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If I Were You
Elvis Presley Lyrics


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The sandman comes to my house late each night
But it's way in the morning before he turns out my life
It's times like this my darling I can see
If I were you I'd know that I love me

The great snowman I've been called by all
But it looks like this time I'm gonna fall
It's times like this my darling I can see
Ooh If I were you I'd know that I love me

Wind and rain and storm closin' in on me
I've walked the streets alone with my self sympathy
Can you hear me saying hopefully
Ooh If I were you I'd know that I love me

Wind and rain and storm closin' in on me
I've walked the streets alone with my self sympathy
Can you hear me saying hopefully
If I were you I'd know that I love me
Ooh If I were you I'd know that I love me
If I were you I'd know that I love me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Elvis Presley's "If I Were You" portray a person who has been dealing with feelings of loneliness and self-doubt. The verse "The sandman comes to my house late each night, but it's way in the morning before he turns out my life" describes how the person is unable to sleep due to their troubled thoughts which keep them up until the very early hours of the morning. The chorus "If I were you I'd know that I love me" is a reflection on what the person could be feeling about themselves if they were in someone else's position, suggesting that they need to view themselves in a more positive light.


The second verse "The great snowman I've been called by all, but it looks like this time I'm gonna fall" suggests that the person has been struggling to maintain their confidence, while their peers have nicknamed them the "great snowman" - a name which connotes a sense of invincibility. The line "Can you hear me saying hopefully" in the final verse is a cry for help, as the individual is desperate to find a way to feel better about themselves.


Overall, the lyrics of "If I Were You" are a reflection on the loneliness and self-doubt that can come with struggling with one's self-confidence. The song encourages individuals to view themselves in a positive light and appreciate their own worth.


Line by Line Meaning

The sandman comes to my house late each night
I have trouble falling asleep and often stay up late at night.


But it's way in the morning before he turns out my life
However, I still manage to stay up until the early morning hours before finally being able to sleep.


It's times like this my darling I can see
During these moments of loneliness and contemplation, I am able to really see and understand myself.


If I were you I'd know that I love me
If you were in my shoes, you would see how much I truly love myself and realize how important self-love is.


The great snowman I've been called by all
I have been ridiculed and mocked by others in the past, often being referred to as the 'great snowman' due to my appearance or demeanor.


But it looks like this time I'm gonna fall
However, this time it seems like I might actually fail or fall short of something.


Wind and rain and storm closin' in on me
I am currently experiencing difficult and trying circumstances, with problems and challenges seeming to constantly pile up and close in around me.


I've walked the streets alone with my self sympathy
I have spent many lonely nights feeling sorry for myself and my circumstances.


Can you hear me saying hopefully
In spite of all of this, I still hold on to hope and remain optimistic about the future.


Ooh If I were you I'd know that I love me
I wish that you could see and understand just how much self-love and confidence I truly possess.


If I were you I'd know that I love me
In retrospect, if you were able to experience what I have gone through, you too would realize the importance of self-love and acceptance.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GERARD NELSON

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