the me i was (stripped)

[Verse 1]

I'm such a mess, 'cause here in my head

Keep hearing all the things he said

"Don't wear that dress," "Do this instead"

"She's just a friend"

Now here you are, feeling the spark

Thinking, "Oh, fuck I hate this part"

I put in my guard, you're in the dark

I know it's hard

[Pre-Chorus]

'Cause I've built up all these walls

So nobody else gets in

I know it's not your fault

This isn't how I've always been

[Chorus]

I wish you could meet her

Before all the damage that was done

Wish you could've seen her

The me I was

The me I was

[Post-Chorus]

Ah-ah, ah-ah

Ah-ah, ah

[Verse 2]

Stand in my shoes, what would you do?

If you've been through what I'vе been through

Heart black and blue

It was barely bеating 'til I met you (Ah)

[Pre-Chorus]

'Cause I've built up all these walls

So nobody else gets in

I know it's not your fault

This isn't how I've always been

[Chorus]

I wish you could meet her (Ah-ah)

Before all the damage that was done

Wish you could've seen her (Ah-ah)

She'd do anything for anyone

She was a dreamer, a little bit sweeter

Wasn't afraid to fall in love

Wish I could still be her (Ah-ah)

The me I was

The me I was

[Outro]

Ah-ah, ah-ah

(I wish you could meet her) Ah-ah, ah

The me I was