Just Like You
Martha Davis Lyrics


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The morning seems so cold
Like waking up in a strange place
Looking deep into your eyes
Knowing smile that seems to lie
I know I've been here too long
Don't know who you are

But I used to love someone
Just like you
Who would hold me in his arms
Just like you
To the ends of the earth
Till the end of time
But he never could say goodbye
Just like you

Don't say a word
Don't say anything
Cause I've been here
Standing in the rain
With my heart keeping time
As the fantasy unwinds
Watching everything change
Nothing stays the same

But I used to love someone
Just like you
Who would hold me in his arms
Just like you
To the ends of the earth
Till the end of time
But he never could say goodbye
Just like you

Looking deep into your eyes
Knowing smile that seems to lie
Know I've been here before
Don't know who you are

But I used to love someone
Just like you
Who would hold me in his arms
Just like you
To the ends of the earth
Till the end of time




But he never could say goodbye
Just like you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Martha Davis's song Just Like You are centered around a woman recalling a past relationship and how the present reminds her of someone she used to love. The song captivates the listener with its melancholic melody and reflective lyrics that depict strong emotions of loss, nostalgia, and uncertainty. The morning is represented as cold, which paints the picture of a new beginning that is somewhat unwelcome, prompting her to reflect on the past events. The line "Knowing smile that seems to lie" is particularly intriguing as it suggests that the woman is aware of her current situation but unable to fully come to terms with it.


The chorus calls to mind the past lover, who, just like her current lover, would hold her in his arms and promise to stay till the end of time. However, the relationship ended without closure as the lover "never could say goodbye, just like you." The verse "Don't say a word, don't say anything" reinforces this idea, as the woman is afraid that her current lover will also leave her with unresolved feelings. Moreover, the line "Watching everything change, nothing stays the same" suggests that the woman has come to terms with the fleeting nature of human relationships and is unable to escape the memories of her past.


In conclusion, Martha Davis's song Just Like You explores the complex emotions of a woman who is trying to move forward but is constantly reminded of her past lover. The song conveys feelings of loss, nostalgia, and uncertainty in a touching and relatable way.


Line by Line Meaning

The morning seems so cold
Waking up feels like entering an unfamiliar place and everything seems cold and distant


Like waking up in a strange place
The new day comes with the same feeling of unease as being in an unknown location for the first time


Looking deep into your eyes
Trying to find sincerity and honesty in your eyes


Knowing smile that seems to lie
Your smile seems fake even though you're trying to appear genuine


I know I've been here too long
Realizing that the relationship has lasted for too long and feeling like it's time to move on


Don't know who you are
Feeling like you don't really know the person you're with


But I used to love someone
Remembering how you used to love someone who was like the person you're with now


Just like you
They share the same qualities and characteristics as the person you used to love


Who would hold me in his arms
Remembering how the person you used to love would hold you tightly and make you feel safe and secure


To the ends of the earth
They would go to great lengths to show their love for you and make you happy


Till the end of time
Their love was infinite and would last forever


But he never could say goodbye
Despite everything, the person you used to love was unable to end things and say goodbye


Don't say a word
Pleading with the current person not to say anything because everything feels so complicated


Don't say anything
Begging for silence because words won't fix the situation


Cause I've been here
Feeling like you've been in this situation before and it's all too familiar


Standing in the rain
Feeling like you're experiencing an emotional storm and being drenched by the intensity of it all


With my heart keeping time
Feeling like your heart beats to the rhythm of the situation and is guiding your response to it


As the fantasy unwinds
The illusion of what this relationship could have been is unraveling before your eyes


Watching everything change
Seeing how everything is shifting and evolving, and not being sure how to react


Nothing stays the same
Knowing that change is inevitable and that nothing can stay the same forever


Know I've been here before
Feeling like you've experienced this exact same situation before




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