The song "Who You Are" by JJ Heller tells the story of two individuals facing different struggles and hardships in life. The first verse introduces a woman who desires to have a baby but has been unable to do so. At the age of forty-one, she feels the weight of her situation and her life feels like a tragedy. Despite her uncertainty and confusion, she holds on to her faith, acknowledging that she may not understand God's plans, but she knows who He is. In the second verse, the focus shifts to a father who receives a devastating phone call late at night. The doctor informs him that his daughter will not be coming home. The father questions the senselessness of life, the presence of war, pain, and accidents. Again, he expresses his doubts and confusion, but also recognizes that God is with him through his grief and despair. The chorus implies that God is the embodiment of a father's heart and a love that is wild. This suggests that God understands the pain of losing a loved one, as He has also experienced the heartache of losing His own Son. The repetition of "You know what it's like to lose a child" emphasizes the empathetic nature of God. The overall message of the song is that even in times of pain, confusion, and uncertainty, it is important to hold on to the knowledge of who God is. While life may not always make sense, God's love and presence provide comfort and solace in the midst of difficult circumstances.
