If you’re an 80’s child, you’ll remember the moment this song hit the radio. It was unlike anything else out there. It was almost instantly likable even with its unusual musicality and wistful lyrics. There were quite a few solid songs on Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars. But “What I Am” was exceptional in that all the stars just seemed to align on it. We may have forgotten about this old gem, but hearing it back, the wah-wah-driven guitar solo and vocals are immediately recognizable.

“Choke me in the shallow waters before I get too deep.”