Story Behind The Song
A sad fellow tells his ex that he is no longer available to make things better for her. This is autobiographical.
Song Description
This is a farewell song to an old lover.
| Song Length |
4:37 |
Genre |
Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Moving |
Subject |
Breaking Up, Loneliness |
| Similar Artists |
Kenny Rogers, Frank Sinatra |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
IT?S NOT ME
Roger Ferguson/Billy Anderson
Verse 1
When you finally got your way, you left a shadow on my heart
Looking for a better play, in which, you act a different part
But, you find it hard to breathe, and yet, not difficult to see
That the grass is not as green as you?d believed
Chorus
And you?re looking for someone to make your day
Or, something stronger that will take the pain away
Hoping Superman or Santa Claus will come and set you free
One thing I know for sure love, it?s not me
Verse 2
Guess you thought I?d break in two and disappear, and you believed
That I?m not me without you-- conceptions purely misconceived
Now you find it hard to move, and yet not difficult to see
That the ocean?s not as blue as you?d believed
Chorus
Bridge
I?m not the person you imagined going right off the deep end
Even though it seemed so tragic, I don?t break ?cause I can bend
Once together we made magic, and you were my closest friend
This time, I won?t take you back again
Verse 3
As you stare blindly toward the sky, watching clouds turn blue to gray
A cold wind blows sand in your eyes, and tears won?t make it go away
Now you find it hard to feel, and yet not difficult to see
That the sun is not as warm as you?d believed
Chorus
© 2004 Where?s Ruth Music