Just Like You
Keb' Mo' Lyrics

Hello my friend, it's been awhile
The singer is greeting an old friend they haven't seen in a long time.

All our old clothes are back in style
The fashion trends of the past are becoming popular again.

We went our separate ways only to return
The friends drifted apart but have now reunited.

To face a lesson we failed to learn
They are encountering a challenge that they didn't overcome in the past.

We didn't understand the truth
They didn't comprehend the reality of the situation before.

We were blinded by the eyes of youth
Their lack of experience and naivety prevented them from seeing things clearly.

But time kept on moving and a change has come
As time progressed, things evolved and transformed.

And you think that I don't know where you're coming from
The artist can empathize with their friend's perspective.

Well I feel just like you
The artist can relate to their friend's emotions.

And I cry just like you
The artist experiences the same level of sadness and disappointment.

But I heal just like you
The friend and the singer cope with similar mechanisms and methods.

And under my skin I'm just like you
The artist and friend share commonalities that go beyond surface level.

You gave your love and your innocence
The friend was vulnerable and open with someone.

And they took away your confidence
Their trust was betrayed, causing them to lose faith in others.

Well I'm not those women and I'm not those men
The singer is an exception and can be trusted.

Put your arms around me, I am your friend
The artist wants to comfort their friend and offer support.

'Cause I feel just like you
The artist has experienced similar emotions to their friend.

And under my skin I'm just like
The singer has similarities with others that go deeper than the surface level.

You and everybody else
Everyone has struggles and challenges.

When I get hurt I cry for help
The artist, like others, has moments of vulnerability and seeks comfort.

And I've got secrets that God only knows
The artist has things they keep hidden from others, even those closest to them.

I heal just like you
Their method of coping with pain is similar to others.

And I breakdown just like you
The singer is not invincible and can experience moments of weakness.