If I seem to have all the answers, if I seem larger than life,
If I seem to be so "holier than thou",
If I seem to have my act together, and everything's just right,
If it seems to you my hand is on the plough,
Call it an illusion, call it what you like, but there is one thing you must understand tonight...

I make all the same mistakes that you do, (just like you)
I fall flat on my face, just like you,
I cry out for mercy, just like you do, (just like you)
I fall on my knees and pray, just like you do,
I'm just like you.

When I'm staring down the barrel of a loaded microphone, and a crowd of faces wait expectantly,
Well, I wonder what you've come for, and I wonder what's your need, and I wonder why you're listening to me,
'Cause I don't have the answers, baby; I can't get it right, but I'll do my best to point you toward the light tonight.

I make all the same mistakes that you do, (just like you)
I fall flat on my face, just like you,
Well, I cry out for mercy, just like you do, (just like you)
I fall on my knees and pray, just like you do,
I'm just like you.

Now you're asking for my autograph, and I just have to laugh 'cause I know what's behind that name,
There's a heart so dark and wild, and a frightened little child...but I'll sign it for you just the same.

Well, I struggle to be honest, and I struggle to be brave, and I try to give away this heart of mine,
Well, I try to keep my balance on this tiny little wire, and I try to keep my pearls away from swine,
You might see me stumble, and you'll probably see me fall; but there, by the grace of Jesus, go us all.

I make all the same mistakes that you do, (just like you)
I fall flat on my face, just like you,
And I cry out for mercy, just like you do, (just like you)
I fall on my knees and pray, just like you do.

I make all the same mistakes,
I fall flat on my face,
Well, I cry out, I cry out, I cry out, I cry out,
I fall on my knees in prayer, just like you.