I am
Waterdeep Lyrics

In the first two lines of the song "I AM" by Waterdeep, the singer proclaims confidently that they are more than what others presume them to be, even more than what people know about them. They proceed to describe the vast range of their identity with two contrasting metaphors - being "black as the darkest night" and "whiter than snow." These two descriptions convey a sense of duality in the singer's identity, suggesting that they possess both darkness and light within them.

The next few lines describe the traversal of wires, words, spires, and tombstones, evoking a sense of a journey through life's various challenges, both physical and symbolic. The singer then goes on to describe various experiences of their life, including burning with desire, feeling the air become fire, burying themselves with stones, and giving lions their bones. These lines leave room for interpretation and suggest that the singer has endured and overcome various struggles in their life and has emerged stronger.

The final lines of the song seem to be a declaration of love, not just for one person but for everyone. The singer proclaims that they love whether or not people believe in them. This statement can be interpreted in many ways, but it seems to suggest a sense of unconditional love and acceptance, not based on others' perceptions or beliefs.