Just Like Me
Love's Deception Unveiled: Just Like Me by Ready Revolution
Lyrics
Boy says to girl "Don't leave I'll change"
Boy pleads with the girl not to leave, promising to change.
Girl says "It's not you it's me"
Girl attributes the breakup to herself, expressing "It's not you, it's me."
Ah bullshit
Expresses disbelief or disagreement with the girl's statement.
That's just bullshit
Reiterates the disbelief, emphasizing that it's nonsense.
He stays awake she's sleeping fine
He is troubled while she is undisturbed, possibly sleeping peacefully.
He's washing it down with a bottle of wine
He copes with the situation by consuming alcohol (bottle of wine).
Ah bullshit
Repeats the sentiment of disbelief or disagreement.
Ah bullshit
Repeats the emphasis on the perceived nonsense.
You wake up in the morning
Describes waking up to find she has left, and the pain persists.
She's already gone and it still hurts I know
Despite her absence, the emotional pain endures in the morning.
You're just like me
Identifies a connection or similarity between the narrator and the girl.
And it's gonna get worse before
Forecasts that the situation will worsen before the pain diminishes.
The pain recedes
Anticipates a gradual reduction in emotional pain over time.
But you can't run back for more
Advises against returning to the source of pain despite the temptation.
Take it from a friend I know how you feel
The narrator, as a friend, empathizes with the listener's emotional state.
You question all the things that they said was it real
Raises doubts about the truth of past statements and actions.
Or bullshit?
Reiterates the possibility that previous statements were false or insincere.
Probably bullshit
Confirms the likelihood that past assertions were indeed false.
Still you beg 'em you cry
Despite doubts, there is a plea and emotional declaration to win back love.
You tell 'em you'll die without their love
Asks whether enduring the pain for love is worthwhile.
Is it worth it?
Questions the value and sincerity of the past words and actions.
All their bullshit
Labels past statements and actions as nonsense or insincere.
You wake up in the morning
Repeats the experience of waking up to find the girl has left.
She's going to California
The girl is heading to California, reasons unknown.
What for? I don't know
Questions the purpose or motive behind the girl's journey.
You're just like me
Reiterates the shared experience, emphasizing similarity.
And it's gonna get worse before
Repeats the forecast that the situation will deteriorate before improving.
The pain recedes
Reiterates the expectation of a gradual reduction in emotional pain.
But you can't run back for more
Advises against returning to the source of emotional distress.
Is this real? oh
Ponders the reality or authenticity of the current situation.
Is this real?
Repeats the questioning of the reality of the situation.
You wake up in the morning
Repeats the experience of waking up to find the girl has left.
She's already gone and it still hurts I know
Despite her absence, the emotional pain endures in the morning.
You're just like me
Emphasizes the shared experience and similarity between the narrator and the girl.
It's gonna get worse before
Repeats the forecast that the situation will worsen before improving.
The pain recedes
Reiterates the expectation of a gradual reduction in emotional pain.
But you can't run back for more
Advises against returning to the source of emotional distress.
You're just like me
Emphasizes the shared experience and similarity between the narrator and the girl.
And it's gonna get worse before
Repeats the forecast that the situation will worsen before improving.
The pain recedes
Reiterates the expectation of a gradual reduction in emotional pain.
But you can't run back
Advises against returning to the source of emotional distress.
You can't run back for more
Concludes that despite the pain, returning for more is not an option.
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