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
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
Song Meaning
This letter-like song tells another person about hurt, forgiveness, and how grace has changed the singer; its main addressee is human.
Biblical Message
Ephesians 4:31–32 calls for forgiveness; 2 Corinthians 5:17 speaks of new creation in Christ. These are thematic links, not direct quotations.
Reflection
Forgiving someone can change the one who forgives even if a conversation never happens.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of “I’m Not Who I Was”?
This letter-like song tells another person about hurt, forgiveness, and how grace has changed the singer; its main addressee is human.
Which Bible passages connect with the song?
Ephesians 4:31–32 calls for forgiveness; 2 Corinthians 5:17 speaks of new creation in Christ. These are thematic links, not direct quotations.
When can this song be used in worship?
A reflection on forgiveness rather than a standard worship chorus.