If I were you
Vivid Lyrics


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If I were you - I think I'd stay
Just far enough to leave
Before the ice might break
If I were you - At least I'd wait
Just close enough to get
What others might take
I'm moving across
I'm moving too fast
Sometimes I'm much too slow
But how should I know?
I call to my past
Then turning my head
Present's what I got instead
I'm talkin' too loud
I whisper and moan
Sometimes I'm used to speak
Of nothing at all
I'm holding me down
And lift myself up
Though I'm half way there I stop
I'm wearing a frown
I'm cracking a smile
Sometimes I'm not so sure
Whom I habit for
I swim like a stone
A swallow it all
And sure I'm talking off o fall
Here we are
And we're all the same




Watch the tride roll in
And roll away again

Overall Meaning

In Vivid's song If I Were You, the lyrics explore the idea of different choices and paths in life, and the consequences that come with them. The first two lines of the song suggest the singer's belief that if they were in the other person's shoes, they would choose to leave before something bad happens. The next line, "Just close enough to get what others might take," implies that the person being addressed may have something valuable the singer wants, but they don't want to risk getting too close and losing it all. The next stanza begins with the singer talking about their own movements through life and how they often feel too slow or too fast.


The line, "I call to my past then turning my head, present's what I got instead," continues this theme of reflection and exploration of different paths. The singer seems to be uncertain of what direction they should go in and the line "I'm talking too loud, I whisper and moan" reflects this internal battle. They are holding themselves down but also trying to lift themselves up, but they often stop halfway through. The singer also mentions feeling unsure of who they are "habit for," suggesting that they may be living for other people's expectations rather than their own.


The final lines of the song, "Here we are and we're all the same, watch the tide roll in and roll away again," offers a sense of acceptance of the uncertainty of life and the inevitability of change. The tide, a natural force beyond human control, rolls in and out, symbolizing the cyclical nature of life and the fact that we are all subject to its changes.


Line by Line Meaning

If I were you - I think I'd stay
If I were in your position, I would not take any risks and remain where you currently are.


Just far enough to leave
Leaving your current situation is the best option, but it should be done in a safe manner so that you don't face any problems.


Before the ice might break
Leave before the situation worsens and things start to fall apart.


If I were you - At least I'd wait
If I were in your position, I'd wait for the right opportunity to come before taking any step.


Just close enough to get
Wait for the perfect chance to take the necessary action, after which you can quickly get out of the situation.


What others might take
Grab the opportunity that others might not see and make the most of it.


I'm moving across
I'm making progress, but it's not steady and constant. There are ups and downs.


I'm moving too fast
I'm moving too quickly, and it's difficult for me to keep up with my own pace.


Sometimes I'm much too slow
Sometimes I'm too slow in responding or reacting to situations, and it's hindering my progress.


But how should I know?
I'm unsure about the best course of action, and I don't know how to proceed.


I call to my past
I'm nostalgic and often look back on my past experiences for guidance and motivation.


Then turning my head
But at the same time, I need to stay focused on the present and avoid getting too caught up in the past.


Present's what I got instead
I need to accept and make the most of what I have currently instead of dwelling on the past or what could've been.


I'm talkin' too loud
At times, I'm too vocal or aggressive in expressing my opinion, leading to conflict or unnecessary attention.


I whisper and moan
At other times, I'm too quiet and passive in expressing my thoughts or emotions, which can hinder my ability to communicate effectively.


Sometimes I'm used to speak
I tend to speak without really saying anything substantial or meaningful, which leads to ineffective communication and a lack of connection with others.


Of nothing at all
I often talk about unimportant details or nothing significant, leading to others losing interest in the conversation.


I'm holding me down
I'm hindering my own progress and potential growth by holding myself back due to self-doubt or fear.


And lift myself up
But at the same time, I also have the power to motivate and inspire myself to reach my full potential.


Though I'm halfway there I stop
I might be close to reaching my goal, but I tend to give up halfway due to lack of patience or confidence.


I'm wearing a frown
I'm often unhappy or dissatisfied with the circumstances, which shows on my face.


I'm cracking a smile
But I also have moments of happiness or joy that I express through a smile.


Sometimes I'm not so sure
I have my doubts and uncertainties, which can hinder my ability to make decisions or take action with confidence.


Whom I habit for
I try to please or impress others, which can lead to a lack of self-awareness or authenticity.


I swim like a stone
At times, I feel like I'm not making progress and struggling to move forward, which can be demotivating.


And swallow it all
I tend to internalize or bottle up my thoughts and emotions, which can be unhealthy and lead to resentment or anger.


And sure I'm talking off o fall
I tend to talk too much or overshare my thoughts, which can lead to others losing interest or misunderstanding my intentions.


Here we are
We're in the present moment, and this is where we need to focus our attention and energy.


And we're all the same
We're all human and share common experiences, goals, and motivations despite our differences.


Watch the tide roll in
Let's observe the natural ebb and flow of life and learn to adapt and adjust accordingly.


And roll away again
Changes and transitions are inevitable, and we should be prepared to let go of the past and embrace the future.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JERRY FULLER, JOHN HOBBS

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