Who Did You Think I Was Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I got half a smile and zero shame
I got a reflection with a different name
[Pre-Chorus]
Got a brand new blues that I can't explain
[Chorus]
Who did you think I was?
[Verse 2]
Every mornin', when the day begins
I make up my mind, then change it back, again
[Pre-Chorus]
I've been a shifter of the shape I'm in
[Chorus]
Who did you think I was?
[Pre-Chorus]
You got my number, but I always knew the score
[Chorus]
Who did you think I was?
I got half a smile and zero shame
I got a reflection with a different name
[Pre-Chorus]
Got a brand new blues that I can't explain
[Chorus]
Who did you think I was?
[Verse 2]
Every mornin', when the day begins
I make up my mind, then change it back, again
[Pre-Chorus]
I've been a shifter of the shape I'm in
[Chorus]
Who did you think I was?
[Pre-Chorus]
You got my number, but I always knew the score
[Chorus]
Who did you think I was?
[Verse 2]
Am I the one who plays the quiet songs?
Or is he the one who turns the ladies on?
[Pre-Chorus]
Will I keep shining 'til my light is gone?
[Chorus]
Who did you think I was?
[Pre-Chorus]
You got my number, but I always knew the score
[Chorus]
Who did you think I was?
[Guitar Solo]
[Chorus]
[Pre-Chorus]
Here is a line that you won't understand:
I'm half of a boy, but I'm twice the man
Carry the weight of the world in the palm of my hand
[Chorus]
Who did you think I was?
Who did you think I was?
Am I the one who plays the quiet songs?
Or is he the one who turns the ladies on?
[Pre-Chorus]
Will I keep shining 'til my light is gone?
[Chorus]
Who did you think I was?
[Pre-Chorus]
You got my number, but I always knew the score
[Chorus]
Who did you think I was?
[Guitar Solo]
[Chorus]
[Pre-Chorus]
Here is a line that you won't understand:
I'm half of a boy, but I'm twice the man
Carry the weight of the world in the palm of my hand
[Chorus]
Who did you think I was?
Who did you think I was?
About
Genius Annotation
The opening track of John Mayer Trio’s live album Try!, “Who Did You Think I Was” addresses Mayer’s abrupt change of sound on this record.
Mayer, known for his ballads and pop rock in Room For Squares and Heavier Things, switches it up to a hard blues rock with the help of drummer, Steve Jordan and bassist, Pino Palladino.
Q&A
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning
Credits
Produced By
Written By
Mixing
Mastering
Drums
Backing Vocals
Bass
Lead guitar
Lead Vocals
Release Date
September 13, 2005
Tags
Comments