[Verse 1: 2J]
There was a young man named Johnny, a nice guy
He was pretty good looking and cool, a fly guy
His dad was rich so he had lots of cash
Every day in college he would look flash
But Johnny had a problem, see he never had friends
It really bothered him but he would just pretend
It was nothing, but every day after lessons
He went to church and made blessings
"Dear God, I want you to know that I would trade everything
For some friends 'cause money don't mean anything
I've got a nice house and I've got a big car
But no one can tell I've also got a big heart
So please take it from me cause I don't want it
All I seem to do is flaunt it
People look at me like i'm different, so what does it take?
Take away my money, give me a break!"
All the girls loved him but he didn't want a joyride
He just wanted one girl by his side
But she never wanted to look into his eyes
All she wanted was to flash a nice ride
Everybody wanted to live the life he did
He didn't want it though, every day he bleeded
Cut himself, he was going crazy, couldn't defend
The fact that he wanted his life to end...
[Chorus: Jase]
Nothing in this life ever seems the same
As what you think it may be
Being someone else is not the way
Only myself can break me
I gotta realize that my life is great
I don't need a miracle to save me
We all live in the circle
There's no need to go crazy

[Verse 2: 2J]
There was a young man named Jack, a nice guy
He was poor though, nothing like Johnny the fly guy
He would walk to college, he couldn't afford a bike
But he was the guy everybody liked
And he was thankful but it's not how it looks
He was pissed off he could hardly buy books
All these images of money up in his head
So every night he would kneel down by his bed
"Dear God, how could you give so much to one person?
And then leave another person hurting?
I'm thankful for the things you gave me
Friends and a healthy family to raise me
But I feel so useless, why?
Every day I want to cry
Just make me wealthy, give me 7 million, give me 8
I know money would make my life great"
See, what caused him to think like this
He wanted one girl, but she wouldn't notice
'Cause she wants Johnny, it made Jack mad
'Cause he knew she likes the things Johnny had
So now he's lost all his self respect
He's trying to gather all the money that he could collect
20 dollar bills, 10s, even a 1
'Cause he's angry, he's off to buy a gun...
[Chorus: Jase]
Nothing in this life ever seems the same
As what you think it may be
Being someone else is not the way
Only myself can break me
I gotta realize that my life is great
I don't need a miracle to save me
We all live in the circle
There's no need to go crazy

[Verse 3: 2J]
The next day Johnny comes out the school
He sees Jack sitting behind a brick wall
He creeps up, "goodbye" Jack said
He watched him put the gun to his own head

Johnny: no, wait! Jack! What are you doing? Are you crazy?!

Jack: go away, Johnny, you can't save me
In fact it's your fault I wanna die, fool

Johnny: wait, Jack, what do you mean it's my fault?
I wanna be you, you got what I need
Because of you I make my own self bleed

Jack: but you're rich, you got cars and a boat
What could I possibly have that you don't?
Johnny: you don't understand Jack, everybody hates me
Did you even know my mother died lately?

Jack: no, I didn't...

Johnny: no, you didn't, my life is off track
I would give all my money to have her back
See, you're at home while your mother cooks for you
Telling you she loves you, showing she adores you
I would trade my life for yours very gladly
Would you rather have a Ferrari than a family?!

Jack: But the girl I love, she wants your ass

Johnny: but the girl I love, she wants my cash
See man, nothing is how it looks Jack
We could be friends and I could watch your back
I could give you money if that's really what you need
And you could tell your friends about me, what a deed

Jack: and you could even come to my house sometimes
And my mum could care for you too, right?

Johnny: See Jack? We get along
And about the girl situation
There's plenty of girls about, no hesitation
I guess life ain't so annoying
We just have to see both sides of the coin...

[Chorus: Jase]
Nothing in this life ever seems the same
As what you think it may be
Being someone else is not the way
Only myself can break me
I gotta realize that my life is great
I don't need a miracle to save me
We all live in the circle
There's no need to go crazy

Nothing in this life ever seems the same
As what you think it may be
Being someone else is not the way
Only myself can break me
I gotta realize that my life is great
I don't need a miracle to save me
We all live in the circle
There's no need to go crazy

Nothing in this life ever seems the same
As what you think it may be
Being someone else is not the way
Only myself can break me
I gotta realize that my life is great
I don't need a miracle to save me
We all live in the circle
There's no need to go crazy