Story Behind The Song
Started as just two girlfriends talking about how our guys just don't understand us...... and became a song.
Song Description
Tongue in cheek song about a girl and a guy trading places and what that would be like for a day. About seeing the other's point of view.
| Song Length |
3:42 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary, Pop - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Charming, Adorable |
Subject |
Relationship |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
TRADE PLACES
If you were me, would you understand why I?m emotional like I am
How I can cry through a whole movie
And why I like Hallmark cards, diamond rings, and chocolate hearts
How I hate doing all the laundry
So baby come on over here, cuz I got a great idea
Chorus:
Let?s trade places, switch places, spend a little time in each other?s shoes
You could be me, baby I could try to be you
Don?t make faces, switch places, then you?ll figure out (just) what I?m going through
Then maybe I?ll understand you
Let?s trade places
If I were you would I like watching football Monday night
Would I love to just tinker with my tools
Would I be way too tired to mow the lawn to feel inspired
Wouldn?t I rather nap each (Sunday) afternoon
So baby come on over here, do you like my new idea?
Chorus: repeat
Bridge:
If you were me, would you ask :?do these jeans make me look fat??
And would I want to know the score, and would I never shop for more shoes? if I were you?
Chorus: repeat
By Bonnie Warren, Michelle Nagy, and Brian Bricklin
Contact Bonnie - Bonsongs@aol.com