I've always been kind of good with words But when it comes to you I fall flat on my face 'Cause the love I've got reserved for you Has a very special spot in my heart A very special place And when they ask me who I wanna be The answer becomes all to clear to me I wanna be strong like you I wanna be tough like you I wanna learn how to face what the world throws at me like you I wanna be brave like you I wanna be kind like you You're perfectly imperfect and that's why I wanna be like you Things haven't been the same since he left And I'm loving every minute of it 'Cause we're closer than we've ever been Though your patience does tend to wear thin with me And for that I'm sorry And when they ask me who I wanna be The answer becomes all to clear to me I wanna be strong like you I wanna be tough like you I wanna learn how to face what the world throws at me like you I wanna be brave like you I wanna be kind like you You're perfectly imperfect and that's why I wanna be like you 'Cause you're strong, brave and tough and kind I wanna be tough like you I wanna learn how to face what the world throws at me like you I wanna be brave like you I wanna be kind like you You're perfectly imperfect and that's why I... I wanna be like you... 'Cause you're strong, brave and tough and kind