Father Show Me Who I Am
Montell Fish Lyrics

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I need You God, coz I don't know
I don't know
Show me who I am, Oh Lord

Jesus, I need You
Right now, right now, I need to know

Can you show me?
I'm asking You Lord to
(Show Me Who I am)
Coz lately I've been acting like I don't know whose I am
(Show Me Who I am)
I wanna be a man, I wanna be a man of God now Lord
(Show Me Who I am)
I'm tired of playing, I'm tired of running God. I come to You Father.
(Show Me Who I am)
Coz I've been running for way too long
(Show Me Who I am)
And I've been gone, for way too long
(Show Me Who I am)
And I don't know where else to go
(Show Me Who I am)
And so I ask You, Lord Father

I ask You
(Show Me Who I am)

Overall Meaning

Montell Fish's song "Father Show Me Who I Am" is a heartfelt cry to God for guidance and purpose. The lyrics begin with the singer acknowledging their need for God in their life, admitting that they feel lost and unsure of their identity. The repeated plea to "show me who I am" is indicative of the singer's desire to know their purpose and place in the world, and their frustration with feeling like they've been wandering aimlessly.

As the song progresses, the singer begins to address Jesus directly, emphasizing their need for immediate guidance and direction. They admit to feeling disconnected from their faith and their identity as a child of God, and express a desire to be more committed to living as a "man of God." The repetition of the phrase "I'm tired of playing, I'm tired of running" suggests that the singer has been avoiding their spiritual responsibilities or struggling with doubt, and is now ready to fully embrace their faith.

Overall, "Father Show Me Who I Am" is a powerful and relatable song about seeking purpose and identity in God. The lyrics are raw and honest, capturing the frustration and confusion that can come with trying to navigate life's big questions without a clear sense of direction.

Line by Line Meaning

Father, I need You right now
I need You God, coz I don't know

I don't know

Show me who I am, Oh Lord
Can you show me?

Jesus, I need You
Right now, right now, I need to know

Right now, right now, I need to know

Can you show me?
I'm asking You Lord to

(Show Me Who I am)

Coz lately I've been acting like I don't know whose I am
I want to know my identity in You

I wanna be a man, I wanna be a man of God now Lord
I desire to be Your follower

(Show Me Who I am)

I'm tired of playing, I'm tired of running God. I come to You Father.
I'm done pretending and escaping, I surrender to You

(Show Me Who I am)

Coz I've been running for way too long
I've been avoiding You for too much time

(Show Me Who I am)

And I've been gone, for way too long
I've distanced myself from You for a long time

(Show Me Who I am)

And I don't know where else to go
I have nowhere else to turn to

(Show Me Who I am)
So I ask You, Lord Father, to reveal my true self

I ask You

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