I know that youve got a certain understanding
Of what it means to be like me
I know that you think Ill crash instead of landing
From my steep trajectory

I know that you pray Ill turn towards the gospel
And wear a cross around my neck
Come back to the fold and live like an apostle
I dont mean no disrespect

But this is what I am
And this is how I'll stay
I know its hard from where you stand
To see another way
But this is what I am
Well this is what I...

I know that you think the world is just five senses
And only things you touch or see
I know you eschew the past and future tenses
I know youve given up on me

I know that you arent one for myths or legends
And those who bow the knee to pray
I know youre not afraid to ratchet up the tension
Brother, all that I can say

Is this is what I am
And this is how Ill stay
I know its hard from where you stand
To see another way
But this is what I am
And what I believe
Im not about to give it up
Because you cannot see
That this is what I am
This is what I am
This is what I...

I see all the world as murmurs of one heartbeat
I learned what I know by looking past the known
I see God is there within me or without me
Ive given all I have and I've died as I have grown