Someone Else
The Jack Lyrics

In the first verse, the lyrics suggest a sense of introspection and self-reflection. The line "Turning round to see, maybe you were only a version of me" could indicate the singer looking back and realizing that the person they thought was separate from them is actually just a different iteration of themselves. It hints at a realization that they may have projected their own desires, fears, and expectations onto this person, creating a distorted image of who they truly are.

The second verse delves deeper into this realization, expressing the notion of mistaking someone else's existence for a life the singer had changed. This suggests that they may have influenced this person's path in some way but failed to fully recognize the impact it had. The line "Someone else awake in a light that I'd mistake for a life I changed" implies that the singer may have assumed they had altered this person's life significantly, but upon further reflection, they realize that they may have misunderstood or misjudged the situation.

The chorus captures a momentary feeling of contentment as the singer states, "And for a while I could almost smile." However, this happiness is short-lived, as they attempt to explain the intricacies of their thoughts and emotions to the other person. The line "Until I tried to tell you why" hints at the difficulty of articulating the complexities of their realization to the other person, possibly because it requires deep introspection and self-understanding that may be hard to convey.

The final lines echo the initial sentiment of interconnectedness and shared identity. The lyrics state, "It looks as though I move when I stand where I stood and I learn I am you." Here, the singer seems to realize that their actions and behaviors mirror those of the person they thought was independent. This further emphasizes the theme of self-reflection and the acknowledgment that there is a fundamental connection between the two individuals. It implies that the singer may have been projecting their own feelings and desires onto the other person and finally coming to terms with the fact that they are more similar than they initially thought.