If I were you
Can Dee Jay Lyrics
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I would never let me go
If I were you
I would always love me so
I can't play your part in life
But I would surely walk my way
I cannot think the way you think
But I would never go away
That I will always be for real
You can always count on me
No matter how alone you feel
If I were you
I would never let me go
If I were you
I would always love me so
If I were you
I would never
I would always
I can't tell you what to do
I can only hope for more
More decisions to be good
Like the way they were before
I can't dream the things you dream
Cause I would not know where to start
Life is never what is seems
When two souls are far apart
I don't want to know
How it feels to lose a friend
And if I were you
I would never leave again
If I were you
I would never let me go
If I were you
I would always love me so
If I were you
If I were you
I would never let me go
If I were you
I would always love me so
If I were you
This song by Can Dee Jay is a powerful message of self-love and self-acceptance. The lyrics paint a picture of the singer looking at themselves from the perspective of someone else, telling themselves that if they were in that person's shoes, they would never let themselves go and they would always love themselves. They acknowledge that while they cannot control the actions of others or change who they are, they can control their own actions and love themselves unconditionally. The lyrics also hint at the importance of trust and support, promising to always be there for themselves and for the listener.
The song also touches on the importance of making good decisions and not losing sight of what is truly important. It is a reminder to stay true to oneself and not get lost in the opinions and expectations of others. The line "I can't dream the things you dream, cause I would not know where to start" suggests that everyone's path in life is unique and cannot be replicated by someone else. It is up to each individual to find their own way and make their own decisions.
Overall, "If I Were You" is a powerful and uplifting song that encourages listeners to love and accept themselves for who they are, trust in themselves, and stay true to their own path in life.
Line by Line Meaning
If I were you
In your place, I would take this action
I would never let me go
I would always hold onto myself and never give up
If I were you
Again, if I were in your situation
I would always love me so
I would have a deep, unconditional love for myself
I can't play your part in life
I cannot live your life for you, make your decisions or be you
But I would surely walk my way
However, I would still live my own life my own way
I cannot think the way you think
Our minds and thought processes are different
But I would never go away
I will always be there, even if our perspectives differ
You can trust me when I say
I want to be trusted and truthful
That I will always be for real
I will never pretend or act fake
You can always count on me
I will always be there, reliable and timely
No matter how alone you feel
Even if you are going through a tough time and feel lonely
If I were you
Once again, putting myself in your shoes
I would never
I would not take this action
I would always
I would always take this action
I can't tell you what to do
I cannot make decisions for you or dictate your life
I can only hope for more
However, I do hope for the best for you
More decisions to be good
That you will make good decisions for yourself
Like the way they were before
Like you have made good decisions in the past
I can't dream the things you dream
I cannot imagine or understand your hopes and dreams
Cause I would not know where to start
I cannot relate or empathize with your specific desires
Life is never what is seems
Life can be unpredictable and full of surprises
When two souls are far apart
When two people are disconnected or distant
I don't want to know
I would prefer not to experience
How it feels to lose a friend
The pain of losing someone close to you
And if I were you
If I were in your place
I would never leave again
I would make a commitment to stay and not abandon those I care about
If I were you
Once more, in your situation
I would never let me go
I would always love and care for myself
If I were you
Again, in your place
I would always love me so
I would have a deep, unwavering love for myself
If I were you
One last time, envisioning myself in your position
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Written by: TERRI CLARK
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