Best Imitation Of Myself

Album: Ben Folds Five (1995)
Play Video
  • I feel like a quote out of context
    Withholding the rest
    So I can be for you what you want to see
    I got the gesture and sound
    Got the timing down
    It's uncanny, yeah, you think it was me
    Do you think I should take a class
    To lose my southern accent
    Did I make me up, or make the face till it stuck
    I do the best imitation of myself

    The 'problem with you' speech
    You gave me was fine
    I liked the theories about my little stage
    And I swore I was listening
    But I started drifting
    Around the part about me acting my age
    Now if it's all the same
    I've people to entertain
    I juggle one-handed
    Do some magic tricks and
    The best imitation of myself

    Maybe I'm thinking myself in a hole
    Wondering, who I am when I ought to know
    Straighten up now time to go
    Fool somebody else, fool somebody else

    Last night I was east with them
    And west within
    Trying to be for you what you want to see
    But I can't help it with you
    The good and bad comes through
    Don't want you hanging out with
    No one but me
    Now if it's all the same
    It comes from the same place
    And if my mind's somewhere else
    You won't be able to tell
    I do the best imitation of myself
    Yes it's uncanny to see
    You'd really think it was me
    The best imitation of myself
    Do the best imitation of myself Writer/s: BEN FOLDS
    Publisher: Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 1

  • Melissa from Newtown, Pai love this song and ben folds
see more comments

Editor's Picks

Ian Astbury of The Cult

Ian Astbury of The CultSongwriter Interviews

The Cult frontman tells who the "Fire Woman" is, and talks about performing with the new version of The Doors.

JJ Burnel of The Stranglers

JJ Burnel of The StranglersSongwriter Interviews

JJ talks about The Stranglers' signature sound - keyboard and bass - which isn't your typical strain of punk rock.

Bible Lyrics

Bible LyricsMusic Quiz

Rockers, rappers and pop stars have been known to quote the Bible in their songs. See if you match the artist to the biblical lyric.

Protest Songs

Protest SongsMusic Quiz

How well do you know your protest songs (including the one that went to #1)?

Adele

AdeleFact or Fiction

Despite her reticent personality, Adele's life and music are filled with intrigue. See if you can spot the true tales.

Wedding Bell Blues

Wedding Bell BluesSong Writing

When a song describes a wedding, it's rarely something to celebrate - with one big exception.