but he has still made it through and survived with God's help and comfort.

And all of you
In the final verse, Kirk Franklin acknowledges that this song is not just about him, but about all of those who have been transformed by God's love.

I'm in love with you
He expresses his love for God and his desire to continue to grow closer to Him.

Here to worship you
He declares his purpose in life to be a worshiper of God.

Jesus
He ends the song with a simple declaration of Jesus' name, acknowledging His power and authority.

Thank you
Finally, Kirk Franklin expresses his gratitude to God for all that He has done and continues to do in his life.