if i were u
blackbear Lyrics


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Yeah, yeah
If I were you and you were me
I would say goodbye, turn around and leave
I'd do it all so differently
If I were you and you were me

Yeah
I would get up in the middle of a dinner, pour a drink on your head
I would never clean the room and I would never make the bed
'Cause if you knew the bullshit I was pullin' in the past
If I were you I'd never let me stab you in the back, yeah

And I wonder if we flipped the script, I wouldn't be such a dick
If I was you and you was me, I wouldn't put up with this shit
But why is it we hurt each other? Why we so depressed and shit?

If I were you and you were me
I would say goodbye, turn around and leave
I'd do it all so differently
If I were you and you were me
If I were you, I'd look at me
See through the all the lies, turn around and leave
I'd do it all so differently
If I were you, and you were me (yeah, yeah)

We never even kissed yet, I would change it
You went back to your ex, I fuckin' hate that
The second that I showed any emotion (emotion)
You cut me off, I guess that's just the motion (the motion), yeah
Good God, you so mean
Girl, If I were you and you were me
I would never your leave your heart this broken
This love is so annoying

If I were you and you were me
I would say goodbye, turn around and leave
I'd do it all so differently
If I were you and you were me
If I were you, I'd look at me
See through the all the lies, turn around and leave
I'd do it all so differently
If I were you and you were me

If I were you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
If I were you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
If I were you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
If I were you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

Yeah (yeah)
And I wonder if we flipped the script, I wouldn't be such a dick
If I was you and you was me, I wouldn't put up with this shit
But why is it we hurt each other? Why we so depressed and shit?

If I were you and you were me
I would say goodbye, turn around and leave
I'd do it all so differently
If I were you and you were me (if I were you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
If I were you, I'd look at me (if I were you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
See through the all the lies, turn around and leave
I'd do it all so differently
If I were you, and you were me

If I were you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
If I were you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh (I'd do it all so differently)
If I were you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
If I were you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Yeah





(Yeah, yeah
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)

Overall Meaning

In Blackbear's song "I Needed You," he reflects on a failed relationship and wonders what would have happened if they switched roles. He sings about how he would do things differently if he were the other person in the relationship, saying goodbye and leaving if he were in their shoes. He admits to the mistakes he's made in the past, like being deceitful and not being trustworthy, and acknowledges that the relationship is toxic and harmful to both parties involved.


Blackbear expresses frustration in his lyrics, wondering why they hurt each other and why they are both so miserable. He shows regret for not treating his partner better, wishing he had the chance to change his ways and heal their relationship. The song conveys a sense of longing for a second chance, but also a resignation that it might be too late to fix things.


Overall, the song is about self-reflection and taking responsibility for one's actions in a failed relationship. It's a poignant reminder that sometimes, relationships don't work out despite our best efforts, and it's important to learn from our mistakes and move on.


Line by Line Meaning

If I were you and you were me
The artist imagines switching places with the subject of the song and contemplates how things would be if he/she were in their shoes.


I would say goodbye, turn around and leave
If the artist were in the other person's position, he/she would leave the relationship rather than stay in it.


I'd do it all so differently
The artist reflects on his/her past actions and how they would change if they were in the other person's position, indicating regret and remorse.


I would get up in the middle of a dinner, pour a drink on your head
The artist imagines behaving spitefully and aggressively towards the other person, indicating feelings of anger and resentment.


I would never clean the room and I would never make the bed
The artist imagines not putting any effort into the relationship and refusing to perform basic tasks, indicating feelings of apathy towards the other person.


'Cause if you knew the bullshit I was pullin' in the past
The artist acknowledges that he/she has mistreated the other person before and attempts to justify their current behavior because of past mistakes.


And I wonder if we flipped the script, I wouldn't be such a dick
The artist reflects on how different things would be if they were in the other person's position and suggests that they wouldn't behave as poorly if the roles were reversed.


But why is it we hurt each other? Why we so depressed and shit?
The artist reflects on the pain in their relationship and wonders why they hurt each other, expressing feelings of confusion and sadness.


If I were you, I'd look at me
The artist imagines how the other person sees him/her and suggests that they wouldn't like what they saw.


See through the all the lies, turn around and leave
The artist suggests that if the other person knew the truth about him/her, they would leave the relationship.


We never even kissed yet, I would change it
The artist expresses regret at missed opportunities for physical intimacy with the other person.


You went back to your ex, I fuckin' hate that
The artist expresses jealousy and frustration that the other person returned to an ex-partner.


The second that I showed any emotion (emotion)
The artist suggests that the other person was turned off by any emotional vulnerability shown by the artist in the relationship.


You cut me off, I guess that's just the motion (the motion), yeah
The artist suggests that the other person broke off the relationship abruptly and without warning, and accepts that this is just how things played out.


Girl, If I were you and you were me
The artist uses a direct address to the other person and reiterates the central theme of the song: imagining oneself in someone else's position.


I would never your leave your heart this broken
The artist suggests that if he/she were in the other person's position, he/she wouldn't hurt them in the same way the other person has been hurt by the artist.


This love is so annoying
The artist expresses frustration with the tumultuous nature of their relationship and suggests that love can be a burdensome emotion.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Ari Leff, Andrew Goldstein, Matthew Musto

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Lyrics:


Yeah, yeah
If I were you and you were me
I would say goodbye, turn around and leave
I'd do it all so differently
If I were you and you were me
Yeah
I would get up in the middle of a dinner, pour a drink on your head
I would never clean the room and I would never make the bed
'Cause if you knew the bullshit I was pullin' in the past
If I were you I'd never let me stab you in the back, yeah
And I wonder if we flipped the script, I wouldn't be such a dick
If I was you and you was me, I wouldn't put up with this shit
But why is it we hurt each other? Why we so depressed and shit?
If I were you and you were me
I would say goodbye, turn around and leave
I'd do it all so differently
If I were you and you were me
If I were you, I'd look at me
See through the all the lies, turn around and leave
I'd do it all so differently
If I were you, and you were me (yeah, yeah)
We never even kissed yet, I would change it
You went back to your ex, I fuckin' hate that
The second that I showed any emotion (emotion)
You cut me off, I guess that's just the motion (the motion), yeah
Good God, you so mean
Girl, If I were you and you were me
I would never your leave your heart this broken
This love is so annoying
If I were you and you were me
I would say goodbye, turn around and leave
I'd do it all so differently
If I were you and you were me
If I were you, I'd look at me
See through the all the lies, turn around and leave
I'd do it all so differently
If I were you and you were me
If I were you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
If I were you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
If I were you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
If I were you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Yeah (yeah)
And I wonder if we flipped the script, I wouldn't be such a dick
If I was you and you was me, I wouldn't put up with this shit
But why is it we hurt each other? Why we so depressed and shit?
If I were you and you were me
I would say goodbye, turn around and leave
I'd do it all so differently
If I were you and you were me (if I were you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
If I were you, I'd look at me (if I were you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
See through the all the lies, turn around and leave
I'd do it all so differently
If I were you, and you were me
If I were you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
If I were you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh (I'd do it all so differently)
If I were you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
If I were you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Yeah
(Yeah, yeah
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)



@user-fz4cm4zh5h

Lyrics
[Intro: blackbear]
Yeah, yeah

[Chorus: blackbear]
If I were you and you were me
I would say goodbye, turn around and leave
I'd do it all so differently
If I were you and you were me

[Verse 1: blackbear]
Yeah
I would get up in the middle of a dinner, pour a drink on your head
I would never clean the room and I would never make the bed
'Cause if you knew the bullshit I was pullin' in the past
If I were you, I'd never let me stab you in the back, yeah

[Pre-Chorus: blackbear]
And I wonder if we flipped the script
I wouldn't be such a dick
If I was you and you was me
I wouldn't put up with the shit
But why is it we hurt each other?
Why we so depressed and shit?

[Chorus: blackbear & Lauv]
If I were you and you were me
I would say goodbye, turn around and leave
I'd do it all so differently
If I were you and you were me
If I were you, I'd look at me
See through all the lies, turn around and leave
I'd do it all so differently
If I were you and you were me (Yeah, yeah)
[Verse 2: Lauv]
We never even kissed, yeah, I would change that
You went back to your ex, I fuckin' hate that
The second that I showed any emotion (Emotion)
You cut me off, I guess that's just the motion (The motion), yeah
Good God, you're so mean
Girl, if I were you and you were me
I would never leave your heart this broken
This love is so annoyin'

[Chorus: blackbear]
If I were you and you were me
I would say goodbye, turn around and leave
I'd do it all so differently
If I were you and you were me
If I were you, I'd look at me
See through all the lies, turn around and leave
I'd do it all so differently
If I were you and you were me

[Post-Chorus: Lauv]
If I were you
If I were you
If I were you
If I were you
[Pre-Chorus: blackbear]
Yeah
And I wonder if we flipped the script
I wouldn't be such a dick
If I was you and you was me
I wouldn't put up with the shit
But why is it we hurt each other?
Why we so depressed and shit?

[Chorus: blackbear & Lauv]
If I were you and you were me
I would say goodbye, turn around and leave
I'd do it all so differently
If I were you and you were me (If I were you)
If I were you, I'd look at me (If I were you)
See through all the lies, turn around and leave
I'd do it all so differently
If I were you and you were me

[Post-Chorus: Lauv & blackbear]
If I were you
If I were you (I'd do it all so differently)
If I were you
If I were you (Yeah)

[Outro: blackbear]
Yeah, yeah
(Turn around and leave)



@Kitpit

"if i were u"

[blackbear:]
Yeah, yeah
If I were you and you were me
I would say goodbye, turn around and leave
I'd do it all so differently
If I were you and you were me

Yeah
I would get up in the middle of a dinner, pour a drink on your head
I would never clean the room and I would never make the bed
'Cause if you knew the bullshit I was pullin' in the past
If I were you I'd never let me stab you in the back, yeah

And I wonder if we flipped the script, I wouldn't be such a dick
If I was you and you was me, I wouldn't pull up with the shit
But why is it we hurt each other? Why we so depressed and shit?

If I were you and you were me
I would say goodbye, turn around and leave
I'd do it all so differently
If I were you and you were me
If I were you, I'd look at me
See through the all the lies, turn around and leave
I'd do it all so differently
If I were you, and you were me

[Lauv:]
We never even kissed, yeah. I would change it
You went back to your ex, I fuckin' hate that
The second that I showed any emotion (Emotion)
You cut me off, I guess that's just the motion (The motion), yeah
Good God, you so mean
Girl, I found you and you were me
I would never leave your heart this broken
This love is so annoying

[blackbear:]
If I were you and you were me
I would say goodbye, turn around and leave
I'd do it all so differently
If I were you and you were me
If I were you, I'd look at me
See through the all the lies, turn around and leave
I'd do it all so differently
If I were you and you were me

If I were you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
If I were you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
If I were you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
If I were you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

Yeah (Yeah)
And I wonder if we flipped the script, I wouldn't be such a dick
If I was you and you was me, I wouldn't pull up with the shit
But why is it we hurt each other? Why we so depressed and shit?

If I were you and you were me
I would say goodbye, turn around and leave
I'd do it all so differently
If I were you and you were me (If I were you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
If I were you, I'd look at me (If I were you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
See through the all the lies, turn around and leave
I'd do it all so differently
If I were you, and you were me

If I were you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
If I were you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh (I'd do it all so differently)
If I were you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
If I were you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Yeah

Yeah
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

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@annasofie4014

Imagine Blackbear doing a song about a successful relationship-

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Sofie Anna

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Then that wouldn't be him

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imagine

@thomasliesegang1022

He knows his audience. Lol you listen to black bear after a break up for closure.

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