Story Behind The Song

For Amanda, very specific and inspired moments behind the writing and creation of Built That Way began back in 2024. Amanda recalls the title of the song coming first followed by the central theme revealing the essence of our true divine nature through the concept of how we are truly built, more than just human. Phrases like "I am built in the image of the one true love with the power of unconditional love", "with a faith that moves mountains" and "follow a heart divinely made" came to Amanda in deep moments of stillness and reflection. The writing would take a few months to complete as Amanda allowed the entirety of the message and the specific poetic phasing to come without urgency. A process for Amanda that has become a foundation in her writing as she understands when a song is meant to be born and a message is meant to be delivered into this world; it is always in perfect divine timing. Amanda began to recognize the importance of the songs message and timing after witnessing the world being introduced to artificial intelligence and advancing technologies. As humanity finds itself at a choice point of becoming more immersed in this technology, Built That Way brings a powerful reminder to remain grounded, centered and connected to God through the remembrance of our divinity.

Song Description

As an artist, Amanda bases her creative direction on the promptings of the heart with the pure intention that music is not just meant to be heard but to be felt. Built That Way is an invitation to remind us that we are so much more than just physical. That what resides within each of us, how we are built, the true essence of our divine nature, has the power to transform and direct our lives in the most incredible way. Being built in the image of God and the characteristics of our divinity serve to prepare us for where we find ourselves. At a sort of crossroads, in a rapidly changing world as we enter an age of artificial intelligence and advancing technology, there is no doubt that this songs message of remembrance has come at the most pivotal time.

Lyrics

Built That Way (Amanda Hagel)
Verse 1 -
Two Souls, unite A sacred moment that created the miracle of life Not by, just chance But part of a grander plan I had to awaken to understand Just who I am
Chorus -
I am built to walk and each step I take I'll spread the light everyday With a faith that moves mountains standing strong even when the ground shakes I am built in the image of the one true love with the power of unconditional love To be fearless and follow a heart divinely made I am built that way
Verse 2 -
This part, unseen Living inside of me Through hands of creation a spark released Oh now I believe
(chorus repeat)
Bridge -
The greatest thing I've come to realize is that there's way more to me than meets the eye
Chorus -
I am built to walk and each step I take I'll spread the light everyday With a faith that moves mountains standing strong //(pause) So let the ground shake Whoah I am built in the image of the one true love With the power of unconditional love To be fearless and follow a heart divinely made
I am built that way (echo - I am love, I am light, I believe)
I am built that way (echo - I am love, I am light, I believe)