Discover the story of the song > Be Like That American Pie 2 Edit – 3 Doors Down

The protagonist is feeling dissatisfied with his life and dreams of being like someone else. He has good intentions but has left many things unsaid or unresolved. However, before he goes to sleep, he looks at his partner and tells her that he wishes he could be like the person he idolizes.

On the other hand, his partner spends her days in a park watching people pass by. She just wants a small piece of her dream to come true, which is not asking for too much. All she needs is something to hold onto.

Both the protagonist and his partner long to be like someone else and wonder what they would do if they could have that person's life. They feel like they are falling into their dreams once again.

Overall, the song is about the protagonist's longing to be someone else and the dreams that they have for a different life.