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This one's about a friend I know, and a friend they used to have. For the sake of upholding their reputation, I'm not going to say who they are, but the first one already knows it's about them, so that's what matters.

LYRICS:
I'm a monster and a villain. I'm a public enemy.
The hate you hold increases, burns, the more you hear and see.
A person irredeemable; A repute irreparable.
But do you know who I am?
Do you really know this man?

No, I am just like you.
And I feel the same set of feelings you do.
Yeah, I am just like you.
And it hurts the same when you say the things you do.

I wasn't after trouble; just for you to come to Earth.
But it sent you further out. It was more pain than it was worth.
A friend that irreproachable; A damage irrepairable.
I pray it's not too late.
Do you even know the soul you hate?

And you mash my heart to pieces as I wear it on my sleeve.
Oh, why do people comfort you when you feign to be in need?

Well, I am not like you.
I don't change myself to be aspired to.
And if this is really you,
Then I don't think I ever want to.

It's strange the way we know the truth too late after the fact.
I knew that you'd respond. I didn't know that you'd react
Your people and your power play the pretence card on me,
And every step I take just makes it hard for you to see that

I was once like you.
Now I see reality with eyes brand new.
I hope I can show you.

Tear through these walls, break down your heart.
Let's give this thing a brand new start.
Put down your arms and cease your fire.
Take a step back and admire
That both our words and attacks
Are never too late to take back, and

I am just like you.
And I feel the same set of feelings you do.
Yeah, I am just like you.
And it hurts the same when you say the things you do.