Here I Am
Journey of Reflection: Steve Earle's Here I Am Unveiled
Lyrics
Here I am
Expressing present existence or arrival.
On my way
Currently progressing on a journey.
Down another road I have paved
Moving down a path previously created.
With every good intention I've saved
Acting with good intentions and preserving them.
And hearts that I broke
Acknowledging the impact of broken relationships.
As for me I got scars
Physical and emotional wounds acquired on the journey.
For every mile I've traveled so far
Reflecting on the distance traveled and experiences.
And some blood on my hands
Symbolic reference to guilt or responsibility.
Here I am
Reiterating present existence or arrival.
With a song in my heart
Having a positive outlook and confidence from the beginning.
And an attitude from the start
Carrying a confident demeanor from the start.
I took everybody apart
Dissecting or analyzing others to understand them.
To see how they work
Curiosity about the inner workings of people.
I got friends that I owe
Acknowledging debts to friends without revealing names.
I ain't namin' names
Choosing not to disclose specific individuals.
'Cause they know where they stand
Acknowledging the awareness and positions of friends.
Here I am
Reiterating present existence or arrival.
Here I am
Repetition for emphasis on current presence.
Here I am
-Here I am
-If I went back where I've been
Contemplating past actions and experiences.
And I knew what I know now then
Expressing the impact of hindsight on decision-making.
Well I'd probably do it again
Acceptance of the possibility of repeating past actions.
'Cause I'm just a man
Acknowledging human fallibility and imperfection.
At the end of the day
Reflecting on the end of the day, a time for self-reflection.
I ain't got nothing to say
Expressing a sense of speechlessness or lack of words.
Here I am
Reiteration of current existence or arrival.
Here I am
Repetition for emphasis on current presence.
Here I am
-Here I am
-Here I am
-Here I am
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