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To Be Like You
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Aug 18, 2026 updated
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Jeremy Riddle's song "To Be Like You" is a heartfelt worship ballad expressing a deep longing for personal transformation and Christlikeness. The lyrics contrast God's holiness, purity, and love with the singer's brokenness and discord, leading to a humble plea for change. The repeated refrain "Oh, to be like You" captures the central desire to reflect God's character and love. The song emphasizes surrender and openness to God's work, with lines like "Lord, change me" and "Open to You am I." It is a prayerful, intimate worship piece that invites listeners to seek spiritual growth and alignment with God's will.
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Holy You are
Perfect and pure You are
Everything right You are
Yes, You are
Broken am I
Full of discord am I
Hungry for change am I
Oh, am I
Oh, to be like You
Oh, to reflect the God I know
The love You've shown
This is my longing
This is my deepest, strongest plea
Lord, change me
Would You change me?
Would You change me?
Love You are
Spirit and truth You are
Everything right/good You are
Yes, You are
Humbled am I
Contrite of spirit am I
Open to You am I
Oh, am I