Can I Be Him Lyrics
James Arthur
Lyrics
You walked into the room
And now my heart has been stolen
You took me back in time to when I was unbroken
Now you're all I want
And I knew it from the very first moment
Cause a light came on when I heard that song
And I want you to sing it again
I swear that every word you sing
You wrote them for me
Like it was a private show
I know you never saw me
When the lights come on and I'm on my own
Will you be there to sing it again
Could I be the one you talk about in all your stories
Can I be him
I heard there was someone but I know he don't deserve you
If you were mine I'd never let anyone hurt you
I wanna dry those tears, kiss those lips
It's all that I've been thinking about
Cause a light came on when I heard that song
And I want you to sing it again
I swear that every word you sing
You wrote them for me
Like it was a private show
I know you never saw me
When the lights come on and I'm on my own
Will you be there to sing it again
Could I be the one you talk about in all your stories
Can I be the one
Can I be the one
Can I be the one
Oh, can I, can I be him
Won't you sing it again
Oh, when you sing it again
Can I be him
Won't you sing it again
Oh, when you sing it again
Can I be him
I swear that every word you sing
You wrote them for me
Like it was a private show
I know you never saw me
When the lights come on and I'm on my own
Will you be there, will you be there
Can I be the one you talk about in all your stories
Can I be him
Can I be him
Can I be him
Can I be him
Song & Lyrics Facts
James Arthur's song "Can I Be Him" was released on April 21, 2017 as part of his second studio album Back from the Edge. The track was written by James Arthur, Steve Mac and John Ryan, with production handled by Mac.
It is an upbeat pop-soul ballad that speaks of a man wishing he could be someone else in order to win back his love interest. In the lyrics, Arthur sings about wanting to have the qualities of a more successful person so he can make his girl happy. The song has been praised for its catchy melody and heartfelt lyrics.