Identical
Phoenix Lyrics

I don't just know you
I am intimately familiar with your personality and traits.

I've grown like that too
I have also developed in a similar way to you.

(Identical, identical)
Acknowledging the similarities between the singer and subject.

If I don't dislike you
When I do not have negative feelings towards you.

I'm withdrawn, unrighteous too
I tend to isolate myself when I do not like someone.

But a red rose lies, peonies too
There are hidden emotions and thoughts underneath the surface.

(Identical, identical) a caress can hide the lassitude
Despite similarities, there can still be different emotional responses and needs.

In the same room, on the same night
Sharing a space and moment in time together.

I found you caught in the headlights
Observing the subject's behavior and reactions closely.

(Identical, identical) hold up to show your gratitude
Despite similarities, there can still be different ways of expressing gratitude and appreciation.

Un-forget, un-washed away
Memories cannot be easily erased or forgotten.

Can't forgive what you were
The subject's past actions cannot be easily forgiven.

No god forbid to persuade
There is no higher power or influence that can change the situation.

All your sins are counterfeit
The subject is not truly remorseful for their past mistakes.

I'll follow my own mistrial
The singer will make their own decisions and accept the consequences.

I heard the echo this time
The artist has gained insights and wisdom from past experiences.

So why not discuss this headline
Why not talk about the current situation and work towards a resolution?

Now we're sitting on the same side of this aisle
The singer and subject are working together towards a common goal.

Reflections on the protocol and reciprocity
Examining the rules and expectations of behavior in relationships.

Hey father, mother, daughter, here's another varsity
Advice to family members to learn from the artist's experiences.

Gazing 'round the corner of the university
Looking around and considering different perspectives.

Can't call it out, but keep calling you out loud
Unable to express the full extent of emotions, but still reaching out to the subject.

Tell me you're trying, trying to regret
Asking the subject to show remorse and effort to improve.

Playing all night those videotapes
Replaying memories and past experiences in the mind.

I'm no prophet, I'm your friend
The singer is not all-knowing or perfect, but is still supportive.

Take my advice, make your mistakes
The subject should learn from the singer's advice, but also make their own decisions and learn from mistakes.

Unfold that I know you
The singer knows the subject deeply and intimately.

I'm told that it's my fault
The artist is being blamed for the current situation.

I'd rather fall and lose control again
The artist would rather take risks and experience failure than stay in a stagnant situation.

(Identical, identical)
Reiterating the similarities between the singer and subject.

(Identical, identical)
Reiterating the similarities between the singer and subject.

(Identical, identical)
Reiterating the similarities between the artist and subject.

(Identical, identical)
Reiterating the similarities between the artist and subject.