You Are - I Am

Manfred Mann · Other Songs - Manfred Mann

You are, you are,

You are the moment Martha's madman came out of darkness,

You are the eyeglass of the nearly, nearly blind,

You are the footprint in the sand of Easter island,

You are the fusion in the furnace of the sun.

I am the captain cried across the lonely sea,

I am and I'll be what I'll be,

I am the soldier sang across the lonely field,

I am and I'll do whatever I feel.

You are the time between solar fire and the silence,

You are the last chord in the symphony of the lost,

You are the sign between the high road and the low road,

You are the pen in the moving hand of time.

You are the last post played by the Alamo soldier,

You are a spaceman at the very edge of time,

You are the single shaft of sunlight in the night time,

You are the coolness in the very heat of the fire.

You are the moment Martha's madman came out of darkness,

You are the eyeglass of the nearly, nearly blind,

You are, you are

You Are - I Am

Released in 1966, 'You Are - I Am' stands as a defining track in the British blues-rock canon, performed by Manfred Mann. The song exemplifies the band's signature style, blending intricate guitar work with a driving, psychedelic rhythm that captured the spirit of the mid-1960s. It was a staple of their live performances and radio broadcasts, often serving as an energetic opener that showcased the group's technical proficiency and charismatic stage presence. The composition reflects the era's fascination with soul and R&B influences, reimagined through a rock lens. While not always associated with a specific studio album release in its original form, the track remains an essential part of Manfred Mann's discography, representing their transition from pop to a more mature, blues-inflected sound. Its enduring popularity highlights the band's significant contribution to the development of psychedelic rock and their lasting appeal among fans of classic British music.