The song "Can I Be Him" by James Arthur is about a person who falls in love with someone who is a singer and songwriter, and wishes to be the person they write their songs about. The lyrics express the narrator's desire to be the one who is the subject of the singer's songs and the one they talk about in their stories. The song talks about the narrator's admiration for the singer's music and how the lyrics resonate with their own personal experiences. Even though the narrator knows that the singer has never seen them, they feel like every word was written for them. The chorus of the song suggests that the narrator wants to be with the singer and share a private show with them. They want to be the person the singer talks about in their stories and the one they sing to when the lights come on. The bridge of the song talks about the narrator's willingness to protect the singer from anyone who would hurt them. They want to kiss their lips and dry their tears. Overall, the song is about longing to be the person who is loved by the singer and wishing to have a chance to be with them. The lyrics express the narrator's deep affection and dedication to the singer, hoping that they could be the one to make them happy.
