Christian Paul - Yes I Am Lyrics
Lyrics
Pre-Chorus
Hallelujah say Amen
Devil have it in a grave
Jesus told to think again
Hallelujah that's what I said
Cause I'm a born again, resurrected, sinner then forgiven
Yes I am
Verse
Some people tell me they don't recognize me
They say the man I used to be ain't here
They wonder how I got this joy and where it's from
They can't help but want some, it's clear
I just tell the story bout the God who set me free
I just tell the story and how it makes me wanna sing
Chorus
Hallelujah, say Amen
Devil had me in the grave, Jesus told him think again
Hallelujah, that's what I said
Cause I'm a born again, resurrected sinner been forgiven
Yes I am (Yes I am)
Yes I am (Yes I am)
I'm a born again, resurrected sinner been forgiven
Yes I am
Verse
You might be standing there exactly where I was
Scared and lost and on the run, that's fine
Cause I'll introduce you to somebody who can change
Any heart that comes His way like he did mine
I just tell the story bout the God who sets us free
Chorus
Bridge
I've been bought by the blood
Born again, yes I am
I've been washed in the water
Born again, yes I am
Video
Christian Paul - Yes I Am (Official Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on March 28, 2023, Christian Paul's "Yes I Am" is a powerful declaration of transformation and redemption, rooted deeply in Christian faith. The song's narrative centers on the profound change experienced by the artist, moving from a state of spiritual desolation, metaphorically described as being "in the grave," to a vibrant new life through Jesus Christ. This rebirth is so striking that those who knew Paul before find him unrecognizable, prompting questions about the source of his newfound joy. The lyrics directly address this, with Paul explaining that his testimony is simply the story of "the God who set me free," a narrative that compels him to sing.
The core message of "Yes I Am" resonates with the biblical concept of being "born again," a term Jesus used when speaking with Nicodemus in John 3:3, emphasizing the necessity of this spiritual renewal for entering the Kingdom of God. Paul’s assertion that he is "born again, resurrected, sinner then forgiven" echoes the Apostle Paul's profound transformation and his declaration in 2 Corinthians 5:17 that "if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" The song vividly portrays this "old has gone" through the imagery of the devil having him "in the grave," a stark picture of spiritual death. However, Jesus intervenes, telling the adversary to "think again," signifying the triumph of Christ's power over sin and death. This is a direct allusion to the resurrection of Jesus, which forms the bedrock of Christian hope and assurance. The repeated affirmation, "Yes I am," serves as an unwavering personal testimony, a confident embrace of this new identity in Christ.
Paul extends an invitation to listeners who might find themselves in a similar state of being "scared and lost and on the run." He offers not just empathy but a pathway to the same transformation, promising to introduce them to "somebody who can change any heart," clearly referring to Jesus. This aligns with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20, where Jesus instructs his followers to go and make disciples of all nations. The bridge further solidifies this message by invoking foundational elements of Christian salvation: "I've been bought by the blood" and "I've been washed in the water." These lines powerfully reference the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, often described as the shedding of His blood for the remission of sins (Hebrews 9:22), and the cleansing power of baptism, symbolizing death to the old self and resurrection to new life in Christ (Romans 6:3-4). "Yes I Am" is not merely a song; it is a vibrant testament to the life-altering power of faith, sung with an unshakeable conviction that invites all to consider the profound reality of spiritual rebirth.