Make Me Up
Rich Mullins · Other Songs - Rich Mullins
Maybe then you would want me
But if I've got to be what I'm not
Who's gonna be what I'm supposed to be?
I can make me up as I go along,
In the end I would still be wondrin' where I went wrong
I've got to play the cards that I was dealt
Learn how to accept myself
You can judge me when I am gone
If only I were a little more tan
Maybe then you'd think I was a hunk
If I had six fingers on each of my hands
Then you wouldn't tell me that I was all thumbs
I can make me up as I go along
In the end I would still be wondrin' where I went wrong
I've got to play the cards that I was dealt
Learn how to accept myself
You can judge me when I am gone
If I were a little more tall
Maybe then I could look down my nose
But an aerial view of another man's faults
Won't make you fit better in your own clothes
I can make me up as I go along
In the end I would still be wondrin' where I went wrong
I've got to play the cards that I was dealt
Learn how to accept myself
You can judge me when I am gone"
Make Me Up
Rich Mullins' 'Make Me Up' stands as a defining anthem of the 1990s Christian rock movement, blending raw acoustic energy with profound theological reflection. Recorded during a pivotal era for the genre, the track exemplifies Mullins' signature style: a fusion of folk sensibility and gospel fervor that challenged secular norms while remaining deeply accessible. The song's lyrical focus on divine transformation and personal redemption resonated widely, influencing countless artists who sought to integrate faith with contemporary rock aesthetics. As a cornerstone of Mullins' discography, it captures the urgency and spiritual depth characteristic of his work, particularly within the context of his 1993 album 'A Liturgy, A Legacy & A Ragamuffin Band.' The recording remains a testament to his ability to craft music that serves both as a vehicle for worship and a catalyst for social consciousness.