Someone Else
Mika Setzer Lyrics


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I keep having to say sorry
Itโ€ฒs like my fault for being me
Everyone is so much better
At everything I wanna be

They keep telling me how much they know all about
What is wrong and what is right
I keep trying to be what they want me to be
Maybe not tonight

Everybody knows me better than I do
I wish I was someone else
Can't bend to their point of view
Wanna know more โ€ฒbout myself
Everybody knows me better than I do
I wish I was someone else
I-I wish I was someone else

If I had a million followers
Would that mean that I matter
If everybody's watching me
Does that make me an actor
Now that I'm talking it fast
They start calling me a rapper
And Iโ€ฒm not making jokes
But all I hear is laughter

I keep trying to be what they want me to be
Maybe not tonight

Everybody knows me better than I do
I wish I was someone else
Canโ€ฒt bend to their point of view
Wanna know more 'bout myself
Everybody knows me better than I do
I wish I was someone else
I-I wish I was someone else

I wish I was someone else
Oh, I wish I was somebody else
I wish I was someone else
Oh, yeah

Everybody knows me better than I do
I wish I was someone else
Canโ€ฒt bend to their point of view
Wanna know more 'bout myself
Everybody knows me better than I do
I wish I was someone else
I-I wish I was someone else

Oh, I wish I was somebody else
I wish I was someone else




Oh, I wish I was somebody else
I wish I was someone else

Overall Meaning

Mika Setzer's song "Someone Else" is a reflective piece on self-doubt, insecurity, and the pressure to conform to others' expectations. The lyrics convey a sense of helplessness and frustration as the singer struggles to find their own identity and be comfortable in their own skin. The repetition of the line "Everybody knows me better than I do" highlights the constant scrutiny they face from those around them, making it difficult for them to be truly themselves.


The first stanza talks about the feeling of being inadequate compared to others. The singer apologizes for simply being themselves and wishes they could be better at what they aspire to do. They feel like everyone else knows more about them than they do themselves, making it hard for them to figure out who they really are. The recurring line "Can't bend to their point of view / Wanna know more 'bout myself" highlights the desire for self-discovery and the importance of staying true to oneself.


In the second stanza, the singer questions the nature of their fame and the pressure to fit into a certain mold. They wonder if they only matter when they have a large following and if their persona is just a facade to appease their audience. They feel pigeonholed when others label them as a rapper, for example, even when that may not align with their true identity. The frustration of being constantly judged is palpable when they say "all I hear is laughter".


Overall, "Someone Else" is a poignant reflection on the difficulties of self-discovery in a world where others' opinions and expectations hold so much weight. The lyrics urge listeners to be themselves and not conform to others' standards of success and identity.


Line by Line Meaning

I keep having to say sorry
I constantly apologize for just being myself


It's like my fault for being me
I feel like I'm to blame for just being who I am


Everyone is so much better
I constantly compare myself to others and feel inadequate


At everything I wanna be
I feel like I'm not good enough at the things I aspire to do


They keep telling me how much they know all about
People constantly tell me what they think is right or wrong for me


What is wrong and what is right
People make judgments on what I should or shouldn't be doing


Maybe not tonight
I'm tired of trying to please others and conform to their expectations


Everybody knows me better than I do
People think they understand me more than I do


I wish I was someone else
I sometimes wish I could be someone else to escape my own self-doubt and insecurities


Can't bend to their point of view
I can't always agree with or adopt the opinions of others just to fit in


Wanna know more โ€ฒbout myself
I want to learn more about who I am and what I want for myself


If I had a million followers
I wonder if having a large following would make me feel more important or valued


Would that mean that I matter
I question whether my worth is truly measured by social media popularity or not


If everybody's watching me
I feel pressure to perform or behave for others when they're paying attention to me


Does that make me an actor
I feel like I'm pretending or putting on a show for others when they're watching me


Now that I'm talking it fast
I'm starting to gain attention and recognition for my skills, but it's happening quickly


They start calling me a rapper
People are labeling me as a specific type of artist, even if that's not entirely accurate


And Iโ€ฒm not making jokes
What people are saying about me is serious, even if they don't realize it


But all I hear is laughter
People are laughing at me or not taking me seriously, even when I'm trying my hardest


I wish I was someone else
I still sometimes wish I could escape my own insecurities and self-doubt


Oh, I wish I was somebody else
I wish I could be anyone else who doesn't feel so burdened by their own perceived flaws




Writer(s): Juergen Dohr, Mika Setzer, Sam Bergeson, Brigetta Truitt

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Comments from YouTube:

@DimiAdams

Der Song & vor allem der Text ist mega! Respekt! Hab's auf meine Spotify Liste gepackt!

@Lin74

This is such a great song! It just hits me and I can't get it out of my mind. I hope you get as much attention as you deserve๐Ÿ˜

@schattenspringerwaca8796

Neues Lieblings Lied ๐Ÿ˜

@_nxtsxkx_

Wow, ich liebe den Song und das Video. ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜ Ist jetzt schon eines meiner Lieblingslieder ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐Ÿ”ฅโ™ฅ๏ธ

@mortenhammerle1454

Warum hat so ein geiler Song nur so wenig Aufrufe

@leyla3119

Weil keine Klicks gekauft wurden ๐Ÿ˜…

@jasminstolzenburg1018

Zuerst fand ich den Song nicht so dolle .. aber jetzt nach mehrfachem hรถren, verinnerlichen und bewusst รผber das Statement des Songs.. OMG!
So ein ernstes Thema!

Ich liebe dieses Lied!
Ist mal ein gabz anderer Sound.. passt aber zu 100% zu ihm ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ™Œ

Ich kรถnnte mir den Song auch gut als Titelsong fรผr einen passenden Film vorstellen ๐Ÿ˜
Danke Mika, fรผr deine Songs!

@dex_pc

this song is underrated ๐Ÿฅบ

@BeniFahr

Die Hook ist sehr geil ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿผ

@Eddem

Cooles Video Mika, toller Song!!!

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