Mullen established a mentor group for girls called “The Baby Girls Club”. She and her husband, David A. Mullen, are youth leaders in their local church, tutor inner-city youth, and participate in Across America summer camp for inner city youth. Mullen is also active with the International Needs Network Ghana, an organization that works to free Trokosi slaves in Ghana.
Mullen is the only black artist to win the Dove Award for Song of the Year, in 1998 and 2001.
I am
Nicole C. Mullen Lyrics
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Everything you want to know
Long enough to be alive.
How could it be expected
To feel the way you do? Yaa~
I feel like I'm fading!
farther away from you
How could it be expected
[Chorus:]
You are, the potter, I'm the clay.
You are, the only way.
I am, your child today.
I am your servant, won't you teach me how to pray?
[Verse 2:]
How many things I've spoken,
How many things I've done,
But all the things that have come my way...
have led me to be broken! Yaa~
Well who said life is fair?
But why was I chosen,
to be the thorn on all the roses?
I don't deserve this kind of life.
[Chorus:]
[Verse 3:]
Yeah Life is crime, but to fight is sin.
Life is dust, you never win.
Life is crime, but to fight is sin.
Lif is dust, you never win.
YOu never winnnnnnnnnn! yea!!
oooooohh oh oh
You never winnnn yea>
You could never win.
Oh, you could never win.
[Chorus:]
The lyrics to Nicole C. Mullen's song "I Am" offers an introspective view on the struggles of life and the relationship between the individual (clay) and God (potter). In the first verse, the lyrics speak of the difficulty of remembering the good things that have been done and the feeling of fading away from God. The chorus then brings the focus back to God, acknowledging him as the potter and the only way, and the singer as his child and servant, seeking to be taught how to pray. The second verse speaks to the brokenness that has come the singer's way, and the feeling of being undeserving of such a life. The final verse recognizes the harsh realities of life - that it can feel like a crime and that fighting against it is a sin, and that ultimately life is like dust - fleeting and never a true victory.
Overall, the message is one of humility and surrender to God, despite the struggles and pain of life. It acknowledges that life can be tough and full of disappointments, but highlights the importance of connecting with God and entrusting oneself to His guidance and care.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything you want to know
The totality of my existence is open for you to explore and discover.
Long enough to be alive.
I have been alive for a considerable amount of time.
How could it be expected
Why must it be presumed
To feel the way you do? Yaa~
To understand or experience the same emotions as you? Yes!
I feel like I'm fading!
I sense that I am losing strength or relevance.
farther away from you
Increasing the distance between us.
to remember all the good things, the good things, the good things that you've done?
Recall all the positive actions or deeds that you have accomplished?
You are, the potter, I'm the clay.
You possess the moldable and shaping power while I am pliable and being molded.
You are, the only way.
You are the path and the method to reach my destination.
I am, your child today.
I acknowledge my position as your offspring in this present moment.
I am your servant, won't you teach me how to pray?
I am your humble follower, please impart knowledge and skill to me on how to communicate with you.
How many things I've spoken,
The countless words I have uttered,
How many things I've done,
The numerous deeds I have performed,
But all the things that have come my way...
However, all the situations that have confronted me...
have led me to be broken! Yaa~
have caused me to experience tremendous emotional, physical, or psychological pain or damage.
Well who said life is fair?
Life is not just or impartial, who gave it such a definition?
But why was I chosen,
However, why was I specifically selected
to be the thorn on all the roses?
to cause pain or difficulty in the midst of beauty and positivity?
I don't deserve this kind of life.
I do not merit or earn this manner of living.
Life is crime, but to fight is sin.
Existence is filled with wrongdoing or wickedness, but opposing it is judged as immoral.
Life is dust, you never win.
Life is ephemeral or shallow, victory is never attained.
You never winnnnnnnnnn! yea!!
There is never a triumph or success achieved!
oooooohh oh oh
You never winnnn yea>
There is never a conquest, yes!
You could never win.
Victory could never be achieved.
Oh, you could never win.
Oh, the attainment of victory is impossible.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: DAVID MULLEN, DAVID A. MULLEN, NICOLE C. MULLEN, NICOLE COLEMAN MULLEN
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Rangimahora Tarapipipi
I had never heard of Nicole until the day my Pastor gave me her cd to put onto my computer, i havent stopped listening to her. She has an amazing voice that gets the message out there with such a rythm and beat that speaks louder than any other that i have ever heard of. From listening to her songs today before church i felt the woman inside of me come alive for the very first time in my life. Thank you so much.
Gladys Stamper
One of God's many anointed voices; Love her songs, lyrics are awesomely powerful... Some go straight to the core of the heart and soul. This song is just one of those. Thank you Nicole (and her husband who writes with her). Praise God
Melina Morais
Amen to that! Praise God!🙏🏽🙌🏽
Carol Cummings
Nicole has a very anointed voice, I love her and the work God is doing in her.
El Doe
I remember when I was going through depression, this song was one of the comforting things that I had. Thank you, Nicole, for a beautiful song, and thank you, Lord, for getting me sooooo far!!!! I love this song so much! This chorus was sooooooo peaceful and all I had in my trying times! I LOVE YOU LORD!!!!!!!!!!!!! HALLELUJAH!
MIFNP
My favorite song. Period. ❤
Augusta Brandt
Stunning song always love Nicole but this song is one of those bringing you into the throne room
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Nicole has such a great voice .
Bernard Lee Angga III
I am, I was, I am the One who is to come! Glory to the King!
Jenny Murray
Woke up to this song on the radio this morning and it was just what I needed to hear. Love it!