If I were you

If I were you I would be just as mean

My heart cold and unfeeling

My words sharp, to leave you reeling

If I were you I would be just as mean

My thoughts unclean

My true feelings unseen

If I were you I would at least try

To learn, to understand, to find out why

To change, to grow, to laugh, to cry.

If I were you I would at least try

I can no longer stand idly by

As the best parts of you continue to die.

If I were you I would see that I was wrong

That I'd fallen victim to that siren song

That I ended up in places I didn't belong

If I were you I would see that I was wrong

That the devil had me at his pitchfork prong

That I was surrounded by people who can help me to be strong.

If I were you I would want to be me

I'm well liked and respected to a high degree

You are shackled, while I am free

If I were you I would want to be me

Your envy is quite easy to see

I have influence that branches like a tree

I do not wish to be you

I just want you to see

That there are many things you could do

Or you could finally start acting like me.