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Song (Youtube link)
"the me i was" is a song by Mackenzie Ziegler. The song was released on July 26, 2024 with an accompanying music video, as part of her third studio album "biting my tongue."

Lyrics[]

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" (Mm-mm)
Now here you are, feeling the spark
Thinking, "Oh, fuck, I hate this part"
I put up my guard, you're in the dark
I know it's hard

'Cause I've built up all these walls (Ooh)
So nobody else gets in
I know it's not your fault
This isn't how I've always been

I wish you could meet her (Ah-ah)
Before all the damage that was done
Wish you could've seen her (Ah-ah)
The me I was

(The me I was)
(I'm such a mess)
(Me I was)
Ah-ah, ah-ah
(Wish you could meet her)
Ah-ah, ah

Stand in my shoes, what would you do?
If you've been through what I've been through
Heart black and blue
It was barely beating 'til I met you (Ooh-ooh)

'Cause I've built up all these walls (Ooh)
So nobody else gets in
I know it's not your fault
This isn't how I've always been

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)
(I'm such a mess)
(Me I was)
Ah-ah, ah-ah
(Wish you could meet her)
Ah-ah, ah
The me I was

Video Gallery[]

Youtube link
Official Music Video

Youtube link
VEVO Live Performance

Youtube link
Stripped version