Nichole Nordeman - I Am - Fantastic Lyrics

I've been re-listening to a CD that i've had for a while. It's the 2002 album by Nichole Nordeman called 'Woven & Spun'. There is a song on there called 'I Am' which is beautifully written and fantastically sung.

The lyrics are:


Pencilmarks on a wall, I wasn't always this tall
You scattered some monsters from beneath my bed
You watched my team win
You watched my team lose
Watched when my bicycle went down again
And when I was weak, unable to speak
Still I could call You by name
And I said, Elbow Healer, Superhero
Come if You can
You said, I Am

Only sixteen, life is so mean
What kind of curfew is at 10pm?
You saw my mistakes
And watched my heart break
Heard when I swore I'd never love again
And when I was weak, unable to speak
Still I could call You by name
And I said Heartache Healer, Secret Keeper
Be my best friend
And you said, I Am

You saw me wear white by pale candlelight
I said forever to what lies ahead
Two kids and a dream, with kids that can scream
Too much it might seem when it is 2am
And when I am weak, unable to speak
Still I will call You by name
Shepherd, Savior, Pasture Maker
Hold onto my hand
You say, I Am

The winds of change and circumstance blow in and all around us
So we find a foothold that's familiar
And bless the moments that we feel You nearer

When life had begun, I was woven and spun
You let the angels dance around the throne
And who can say when, but they'll dance again
When I am free and finally headed home
I will be weak, unable to speak
Still I will call You by name
Creator, Maker, Life Sustainer
Comforter, Healer, my Redeemer
Lord and King, Beginning and the End

I Am
Yes, I Am



It's definitely not a congregational song that worship leaders can use on a Sunday morning. However, I think it's a great example of thinking outside the box and coming up with original lyrics. I'd recommend having a listen to it if you haven't already.

It's one of those albums that I know I shouldn't really like as it's not my preferred style, however somehow the songs are well put together and Nichole has a great voice.

I haven't heard her more recent material but I think I might have to now, having had this reminder of her God given talent.