Copycat

CircusP's song 'Copycat' delves into the complex and often painful experience of losing one's identity in the process of trying to please others. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone who is constantly adapting and changing to fit the expectations and desires of those around them. The opening lines, 'Say, hello / Who are you? / And we'll start / From scratch again,' set the stage for a recurring cycle of reinvention and self-erasure. This constant need to conform leads to a sense of fading away, as the protagonist struggles to remember who they truly are.

The chorus, 'I'll become what you like / This is what you've wanted / Right!? / Sacrifice all I know / I will teach myself to let go,' highlights the internal conflict and sacrifice involved in this transformation. The repetition of 'Copy that, copycat' serves as a haunting reminder of the protagonist's loss of individuality. The lyrics suggest a deep-seated desire to be accepted and liked, even at the cost of one's own identity. This theme is further emphasized in lines like 'I say everything you like to hear / It's funny how much I / Feel like I'm looking in a mirror,' which reflect the protagonist's realization that they have become a mere reflection of others' expectations.

As the song progresses, the protagonist begins to recognize the toll this constant adaptation has taken on them. The lines 'We've grown apart this time / I can't figure out the reason why / It's funny how much I'd / Kinda like to see you cry' reveal a growing resentment and a desire to break free from this cycle. However, the repeated refrain of 'I can't remember / Who I am / Everything's a blur / Take me over' underscores the difficulty of reclaiming one's identity after so much time spent as a 'copycat.' The song ultimately serves as a poignant exploration of the struggle to maintain one's sense of self in a world that often demands conformity.