Like That
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I'm so bad
I was born like that
I was born like that
It will make me mad

And who's the fool

Who let's me in
And makes me bad again

Life is strange
Nothin stays the same
Nothin stays the same
Everything will change
And we're all ugly
Yeah we're all fools
We will die that way

Memories will pull ya back what can you do with regret like that
with regret like that
you can't relive what's in your past what can you do to make it last
to make it last

Well I'll be sad
I'll get a broken heart
I'll get a broken heart
But it won't stay like that

We'll seek out how those broken hearts
they repair themselves

Never went outside
Until I met someone
I fell in love with someone
Who made me change my mind
He lets me in
He makes me feel
Like I was born again

And isn't that what's life's about find somethin that you care about
You stick around
Stay in town another year what can you do to keep him here
To keep him here

Feel the surge of passing time what can you do before you die
Before you die
And everyone who's holding back what can you do with a love like that
A love like that

What can you do
What can you do
A love like that
A love like that
What can you do
What can you do

A love like that
A love like that

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of fern.'s LIKE THATis a narrative of self-acceptance, change, and love. The opening lines "I'm so bad, I was born like that, it will make me mad" is a manifestation of an insecurity that was imprinted in the singer's mind since birth. However, as the song progresses, they gain a new perspective and become receptive to love. The phrase "Life is strange, nothing stays the same, everything will change" highlights that life is unpredictable and that it evolves continually, and it's essential to evolve with it. The singer emphasizes their newfound courage and strength, stating that their broken heart will not last. They then proceed to narrate their experience of falling in love, how it became a catalyst for positive change in their life, and how it has given them a new purpose. The lines "feel the surge of passing time, what can you do before you die, and everyone who's holding back, what can you do with a love like that" suggest that time is fleeting, and it's crucial to take advantage of every moment, especially when it comes to love.

Overall, LIKE THAT is a song of hope, self-acceptance, and love. The lyrics remind us that it's never too late to become who you want to be and to love who you want to love. It highlights the importance of self-love and acceptance and how it impacts our relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm so bad
I have a natural tendency to do bad things

I was born like that
My bad behavior is innate and cannot be changed

It will make me mad
My inability to change makes me frustrated and upset

And who's the fool
Who is responsible for letting me continue to be bad?

Who let's me in
Who allows me into their life, knowing my bad tendencies?

And makes me bad again
Who enables me to continue being bad?

Life is strange
Life can be unpredictable and confusing

Nothin stays the same
Things are constantly changing

Everything will change
Nothing will remain as it is

And we're all ugly
We all have flaws and imperfections

Yeah we're all fools
We all make mistakes and have foolish tendencies

We will die that way
We will never be perfect and will die with our flaws

Memories will pull ya back what can you do with regret like that
Memories can be haunting and regretful

with regret like that
It is difficult to forget and move on from past regrets

you can't relive what's in your past what can you do to make it last
It is impossible to change the past, but we can cherish memories and let them live on

to make it last
We can try to prolong positive moments and make them memorable

Well I'll be sad
I will experience sadness and emotional pain

I'll get a broken heart
I will experience heartbreak and emotional distress

But it won't stay like that
Eventually, the sadness and heartbreak will pass

We'll seek out how those broken hearts
We will try to figure out how to heal our broken hearts

they repair themselves
Our hearts will begin to mend and heal over time

Never went outside
I was introverted and did not socialize

Until I met someone
I met someone who changed my perspective

I fell in love with someone
I developed romantic feelings for this person

Who made me change my mind
This person influenced me and made me see things differently

He lets me in
This person allowed me into their life and shared their experiences with me

He makes me feel
This person makes me experience emotions and feelings

Like I was born again
This person made me feel rejuvenated and renewed

And isn't that what's life's about find somethin that you care about
Life is about finding something meaningful and important to you

You stick around
Stay committed and loyal

Stay in town another year what can you do to keep him here
What can you do to prolong the relationship and keep this person in your life?

Feel the surge of passing time what can you do before you die
Time moves quickly, so what can you accomplish before your life ends?

Before you die
Before your life comes to an end

And everyone who's holding back what can you do with a love like that
What can you do when you have strong emotions for someone, but they are holding back?

A love like that
Intense and passionate romantic feelings

What can you do
What options are available to handle this situation?

What can you do
What actions, if any, can be taken?

A love like that
Intense and passionate romantic feelings

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