I AM
Suggs Lyrics


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I am a man
I am what I am
I am a man

I am a man
I do what I can
I am alive
I'm alive!
I'm alive!

Cause What You See is what you get
Yeah my friend, we haven't started yet
One small step for a man
One giant leap for mankind

You've gotta let it go
You've gotta let it be
No, you cannot hide from the devil in me

You've gotta let it go
If you're gonna find
Some kind of peace of mind

I am a man
I am what I am
I am a man

I am a strange
I do what I can
I am man

I am a man
Wouldn't be nothing without
A-my woman

I live and breathe
I am what I am
I am alive

I'm alive!
I'm alive!

Cause What You See is what you get
Yes my friend we haven't started yet
One small step for a man
One giant leap for mankind

You've gotta let it go
You've gotta let it be
No you cannot hide from the devil in me

Let it go
You've gotta let it be
You cannot hide from the devil in me

If you're gonna find
Some kind of peace of mind

I am a man
Ooh, I am what I am
I am a man

I am a man
Oh, I do what I can
I am alive

I am a man
Yep, I am what I am
I am a man

I am a man
I do what I can
I am alive

I'm alive!
I'm alive, alive, alive oh!
Alive, alive oh!

I am a man




I am what I am
I am a man

Overall Meaning

The song "I Am" by Suggs is a song that celebrates individuality and the uniqueness of a person. It opens with the repeated phrase "I am a man, I am what I am," conveying a clear message that the singer is unapologetic of who he is and refuses to be anyone else. The song acknowledges that every person has their strengths and limitations, and it's important to accept oneself for who they are. One notable line in the song is "You've gotta let it go, you've gotta let it be, No, you cannot hide from the devil in me," indicating that the singer accepts his flaws and imperfections and tries to move forward.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance, highlighting that "What You See is what you get" and that people should not try to hide their true selves. The bridge of the song makes a reference to the famous quote by Neil Armstrong, "One small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind," indicating that accepting oneself is not only important for the individual but also for society as a whole.


In summary, "I Am" is a song that encourages listeners to embrace and love themselves for who they are, emphasizing that everyone is unique, and that this should be celebrated.


Line by Line Meaning

I am a man
I am a human being, with all of the strengths and weaknesses that come with it.


I am what I am
I accept who I am, with all of my faults and all of my virtues.


I am a man
Once again, I am a human being - no more and no less.


I am a man I do what I can I am alive
As a living, breathing person, I strive to do my best with what I have.


I'm alive! I'm alive!
I am grateful for my life and my existence.


Cause What You See is what you get Yeah my friend, we haven't started yet One small step for a man One giant leap for mankind
Every action and every person has the potential to make a difference in the world, even if it's as small as one small step in the right direction.


You've gotta let it go You've gotta let it be No, you cannot hide from the devil in me
Sometimes we have to let go of our inhibitions and fears to truly live our lives, but we also have to acknowledge the darker parts of ourselves.


You've gotta let it go If you're gonna find Some kind of peace of mind
Holding onto negative emotions and experiences can prevent us from finding inner peace and contentment.


I am a man I am what I am I am a man
Again, I am just a human being - no more and no less.


I am a strange I do what I can I am man
I may not fit neatly into any one box or category, but I still try to make the most of my abilities and opportunities.


I am a man Wouldn't be nothing without A-my woman
I recognize the important role that women have played in my life and the lives of all men, and I am grateful for their contributions.


I live and breathe I am what I am I am alive
I am a living, breathing person who is constantly growing and changing, but I also recognize the importance of accepting myself as I am.


You've gotta let it go You've gotta let it be No you cannot hide from the devil in me Let it go You've gotta let it be You cannot hide from the devil in me If you're gonna find Some kind of peace of mind
Once again, we must let go of our fears and insecurities to find true contentment, but we also have to acknowledge our darker impulses and tendencies.


I am a man Ooh, I am what I am I am a man
Once again, I am just a human being, trying to make the best of my life.


I am a man Oh, I do what I can I am alive
I may not always succeed, but I always strive to do my best and make the most of my life.


I am a man Yep, I am what I am I am a man
No matter what happens or what other people may think of me, I am still human at the end of the day.


I am a man I do what I can I am alive I'm alive! I'm alive, alive, alive oh! Alive, alive oh!
Once again, I am grateful for my life and my existence, and I am determined to make the most of it.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NICHOLAS LAURENCE FELDMAN, GRAHAM MCPHERSON

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