Not Me
Sherie René Scott/Adam Pascal/Damian Perkins/Heather Headley Lyrics
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I stood on certain ground
A picture of true happiness
Confidence so effortless
No brighter could be found
Mereb:
Oh No
Radames:
I never asked the questions
That trouble me today
I knew all there was to know
Love worn lightly
Put on show
My conquests on display (Mereb:I can't believe He's changing)
And who'd have thought that (Mereb:Oh, no)
Confidence could die?
Not me , Not me (Mereb:Not me, not me)
That all I took for granted was a lie
Not me, Not me
And who'd have guessed
I'd throw my world away
To be with someone I'm afraid will say (Mereb:This can never)
Not me,not me (Mereb:Be)
Mereb:
He's in love
But he's not the only one
Who'll be changed
Aida:
I shall not envy lovers
But long for what they share
Amneris:
An empty room is merciless
Don't be surprised if I confess
I need some comfort there
Aida and Amneris:
And who'd have thought
That love could be so good?
Not me, not me
And show me things I never understood
Not me, not me
Who'd have guessed he'd
Throw his world away
To be with someone til his dying day
Not me, not me
Radames, Amneris,Aida:
And who'd have thought that love
Could be so good
Not me, not me (Mereb:Not me, not me)
My/his secrets
The song Not Me by Sherie René Scott/Adam Pascal/Damian Perkins/Heather Headley is a powerful and emotional piece that explores the theme of love and how it can change our perceptions of ourselves and the world around us. The opening lyrics suggest that the singer (Radames) was once fully confident and certain about his beliefs and happiness, but this confidence has now been shattered. He never questioned his actions before, but now he is troubled by the questions that plague him. Despite his past conquests and the image of love he put on display, he now realizes that he took his confidence for granted and that his perception of himself and his world was a lie.
The lyrics also touch on the idea that love is a transformative force that can change us in unexpected ways. The singers' (Aida and Amneris) verses suggest that they too are grappling with the unpredictable nature of love, and how it can bring both joy and pain. Aida longs for the love that other couples share while Amneris confesses that she needs comfort in an empty room. However, despite the uncertainty and fear that come with love, they all agree that it is a beautiful and powerful thing that can show us things we never understood before.
Overall, the song's raw and vulnerable lyrics explore the complexities of love and how it can change us in profound ways. It is a reminder that even the most confident and sure-footed among us can be affected by its transformative power.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Walt Disney Music Company, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ELTON JOHN, TIM RICE
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