I Am
Kid Rock
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Hey dude, you recordin' Well fire it up, chop one out, somebody's got to know That I'm two days in, I got two days left to go 'Cause I am Georgia, I am Memphis, Tennessee I am everything that Hollywood wants to be I am love and I am hate, I'm your late night drunk debate But you'll never put your finger on me Have you ever seen the sun over the rocky mountains shinin' Or touched the sands of a southern Florida beach Have you seen a grown man cry or a child that's slowly dying Have you looked inside to see all that you can see And I am North and South Dakota, and New York City I am everything Hollywood wants to be I am love and I am hate, and the critics can all debate But they'll never put a finger on me No you'll never put your finger on Ohh, ohh, hey, hey Ohh, ohh, yeah, eh, yeah, eh, hey, hey Have you seen the Northern falls or the midwest seasons changing A Montana storm, or warm Kentucky rain Have you heard the love that sings over inner city sidewalks Have you risen above all that leads to hate And I am Boston and D.C., and all of Detroit city I am everything that Hollywood wants to be I am Southern rock n roll, country and hip-hop and soul And you'll never put your finger on me I'm a father and I'm a friend, I'm your brother until the end But you'll never put your finger on me I am "Only God Knows Why", I'll be a "Cowboy" till I die But you'll never put your finger on me You'll never put your finger on me, you'll never put it on, put it on, on me You'll never put, never put it on, put it, put it on, hey, never put it on You'll never put, never, never, never, never, never, never Put your finger on me
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Written by: R.J. Ritchie, Arthur Penhallow Jr., Christian Wojcik, Harold Johns
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Album Release"I Am" is a song from Kid Rock's seventh studio album, "Rock n Roll Jesus," which was released on October 9, 2007.
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Record Label AssociationThe song and its album were released under the distribution of Atlantic Records, a renowned American record label and one of the 'big three' recording companies.
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Genre BlendingKid Rock is known for his unique blend of rock, hip-hop, and country, and the song "I Am" is no exception. It exemplifies his style, combining elements of these genres into one track.
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Chart PerformanceWhile "I Am" isn't one of Kid Rock's most notable chart-toppers, the album "Rock n Roll Jesus" was a commercial success. It reached the number one spot on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Music Video"I Am" does not have an official music video; however, it's included in live performance playlists on Kid Rock’s official YouTube Channel.
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Songwriting CreditsKid Rock is credited as the primary songwriter for "I Am," showcasing his talent not only as a performer but also as a composer.
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Personal ExpressionThe lyrics of "I Am," like many of Kid Rock's songs, are widely regarded as personal and authentic, reflecting his individual journeys and life experiences.
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Public ReceptionDespite not being released as a single, "I Am" garnered positive responses from fans, evident from user comments on music platforms like YouTube and Spotify.
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Live PerformancesKid Rock frequently includes "I Am" in his live performances, highlighting the song's significance within his discography.
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Production TeamThe production of "I Am" was led by Kid Rock himself, who collaborated with his band’s members - guitarist Marlon Young, drummer Stefanie Eulinberg, keyboard player Jimmie Bones, and Turntablist DJ Kracker.
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Unofficial ReleasesThough officially unreleased as a single, “I Am” has found its way onto various Kid Rock fan compilations and online mixes.
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Music's IntentSuch as much of Kid Rock's work, the intention behind "I Am" is generally viewed as a rallying anthemic song, often used to ignite the spirit of resilience and individualism.
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