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If I Was You

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[Verse 1]
Stoke the fire and feel the heat
Your chance to burn out on the streets
Smash and grab, on the run
You play the games with a loaded gun
The little bird has left his nest
He feeds no more on mother's breast

[Pre-Chorus]
On your own, you make the choice
Listen to your inner voice

[Chorus]
If-if I was you and you were me
Would you live your life differently?
If I was you and you were me

[Verse 2]
Make your mark, use the knife
You're following your own advice
What you sow is what you reap
You can't stop now, you're in too deep
You started life as something new
Innocent until you grew

[Pre-Chorus]
On your own, you make the choice
Listen to your inner voice

[Chorus]
If I was you and you were me
Would you live your life differently?
If I was you and you were me

[Guitar Solo]

[Chorus]
If I was you and you were me
Would you live your life differently?
If I was you and you were me
Would you live your life differently?
If I was you and you were me
Would you live your life differently?
If I was you and you were me
Would you live your life differently?
If I was you
If I was you
If I was you
If I was you...

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kingofstilport On Jan 26, 2024

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[Pre-Chorus]
On your own, you make the choice
Listen to your inner voice

[Chorus]
If-if I was you and you were me
Would you live your life differently?
If I was you and you were me

[Verse 2]
Make your mark, use the knife
You're following your own advice
What you sow is what you reap
You can't stop now, you're in too deep
You started life as something new
Innocent until you grew

[Pre-Chorus]
On your own, you make the choice
Listen to your inner voice

[Chorus]
If I was you and you were me
Would you live your life differently?
If I was you and you were me

[Guitar Solo]

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Kingofstilport

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2024-01-26 07:41:19

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by Kingofstilport

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The song revolves around self-reflection, personal choice, and the consequences of our actions. It asks why an individual would go from being an innocent child to a violent adult. Repeatedly it asks us "If I was you and you were me, Would you live your life differently," focusing on inner introspection and exploring the idea of how our lives might be different if we walked in someone else's shoes.

Overall, it encourages listeners to consider the impact of their decisions on their own lives and the lives of others. It prompts introspection and invites reflection on the paths we choose to follow, ultimately leaving the listener with a sense of accountability and empowerment over their own destiny.

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