As I Am-Cast

[ti:As I Am] [ar:Cast] [al:The Big Gay Musical] [by:] [offset:0] [00:00.00]As I Am - Cast [00:00.29]Forgive me [00:00.79] [00:02.53]I didn't realize 'til now [00:06.17] [00:07.14]That our cold self righteous words could hurt you so [00:13.14]I was taught very young by those who came before me [00:20.81]To fear and condemn the things [00:25.57]I don't know [00:26.54] [00:27.39]There is fear in the hearts of those who would change you [00:34.07]Fear of the light that shines from you [00:40.48]They don't know that light was designed by God [00:47.18]Who gave it a illiant and beautiful hue [00:53.15]And those who would change you or send you away [00:59.38]You must proudly stand your ground and say [01:05.86]I was put on this earth as I am [01:11.38] [01:11.90]I was put here to feel the world with magic [01:16.86] [01:17.94]I know all the love with which I was born [01:24.92]Can conquer your tong treen [01:28.14]Can conquer your scold [01:30.76]I was put on this earth as I am [01:36.13] [01:36.78]I was born with my own special blessings [01:42.47] [01:43.54]I'll let them shine and not give a d**n [01:49.42]I was put on this earth as I am [01:57.69] [02:00.22]There is envy in those who recklessly judge you [02:06.23] [02:06.91]Wishing their hearts could love like yours [02:12.73]They don't understand they can reach within [02:18.87]And find all the love forgiveness restores [02:24.76]And to those who condemn you with fury and shame [02:30.58]You must strongly plant your feet and proclaim [02:36.39] [02:36.90]I was put on this earth as I am [02:42.63]I was put here to live as his creation [02:48.50]And I know I'm loved in virtue and sin [02:54.67]I'm calm and content within my own skin [03:00.49]I was put on this earth as I am [03:06.11]I was born with my own special blessings [03:12.69]I'll let them shine and not give a d**n [03:17.91]I was put on this earth [03:22.39] [03:23.48]As I am