I'm Just Like the Other Guys
Rediscover Lyrics


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This is a nightmare of make-up and bad hair
and good looks that could get her anywhere
she says shes not scared
well I'll drive you there
girl I'll drive you there
turn up the radio
as loud as it goes
and I promise after the show
well then I'll get you home
I'll get you home

She said that this will be the last night
I finally found the right guy
I said I dont know if thats right
Im just like the other guys
She said thats alright,
thats alright, thats alright, thats alright, thats alright, thats alright, thats alright, thats alright

I'm a bad dream of t-shirts and tight jeans
but good looks
and I'll, I'll be dancing
I'm who they warned you about
I'm the guy they told you not to ask out

Turn up the radio
As loud as it goes
Its gonna get hot in here
So let down with the windows
let down with the windows

Turn up your radio
As loud as it will go

She said that this will be the last night
I finally found the right guy
I said I dont know if thats right
I'm just like the other guys
She said thats alright,
thats alright, thats alright, thats alright, thats alright, thats alright, thats alright, thats alright

She said if I open my legs
would you open your heart tonight
If I open the door would you get me back home alive
And if you open your legs
Id open my arms tonight
If I would open the door
I would get you back home on time

She said that this will be the last night
I finally found the right guy
I said I dont know if thats right
Im just like the other guys
She said thats alright,
thats alright, thats alright, thats alright, thats alright, thats alright, thats alright, thats alright

this will be the last night
I finally found the right guy
this will be the right now
I finally found the right guy




the right guy
the right guy

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm Just Like the Other Guys," by the band Rediscover, depicts a night out with a girl who seems to be tired of dating guys who are all the same. She wants something different, something real. However, the singer in the song admits that he's not that different. He's just one of "the other guys." He takes the girl out for a night of dancing and promises to get her home safely. The lyrics reveal that the girl contemplates opening up and being vulnerable, and the singer is willing to reciprocate as well. Ultimately, the song concludes with the girl believing that the singer may indeed be the right guy for her.


The opening lines of the song describe the singer's physical appearance as being a "nightmare of make-up and bad hair." Yet, he is still seen as attractive. This could be interpreted as a commentary on society's obsession with looks, even if it means sacrificing authenticity. In contrast, the girl desires somebody genuine and real, rather than somebody who only has a good exterior.


Throughout the song, there is tension between the desire for physical intimacy and emotional connection. The girl questions whether the singer would open his heart if she opened her legs. This juxtaposition highlights the struggle to find a balance in relationships.


Overall, the song portrays a universal struggle: the desire to be different and authentic while also fitting in with societal expectations.


Line by Line Meaning

This is a nightmare of make-up and bad hair
The singer describes the superficial image of the people around him. They are so focused on their looks, they end up losing their real essence


and good looks that could get her anywhere
Despite the vanity of the people, they are still recognized for their appearances and that is what matters the most to them, even though it's superficial


she says shes not scared
The girl pretends to be strong and fearless, but deep inside she is just as scared, and her insecurity is triggered by the same superficial world she lives in


well I'll drive you there, girl I'll drive you there
The artist offers to take the girl to the place where she needs to go. He wants to protect her and be there for her


turn up the radio, as loud as it goes
The artist suggests turning the radio up, maybe as a way of escaping the superficial world they live in, and embracing the freedom that good music provides


and I promise after the show, well then I'll get you home
The singer offers to take the girl home after the show. He wants to make sure she is safe and protected, even after the music is over


She said that this will be the last night, I finally found the right guy
The girl believes that she has found the right guy, and this is the last night she will be single. However, the singer is not sure that he is really the right guy for her, as he is just like anyone else she has met before


I said I dont know if thats right, Im just like the other guys
The artist does not know if he is really the right guy for her, as he is afraid that he is just like anyone else she has ever met before


She said thats alright, thats alright, thats alright, thats alright, thats alright, thats alright, thats alright, thats alright
The girl reassures the artist that it's okay if he is not the right guy, as she has found peace with herself and come to terms with the superficial world they live in


I'm a bad dream of t-shirts and tight jeans but good looks
The artist describes himself as part of the superficial world around him. He is aware that his good looks and image are what people see first, while his true personality is hidden behind that image


and I'll be dancing, I'm who they warned you about
Despite the superficiality of his image, the singer still wants to have fun and enjoy himself, but he is also aware that he is a warning sign for the people around him, as they know deep inside he is not truly sincere


I'm the guy they told you not to ask out
The artist is aware that people around him warn others not to date him, but he doesn't seem to care much about it, and still tries to have fun and enjoy his life


Its gonna get hot in here, so let down with the windows, let down with the windows
The singer senses that something exciting is going to happen, so he suggests opening the windows as a way of inviting new experiences and freedom into his life


She said if I open my legs, would you open your heart tonight
The girl asks the singer if he is willing to open his heart to her if she opens herself up emotionally and shares her own vulnerabilities with him


If I open the door would you get me back home alive
The girl wants to know if the singer is willing to take responsibility for her safety and make sure she comes back home safe and sound


And if you open your legs, I'd open my arms tonight
The artist responds to the girl's request, suggesting that if she opens herself up emotionally to him, he will embrace her and protect her, no matter what


If I would open the door, I would get you back home on time
The artist reassures the girl that he will make sure she comes back home on time and is safe, no matter what happens during the night


this will be the last night, I finally found the right guy
The girl believes that this is the last night she will be single, as she has finally found the right guy for her


this will be the right now, I finally found the right guy
The girl believes that this is the right time for her, as she has finally found the right guy to start a relationship with


the right guy, the right guy
The song repeats the idea that the girl has finally found the right guy, and everything is now perfect between them




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