I
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I was a wave
In the middle of the ocean without a shore
I was afraid
That I'd break into a million tiny bubbles and evaporate
Into the sky
I was a mountain
Standing with my head above the clouds
I felt the rumbling
Deep beneath the surface I can feel it shaking me loose
To my core
Oh I
Am I
Am I
Am I
Am I ready to be everything
That I need to be when it all begins to change
And fall apart
I fall
I fall
Fall apart
I fall
I fall
Am I ready to be
Everything
That I need to be when
It all begins
Do I let it all go
Let it all go
When it's all that I know
I just don't know if I can hold my own
You're not alone
But who will I be
Just wait and see
I'm feeling like I'm ready to fall
Into it all
Oh I
Am I
Am I
Am I
Am I ready to be everything
That I need to be when it all begins to change
Do I let it all go
When it's all that I know
I can hold my own
No I'm not alone
Who will I be
I'm ready to see
Ready to fall
And fall apart
I fall
I fall
Fall apart
I fall
I fall
Fall apart
I fall
I fall
Fall apart
I fall




I fall
I fall apart

Overall Meaning

The Whispers's song "I" is a plaintive and introspective piece that delves into themes of insecurity, fear, and uncertainty. The lyrics evoke the image of a wave in the middle of the ocean, vulnerable and afraid of breaking apart into a million tiny bubbles. The metaphor of the wave speaks to a sense of powerlessness and an awareness of one's own transience. The lyrics also describe the feeling of being a mountain with the head above the clouds, but sensing the rumbling beneath the surface that threatens to shake everything loose. The song addresses the question of whether the singer is ready to embrace the changes that will inevitably come, and to be the person that they need to be in order to face these challenges.


Throughout the song, there is a sense of tension between holding on and letting go. The repeated refrain of "Do I let it all go / When it's all that I know" captures this ambiguity. The singer is torn between the desire to cling to what is familiar and to take risks, to fall apart in order to become something new. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and a desire to move forward: "I'm feeling like I'm ready to fall / Into it all." At the same time, there is a recognition that this process of transformation may be difficult: "I just don't know if I can hold my own." The song ends with a note of optimism and possibility: "Who will I be / I'm ready to see / Ready to fall / And fall apart."


Line by Line Meaning

I was a wave
I felt like I was a wave in the midst of the ocean, without any particular direction or end.


In the middle of the ocean without a shore
I was in a place where I had no clear path forward or any definitive goals to strive for.


I was afraid
The uncertainty of my situation made me feel anxious and uneasy.


That I'd break into a million tiny bubbles and evaporate
I was concerned that my identity or sense of self would disappear indefinitely, leaving me with nothing but a scattering of isolated thoughts and feelings.


Into the sky
I imagined myself vanishing into the atmosphere, escaping from the world entirely.


I was a mountain
I felt like an immovable force of nature, solid and unchanging.


Standing with my head above the clouds
I was towering over everything else, overcome with a sense of power and control.


I felt the rumbling
Despite my solid appearance, I could feel something deep within me shifting and trembling.


Deep beneath the surface I can feel it shaking me loose
Underneath my facade, I was starting to come apart at the seams.


To my core
These feelings were coming from the very center of my being.


Am I ready to be everything
I questioned whether I had the strength and resilience to create a new identity for myself in the face of adversity.


That I need to be when it all begins to change
I wondered if I had the resources to adapt and adjust as my surroundings evolved and transformed.


And fall apart
I feared that everything around me was collapsing, and I was unable to stop or slow it down.


I fall
I am breaking down and descending into chaos.


Fall apart
Everything around me is disintegrating, and I am powerless to stop it.


Do I let it all go
I considered whether I should try to cling to my old identity and the world I used to know or to let them go entirely.


When it's all that I know
The idea of letting go is daunting because it means leaving behind everything familiar and comfortable.


I just don't know if I can hold my own
I doubted whether I could manage to cope with this amount of instability and uncertainty on my own.


You're not alone
However, I am reassured that there are people who can support me and help me through hard times.


But who will I be
Despite this, I wonder who I will become in the future and what my new life will look like.


Just wait and see
For now, I have to simply accept the unknown and wait for things to unfold at their own pace.


I'm feeling like I'm ready to fall
Despite my fears, there is a sense of exhilaration and excitement about the possibility of transformation and growth.


Into it all
I am willing to dive headfirst and embrace whatever lies ahead for me.


I fall apart
Despite my resolve, I know that I will continue to feel a sense of chaos and dissolution as I undergo this process.




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Written by: Justin Lev, Megan Burtner

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Adrienne Robinson

I'm a Whispers fan because my late mother loved them so much. I remember her playing their albums over and over. Naturally I began loving them too. To hear their music makes me feel close to my mother. She was truly the best mom. I miss her so much.. She passed on in 2013. I'm way grown, but oh if I could hear her voice, get one more hug, or sit and watch Law and Order with her, etc... Y'all know the rest. RIP MOMMA I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH. 🌹 ❤️

Adrienne Robinson

@Gwendolyn Spence My prayers and condolences to you. Thank you for your message and prayers.

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Trent Douglas

To truly appreciate this sound you must have a soul. I have been a loyal whispers fan for over 30 years. And I'm only 50. Nobody can duplicate the way they convey intimacy and Love with word like these guys. Thanks!!

Michelle Lloyd

Amen

Savannah

You know God has truly bless these guys.They are by far my favorite group ever.My husband and I have live our love by the music they have made.Nick was a terrific song writer he knew just what a woman needs and Scotty and Walter sang them so beautifully.They make you want to be in love and stay there too.Marcus,Levell and Nick background voices are so smooth and the harmony is amazing.Love you .....THE WHISPERS

Mr. Cyrus F Watkins

The whispers music has gotten me through a lot of good times and sad times growing up..looking for love..finding love...being in love and sometimes breaking up..I guess that's sometimes a part of life..either way..this music is truly one of the soundtracks of my life. May God bless and protect each and every member of the Whispers and their families always.

Anthony Clemons

Most definitely, really music ❤️

Gloria

God bless u!

Gloria

Love ur comment,perfectl response,could have said it better myself.. Ty

Belinda Sierra

Best group ever the lyrics, love at its best kinda music.♡

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