As I Am - Lyrics - Heather Dale

Heather Dale is a Canadian Celtic recording artist and touring musician. She records and performs primarily her own original songs, which draw their inspiration from the folklore, mythology and history of various Celtic and non-Celtic cultures, along with some elements of modern fantasy literature. Her musical style is a mix of traditional and modern, influenced by Celtic folk, folk-rock, New Age, and world music. She has been compared to Loreena McKennitt, Sarah McLachlan, and Judy Collins.

I suppose that I look different without the robes and crown I come this day before you with no riches, no renown For here I am no leader, I am just a humble man And I only ask you take me, you take me as I am I'm not looking for perfection, I'm not offering a saint I'm not looking for a pretty bird to put in some restraint The only thing I want is that you love me if you can And I only ask you take me, you take me as I am I offer you a look inside, I offer you that trust I need your strength to help me fight the battles that I must I need you to remind me of the light we bear within That there's more to life than struggle and the things we seek to win Don't take me out of duty, don't take me out of pride Just take me if the man you see is one you'd stand beside I'm offering an open heart, I'm asking for your hand And I only ask you take me, you take me as I am You take me as I am