I Am
Savatage Lyrics

I see a little man sitting and he's wondering
There is a man who is contemplating his current situation

If over his little plot he might be king
He is considering how he can gain power and control over his small area of land

And he finds his present world a little boring
His current situation is not fulfilling or exciting for him

There's no land that is so small that it cannot divide
Even a small piece of land is worth fighting over and dividing

So come, I'll draw the line and you just pick your side
The artist is willing to divide the land and determine who is on which side

Ignoring anyone who gives a warning
The singer is dismissive of anyone who tries to warn them of the consequences of their actions

For I am the answer you seek, the dream in your sleep
The singer presents themselves as the solution to the man's desires and wants

You never wanted to awaken
The man has been living in a dreamlike state, not fully aware of the consequences of his actions

I have the plan that won't fail, a crime without trail
The artist is confident in their plan and that they will not get caught

And all I really need right now is you!
The artist is seeking the man's cooperation in carrying out their plan

I see a little man, thinking that he might need more
The man is considering how he can obtain more than what he currently has

And so his eyes are drifting to the house next door
He is looking at his neighbor's property and wondering if he can take it for himself

He wonders if his neighbors might be leaving
The man is hoping that his neighbors will leave, making it easier for him to take their property

So he makes a little offer that they'll understand
He tries to entice his neighbors to leave their property by offering them something they will find appealing

There is no point in letting things get out of hand
The man believes that he can keep things under control, even if the situation becomes volatile

For no one wants to see their widows grieving
He is attempting to justify his actions by saying that no one will die in the process, leaving family members behind

I am the word without deeds, the lie that exceeds
The artist presents themselves as a master manipulator who is able to deceive others without taking action

For lies are always most impatient
The singer believes that lying is the fastest way to achieve their goals

I am the guide for the lost, who never counts cost
The singer is positioning themselves as a leader for those who are directionless and not concerned with the consequences of their actions

And all I really need right now is you!
The artist is seeking the man's cooperation in their deceitful and manipulative plan

All I really need right now is you!
The artist is emphasizing that the man is the key to their success

You! You! You! You! You!
The artist continues to emphasize that they are speaking directly to the man and that he is the most important piece of their plan