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In 2005 I questioned myself a lot. That was the year I did most of the inner work and this song became an anthem for me. It has healing powers and I hope others who are suffering with depression can use this song to help them realize that who we are is not always what we are.

This was also the beginning stages of my de-conversion. The final verse proves that.

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If I were a man
Could I take your hand?
Would you hold me ‘till the morning bright?
If I were a man

If I were a child
With no reason to be mild
Would you love me even though I drowned?
If I were a child

If I were a tree
Could I make you see?
Crowning my wisdom across this ancient land
If I were a tree

If I were the ground
Would I then be found?
I could take you to another time
If I were the ground

If I were a lake
It would be no mistake
I could caress you naked and alive
If I were a lake

If I were the air
Would you even care?
Could you breathe me deep into your soul?
If I were the air

If I were the sun
Would you know I’ve won?
Could I protect you from my burning stare?
If I were the sun

If I were a god
Would you claim I’m flawed?
Could you believe me even in my doubt?
If I were a god

credits

from The Animal In Me, released May 27, 2016
John Christian - acoustic guitar, vocals, bass, piano, strings, choral, Mini Moog, drums, glass bells, arrangements, and productions,

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John Christian Windsor, Nova Scotia

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