Be Like That
3 Doors Down · American Pie 2 [2001]
He spends his nights in California,
{He spent his whole life being to young,}
Watching the stars on the big screen,
{To live the life that's in his dreams,}
Then he lies awake and he wonders,
{At night he lies awake and he wonders,}
Why can't that be me
Cause in his life he's filled
With all these good intentions
He's left a lot of things
He'd rather not mention right now
Just before he says goodnight,
He looks up with a little smile at me,
And he says,
[Chorus]
If I could be like that,
I would give anything.
Just to live one day
in those shoes.
If I could be like that,
what would I do?
What would I do? Yeah
Now in dreams we run...
She spends her days up in the North Park,
watching the people as they pass.
And all she wants is just a little piece of this dream
Is that too much to ask?
With a safe home,
and a warm bed,
on a quiet little street.
All she wants is just that something to hold on to.
That's all she needs.
Yeah!
[Chorus]
Yeah, yeah, yeah,
oh, oh oh yeah
I'm falling into this,
in dreams, we run...away
[Chorus] x2
Falling in
I feel lost
falling in
to this, again
{He spent his whole life being to young,}
Watching the stars on the big screen,
{To live the life that's in his dreams,}
Then he lies awake and he wonders,
{At night he lies awake and he wonders,}
Why can't that be me
Cause in his life he's filled
With all these good intentions
He's left a lot of things
He'd rather not mention right now
Just before he says goodnight,
He looks up with a little smile at me,
And he says,
[Chorus]
If I could be like that,
I would give anything.
Just to live one day
in those shoes.
If I could be like that,
what would I do?
What would I do? Yeah
Now in dreams we run...
She spends her days up in the North Park,
watching the people as they pass.
And all she wants is just a little piece of this dream
Is that too much to ask?
With a safe home,
and a warm bed,
on a quiet little street.
All she wants is just that something to hold on to.
That's all she needs.
Yeah!
[Chorus]
Yeah, yeah, yeah,
oh, oh oh yeah
I'm falling into this,
in dreams, we run...away
[Chorus] x2
Falling in
I feel lost
falling in
to this, again
Be Like That
Released in 2001 on the album American Pie 2, "Be Like That" stands as a defining track for 3 Doors Down, blending alternative metal with pop sensibilities. The song features the band's signature blend of heavy guitar riffs and melodic vocals, establishing their sound in the early 2000s rock landscape. As a staple of their discography, it captures the energetic and anthemic style that characterized their work during this era, resonating with audiences seeking a mix of aggression and catchiness. The recording exemplifies the band's ability to craft radio-friendly rock anthems while maintaining a distinct musical identity within the genre.