Studio Album · No. 2
I Was / I Am Songwriting Credits by Noah Kahan
Produced by Joel Little, Mark Rankin · Engineered by Joel Little, Mark Rankin
Holds writing credit on 10 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 10 documented
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Noah Kahan carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
I Was / I Am holds Noah Kahan's authorship line: he co-wrote all ten tracks, his name on every song. The co-writes lean pop, with partners like Scott Harris, Sarah Aarons, John Hill, and producers Joel Little and Mark Rankin. Two tracks, 'Godlight' and 'Howling,' are solo Kahan writes, the album's clearest single-author moments on a record otherwise built from one-on-one collaborations.
I Was / I Am is the second studio album by Noah Kahan, released through Republic Records and Universal in September 2021. Produced by Joel Little and Mark Rankin, it leans into a fuller, more pop-oriented sound than his debut while keeping his confessional writing about growth, doubt, and change. Kahan co-wrote every track, often working with a single partner per song, including Scott Harris, Sarah Aarons, and Joel Little. The album features Joy Oladokun on 'Someone Like You' and produced singles in 'Godlight,' 'Animal,' and 'Someone Like You.' It marked the last of his glossier pop era before he turned toward the acoustic folk of Stick Season.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part of Me
|
Noah KahanNick AtkinsonEdd Holloway | Noah KahanNick AtkinsonEdd Holloway | Joel LittleMark Rankin | Noah Kahan (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Animal
|
Noah KahanRyan Keen | Noah KahanRyan Keen | Joel LittleMark Rankin | Noah Kahan (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Caves
|
Noah KahanScott Harris | Noah KahanScott Harris | Joel LittleMark Rankin | Noah Kahan (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Bad Luck
|
Noah KahanGregg WattenbergKellen Pomeranz | Noah KahanGregg WattenbergKellen Pomeranz | Joel Little | Noah Kahan (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Godlight
|
Noah Kahan | Noah Kahan | Joel Little | Noah Kahan (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Someone Like You
|
Noah KahanTodd Clark | Noah KahanTodd Clark | Joel Little | Noah Kahan (Lead Vocals)Joy Oladokun (Featured Vocals) |
| 7 |
Fear of Water
|
Noah KahanSarah AaronsJoel Little | Noah KahanSarah AaronsJoel Little | Joel Little | Noah Kahan (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Hollow
|
Noah KahanEmily WallenStephen Kozmeniuk | Noah KahanEmily WallenStephen Kozmeniuk | Joel LittleMark RankinStephen Kozmeniuk | Noah Kahan (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Bury Me
|
Noah KahanJohn HillSammy Witte | Noah KahanJohn HillSammy Witte | Joel Little | Noah Kahan (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Howling
|
Noah Kahan | Noah Kahan | Mark Rankin | Noah Kahan (Lead Vocals) |