Kirk Franklin - I Am God Lyrics
Lyrics
Toby Mac! (huh!) Turn it up!
Kirk, gonna get his white boy on!
God, I know You up to something.
(uhhh!) I can see it all right now.
(woo!) You pulling back my covers.
It's getting crazy. (Come on!)
Think I'm gonna walk away
You're messing up my life today (wassup)
This time I refuse to pray
Still you keep calling me (calling me)
I don't wanna see your face
The thing I love you erased (Come on!)
Nothing but an empty space
Now I don't know how to be
I know it wasn't right for me. (Yea!)
What you liking what you need.
I feel like I'm in surgery
Still you cut deeper
My secrets within
My blanket of sin
Lord how much longer 'till ya through with me
Please take what you need (Can I get up now!)
Chorus
Be still and know I am God
Be still and know I am God
Loving you Lord is my way
Everything you don't explain
Somethings I don't want to change
So you keep breaking me (There you go!)
It's like I'm fighting for my life (woo!)
You hit me with another light
I feel like Jacob in the night
Won't stop 'till you bless me
My flesh and my will (Yes father!)
Is yours not to kill (To kill!)
Bringing myself to you (Come on!)
But living sacrifice is more (Can I get up now)
Chorus
Be still and know I am God (Gotta know Gotta know Gotta know Gotta know)
Be still and know (yea) I am God (Gotta know Gotta know One more time!)
Be still and know I am God (You are God! You are God! Gotta know! Gotta know!)
Be still (Be still) and know (and know) I am God (yea!)
If I could I'd fly away from here
But even when I'm far you still are near
I gotta get out (There's no way out)
Where is there to run (There's no where to run)
Don't go (Don't go)
Don't go (Can't go)
No! No! No! (Whoa!)
You win. (uh huh!)
I've been trying to do it on my own. (Yes Lord!)
But right now I gotta surrender.
You know what's best. (Say it like you mean it!)
It's not easy waiting on you.
It's not easy believing that you got this together.
But without faith it is impossible to please you. (We recognize you!)
So I'm gonna stand right here. (We are still before you!)
You got me. (We are still before you!) You got me. You got me.
Chorus
Be still and know (we know!) I am God (We gonna lift those hands. I surrender to your authority God! I surrender!)
Be still (we're still!) and know (we know!) I am God (I give you my will) (Gotta know! Gotta! know! Gotta know!)
Be still (I'm yours!) and know (we know!) (I'm yours!) I am God (I'm tired of living on my own! I'm tired of living on my own!)
Be still and know (we know!) I am God (You are God!)
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I Am God
Meaning & Inspiration
Kirk Franklin's "I Am God," released on April 8, 2017, is far more than a song; it's a profoundly raw and ultimately redemptive journey through the challenging landscape of human will confronting divine sovereignty. The track opens with a jarring honesty, portraying a soul in turmoil, feeling God's hand in unwelcome disruptions. It captures the initial human impulse to resist and question when life veers from expectation, articulating the very real pain of feeling one's world "messed up" or cherished things "erased." This immediate relatability is crucial, drawing the listener into an experience of deep frustration and anger, an echo of the laments found in many psalms where the ancient writers grapple openly with their suffering and doubt. The imagery of God "pulling back my covers" vividly conveys the discomfort of being exposed, forced to face hidden truths or uncomfortable realities, while the feeling of being "in surgery," with God continuing to "cut deeper," paints a powerful picture of divine refinement – painful but necessary for ultimate healing, much like the discipline spoken of in Hebrews 12:11 which yields a harvest of righteousness.
As the narrative unfolds, the lyrics delve into the intimate struggle with internal brokenness, acknowledging "secrets within" and a "blanket of sin." This isn't merely a complaint about external circumstances but a profound confession of personal failing, an understanding that God's work extends to the very core of one's being, rooting out what is corrupt or hindering. It's a testament to God’s comprehensive desire for our wholeness, addressing both outward trials and inward spiritual needs. The turning point, both lyrically and spiritually, arrives with the powerful and ancient command, "Be still and know I am God," directly sourced from Psalm 46:10. This pivotal declaration serves as a divine anchor amidst the storm, urging the agitated soul to cease striving, to quiet the racing thoughts and doubts, and to recognize the unwavering presence and authority of the Creator.
The second verse delves further into the resistance, describing a soul "fighting for my life," unwilling to accept change or surrender control. The invocation of Jacob wrestling with God in the night is a masterful stroke, capturing the profound spiritual battle many believers endure. Just as Jacob refused to let go until he received a blessing (Genesis 32:24-32), the song acknowledges this tenacity in human spirit, but subtly shifts its focus from *overcoming* God to *allowing* God to overcome one’s own will. This struggle is not about winning against God, but about enduring the encounter until transformation occurs. The subsequent call to become a "living sacrifice" directly references Romans 12:1, moving beyond mere physical surrender to a continuous, conscious offering of one's entire self – mind, body, and will – a true act of worship born out of this divine encounter.
The bridge offers a poignant reflection on God’s inescapable presence: "If I could I'd fly away from here, but even when I'm far you still are near." This resonates deeply with Psalm 139:7-12, which beautifully articulates the omnipresence of God – there is no place to flee from His Spirit or His sight. This realization, rather than inducing despair, becomes the ultimate catalyst for surrender. The futility of resistance gives way to the profound truth that God is always there, always pursuing, always loving. The song culminates in a triumphant and heartfelt surrender: "You win. I've been trying to do it on my own... But right now I gotta surrender." This is the pinnacle of the spiritual journey depicted, an admission of human limitation and a declaration of absolute trust. The powerful reminder that "without faith it is impossible to please you," drawn from Hebrews 11:6, underlines the central theme: genuine relationship with God necessitates belief in His existence and His goodness, even when the path is unclear or the waiting is long. It’s a call to release control, to trust His wisdom above our own understanding, and to find peace in His unfailing sovereignty. "I Am God" stands as a compelling anthem of faith, validating the struggle while ultimately guiding us towards the liberating power of surrender, reminding us that true peace begins when we finally "be still and know" who God truly is.