Like Him
J. Cole

Verse 1:
I’m caught up in the whirlwind, thoughts spinning in my head,
Trying to capture moments, but they slip away instead.
Lost in conversations, echoes of what you said,
Searching for the truth in dreams that lay in bed.

I see you in the city lights, the shadows in your eyes,
Caught up in the chase, while we’re both wearing lies.
You think that I’m a player, but you don't see my heart,
Torn between the surface and the art, we fell apart.

Chorus:
In the mirror, I see, a reflection of who I am,
A boy with a dream but can’t quite make a plan.
If I could be like him, would you notice me, my friend?
But I’m here, just a soul, searching for a way to mend.

Verse 2:
Conversations on the rooftop, sipping on some hope,
Talking ‘bout the future, man, we’re walking that tightrope.
You say you love my struggle, but do you love the fight?
Or just the way I crumble under pressure in the night?

Navigating pathways filled with doubt and regret,
Chasing down the feeling, but I’m placing my bet.
All these faces in the crowd, but they don’t see me shine,
Cuz I’m just looking for that one who could be mine.

Chorus:
In the mirror, I see, a reflection of who I am,
A boy with a dream but can’t quite make a plan.
If I could be like him, would you notice me, my friend?
But I’m here, just a soul, searching for a way to mend.

Bridge:
Why does it feel so heavy, this armor I wear?
Trying to fit in a world that don’t seem to care.
I’m laying down my pride, with every word I speak,
Hoping that you notice, all the love in my beat.

Verse 3:
Life’s a puzzle we’re trying to fit,
Emotional roller coaster, it’s hard to commit.
But I swear there's a beauty in the way that we fall,
In this intricate dance, I just want to hear your call.

So tell me your secrets, let’s break down the walls,
In a crowd full of noise, can you hear my soul's calls?
Be real with me, baby, let’s rewrite this script,
Cuz I’m just a simple dreamer, trying to catch your lips.

Chorus:
In the mirror, I see, a reflection of who I am,
A boy with a dream but can’t quite make a plan.
If I could be like him, would you notice me, my friend?
But I’m here, just a soul, searching for a way to mend.

Outro:
So here's to the moments that linger in the night,
In this journey of love, trying to get it right.
If I could just be me, would you stay till the end?
Cuz deep down in my heart, I’m just hoping to blend.