Crowder - I Am Lyrics
Lyrics
There's no space that His love can't reach
There's no place where we can't find peace
There's no end to Amazing Grace
Take me in with your arms spread wide
Take me in like an orphan child
Never let go, never leave my side
I am
Holding onto you
I am
Holding onto you
In the middle of the storm
I am holding on
I am!
Love like this, Oh my God to find!
I am overwhelmed what a joy divine!
Love like this sets our hearts on fire!
[Chorus x2]
This is my Resurrection song
This is my Hallelujah come
This is why it's to you I run
There's no space that His love can't reach
There's no place where we can't find peace
There's no end to Amazing Grace
I am
Holding on to you
I am
Holding on to you
In the middle of the storm
I am holding on
I am
Holding on to you
I am
Holding on to you
In the middle of the storm
I am holding on
I am
Holding on to you
I am
Holding on to you
In the middle of the storm
I am holding on
I am!
I am
In the middle of the storm
I am holding on
I am!
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Crowder - I Am (Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Crowder's "I Am," found on the 2014 deluxe edition of his album *Neon Steeple*, is a profound declaration of unwavering faith amidst life's inevitable tempests. The song's genesis, while not explicitly detailed, resonates with a deeply personal and communal spiritual journey, a hallmark of Crowder's artistic expression. It speaks to the core of Christian belief, presenting an unshakeable anchor in the divine. The central message is one of profound dependence on God, asserting that His boundless love and grace are a constant refuge, capable of reaching every corner of existence. This is beautifully articulated as there being "no space that His love can't reach" and "no place where we can't find peace," echoing the Psalmist's assurance in Psalm 139:7-10 that escape from God's presence is impossible, and His care extends even to the deepest of waters. The plea to be taken in with "arms spread wide" and treated like an "orphan child" speaks to a humble surrender, a recognition of our inherent need for adoption into God's family, mirroring the spirit found in Galatians 4:4-7, where believers are made sons and daughters through Christ. The repeated refrain, "I am holding on to you," serves as a powerful mantra, a testament to steadfast belief even "in the middle of the storm." This imagery directly aligns with passages like Matthew 14:22-31, where Peter walks on water towards Jesus, only to falter when he focuses on the wind and waves, yet Jesus' outstretched hand offers rescue and stability. The song’s progression from personal reliance to a declaration of a "Resurrection song" and a "Hallelujah come" signifies the transformative power of this faith. It’s not merely about enduring hardship but about celebrating the victory over sin and death, a victory secured through Christ's resurrection. This aligns with the Apostle Paul's exhortation in 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, where he triumphantly declares that death is swallowed up in victory through Christ. The overwhelming joy and divine encounter expressed are reminiscent of Isaiah's vision in Isaiah 6:1-5, where in the presence of the Holy One, Isaiah felt utterly undone yet was cleansed and called into service. "I Am" ultimately functions as an anthem for those who find their strength not in their own capabilities, but in the enduring promises of a faithful God, a message that continues to inspire and ground believers, reminding them that no matter the circumstances, holding onto Him is the ultimate source of peace and unshakeable hope.