Tell Me What I Am
Identity Unveiled: Buford Pope's Soulful Quest in 'Tell Me What I Am'
Lyrics
Hold me in your arms
Desire for physical closeness and intimacy.
We're something made out of flesh and bone
Acknowledging the human nature of being composed of flesh and bone.
But would it matter now
Questioning the significance of material composition in relationships.
If we were made out of clay and stone
Raising the idea that the essence of a relationship goes beyond physical composition.
Tell me what I am
Seeking self-awareness and understanding of personal identity.
You tell me cuz I don't understand
Expressing confusion and the need for someone to define the speaker's identity.
I still remember when my daddy let go of my hand
Reflecting on a childhood memory when the speaker's father let go of their hand, symbolizing a moment of growing up and independence.
I was in the square alone among countless men
Feeling alone in a crowded space, emphasizing a sense of isolation.
Tell me what I am
Reiterating the plea for someone to clarify the speaker's identity.
Keep me just as close
Desiring emotional closeness and connection.
So I can feel the blood pumping in your veins
Seeking a tangible reminder of life and vitality through the physical sensation of blood pumping in the veins.
Are we blessed my friend
Questioning whether societal labels (names) bring blessings.
Are we blessed because they gave us names
Exploring the concept of blessings and identity in relation to assigned names.
Tell me what I am
Repeating the plea for clarification about the speaker's identity.
You tell me cuz I don't understand
Expressing ongoing confusion and the need for understanding.
I still remember when my daddy let go of my hand
Recalling a significant moment when the speaker's father let go of their hand, possibly indicating a pivotal point in the speaker's life.
I was in the square alone among countless men
Reiterating the feeling of isolation in a crowded place.
Tell me what I am
Persisting in the request for clarity about personal identity.
Tell me what I am
Repeating the plea for someone to define the speaker's identity.
Am I always gonna worry and wait for what comes then
Pondering whether the speaker will always be anxious about the future and what it holds.
I wanna hold you and keep you closer than just any friend
Expressing a deep desire for emotional closeness beyond ordinary friendship.
Is it right to feel this way, do I feel it because I can
Questioning the legitimacy of the speaker's emotions and whether they arise simply because they can.
Tell me what I am
Reiterating the plea for someone to define the speaker's identity.
Tell me what I am
Continuing to seek understanding of personal identity.
Am I always gonna worry and wait for what comes then
Repeating the concern about worrying and waiting for the uncertain future.
I wanna hold you and keep you closer than just any friend
Expressing a strong desire to hold and be close to someone beyond the boundaries of ordinary friendship.
Is it right to feel this way, do I feel it because I can
Questioning the legitimacy of emotions and whether feeling a certain way is acceptable.
Tell me what I am
Persisting in the request for someone to define the speaker's identity.
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