You Just Be You
Virtue · Free [2003]
In a world that seems so fake
Artificial everything
Oh, I just want be real
I gotta say how I feel, can't wait
Always looking at myself
Never liking what I see
I never gave me the chance
Never knew what I really could be
Better than living a lie
It's better than wearing a disguise
(Take a chance on you)
You just be you
(Take a chance on you)
I can't say the world has changed
They still judge by what they see
Though I can't help what they say
I know who's inside of me
It's okay to take that chance
Try your possibilities
(Possibilities)
No one can do what you do
Or stop all the things you can be
(They can't even stop what you're gonna be)
And it's better than living a lie
(Living a lie)
It's better than wearing a disguise
(Take a chance on you)
You just be you
(Take a chance on you, on you)
The grass is always green on the other side
(It's on the other side)
It's when you're looking through your insecure eyes
(You're looking from [Incomprehensible])
And it's better than living a lie
(Living a lie)
So much better than wearing a disguise
(Take a chance on you)
You just be you
(You just be you)
You just be you
(You just be you)
It's better
(Better)
Better than living a lie
(Living a lie)
So much better than wearing a disguise, take a chance
(Take a chance on you)
Come on and take it
(Take a chance on you)
You can do it, yes, you can
(Take a chance on you)
You just be you
Artificial everything
Oh, I just want be real
I gotta say how I feel, can't wait
Always looking at myself
Never liking what I see
I never gave me the chance
Never knew what I really could be
Better than living a lie
It's better than wearing a disguise
(Take a chance on you)
You just be you
(Take a chance on you)
I can't say the world has changed
They still judge by what they see
Though I can't help what they say
I know who's inside of me
It's okay to take that chance
Try your possibilities
(Possibilities)
No one can do what you do
Or stop all the things you can be
(They can't even stop what you're gonna be)
And it's better than living a lie
(Living a lie)
It's better than wearing a disguise
(Take a chance on you)
You just be you
(Take a chance on you, on you)
The grass is always green on the other side
(It's on the other side)
It's when you're looking through your insecure eyes
(You're looking from [Incomprehensible])
And it's better than living a lie
(Living a lie)
So much better than wearing a disguise
(Take a chance on you)
You just be you
(You just be you)
You just be you
(You just be you)
It's better
(Better)
Better than living a lie
(Living a lie)
So much better than wearing a disguise, take a chance
(Take a chance on you)
Come on and take it
(Take a chance on you)
You can do it, yes, you can
(Take a chance on you)
You just be you
You Just Be You
Released on the 2003 album Free, "You Just Be You" is a standout track by the Christian rock band Virtue. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of acoustic guitar, piano, and emotive vocals, characteristic of their mid-2000s discography. As a central piece on the album, it reflects the band's focus on personal faith and spiritual freedom, themes that permeate their broader body of work. The recording captures the raw, organic sound that defined Virtue's era, distinguishing it from the heavier production styles emerging in mainstream rock at the time. Its enduring appeal lies in its accessible melody and sincere lyrical content, making it a staple for fans of the genre.