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You’re Not Me is the 4th track on the new album Thunder in the Night produced by Paul Robert Thomas
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“You’re Not Me” captures the raw emotions of a young person experiencing their first romance, struggling against external expectations and advice. The lyrics express frustration with those who claim to understand love, emphasizing that every individual’s journey is unique. The protagonist resents being told how romance “should” be, asserting that their feelings and experiences are personal and incomparable.
The song contrasts learned ideals from books and films with the unpredictability of real love, highlighting the difference between expectation and reality. Through defiant repetition of “You’re not me,” the lyrics reinforce the theme of individuality, independence, and the deeply personal nature of emotions. At its core, “You’re Not Me” is an anthem of youthful self-discovery, rejecting imposed wisdom in favor of one’s own lived experience.
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You’re Not Me lyrics
I ain’t been where you been
And no I ain’t seen what you seen
And the same applies to you too
For no matter what I do
I’m burning up inside
I try but the pain I can’t hide
Just don’t give me all your advice
It’s too late I paid the price
Just don’t tell me
How romance is supposed to be
Coz you’re not me
No, no, no, you’re not me
And you don’t feel what I feel
It’s a different story with me
And you cant see what I see
I’m doing all I can
So don’t pretend you know who I am
Face the fact that were different
And you can’t read my mind
If you look for similarities
They’re none I think you’ll find
Just don’t tell me
How romance is supposed to be
Coz you’re not me
No, no, you’re not me
And you don’t feel what I feel
I read those books
I seen those films
I learned the plot so well
When it happens to you
Never happened before
I can’t begin to tell
I read those books
I seen those films
I learned the plot so well
Just don’t tell me
How romance is supposed to be
Coz you’re not me
No, no, no, no, you’re not me
Just don’t tell me
How romance is supposed to be
Coz you’re not me
No, you’re not me
And you don’t feel what I feel
And you don’t feel what I feel
Paul Robert Thomas
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