If I Am

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About If I Am

"If I Am" is a single by the American alternative rock band, Nine Days. The song was the second single from Nine Days' 2000 album, The Madding Crowd. "If I Am" was a follow-up to their first single, "Absolutely (Story of a Girl)". The song was written by the band's vocalist, John Hampson.


Year:
2000
3:59
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#1

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so you're standing on the ledge
it looks like you might fall,
so far down, or maybe you, were thinking about jumping
but you could have it all, if you learned a little patience,
but though i cannot fly, i'm not content to crawl
so give me a little credit, have in me a little faith
i want to be with you forever, but tomorrow's not too late

but it's always too late when you've got nothing,
so you say
and you should never let the sun set on tomorrow,
before the sun rises today

if i am, another waste of everything you've dreamed of
i will let you down
if i am, only here to watch you as you suffer
i will let you down

so you're walking on the edge,
and you wait your turn to fall,
but you're so far gone that you don't see the hands upheld to catch you
and you could find a fault,
in the heart that you've been handed
but though you cannot fly, you're not content to crawl

and it's always too late when you've got nothing,
so you say
and you should never let the sun set on tomorrow,
before the sun rises...

if i am, another waste of everything you've hoped for
i will let you down
if i am, only here to watch you as you suffer
i will let you down

so you're standing on the ledge,
it looks like you might fall.......

if i am, another waste of everything you've dreamed of
i will let you down (i will let you down)
if i am, only here to watch you as you suffer
i will let you down

the answers we find,
are never what we had in mind
so we make it up as we go along
we don't talk the dreams, i won't let go tomorrow
we won't  make those promises that we can't keep.......

i will never leave you,
i will not let you down (2X)

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Nine Days

Nine Days is an American rock band from Long Island, New York. It was formed in 1994 by John Hampson and Brian Desveaux, and released three independent albums in the 1990s before their mainstream debut album, The Madding Crowd, released in 2000. The band scored a hit in the United States from the album The Madding Crowd, with the single "Absolutely (Story of a Girl)", which reached number one. more »

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Written by: JOHN CHARLES HAMPSON

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Song Release
"If I Am" is a song by the American rock band Nine Days. The song was released in the year 2001 as a part of their album "The Madding Crowd."
Album Success
The album "The Madding Crowd", containing the song "If I Am" peaked at number 67 on the Billboard 200. The success of the album helped the band receive recognition in the music industry.
Song Popularity
Despite not being released as a single, "If I Am" is one of the most popular tracks from the album with regular radio airplay.
Song Lyrics
The song delves into the theme of self-reflection and confrontation with self-worth. The lyrics present a narrative of personal conflict and the desire for self-improvement.
Band Members
Nine Days is fronted by John Hampson and Brian Desveaux, and they are credited as the main songwriters for "If I Am."
Music Style
"If I Am" is noted for its melodic structure and strong vocals. The song falls into the genre of alternative rock and post-grunge.
Music Video
Although the song was not released as a single and did not have an official music video, it does have numerous fan-created videos with lyrics on platforms like YouTube.
Live Performances
"If I Am" became a staple in Nine Days' live performances, and became a fan favorite for its intense and passionate execution.
Shared Credits
The album "The Madding Crowd", which features "If I Am", was produced by Nick DiDia who has worked with other big names like Bruce Springsteen and Pearl Jam.
Song Reception
While the song did not secure a place in popular music charts, it was given positive reviews for its lyrics and music composition. The song is frequently praised by fans online and in fan clubs. Making it a fan-favourite over the years.

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