"Just As I Am"

I was first introduced to this song when Happiness Inc. (the show choir) performed it in the 2006 season. It was beautifully done, with an especially talented soloist. I then wanted to hear how it was originally sang so I went to Youtube and looked it up. The version that caught my attention the most was David Phelps version. It is simply unbelievable. This guy has one of the largest ranges I've ever heard, and every note (the high ones and the low ones) seem effortless. Also, Phelps seems to put so much heart into this song (I imagine he does with every song). To me this song is about acceptance. It's about wanting to be a part of someone else's world, and not having to change your true feelings for something or someone else. It's about "reaching out" and wanting to be loved.

Reading the comments from YouTube I found out that David Phelps is a Christian rock artist. Therefore, the song seems like it originally meant that he was asking acceptance with God or Jesus. This makes sense, however, I think for many it can be seen as a love song (moreover, a song between two people). That's how I view it, and it makes a much better connection.

I hope you take a look at this video, and I hope that through the sensational music it brings inspiration into your own life.