Someone Like You
Jasper Bones Lyrics
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To you I don't exist
I'm ready for love you
But I just can't make your list
It's like I'm invisible
'cause I don't got the physical
I'm not irresistible
I guess I'm just invisible
I don't know how
I could get someone like you
To notice a nobody like me
I wanna spend time with you
But you don't even know my name
I could make things right for you
But you probably think I'm lame
It's like I'm invisible
'cause I don't got the physical
I'm not irresistible
I guess I'm still invisible
I don't know how
I could get someone like you
To notice a nobody like me
In Jasper Bones's song "Someone Like You," the lyrics express the feeling of being invisible to someone they are in love with. The opening lines "You don't seem to see me/To you I don't exist" convey the feeling of being overlooked and ignored, which is a common fear in being in love with someone who does not reciprocate the same feelings. The song talks about the readiness to love but not being able to garner the attention of the respective person. The primary reason behind this is the physical appearance. The person believes that they lack the physical attributes that make them attractive in the eyes of the person they love. The lyrics "I'm not irresistible/I guess I'm just invisible" reflect the low self-esteem of the subject, who believes that their physical traits limit their ability to attract the person they love.
The following verse, "I could make things right for you/But you probably think I'm lame," indicates the helplessness of the subject, who can do nothing but observe their love interest from afar. They feel like they could make the person's life better, but they cannot even get a chance to introduce themselves, and hence they feel invisible. The primary theme of the song is unrequited love, and the lyrics portray the agony, frustration and pain that come along with it. The final lines, "I don't know how I could get someone like you/ To notice a nobody like me" indicate that despite their efforts, they continuously feel invisible to the person they love, and they do not know how to change that.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't seem to see me
From my perspective, you have never acknowledged my existence.
To you I don't exist
It appears that in your eyes, I have no significance or presence whatsoever.
I'm ready for love you
I am emotionally prepared and hopeful for a romantic connection with you.
But I just can't make your list
Unfortunately, I do not meet the criteria you seek for a partner.
It's like I'm invisible
I feel disregarded and neglected, as though I am not worthy of anyone's attention.
'cause I don't got the physical
I am lacking the specific physical attributes or characteristics that you find desirable in a partner.
I'm not irresistible
I am not enticing or captivating enough to catch your attention or interest.
I guess I'm just invisible
It seems that my presence or existence has no impact or relevance to you, rendering me invisible to your attention.
I don't know how
I lack understanding or knowledge of how to accomplish the next statement.
I could get someone like you
I could engage in a mutually fulfilling romantic relationship with someone possessing your qualities and traits.
To notice a nobody like me
Unfortunately, it appears highly unlikely that someone like you would ever recognize or acknowledge me, as I am seen as an insignificant or unimportant person.
I wanna spend time with you
I desire to have the opportunity to spend quality time with you, to get to know you better and establish a deeper connection.
But you don't even know my name
Currently, you are entirely unaware or oblivious to my personal identity.
I could make things right for you
I am confident that I possess the capabilities and qualities to enhance and improve your life and happiness.
But you probably think I'm lame
I am under the impression that you do not perceive me as interesting, attractive or appealing.
I guess I'm still invisible
Once again, my relevance or importance in your life seems to be negligible, insignificant or entirely absent.
Contributed by Jackson T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.