I'm Not Who I Was

Brandon Heath

About I'm Not Who I Was

"I'm Not Who I Was" is a song by contemporary Christian musician Brandon Heath, and was the lead single from his debut album Don't Get Comfortable (2006). It became a number 1 hit song on Christian radio in mid-2007, and was nominated for two GMA Dove Awards in 2007: "Song of the Year" and "Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year".


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2006
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I wish you could see me now
I wish I could show you how
I'm not who I was

I used to be mad at you
A little on the hurt side too
But I'm not who I was

I found my way around
To forgiving you some time ago
But I never got to tell you so

I found us in a photograph
I saw me and I had to laugh
You know, I'm not who I was

You were there, you were right above me
And I wonder if you ever loved me
Just for who I was

When the pain came back again
Like a bitter friend it was all that I could do
To keep myself from blaming you

I reckon it's a funny thing
I figured out I can sing
Now I'm not who I was

I write about love and such
Maybe 'cause I want it so much
I'm not who I was

I was thinking maybe I
I should let you know that I am not the same
But I never did forget your name, hello

Well the thing I find most amazing
In amazing grace is the chance to give it out
Maybe that's what love is all about

I wish you could see me now
I wish I could show you how
I'm not who I was

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Brandon Heath

Brandon Heath Knell better known by the stage name Brandon Heath is a contemporary Christian musician from Nashville, Tennessee. He has released three studio albums: Don't Get Comfortable (2006), What If We (2008) and "Leaving Eden" (2011). He is best known for the No. 1 "I'm Not Who I Was" and "Give Me Your Eyes". He was nominated four times at the Dove Awards of 2008 and won in the "New Artist of the Year" category. His second album was nominated for "Gospel Album of the Year" at the 51st Grammy Awards of 2009. more »

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Written by: BRANDON HEATH

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10 facts about this song

Background
"I'm Not Who I Was" is a popular song by contemporary Christian musician Brandon Heath from his debut album, "Don't Get Comfortable."
Song Charts
The song became a #1 hit on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart in 2007 and remained in that position for several weeks.
Song Inspiration
He wrote "I'm Not Who I Was" after seeing a picture of a woman he used to be in a relationship with online. The song is about his personal growth and change after the end of their relationship.
Album Performance
The song was the lead single from his album, "Don't Get Comfortable," which debuted at number #3 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart.
Song Reception
Due to the song's popularity, Heath's prominence in the Christian music scene grew, helping him gain recognition as one of the most played artists on Christian radio in 2007.
Song Theme
The theme of the song "I'm Not Who I Was" is forgiveness and personal transformation.
Songwriting Process
Heath co-wrote the song with Drew Middleton, using the platform of personal experience mixed with creativity to craft the hit song.
Music Video
The music video for "I'm Not Who I Was" showcases Heath playing his guitar and singing against various backdrops, alternating between scenes of everyday people showing pictures of their past selves.
Awards
In 2008, Heath was nominated for "New Artist of the Year" at the GMA Dove Awards, largely due to the success of "I'm Not Who I Was."
Signature Song
"I'm Not Who I Was" is often considered Brandon Heath's signature song as it was his first major hit and remains one of his most recognizable and beloved songs.

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