I Am
Waiting Lyrics
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The night fits like a stone inside a boot heel
Hot and cold winds blow
And no oneís here to know the way I feel
The corner I once knew brings me in to view again
So I could stay out late, find new bones to break
But then Iíd be dragging home admitting
I am because You are I am
I am because You are I am
I am in You and You are in me
Spent too many days devising many ways trying to escape you
Played too many roles
Dug too many holes just big enough to fall in to
And I could linger here, hoping to disappear in excuses
Come morningís shining face Iíd be crawling to the place I call home Where first you cut me loose and The places that Iíve carried You, I wouldnít take a dog
Stop and calmly think of that
Tear this church down to itís cornerstone
And build it up again, build me up again.
The lyrics to "I Am" by Waiting are reflective and introspective, exploring the singer's relationship with a higher power. The opening lines paint a picture of the singer on their own, feeling the weight of the night and contemplating their emotions. The line "And no one's here to know the way I feel" suggests a sense of loneliness or isolation. However, despite this solitude, the singer notes that they are not truly alone, as they find their identity in their belief system: "I am because You are I am." This refrain appears several times throughout the song, emphasizing the idea that the singer's identity is intertwined with their faith.
The second verse deepens this theme, as the singer acknowledges their past attempts to run from their beliefs. They've "spent too many days" trying to escape, going so far as to "dug too many holes." Despite this history, the singer acknowledges that their true home is a place where they were "cut loose" by their faith. Here, the singer draws a connection between their own spiritual journey and the rebuilding of a church. Just as a building can be torn down and rebuilt from the cornerstone, the singer is seeking personal growth and renewal.
Overall, "I Am" is a meditation on faith and identity. The lyrics emphasize the idea that our true selves are grounded in our beliefs and that any attempts to run from those beliefs are ultimately futile. Through introspection and acceptance of one's past, the singer seeks to rebuild themselves and their relationship with their faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking out alone
I am leaving a familiar place and journeying alone.
The night fits like a stone inside a boot heel
The night is heavy and burdensome upon me.
Hot and cold winds blow
Conflicting and harsh emotions are affecting me.
And no oneís here to know the way I feel
I am experiencing my emotions in solitude without support.
The corner I once knew brings me in to view again
Although I am in a new place, I am reminded of the past.
So I could stay out late, find new bones to break
I could engage in self-destructive behavior to distract from my emotions.
But then Iíd be dragging home admitting
Confronted with the aftermath, I would have to acknowledge...
I am because You are I am
My existence and identity are intertwined with a higher power.
I recognize clearly I see
My understanding is clear.
I am because You are I am
My being is a reflection of my connection to this higher power.
I am in You and You are in me
We are one entity.
Spent too many days devising many ways trying to escape you
I have attempted to run away from accepting my connection to this higher power.
Played too many roles
I have engaged in inauthentic behavior to avoid confronting my truth.
Dug too many holes just big enough to fall in to
I have intentionally made mistakes that negatively impact me.
And I could linger here, hoping to disappear in excuses
I may be tempted to continue running away from my truth.
Come morningís shining face Iíd be crawling to the place I call home
Eventually, I will find my way back to where I belong.
Where first you cut me loose and
In this place, I experienced a sense of abandonment and rejection from a higher power.
The places that Iíve carried You, I wouldnít take a dog
I have felt resentment towards this higher power due to my past experiences.
Stop and calmly think of that
Reflect on these feelings and experiences.
Tear this church down to itís cornerstone
Question and deconstruct my belief system.
And build it up again, build me up again.
Reconstruct and redefine my connection to a higher power and personal identity.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: BILL JOSEPH BAUMGART, BRAD CURTIS OLSEN, BRENT ALAN MILLIGAN, BRIAN S MACLEOD, PAUL ALOYSIOUS ILL
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