I could be mean
I could be angry
You know I could be just like you

I could be fake
I could be stupid
You know I could be just like you

You thought you were standing beside me
You were only in my way
You’re wrong if you think that I’ll be just like you

You thought you were there to guide me
You were only in my way
You’re wrong if you think that I’ll be just like you
You thought you were there to guide me
You were only in my way
You’re wrong if you think that I’ll be just like you

I could be cold
I could be ruthless
You know I could be just like you

I could be weak
I could be senseless
You know I could be just like you

On my own, cause I can’t take liven with you
I’m alone, so I won’t turn out like you
Want me to

You thought you were standing beside me
You were only in my way
You’re wrong if you think that I’ll be just like you

You thought you were there to guide me
You were only in my way
You’re wrong if you think that I’ll be just like you
You thought you were there to guide me
You were only in my way
You’re wrong if you think that I’ll be just like you

I could be mean
I could be angry
You know I could be just like you

  --three days grace, "just like you"

i heard this song for the first time last week and it whacked me hard. i've been realizing lately how much i allow dad to still be in control of my life. he lives 730 miles away from me. i haven't seen him in 10 months. i haven't talked to him in 12 months. but i still allow him to control my life -- my thoughts, my reactions to others, and, most notably, how i approach God.

i've also realized lately how extensively i put off those things in my life that don't have a deadline. like...my relationships...especially with God. gotta start getting this all figured out...