Identity
Kutless Lyrics


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I’ve been looking from the outside, outside
I’ve been walking on a straight line, straight line
Scared to let the world see my failures, who I am, or who I’ve been

I’ve been waiting for somebody else to
Take the chance that I am so afraid to
I don’t know how to find myself am I the only one the only one
Oh I wanna feel You move me like a river running through me
I am so tired of trying to prove it I’m never gonna do it alone
God I need You to be my identity

It’s always easier to hide behind that
Camouflage that keeps our hearts so guarded
But there’s no shame when we surrender everything to You
Everything to You

I want to see the world change, see the system cave in




You pull our hearts from the ashes
The cry of the captive is rising

Overall Meaning

Kutless's song Identity is a plea for God to be the source of the singer's identity. The singer has spent too long trying to present a flawless, straight-lined exterior to the outside world, but feels that they are hiding behind camouflage and guarding their true self. They are afraid to show their failures and are waiting for someone else to take the chance and reveal themselves first. The singer is tired of constantly trying to prove themselves and recognizes that they cannot do it alone. They do not know how to find their true identity and wonder if they are the only one struggling with this. The solution presented in the chorus is a desire for God to move through them like a river, providing the identity they seek. The singer wants to surrender everything and have no shame in doing so. They want to see the world change and the cries of those who are captive to be answered.


The song speaks to the struggle of finding one's true identity in a world that often values appearance and presentation over authenticity. It acknowledges the pressure to hide one's failures and present a flawless facade to the world. The desire for someone else to take the first step highlights the fear of vulnerability and the need for validation from others. The solution presented is an appeal to faith in God and the hope that surrendering everything to him will provide a sense of identity and purpose.


Line by Line Meaning

I’ve been looking from the outside, outside
I've been observing from a distance, not really involved


I’ve been walking on a straight line, straight line
I've been stuck in a narrow path, not exploring different options


Scared to let the world see my failures, who I am, or who I’ve been
I'm afraid of showing my flaws and true self to others


I’ve been waiting for somebody else to
I've been hoping for someone else to take the lead or initiative


Take the chance that I am so afraid to
Take the opportunity that I'm too frightened to seize


I don’t know how to find myself am I the only one the only one
I'm lost and uncertain of how to discover my true identity


Oh I wanna feel You move me like a river running through me
I yearn for God to work in and through me in a powerful way


I am so tired of trying to prove it I’m never gonna do it alone
I'm exhausted from trying to prove myself, and I realize I cannot succeed on my own


God I need You to be my identity
God, I want my identity to be rooted in You alone


It’s always easier to hide behind that
It's simpler to hide behind a mask and not reveal the true self


Camouflage that keeps our hearts so guarded
A disguise that protects our hearts from being vulnerable


But there’s no shame when we surrender everything to You
We have nothing to be ashamed of when we give everything over to God


I want to see the world change, see the system cave in
I desire to see a significant transformation in the world's ways and systems


You pull our hearts from the ashes
You rescue us from the destruction and despair we experience


The cry of the captive is rising
The plea of those who are trapped and helpless is becoming stronger and louder




Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: JASON WALKER, NICK DEPARTEE

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Comments from YouTube:

popeye6482

This song needs more popularity. Agreed? :D

July Santana

Nao me canso de ouvir essa musica, é muito linda velhoo ... Glória a DEUS.

erick louie danola

ang galing ng lyrics and ang arrangement ng song :))), powerful!!!

Meghan Beggs

First time hearing this song, love it!

Police Officer Fan Club

This is like my favorite song from the album. A lot of the others seem to repeat too much, but this is perfect! :)

CaptainHooksGirl

Definitely one of the best songs from their new album :) Great beat and great lyrics!

Nova 142

I find my identity in Christ. I'm not that scared little child. I'm pretected by the hands of God. I'm not who I was. I am who God has made me to become.

Taylor Kokot

I receive, I agree

Slarkel

Aye ^--^

July Santana

MINHA IDENTIDADE !!

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