Like You
Oceans Red Lyrics


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You don't understand it at all
Maybe you're getting older
And your game is over
But I'm not gonna be just like you
And look like you
And live my life like you

Oh, did you forget it all
When you're against the world
And you're losing control?
Then I don't wanna be just like you
I just want to be young
And do what I do

You live and learn
So they say
But not you
You were born this way

A black heart and a life of lies
A face to match and all I despise
I despise

Wow
I always knew what you were up to
Wow
I could see right through you
And now the world will know
How the story goes

Shut your mouth
If you have nothing to say
What a shame, fucking fame is
The only thing that makes your day
Now my job is well done
Yours has not even started
We've got the party
While you're chillin'
In your bedroom, buddy

You don't understand it at all
Maybe you're getting older
And your game is over
But I'm not gonna be just like you
And look like you
And live my life like you
Oh, did you forget it all
When you're against the world
And you're losing control?
Then I don't wanna be just like you
I just want to be young
And do what I do

Now
Right, right, right, right now
Hell yeah
Try to stop me if you dare
You say you hate my everything
But I'm staying the same
I'm not gonna change a thing
You say you hate my everything
But I'm staying the same
I was born to be different

I'm not gonna be just like you
And look like you
And live my life like you
I'm staying the same

I'm not gonna be just like you
And look like you
And live my life like you

Shut your mouth
If you have nothing to say
Now you are free
Celebrate this day
Making the same mistakes again
You will realize
That you're worthless
Without the things
You never used to appreciate

Oh
You say without you my days are numbered
Oh
You try to make yourself look good
Look around, I win again
Do your thing and have some fun
What's done is done

You don't understand it at all
Maybe you're getting older
And your game is over
But I'm not gonna be just like you
And look like you
And live my life like you
Oh
I don't wanna be just like you
I don't wanna be just like you





Right, right, right, right now

Overall Meaning

The song "Like You" by Oceans Red is about not wanting to be like someone who is hypocritical and fake. The singer recognizes that someone they know is getting older and their "game" is over, referring to their personality and behavior. The singer does not want to become like them and live their life like them because the person is full of lies and has a black heart. The song talks about the importance of being true to oneself and not changing for anyone else.


The chorus repeats the line "I don't wanna be just like you" as a way of emphasizing this point. The singer also talks about the freedom that comes with being oneself, about celebrating a day of being free from the influence of the fake person. The song ends with a final declaration that the singer does not want to be like the other person.


Overall, the meaning of the song "Like You" is about staying true to oneself and not being influenced by others who are fake and hypocritical.


Line by Line Meaning

You don't understand it at all
You lack comprehension of the situation


Maybe you're getting older
Your age may be affecting your mindset


And your game is over
You have lost your edge or are no longer competitive


But I'm not gonna be just like you
I refuse to conform to your ways


And look like you
I don't want to resemble you


And live my life like you
I will not take after your lifestyle


Oh, did you forget it all
Have you lost touch with reality?


When you're against the world
When you feel alone and helpless


And you're losing control?
You're spiraling and can't manage your life


Then I don't wanna be just like you
I don't want to end up in the same predicament as you


I just want to be young
I desire to maintain my youthful spirit


And do what I do
Living life on my terms


You live and learn
They say you gain knowledge with age


So they say
Supposedly


But not you
You haven't taken lessons from life


You were born this way
Your negative characteristics come naturally


A black heart and a life of lies
You have a deceitful and immoral nature


A face to match and all I despise
Your exterior matches your corrupt interior and I dislike both


Wow
Expressing surprise


I always knew what you were up to
I was aware of your dishonest actions


I could see right through you
Your nature was transparent to me


And now the world will know
Your true character will be exposed for all to see


How the story goes
This is how events unfolded


Shut your mouth
Stop talking


If you have nothing to say
Don't speak if you don't have anything worthwhile to contribute


What a shame, fucking fame is
The pursuit of fame is a sad and disappointing endeavor


The only thing that makes your day
Celebrity is the only thing that brings you satisfaction


Now my job is well done
I have successfully achieved my goal


Yours has not even started
You haven't begun doing anything significant


We've got the party
We are celebrating


While you're chillin' in your bedroom, buddy
Meanwhile, you're alone and inactive


Now
At this moment


Right, right, right, right now
Immediately and without delay


Hell yeah
An expression of excitement or agreement


Try to stop me if you dare
Attempt to impede my progress if you wish


You say you hate my everything
You despise every aspect of me


But I'm staying the same
I refuse to change who I am


I'm not gonna change a thing
I will remain true to myself


I was born to be different
My uniqueness is innate


Now you are free
You are liberated


Celebrate this day
Rejoice and enjoy yourself today


Making the same mistakes again
Repeating past errors


You will realize
You will come to understand


That you're worthless without the things you never used to appreciate
You are insignificant without the things you once neglected


Oh
An exclamation


You say without you my days are numbered
You claim that I'm unable to function without you


You try to make yourself look good
You attempt to appear favorable


Look around, I win again
Observe my surroundings, I'm succeeding once more


Do your thing and have some fun
Pursue your interests and enjoy yourself


What's done is done
The past cannot be changed


I don't wanna be just like you
I refuse to be like you




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