If I were you
Rebecka Karlsson Lyrics
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Yeah that's what you say
No manners
When you trying the talk on me
Already know this play
It dosen't work that way
You want answers
Come and get em
Behaving just like you
But your cover
It aint nothing but see through
Already know this play
It dosen't work on me
And your offers
I don't want em
Wanna know who I am when the lights go out
you got to you got to
let me do the aiming I'll show you how
When you know what you want, gotta have it now
you got to you got to
learn how to ask and to stand in line
If I were you
I wouldn't point that
45 on me
If I were you
I wouldn't do that
But boy you really like the chase
Done waiting
It's time to make a change
So frustrating
getting tired of same old games
I recognize this play
But I don't work that way
You keep craving
But it aint gonna happen
Wanna know who I am when the lights go out
you got to you got to
let me do the aiming I'll show you how
When you know what you want, gotta have it now
you got to you got to
learn how to ask and to stand in line
If I were you
I wouldn't point that
45 on me
If I were you
I wouldn't do that
But boy you really like the chase
But boy you really like the chase
Wanna know who I am when the lights go out
let me do the aiming I'll show you how
Wanna know who I am when the lights go out
you got to you got to
When you know what you want, gotta have it now
you got to you got to
learn how to ask and to stand in line
If I were you
I wouldn't point that
45 on me
If I were you
I wouldn't do that
If I were you
I wouldn't point that
45 on me
If I were you
I wouldn't do that
But boy you really like the chase
But boy you really like the chase
But boy you really like the chase
In "If I Were You," Swedish singer Rebecka Karlsson addresses someone who thinks they can impress her with their high standards, but in reality, they lack manners and are transparent in their intentions. She suggests that they need to learn how to ask for what they want instead of playing games, and not resort to pointing a gun at her ('45 on me'). She asserts her power in the situation, stating that she knows how to 'aim' and take control. While the individual enjoys the chase, Rebecka is done waiting and wants a change.
The lyrics suggest that Rebecka is looking for someone who is honest and direct, rather than someone who tries to manipulate situations. She encourages the person to learn how to ask for what they want and stand in line to demonstrate patience and respect. The repetition of the line 'if I were you' in the chorus reinforces the idea that the person should think about how they would feel in the same situation.
Overall, the song appears to be about power dynamics in relationships and the importance of clear communication and respect. Rebecka Karlsson's strong vocals and emotive delivery add to the sense of empowerment in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
High standards
You have high expectations
Yeah that's what you say
You claim to have high standards
No manners
You are rude
When you trying the talk on me
When you try to speak to me
Already know this play
I am familiar with your tactics
It dosen't work that way
Your tactics won't succeed on me
You want answers
You seek answers
Come and get em
You need to come and get them
Seen others
I have seen others
Behaving just like you
Acting similarly to how you do
But your cover
Your facade
It aint nothing but see through
It's transparent and easily seen through
And your offers
Your proposals
I don't want em
I am not interested in them
Wanna know who I am when the lights go out
Do you want to know who I am when in private?
you got to you got to
You need to
let me do the aiming I'll show you how
Trust me and let me take control
When you know what you want, gotta have it now
When you're certain about what you want, you need it immediately
learn how to ask and to stand in line
You need to properly request and wait your turn
If I were you
In your place
I wouldn't point that 45 on me
I wouldn't aim that gun at me
I wouldn't do that
I wouldn't act in that way
But boy you really like the chase
But you enjoy pursuing me
Done waiting
I am done with waiting
It's time to make a change
It's time to make a move
So frustrating
It's so annoying
getting tired of same old games
Bored of playing the same games
I recognize this play
I know this tactic
But I don't work that way
But it won't work on me
You keep craving
You continue to desire
But it aint gonna happen
But it won't occur
let me do the aiming I'll show you how
Allow me to take control and I'll demonstrate
If I were you
In your place
Contributed by Hudson W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.