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Be Like Him Lyrics by The Belle Brigade

Just Because

2014

[Verse 1]
I wanna be a holy man
I wanna kill your pain with the wave of my hand
I wanna be the president
I wanna sign away your debt with the stroke of my pen

[Pre-Chorus]
So don't tell me that I can never be like him
'Cause ain't nothing need to stay the same way it's been

[Chorus 1]
Because I've seen the straight turn gay and the gay turn bi
A bird learn to swim, and a fish learn to fly
The drunk get dry and the fat get slim
So don't you ever tell me that I can never be like him

[Verse 2]
I wanna be a boxing champ
I wanna knock you out and then shake your hand
I wanna be a scientist
I wanna blow up the basement and try it again

[Pre-Chorus]
So don't tell me that I can never be like him
'Cause ain't nothing need to stay the same way it's been

[Chorus 2]
Because I've seen the meek turn bold and the bold get shy
A liar tell the truth and the truth become a lie
The drunk get dry and the fat get slim
So don't you ever tell me that I can never be like
Tell me that I can never be like him

[Bridge]
I know what I can never be
But that ain't for you to tell me

[Chorus 3]
Because I've seen a genius fail, a dummy get rich
The resentful forgive, the loyal ditch
A blind man hit and a marksman miss
A pretty girl that can't make love, ugly girl that can really kiss
And the drunk get dry and the fat get slim
So don't you ever tell me that I can never be like
Tell me that I can never be like
Tell me that I can never be like
Tell me that I can never be like him
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The Belle Brigade

The Belle Brigade

About “Be Like Him” by The Belle Brigade

Read the complete lyrics to "Be Like Him" by The Belle Brigade from the album "Just Because" in 2014. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rock, Folk, Indie Rock.

"Be Like Him" is performed by The Belle Brigade. from the album "Just Because" in 2014 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Be Like Him", explore more songs by The Belle Brigade using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Be Like Him" is credited to The Belle Brigade. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Be Like Him" appears on "Just Because" in 2014.

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