I could be mean
I could be angry
You know I could be just like you

I could be fake
I could be stupid
You know I could be just like you

You thought you were standing beside me
You were only in my way
You're wrong if you think that I'll be just like you
You thought you were there to guide me
You were only in my way
You're wrong if you think that I'll be
Just like you

I could be cold
I could be ruthless
You know I could be just like you

I could be weak
I could be senseless
You know I could be just like you

You thought you were standing beside me
You were only in my way
You're wrong if you think that I'll be just like you
You thought you were there to guide me
You were only in my way
You're wrong if you think that I'll be
Just like you

On my own, cause I can't take livin' with you
I'm alone, so I won't turn out like
You want me to

I could be cold
I could be ruthless
You know I could be just like you

I could be weak
I could be senseless
You know I could be just like you


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    My Interpretation

    I've read most of the comments and many ways people have deciphered this song. People say that that it has something to do with parents. Other's say it's society. Other's say it's with just personal issues, etc.

    Taking all this information to mind, you actually are all correct about this. If you think about it, society tends to judge and pressure you for the type of person that you can be. There are people who just aren't very accepting, and they will only accept you if you accept the same trend as them or if you conform with their expectations.

    Unfortunately, our parents can also be a problem when it comes to this song. Not every single parent is like this, but most parents tend to choose their children's future and how they should grow up. They may think that what they're doing is only for the best of their kids, but they don't realize that they're actually the problem of the entire situation. And what makes matters worse is that when they do realize what they children really want to be or do with their lives, most of the time...they aren't very accepting about it in any way. They don't support their ideas and ways of living, and they think that those ideas are just life threatening. Sometimes they'll even go as far as to isolate them from all these "threats" such rock, cultural arts, and other things that make people very expressive and think. Like I said, it's not applied to every parent. However, it is unfortunate to say that it does match a few perspectives of people's parents.

    And finally, internal issues. It doesn't really hint on it that much, but you can get a slight amount of information about it. The constant pressure that you feel when you want to do something, it stands as a road block in a lot of people's lives. Sometimes pressure and anxiety can motivate people to work hard or to get through tough situations. But for a vast majority, it's what keeps people in darkness and in deep depression. It isolates the person's body, mind, and heart. It's what makes them feel weak inside, and feel worthless. Internal pressure and lack of self-confidence. The feeling of wanting to fit in with society, etc.

    That last part might not have been right, but as I said---It's just what I feel is part of the song. I just used the information I was given, and I used my own perspective about this song. I hope you guys liked it.

    Bound_By_Bloodon October 22, 2015   Link

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