I Know Who I Am
Discovering Identity: Embracing Faith, Dreams, and Music in Gabe Goodin's 'I Know Who I Am'
Lyrics
I'm a late nighter late awaker
I identify as someone who stays awake late at night and wakes up late.
Stubborn teacher and a hardcore learner
Describes myself as someone who is stubborn in teaching others but is also dedicated to learning intensely.
I
Emphasizes the individuality and self-awareness.
I'm a fast climber big dreamer
Portrays oneself as a fast achiever with ambitious dreams.
Look small but I can throw a heater
Although appearing small, I possess significant strength or ability.
I
Reiterates the sense of individual identity and self-awareness.
Christ saved me a while ago and to Him I will be forever grateful
Expresses gratitude for being saved by Christ a while back and a commitment to eternal gratefulness.
And I'll try to walk in His ways while singing out praise
Intends to live life following Christ's teachings while expressing praise through singing.
Forever ever "Amen"
Affirms a permanent commitment or affirmation ("Amen") for eternity.
You can try to change me but I'm in His hands
Asserts being under the protection and guidance of God despite external attempts to change.
I'm in His hands and He's got His plans for me
Believes that God has specific plans and purposes for the individual.
I know who I am
Strongly acknowledges a clear understanding of one's own identity and values.
I know where I'm at in life
Confidently knows one's current position or status in life.
No one can push me forward or pull me back
Asserts personal resilience against external influences - nobody can control or manipulate me.
The world is moving fast but I feel it slow
Reflects a contrasting pace between the rapid movement of the world and the individual's deliberate, steady pace.
Taking the lead wherever I go
Expresses a natural inclination to take charge or lead in any situation.
Music calms my nerves and fears
Highlights the calming and soothing effect of music on personal anxieties and apprehensions.
It's been my passion for many years
Emphasizes a long-standing passion for music and its importance in the individual's life.
When I look back on the life that I've lived
Reflects on personal experiences and memories when looking back at life.
Mist and brief visions pass through my head yeah
Memories and fleeting moments pass through the mind.
When I look to the skies with my very own eyes
Expresses appreciation and admiration for the beauty and goodness observed in the sky and the world.
The beauty and goodness I cannot despise
Shows an inability to dislike or disregard the beauty and goodness perceived.
When my mood is feeling low
Describes using music as a means to improve one's mood when feeling down.
I grab my guitar and let the notes flow
Uses the guitar as a medium to let emotions and feelings flow freely.
Soon my world feels bright again
Indicates a positive change in mood due to music, where the world feels brighter.
I feel the sun rays upon my skin yeah
Sensory experience of feeling sunlight on the skin, symbolizing positivity and warmth.
I know who I am
Reaffirms a strong sense of self-awareness and identity.
I know where I'm at in life
Confidently acknowledges one's current position or status in life.
No one can push me forward or pull me back
Asserts personal resilience against external influences - nobody can control or manipulate me.
Oh I know who I am
Reiteration of a deep understanding of one's identity and past experiences.
I know where I'm going know where I've been
Asserts knowledge and awareness of both future and past experiences, guided by Christ.
Christ brought me out of the darkness
Acknowledges being brought out of a dark phase by Christ, signifying redemption or salvation.
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