I Am
Novallo Lyrics


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You want to level the Earth?
Not so fast…
First off, we'll settle in.
Games won't be played, but we win.
Because there are different hats for different cats.
Sit back down with the table of mutts.
Keep my head down – below the trees.
Drop another bomb on my energies.
If I die before I fall,
Jockey up the Pegasus with Mr. Ed,
Buckle up your brain with the safety belt,
Otherwise, you'll be having crazy dreams…

And I've gone too far – it's only one I AM...
But I've drowned in clouds,
And falling further up.
(Hey Hey Hey)
So I've gone too far – it's only one I AM...
But it feels so good to call this moment "now"…

So long.

Key lime pie with a rusty spoon--
Cut my mouth when I eat my food.
Fabricate my reality,
Just like you, every single day.
Driver, float me to the ball?
Itty-bitty, pumpkin-powered god.
Devil from Los Angeles--
Nothing like a job from a monogamous whore.
Big, bad man-boy on the street,
Sniffing other monkeys below my feet.
Skip 12 tracks on the record player--
Skip a ticket line to see what's already there.
My enlarged and humble head
Doesn't need a shrink – he's paying rent in there.

My self-made, neon circus bar
Needs another freak – it needs you my friend…

And I've gone too far--
(What about it?)
It's only one I AM…
But I've drowned in clouds - illuminated gems.

(Hey, Hey, Hey)
So I've gone too far – it's only one I AM…
But it feels so good to call this moment "now"…

Rise with the rain as it refills gods' eyes.
Right now, as we tame giants with but a thought,
The thirteen wonders of a human
Mind – with the flames dripping right on your third lid,




Burn all preconceived notions, leaving the eye.
You've got the space… do you got the time?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Novallo's "I AM" appear to be a stream-of-consciousness exploration of identity and perspective. The singer seems to be grappling with the idea of self, and how to define themselves in the face of the vastness of the universe. The opening lines caution against hastiness in attempting to "level the Earth," and instead advocate for settling in and finding a place among a diverse group of people ("different hats for different cats"). The singer then drops a few non-sequiturs ("cut my mouth when I eat my food," "devil from Los Angeles") before returning to the theme of identity, questioning whether their "self-made, neon circus bar" needs another "freak" like themselves.


The chorus repeats the line "I've gone too far - it's only one I AM," which suggests that the singer is struggling to reconcile the vastness of the universe with their own individuality. At times, the lyrics seem to suggest a certain degree of frustration or even despair ("if I die before I fall," "drowned in clouds"). However, the overall tone is one of curiosity and a willingness to explore: "burn all preconceived notions, leaving the eye / you've got the space...do you got the time?" The final lines of the song suggest a sort of liberation that comes with embracing the present moment: "But it feels so good to call this moment 'now'..."


Line by Line Meaning

You want to level the Earth?
Don't act too quickly, hold on a minute.


Not so fast…
Let's take it slow and think this through.


First off, we'll settle in.
Let's get comfortable and make ourselves at home.


Games won't be played, but we win.
We don't need to compete, but we can still succeed.


Because there are different hats for different cats.
We all have our own unique talents and personalities.


Sit back down with the table of mutts.
Let's relax and hang out with our friends.


Keep my head down – below the trees.
I'm staying grounded and focused.


Drop another bomb on my energies.
I'm pushing myself even harder.


If I die before I fall,
I'm going to give it my all and never give up.


Jockey up the Pegasus with Mr. Ed,
I'm riding off into the sunset.


Buckle up your brain with the safety belt,
Get ready for a wild ride.


Otherwise, you'll be having crazy dreams…
If you're not careful, things can get out of control.


And I've gone too far – it's only one I AM...
I'm pushing my limits, but it's worth it.


But I've drowned in clouds,
I've lost myself in the moment.


And falling further up.
I'm rising to new heights.


(Hey Hey Hey)
An exclamation of excitement or emphasis.


So I've gone too far – it's only one I AM...
I've exceeded my expectations, but it's only the beginning.


But it feels so good to call this moment 'now'…
I'm enjoying the present moment and living in it fully.


So long.
Goodbye or farewell.


Key lime pie with a rusty spoon--
An unlikely pairing, suggesting a unique or unconventional approach.


Cut my mouth when I eat my food.
I'm experiencing pain or discomfort as a result of my actions.


Fabricate my reality,
I'm creating my own version of the truth.


Just like you, every single day.
We all do this in our own way.


Driver, float me to the ball?
An unusual request, indicating a desire to be transported or taken to a specific place.


Itty-bitty, pumpkin-powered god.
A playful or whimsical phrase, likely not meant to be taken literally.


Devil from Los Angeles--
A reference to a specific individual or situation, with negative connotations.


Nothing like a job from a monogamous whore.
A derogatory statement or insult, not to be taken literally.


Big, bad man-boy on the street,
A tough or imposing-looking individual.


Sniffing other monkeys below my feet.
Engaging in unsavory or immoral behavior, likely at the expense of others.


Skip 12 tracks on the record player--
A desire or need to skip ahead or bypass something unimportant.


Skip a ticket line to see what's already there.
Trying to take shortcuts or rush the process.


My enlarged and humble head
Despite success or accomplishments, I remain grounded and modest.


Doesn't need a shrink – he's paying rent in there.
I don't need therapy or help; I'm capable of handling my own issues.


My self-made, neon circus bar
An eccentric or unique concept or idea that I've created.


Needs another freak – it needs you my friend…
Looking for someone who is equally unconventional or unique to share the experience with.


Rise with the rain as it refills gods' eyes.
A poetic description of the beauty and power of nature.


Right now, as we tame giants with but a thought,
We are capable of overcoming seemingly impossible obstacles.


The thirteen wonders of a human
The amazing potential and complex nature of the human mind and body.


Mind – with the flames dripping right on your third lid,
An imaginative or metaphorical description of the intensity of human emotions and experiences.


Burn all preconceived notions, leaving the eye.
Letting go of limiting beliefs and biases in order to see things clearly.


You've got the space… do you got the time?
You have the potential and opportunity, but are you willing to put in the effort and commitment?




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