I Can't Be Myself
Justin Bieber Lyrics


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(Be myself with you)
(Be myself with you)

I can't be myself when you're not there, oh-whoa-oh
La-la-la-la-la-la, I feel amazing
How are you? How are you?
La-la-la-la-la-la, ten thousand faces
Still your eyes are the view

What can I do?
When the chances are a billion stars
They can't compare, to you
Nowhere to move
'Cause it's new to me, consuming me
I might be scared of ya, oh yeah

I could travel any place
But without you it's just running around
They could open Heaven's gates
But without I'm just stuck in the clouds

I can't be myself when you're not there
The sweetest dreams turn to nightmares
I can't be myself when you're not there, oh-whoa-oh
La-la-la-la-la-la, I'm talking backwards
High on you, high on you
La-la-la-la-la-la, don't know what's after
But I know it's with you

What can I do?
When the chances are a billion stars
They can't compare, to you
Nowhere to move
'Cause it's new to me, consuming me
I might be scared of ya, oh yeah

I could travel any place
But without you it's just running around
(Girl, I'm just running around)
They could open Heaven's gates
But without I'm just stuck in the clouds

I can't be myself when you're not there (oh)
The sweetest dreams turn to nightmares
I can't be myself when you're not there (be myself) oh-whoa-oh
La-la-la-la-la-la, I feel amazing
How are you? How are you?

I can't be myself when you're not there (no, I can't)
The sweetest dreams turn to nightmares (oh-whoa-oh)
I can't be myself when you're not there, oh-whoa-oh
Oh-whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh
(Be myself with you) whoa-oh-oh
(Be myself with you)
When you're not in my arms

I can't be myself when you're not there




I need you close, whoa-oh-oh
I can't be myself when you're not there

Overall Meaning

The song "I Can't be Myself" by Justin Bieber and Jaden Smith speaks of a yearning for the presence of a significant other to feel complete. The lyrics convey that the singer feels incomplete and not themselves without their partner's presence. Justin Bieber and Jaden Smith share verses and the chorus in which they express their emotions in a harmonious way. The chorus repeats the phrase "I can't be myself when you're not there" several times, emphasizing the intensity of their feelings towards their partner's absence.


As the singer goes on to talk about how they feel amazing and high when they are with their partner, they also indicate that they cannot find peace without them. Even traveling to new places or opening gates to heaven cannot give them the same feeling, as being with their partner does. The song conveys how the absence of the other person becomes a nightmare and turns sweet dreams into nightmares.


Overall, "I Can't be Myself" portrays a deep attachment with a romantic partner that overshadows everything else, and the need to have them around to truly be themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't be myself when you're not there, oh-whoa-oh
Without you, I'm lost and can't be true to myself.


La-la-la-la-la-la, I feel amazing
When I'm with you, I feel incredible and carefree.


How are you? How are you?
I want to know how you're doing and feeling.


La-la-la-la-la-la, ten thousand faces
There are countless people in the world, but you stand out to me.


Still your eyes are the view
Even amidst so much beauty, your eyes are what captivate me.


When the chances are a billion stars
Even with infinite possibilities, I choose you every time.


Nowhere to move
I'm paralyzed by my love for you.


'Cause it's new to me, consuming me
My feelings for you are so strong and unfamiliar, they're taking over my life.


I might be scared of ya, oh yeah
I'm intimidated by how much you mean to me.


I could travel any place
I can go anywhere in the world, but it means nothing without you by my side.


But without you it's just running around
Without you, everything is meaningless and aimless.


They could open Heaven's gates
Even the most amazing experiences can't compare to being with you.


But without I'm just stuck in the clouds
Even in moments of euphoria, I'm lost without you.


The sweetest dreams turn to nightmares
Without you, even the most beautiful thoughts are soured.


La-la-la-la-la-la, I'm talking backwards
My mind is so consumed with thoughts of you, I can't even speak coherently.


High on you, high on you
My love for you is exhilarating and overwhelming.


Don't know what's after
I don't know what the future holds, but I know I want you in it.


But I know it's with you
No matter what comes next, I want to face it with you by my side.


When you're not in my arms
I need to feel you close to me to be myself.


I need you close, whoa-oh-oh
I can only truly be myself when I'm with you.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alexandra Leah Tamposi, Andrew Wotman, Jonathan David Bellion, Justin Drew Bieber, Louis Russell Bell

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@kunalholicvines

[Intro: Justin Bieber]
Be myself with you
Be myself with you

[Verse 1: Justin Bieber]
I can't be myself when you're not there
Ooh, woah, oh
La-la, la-la, la-la, I feel amazing
How are you? How are you?
La-la, la-la, la-la, ten thousand faces
Still your eyes are the view

[Refrain: Justin Bieber]
What can I do? Ooh
What are the chances are of a billion stars, they can't compare to you
Nowhere to move
'Cause it's new to me, consuming me, I might be scared of you
Oh yeah

[Pre-Chorus: Justin Bieber]
I could travel any place but without you, it's just runnin' around
They could open Heaven's gates but without you I'm just stuck in the clouds (Yeah, yeah, yeah)

[Chorus: Justin Bieber]
I can't be myself when you're not there
The sweetest dreams turn to nightmares
I can't be myself when you're not there (Be myself)
Ooh, oh, woah

[Verse 2: Jaden]
La-la, la-la, la-la, I'm talkin' backwards
High on you, high on you
La-la, la-la, la-la, don't know what's after
But I know it's with you, ooh, ooh, ooh

[Refrain: Jaden]
What can I do? Ooh
What are the chances are of a billion stars, they can't compare to you
Nowhere to move
'Cause it's new to me, consuming me, I might be scared of you
Oh yeah

[Pre-Chorus: Justin Bieber & Jaden]
I could travel any place but without you, it's just runnin' around (Girl, I'm just runnin' around)
They could open Heaven's gates but without you I'm just stuck in the clouds (Yeah, yeah, yeah)

[Chorus: Justin Bieber]
I can't be myself when you're not there
The sweetest dreams turn to nightmares
I can't be myself when you're not there (Be myself)
Ooh, oh, woah

[Bridge: Justin Bieber]
La-la, la-la, la-la, I feel amazing
How are you? How are you?
Ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh

[Chorus: Justin Bieber]
I can't be myself when you're not there (No, I can't)
The sweetest dreams turns in nightmares
I can't be myself when you're not there (Be myself)
Ooh, oh, woah

[Outro: Justin Bieber]
Ooh, oh, woah, oh-oh, oh
I can't be myself when you're not there
Ooh, oh, woah, oh-oh, oh
You're not in my arms
I can't be myself when you're not there
I need you there
I can't be myself when you're not there
I can't be myself when you're not there



@vushv1000

Lyrics
I can't be myself when you're not there, oh-whoa-oh
La-la-la-la-la-la, I feel amazing
How are you? How are you?
La-la-la-la-la-la, ten thousand faces
Still your eyes are the view
What can I do?
When the chances are a billion stars
They can't compare, to you
Nowhere to move
'Cause it's new to me, consuming me
I might be scared of ya, oh yeah
I could travel any place
But without you it's just running around
They could open Heaven's gates
But without I'm just stuck in the clouds
I can't be myself when you're not there
The sweetest dreams turn to nightmares
I can't be myself when you're not there, oh-whoa-oh
La-la-la-la-la-la, I'm talking backwards
High on you, high on you
La-la-la-la-la-la, don't know what's after
But I know it's with you
What can I do?
When the chances are a billion stars
They can't compare, to you
Nowhere to move
'Cause it's new to me, consuming me
I might be scared of ya, oh yeah
I could travel any place
But without you it's just running around
(Girl, I'm just running around)
They could open Heaven's gates
But without I'm just stuck in the clouds
I can't be myself when you're not there (oh)
The sweetest dreams turn to nightmares
I can't be myself when you're not there (be myself) oh-whoa-oh
La-la-la-la-la-la, I feel amazing
How are you? How are you?
I can't be myself when you're not there (no, I can't)
The sweetest dreams turn to nightmares (oh-whoa-oh)
I can't be myself when you're not there, oh-whoa-oh
Oh-whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh
(Be myself with you) whoa-oh-oh
(Be myself with you)
When you're not in my arms
I can't be myself when you're not there



@luisesteban_

Lyrics:

[Intro]
Be myself with you
Be myself with you

[Verse 1: Justin Bieber]
I can't be myself when you're not there, oh-woah-oh
La-la-la-la-la-la, I feel amazing
How are you? How are you?
La-la-la-la-la-la, ten thousand faces
Still your eyes are the view

[Refrain: Justin Bieber]
What can I do?
What are the chances are of a billion stars?
They can't compare to you
Nowhere to mo-o-ve
'Cause it's new to me, consuming me
I might be scared of ya, oh, yeah

[Pre-Chorus: Justin Bieber]
I could travel any place
But without you, it's just runnin' around
They could open Heaven's gates
But without you, I'm just stuck in the clouds (Yeah, yeah)

[Chorus: Justin Bieber]
I can't be myself when you're not there (Yeah)
The sweetest dreams turn into nightmares
I can't be myself when you're not there
Ooh, woah-oh

[Verse 2: Jaden]
La-la-la-la-la-la, I'm talkin' backwards
High on you, high on you (Oh)
La-la-la-la-la-la, don't know what's after (No)
But I know it's with you

[Refrain: Jaden & Justin Bieber]
What can I do?
What are the chances are of a billion stars?
They can't compare to you (Yeah)
Nowhere to mo-o-ve
'Cause it's new to me, consuming me
I might be scared of ya (I might be scared of ya)
Oh, yeah

[Pre-Chorus: Justin Bieber & Jaden]
I could travel any place
But without you, it's just runnin' around (Girl, I'm just runnin' around)
They could open Heaven's gates
But without you, I'm just stuck in the clouds (Yeah, yeah)

[Chorus: Justin Bieber]
I can't be myself when you're not there (Oh)
The sweetest dreams turn into nightmares
I can't be myself when you're not there (Be myself)
Ooh, oh, woah

[Bridge: Justin Bieber]
La-la, la-la, la-la, I feel amazing
How are you? How are you?

[Chorus: Justin Bieber]
I can't be myself when you're not there (No, I can't)
The sweetest dreams turn into nightmares
I can't be myself when you're not there
Ooh, oh, woah

[Outro: Justin Bieber]
Ooh, oh, woah, oh-oh, oh
(Be myself with you)
Ooh, oh, woah, oh-oh, oh
(Be myself with you)
When you're not in my arms
I can't be myself when you're not there
I need you close
Ooh, oh, woah, oh-oh, oh
I can't be myself when you're not there.



@alansayavedra3259

Mi top 5 de las mejores canciones del album "JUSTICE" :
1"Die for you
2"I cant be myself
3"Love you diferent
4"Anyone
5"Peaches
6'Ghost
7'Angels speaks
8'As i am
9'Lonely
10'Lifetime
😍😎🇦🇷



@AeroHybrid

2010: Never Say Never

2011: Happy New Year

2012: Fairytale

2020: Falling for You

2021: I Can't Be Myself

Wow! It's the 5th time in a row that we got to see a Justin Bieber and Jaden Smith collab



@chelzyacaylar6583

Be myself with you
Be myself with you
I can't be myself when you're not there
Ooh, woah, oh
La-la, la-la, la-la, I feel amazing
How are you? How are you?
La-la, la-la, la-la, ten thousand faces
Still your eyes are the view

What can I do?
When the chances are a billion stars, they can't compare to you
Nowhere to move
'Cause it's new to me, consuming me, I might be scared of you
Oh, yeah
I could travel any place but without you, it's just runnin' around
They could open Heaven's gates but without you
I'm just stuck in the clouds (yeah, yeah)
I can't be myself when you're not there
The sweetest dreams turn to nightmares
I can't be myself when you're not there
Oh-oh
La-la, la-la, la-la, I'm talkin' backwards
High on you, high on you
La-la, la-la, la-la, don't know what's after
But I know it's with you
What can I do?
When the chances are a billion stars, they can't compare to you
Nowhere to move
'Cause it's new to me, consuming me, I might be scared of you
Oh, yeah
I could travel any place but without you
It's just runnin' around (girl, I'm just runnin' around)
They could open Heaven's gates but without you
I'm just stuck in the clouds (yeah, yeah)
I can't be myself when you're not there
The sweetest dreams turn to nightmares
I can't be myself when you're not there (be myself)
Oh-oh
La-la, la-la, la-la, I feel amazing
How are you? How are you?
I can't be myself when you're not there (no, I can't)
The sweetest dreams turns in nightmares
I can't be myself when you're not there
Oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
(Be myself with you)
Woah, ooh-ooh-oh-oh
(Be myself with you)
When you're not in my arms
I can't be myself when you're not there
I need you close
Ooh-oh, oh-oh-oh
I can't be myself when you're not there



All comments from YouTube:

@belieberswiftiearmy1746

2010: NEVER SAY NEVER
2020: FALLING FOR YOU
2021: I CAN'T BE MYSELF 🔥

@lilgerke

2012: fairytale

@ashwin9218

@@lilgerke 2012 happy new year

@tasneem6114

@@ashwin9218 2012: love me like you do

@THECAR99

Y'all forget thinking about you.

@kunalholicvines

[Intro: Justin Bieber]
Be myself with you
Be myself with you

[Verse 1: Justin Bieber]
I can't be myself when you're not there
Ooh, woah, oh
La-la, la-la, la-la, I feel amazing
How are you? How are you?
La-la, la-la, la-la, ten thousand faces
Still your eyes are the view

[Refrain: Justin Bieber]
What can I do? Ooh
What are the chances are of a billion stars, they can't compare to you
Nowhere to move
'Cause it's new to me, consuming me, I might be scared of you
Oh yeah

[Pre-Chorus: Justin Bieber]
I could travel any place but without you, it's just runnin' around
They could open Heaven's gates but without you I'm just stuck in the clouds (Yeah, yeah, yeah)

[Chorus: Justin Bieber]
I can't be myself when you're not there
The sweetest dreams turn to nightmares
I can't be myself when you're not there (Be myself)
Ooh, oh, woah

[Verse 2: Jaden]
La-la, la-la, la-la, I'm talkin' backwards
High on you, high on you
La-la, la-la, la-la, don't know what's after
But I know it's with you, ooh, ooh, ooh

[Refrain: Jaden]
What can I do? Ooh
What are the chances are of a billion stars, they can't compare to you
Nowhere to move
'Cause it's new to me, consuming me, I might be scared of you
Oh yeah

[Pre-Chorus: Justin Bieber & Jaden]
I could travel any place but without you, it's just runnin' around (Girl, I'm just runnin' around)
They could open Heaven's gates but without you I'm just stuck in the clouds (Yeah, yeah, yeah)

[Chorus: Justin Bieber]
I can't be myself when you're not there
The sweetest dreams turn to nightmares
I can't be myself when you're not there (Be myself)
Ooh, oh, woah

[Bridge: Justin Bieber]
La-la, la-la, la-la, I feel amazing
How are you? How are you?
Ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh

[Chorus: Justin Bieber]
I can't be myself when you're not there (No, I can't)
The sweetest dreams turns in nightmares
I can't be myself when you're not there (Be myself)
Ooh, oh, woah

[Outro: Justin Bieber]
Ooh, oh, woah, oh-oh, oh
I can't be myself when you're not there
Ooh, oh, woah, oh-oh, oh
You're not in my arms
I can't be myself when you're not there
I need you there
I can't be myself when you're not there
I can't be myself when you're not there

@purple_hearteu5016

Thank u🤗

@sunilmevada978

❤️❤️❤️

@sunilmevada978

3 last line - I need you close*

@tunisieswiftie9381

https://youtu.be/zzHUeOsbQMI

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