I am
Manimal Lyrics


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In a world of fantasies
I float around like a ship without sails
A quick escape my remedy
Reach out your hand
And I'll show you the world of the damned

Nothing to do for me but pray
I close my eyes to leave my worries
It's my world please go away
I want it back, back what's taken from me

‘Cause I am mortality
Say that we fade into grey
You are the pain inside us
Follow into the unknown

The world is set for me to reign
Under the sun to cast a shadow
I tried so hard to break these chains
I leave my hate to those
Who are beyond change

‘Cause I am mortality
Say that we fade into grey
You are the pain inside us
Follow into the unknown

We stand on the edge
Let us dive into light

‘Cause I am
and I fear mortality
Say that we fade into grey
You are the pain inside us




Follow into the unknown
Dive into the unknown

Overall Meaning

The song "I Am" by Manimal is a reflective track exploring a deep sense of mortality and the desire to escape the harsh realities of life. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of feeling lost in a world of fantasy, drifting aimlessly like a ship without sails. The singer seems to be in search of an escape from the worries that plague him, begging for someone to take his hand and show him a way out of the darkness. The chorus of the song sees the singer embracing the idea of mortality, acknowledging the fact that all things must come to an end and that the only constant in life is change.


The tone of the song is one of resignation, with the singer acknowledging the inevitability of death while still seeking a sense of hope and purpose. The lines "I leave my hate to those who are beyond change" seem to indicate a willingness to let go of negative emotions and focus on the things that are truly important in life. The final lines of the song, "We stand on the edge, let us dive into light" are both a call to action and a rallying cry, urging the listener to embrace life and make the most of every moment.


Overall, "I Am" is a deeply reflective and introspective song that explores some of life's biggest questions. It's a powerful track that encourages the listener to embrace their own mortality and to live life fully, while also acknowledging the struggles and uncertainties that we all face along the way.


Line by Line Meaning

In a world of fantasies
I exist in a reality where imagining the impossible is acceptable


I float around like a ship without sails
I wander without a set path or direction


A quick escape my remedy
Running away is my current solution to everything


Reach out your hand
Extend grace and compassion to me


And I'll show you the world of the damned
I can reveal the experiences and feelings of the hopeless and abandoned


Nothing to do for me but pray
No other action can be taken, except to hope for divine intervention


I close my eyes to leave my worries
In a moment of desperation, I surrender myself to the unknown


It's my world please go away
I am in control of my own existence and want the external world to stop interfering


I want it back, back what's taken from me
I desire to reclaim what was once mine


‘Cause I am mortality
I am human and possess a limited lifespan


Say that we fade into grey
Acknowledging that death is an inevitable outcome for all of humanity


You are the pain inside us
Suggesting that the person being spoken to may be the root of other people's suffering and struggles


Follow into the unknown
Travel alongside me on this journey into the uncertain future


The world is set for me to reign
The universe is primed for me to achieve my goals and make my mark


Under the sun to cast a shadow
Existing in a position of power, where I can influence and affect the lives of others


I tried so hard to break these chains
I have struggled to escape the limitations and restrictions imposed on me by others


I leave my hate to those
I relinquish negative emotions to the people or circumstances that caused them


Who are beyond change
Those that refuse to alter their behavior or circumstance, immune to any influence of others


We stand on the edge
We find ourselves in a precarious or dangerous situation


Let us dive into light
Let us take the leap of faith towards a brighter future


and I fear mortality
I admit that the idea of my own death is daunting and unsettling


Dive into the unknown
Take a risk in pursuing the uncertain, but potentially rewarding, future




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