If I Were You
Kasey Chambers
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If I was good I'd tell everyone I know If I was free I wouldn't be so keen to go If I was wrong I would take it like a man If I was smart I would get out while I can If I was broken I would probably let it be If I was dying I wouldn't go out quietly If I was lost Well my heart would feel the same If I was honest I would probably be ashamed But if I were you I would notice me If I were you I would wait for me If I were you I would easily hold me and say It's all gonna be OK If I was rich I would spend it on my own If I was dignified I'd only smoke at home If I was dark I would only dress in black If I was chosen I would gladly give it back It's not for you to judge From all this kind of stuff I'm only half of what you see
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Written by: KASEY CHAMBERS
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"If I Were You" is a song written and performed by Australian country singer-songwriter, Kasey Chambers.
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Album ReleaseThis song is included in her second studio album "Barricades & Brickwalls" which was released in 2001.
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Song SuccessThe album "Barricades & Brickwalls" had great success, peaking at number one on the ARIA Albums Chart in 2002, and "If I Were You" contributed to its favorable reception.
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Genre"If I Were You" is considered a combination of country, folk, and pop music.
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RecognitionKasey Chambers won the ARIA Award for Album of the Year for "Barricades & Brickwalls", which contains the song "If I Were You".
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Writing StyleLike much of Kasey Chambers' work, "If I Were You" is characterized by its introspective and profound lyrics.
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Song ThemeThe song tells a story of regret, longing and the desire to switch positions with someone else to understand or undo certain situations.
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Chart PerformanceWhile "If I Were You" wasn't a standalone chart-topper, its parent album "Barricades & Brickwalls" was a chart success, elevating Chamber's status as a prominent artist in Australia.
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Music VideoA music video was also produced for the song, further enhancing its popularity.
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Critical AcclaimCritics have praised Kasey Chambers' raw storytelling ability in "If I Were You," pointing to it as an example of her songwriting prowess.
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