If I Was You
Discovering Unity Through Another's Eyes
Lyrics
If I was you and you were me
Expresses a desire to understand each other's perspectives by swapping roles.
If iIcould see the way you see
Wishing for the ability to perceive things from the other person's viewpoint.
Maybe then we'd have a chance
Hoping that understanding each other's viewpoints might improve their chances as a couple.
And i could give you what you need
Wanting to fulfill the partner's needs if the roles were reversed.
If I could live under your skin
Desiring to experience life from the partner's perspective, rather than feeling excluded.
Instead of outside looking in
Expressing a longing to be more involved in the partner's life.
Then I could feel the way you feel
Wishing to empathize with the partner's emotions and experiences.
Don't wanna end where you begin
Avoiding replicating the partner's struggles and challenges.
If I was you and you were me
Reiterating the desire to swap positions to bridge their differences.
No more distance in between
Expressing a wish for closeness and removing any barriers between them.
If I was you then I could dance
If in the partner's position, the speaker would embrace freedom and self-encouragement.
I'd never tell myself I can't
Encouraging oneself to pursue desires without self-doubt.
I'd clap my hands and stomp my feet
Emphasizing a carefree attitude despite potential judgment from others.
Wouldn't care if people laugh
Not being affected by others' opinions or ridicule.
If you were me and I was you
Offering the partner the freedom to be themselves without interference.
I'd never tell you what to do
Rejecting the idea of controlling the partner's actions.
You could sing, I'd sing along
Supporting the partner's choices and preferences in music or expression.
Any song you wanted to
Being open to embracing the partner's tastes and interests.
If I was you and you were me
Reiterating the desire to exchange roles for mutual liberation.
We could set each other free
Believing that understanding each other would lead to personal and relational freedom.
If I was you just for a day
Imagining the possibility of comprehending each other's experiences, even if temporary.
I think that I could find a way
Confidence in finding a way to foster love and mutual understanding if roles were switched.
For us to let each other love each other
Desiring mutual love and acceptance despite the unconventional approach.
I know it sounds a little strange
Acknowledging that the proposal might sound unusual or unconventional.
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