​the me i was (stripped) lyrics

[Verse 1]
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"
Now here you are, feeling the spark
Thinking, "Oh, f*ck I hate this part"
I put in my guard, you're in the dark
I know it's hard

[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause I've built up all these walls
So nobody else gets in
I know it's not your fault
This isn't how I've always been

[Chorus]
I wish you could meet her
Before all the damage that was done
Wish you could've seen her
The me I was
The me I was

[Post-Chorus]
Ah-ah, ah-ah
Ah-ah, ah
[Verse 2]
Stand in my shoes, what would you do?
If you've been through what I'vе been through
Heart black and blue
It was barely bеating 'til I met you (Ah)

[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause I've built up all these walls
So nobody else gets in
I know it's not your fault
This isn't how I've always been

[Chorus]
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

[Outro]
Ah-ah, ah-ah
(I wish you could meet her) Ah-ah, ah
The me I was