Another Version Of Me

(Verse 1)

Driving around Wascana, you locked the doors on me

Demanding to know who I loved, but I was too blind to see

When I finally said it was you, I broke the knob back home

You held me tight, felt safe and secure, so I’d never feel alone

We shared late nights in the dark, you gave my heart a name

(Pre-Chorus)

I saved up every single cent to put that ring right on your hand

The kind you only buy for one person once in a lifetime, a promise for where we stand

You told me expensive things don’t matter, but I wanted you to understand…

I was fallin' hard, but then I let my jealousy start to lead

I tried to hold too tight to the girl I really need.

(Chorus)

I’m so sorry for the walls I built, the rules, and all the noise

I let my own head ruin what was pure, I acted like a boy

You taught me people change with time, and I’m changing out the seam

I’m working on myself right now to be the man of your dreams,

And the man of my own—the best that I can be.

I’m giving you your space to breathe, no pressure on your door

’Cause if you ever give me a shot again,

You’ll fall in love with another version of me.

(Verse 2)

No fancy dinners every week, no costly diamond shine

I’ll fold you pipe-cleaner flowers, spend hours of my time

Learning how to play guitar, working on my health and mind

Learning that to hold your heart means leaving my control behind.

I know you can fight your own battles, I trust who you are inside

I don't need to check your phone or hide my foolish pride.

(Pre-Chorus)

It took a ditch beside the road and sleepless nights to realize

I was suffocating the light I loved right in your eyes…

Now I’m listening to old voice notes just to hear you say hello

And learning how to stand back now and let your spirit grow.

(Chorus)

I’m so sorry for the walls I built, the rules, and all the noise

I let my own head ruin what was pure, I acted like a boy

You taught me people change with time, and I’m changing out the seam

I’m working on myself right now to be the man of your dreams,

And the man of my own—the best that I can be.

I’m giving you your space to breathe, no pressure on your door

’Cause if you ever give me a shot again,

You’ll fall in love with another version of me.

(Bridge)

(Music swells – acoustic guitar strumming gets faster, rhythmic stomps)

Like The Notebook in the rain, I’m willing to wait seven years

Not texting you every single day, just growing through my tears

I don't want the toxic boy who held you back before

I want to be your prince, Emily, the guy who opens up the door

Wear whatever you like, talk to whoever you choose

I just want to be the one you never have to lose.

(Guitar Solo / Beat Drops)

(Chorus)

I’m so sorry for the walls I built, the rules, and all the noise

I let my own head ruin what was pure, I acted like a boy

You taught me people change with time, and I’m changing out the seam

I’m working on myself right now to be the man of your dreams,

And the man of my own—the