Line Up:
Joel Holmqvist - vocals
Jimmy Rose - guitar
Sergei Hohlov - bass
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Like You
Oceans Red Lyrics
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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
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
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
Contributed by Mason V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.