I'd Be You
lily rose Lyrics
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Everything in me wants to run up and start a fight
'Cause I got kicked to the curb and you got her
The rest is history, but hey man, I ain't mad at you
But I'm damn sure pissed at me
'Cause if I'd have just been her shoulder instead of turning my back
If I'd have swallowed my pride instead of shooting that Jack
If I'd have gave her my heart instead of hell all the time
I'd be you, driving her car back to her place
Guess you could say I'd be you
Wreckin' her bed, stuck on her mind
She'd still be mine, I'd be you
Yeah hindsight sure don't come with no time machine
And when the day is done I'm the smoking gun
I bet you'd agree
Well if it wasn't for me there wouldn't be no you
Ain't nothing ever been more clear
Yeah, shake my hand, you're welcome man
You oughta buy me a beer
'Cause if I'd have just been her shoulder instead of turning my back
If I'd have swallowed my pride instead of shooting that Jack
If I'd had just paid attention instead of paying no mind
If I'd have gave her my heart instead of hell all the time
I'd be you, driving her car back to her place
Guess you could say I'd be you
Wreckin' her bed, stuck on her mind
She'd still be mine, I'd be you (I'd be you)
I had my chance but I went and blew it
Now she gone, moved on, like there's nothing to it
So don't mess with her heart or she'll put you on the shelf
You'll end up like me, thinking to yourself
If I'd have just been her shoulder instead of turning my back
If I'd have swallowed my pride instead of shooting that Jack
If I'd had just paid attention instead of paying no mind
If I'd have gave her my heart instead of hell all the time
I'd be you, driving her car back to her place
Guess you could say I'd be you
Wreckin' her bed, stuck on her mind
She'd still be mine, I'd be you (yeah I'd be you)
(Yeah) I'd be you
In Lily Rose's song "I'd Be You," the singer finds themselves in a bar and runs into someone they used to be in a relationship with, who is now with someone else. Despite feeling hurt and wanting to start a fight, the singer acknowledges that they are not angry at the other person but rather at themselves. They regret their past actions and choices, realizing that if they had been more supportive, humble, attentive, and loving, they could have been in the same position as the current partner.
The lyrics reflect a sense of regret and self-blame as the singer wishes they had behaved differently in the past. They lament the missed opportunities and the impact of their actions on the relationship. The recurring refrain of "I'd be you" reflects the singer's desire to be in the other person's place, to have the chance to make things right and be with their former partner.
The singer acknowledges the role they played in the breakup and recognizes that their actions have led to the current situation. They express a mix of bitterness, resignation, and acceptance, realizing that hindsight does not change the past. The lyrics suggest that the singer feels responsible for the outcome and that their actions have directly influenced the trajectory of the relationship.
Overall, the song captures themes of remorse, accountability, and longing for what could have been. The singer reflects on their mistakes and the consequences of their behavior, ultimately realizing the cost of losing the person they loved. The lyrics convey a sense of introspection, regret, and a desire for redemption as the singer comes to terms with the consequences of their choices in love and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Funny running into you in this old bar tonight
It's ironic meeting you in this familiar place tonight
Everything in me wants to run up and start a fight
I feel the urge to confront you and cause a scene
'Cause I got kicked to the curb and you got her
Because I was left behind and you ended up with her
The rest is history, but hey man, I ain't mad at you
What's done is done, but I don't hold a grudge against you
But I'm damn sure pissed at me
Although I'm angry at myself
Yeah hindsight sure don't come with no time machine
Looking back doesn't change anything
And when the day is done I'm the smoking gun
I'm left feeling guilty and responsible
I bet you'd agree
I'm sure you would agree with me
Well if it wasn't for me there wouldn't be no you
Without my mistakes, you wouldn't be with her
Ain't nothing ever been more clear
It's crystal clear to see
Yeah, shake my hand, you're welcome man
Acknowledging my role in your current relationship
You oughta buy me a beer
You kind of owe me for this mess
I had my chance but I went and blew it
I missed my opportunity and messed up
Now she gone, moved on, like there's nothing to it
She's moved forward without hesitation
So don't mess with her heart or she'll put you on the shelf
Don't play with her emotions or she'll discard you
You'll end up like me, thinking to yourself
You'll find yourself in my position, full of regrets
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hillary Lee Lindsey, Mark L. Holman, Michael Hardy, Morgan Wallen
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