Evanescence- Like You lyrics

This song was the second song Evanescence did for The Open Door following Snow White Queen. Terry Balsamo has said that it was one of his favorite tracks to work on.
From Metal Edge magazine
Vin1.jpg The most personal song on The Open Door. "It is about something that's hard to even talk about but feels good to write about" - explains Lee - "It's about my sister who passed away when I was a little girl. I was six years old and she was three. It's affected my life and definitely affected my music writing, and it's made me who I am. It's one of those things that happens early enough in life that it forms you. I think in a lot of ways I made it a thing that I can use in a positive way in my life. I've learned from it and grown up, and I've always felt older. Twenty-four sounds young to me, it's weird."
Having lost a sister at such a young age put things in perspective for Lee, who says she cherishes making music and wants to love. "What else is there?" she ponders. "I don't care about the stupid things as much as I would if I hadn't been through that. The song is about me from the perspective of a child back then, and I go back to that place a lot of times. I went there and wrote the song that way. It's not the kind of thing that I would normally say on a megaphone in front of millions of people."
"It's something that changes you" - the singer stresses - "I love her, and I will always love her. Her spirit is always with us. I feel like I'll always want to have a little place for her on every record. On the last record, it was 'Hello', and I wrote that from the perspective of a child. I was talking about it in a little bit of a different way, but it's the same inspiration".
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From VH1.com
Vin1.jpg Amy's description of the song: "'Like You' is maybe the most intimate song on the record. It was about losing my little sister when I was a child. On the last record, I wrote 'Hello' about her. 'Like You' is her place on this record." [1] Vin2.jpg

[@JennyWinter1697]

So sad :( she lost one of her little sisters and this year she lost her little brother... So much pain, I hope Amy can surpass this loss with the help of her family and friends 💔

[@miss._em96]

Jenny V it breaks my heart! I hope she can surpass the loss with help from family and friends as well. I will and FOREVER love Amy Lee🖤

[@kinztunesandhumor]

"And then I was there, I saw her, but she wasn't breathing, she was gone, but being only a child, I was expected to move on and forget, when it truly became a numb sort of pain I wouldn't forget. Memories stayed when parents thought they'd fade, and that led to everyone believing I was just fine."

[@harleighcutting6237]

That's deep

[@harleighcutting6237]

I could never come up with something like that on the top of my head

[@kinztunesandhumor]

I'm a writer... x) Harleigh Cutting

[@harleighcutting6237]

Really? That's good!

[@kinztunesandhumor]

Thanks.

[@starlitsky7027]

My gosh! Amy Lee has a very long memory. As in, she was 6 years old, yet now she is an adult and remembers her very young sister? She really loves her so much. Evanescence is the only band who makes songs which don't go too far in terms of romance and have inspirational lyrics. I wish other bands imitate them and other singers imitate Amy Lee. So awesome!!!!!

[@YourMom-mp5sc]

Caliya Ledesma I dont wish that cuz they are unique and i want them to stay this way :)

[@figuresgate]

R.I.P. Bonnie Lee.

[@gmariman5]

I have never cried so hard listening to a song before. I could never imagine what she must have gone through, i recently lost a friend, but i know that it could never compare to losing a sibling so young. Truly admire Amy for being brave enough to put out songs like this that show you the inner contents of her soul. Deep condolences to Amy and her family. "I hate me for breathing" I broke down. So powerful. Evanescence is the only band in the world that has always been able to make me completely emotional for their songs. I'll never forget Evanescence.

[@kinztunesandhumor]

Even in Death they will not be forgotten.

[@gmariman5]

yes, exactly :)

[@secretwifeofkellinquinn282]

Amy nos ayudò mucho a sus fans :) y a veces lo menos que podemos hacer es seguirla

[@friesguy5467]

I cried because my aunt died right in front of me when I was 3 (or 4 can't remember). The very first time I go to her house, I see her just fall randomly while walking and everyone was crying while I was confused. I forgot her name, or wether she was my aunt or grand mother or something, but the memory haunts me. It basically became fuel for nightmares.

[@secretwifeofkellinquinn282]

friesguy5467 I'm sorry so much! I hope to Evanescence and Amy Lee can help you...

[@aidacailar1126]

The amount of emotion in this song is astounding.

[@elizabethhogan1610]

I haven't lost anyone, I just really like this song...

[@arthursmarthur]

Lucky..

[@lorenasantiago8623]

Elizabeth ch

[@KB-xx2sn]

Same.

[@theholsh5521]

This is easily one of the saddest, most emotional songs that you can find anywhere.

[@emilykelpie1476]

The Holsh Korn : Daddy

[@gigi4266]

amy lee has stunning eyes...they remind me of shards of crystal. very lycanthropic.

[@philipralph]

You made me look up lycanthropic :)

[@livmarietyler8428]

Never cried so much.. its a very beautyful Song R.I.P bonni lee

[@karanbhasin3470]

All the people who are commenting, I'm so sorry for you everything is going to be fine... :) I've never lost anyone that close but this song made me realize the value of everybody.. We love you Evanescence!

[@shanaynay4ever123]

~Alone.. No Matter what they told you! Your not alone!! I'll be right beside you Forevermore I long to be like you Sis

[@temariHitsugaya]

RIP, my other mother. Her favourite band was Evanescence, which is how I started listening to Evanescence. This song is dedicated to my aunt...

[@broadwaylizbian2675]

R.I.P. to my beautiful little sister. You died when I was only 2 years old, I'm 13 now, and you weren't even a day old. I may have never met you, but I'll always love you.

[@omarsoufi6865]

Oh my god,I have really cried for you (this is the world)

[@Rrihani39]

i know how u feel my dad died i dont know alot about him because he passed when i was very little

[@Jsgirl30]

Rip Layla

[@kennedy.roblox]

:(

[@animefreak2136]

Rip to my best friend Layla who committed suicide at 10 years old, always like a sister to me and I never got to say goodbye

[@citttywolf1568]

R.i.p

[@MrNoucfeanor]

RIP my my twin brother. You died in the line of duty in Iraq, so very far away from home. You were my rock when I was broken, my foundation when I felt the world around me crumble and forever my hero. From the moment of birth, when you blocked the birthing canal forcing a Csection, revealing I would have died due the umbilical cord was wrapped-around my neck. Even in death, you died to protect us all. Save me a seat in the afterlife.

[@mikeriyaansley1295]

Noo Dota fuck off

[@terrykitty1315]

Noo Dota Dude. Not cool. Fuck you.

[@mikeriyaansley1295]

Not what,s.Not is you calling someone else,s family a baby killer by asking if he enjoyed killing kids your a horrible person for even saying like that and non of your business if he enjoyed killing kids or not so back off

[@terrykitty1315]

I agree..

[@mikeriyaansley1295]

***** I'm gonna report you

[@dominicmorgen1208]

Rest in peace, sister of Amy Lee. I pray your soul finds mercy, and joy.

[@sleepwalker300]

The power of lyrics..

[@riptidefirebender6882]

It's sad that Amy had to go through this. It's sad that anyone ever has to.

[@lunarr04]

My sister is 11 and I'm 13. Sitting with her rn and singing this to her. saying 'if you die, this will be our song' I love her, and I would do anything for her. I love her, so glad I'm young

[@yoonsagustd]

R.I.P Bonnie Lee you're still in Amy's heart. :)

[@clairecutting220]

RIP my best friend Ashley, the world is a dark place without your awesome sense of humour. Your always missed, never forgotten :-( /3

[@bosozoku_biker5788]

Nothing much ever makes me cry, especially not songs, but somehow, this song did. It's so sad.

[@khristynickerson8742]

Oh my.. This is so darkly explicit. The tempo is absolutely lovelyyyy.

[@Operator_Fate]

she wrote this song for her sister who passed away at the age of 3, and also she wrote " Hello " for her as well.

[@evilangel7821]

Could my immortal be about her ad well?

[@shaunag446]

+Oscy lol i somehow don't believe that's true

[@matheusjezini]

+Raynor and The Otherside too

[@shaunag446]

Oscy okay, post your source.

[@pollyanne641]

+Vanta Black tɦat sօռɢ Eʋɛռ Iռ Dɛatɦ ɨs aɮօʊt ʟօʋɨռɢ sօʍɛօռɛ ɛʋɛռ աɦɛռ ʏօʊ ɖɨɛ ʏօʊ աɨʟʟ stɨċҡ աɨtɦ tɦɛʍ , ʍaʏɮɛ ɨt ɨs aɮօʊt ɦɛʀ sɨs x

[@DarkwaveDuck]

One of their best songs.

[@lleclipsematthersll86]

my sister is still alive but we don't see each other much I feel like I can kind of feel the same I miss seeing her😢 I haven't seen her since I was 10 I'm 12 now😭 I'm miss you sis

[@flyballoon-]

lel no replies

[@BlueSpeedKitty]

This song breaks my heart everytime i hear it, its so beautiful and full of emotion, RIP nan i miss you its been over 2 years but each day without you i miss you more and more. i want to be with you to tell you i love you. thoughts are with everyone who has lost someone so important and special x

[@legendarybeast8]

My 23 year old sister died 7 months ago today in a car accident...I loved this song before that but it hits me so much harder now...all I think of is my sister when I hear it and I feel the exact same as Amy shares in this song

[@helenahell3396]

I lost my mom when I was 5 and I still cry every time I hear this song... I really long to be with her :(

[@dominicmorgen1208]

After my best friend died, I listened to this song on repeat for months.... Beautiful meaning to it...

[@jessyoung5218]

To my Daddy, I lost him to copd in Sept. Rest in peace.💙

[@emeraldvengeance555]

This song is very touching. I always cry when I listen to it. I would be heartbroken as well if I lost one of my sisters. I just hope you will see her again one day, Amy.

[@DamnedTarts]

This made me cry... especially when she said ''their is room in side for two'' her songs are just so beautiful..

[@MelodajnMancaku]

It's so painful, and the song is so beautiful.

[@ilikedonuts2062]

This song reminds me of my 4 month old niece who died and I wish she never had problems. But she. Was. Perfect.

[@ilikedonuts2062]

Rip my aunt who was dead for 5 (almost six on 25) years also.

[@mugetsusaki2822]

this song is sad, awesome, just...Its melody is just... above amazing

[@vidyaliebe9055]

2:43 are my favorite part starting !!!

[@naoliy5258]

Same

[@mugetsusaki2822]

Same

[@ilinca1596]

same

[@atis3574]

Same

[@miss._em96]

When she says humming and haunting it cuts deep to the soul...u hear such raw emotion😭. Hope her little sis and brother are resting peacefully❤️.

[@thaoneandonlykina]

I lost my little sister in 2013 and every single word of this song rattles my soul. It has been my favorite song for years yet I still bawl every single time I hear it when Amy says "No matter what they told you, you're not alone. I'll be right beside you forever more". At that point of the song I can't ever get the words out because that is exactly how I feel about my sister.

[@kristinagrujic1276]

R.I.P. Bonnie Lee This song broke my heart....

[@vh6772]

I've listened to this song most of my life and I just now noticed the Bonnie Lee reference and the true meaning of this song. (Bonnie Lee is Amys dead sister for those who dont know)

[@Gh0st__GIRL]

I can't believe I just recently found this song, wish it were sooner. this song made me think of my best friend it'll be 6 years on the 23rd of Jan since we lost her to suicide. this song actually made me cry.

[@cancertherubygoat298]

learning the song's backstory, i cried slightly listening to this

[@elisek2098]

Amy Lee also wrote "Hello" for Bonnie.

[@angeltheory226]

That's why she won't sing it live

[@likeabunnie]

@@angeltheory226 I didn't know that, thanks for sharing! Makes sense, for sure.

[@johnhendersched7944]

this song touches me because, i had a brother die at birth. he didnt evev get to experience life. 😢

[@raine7814]

My brother died horrifically died at birth. The doctors' made a mistake because we both were born premature and still needed medical support to get where we needed to be. He needed oxygen and the tube got disconnected and it caused brain damage, he went blind, deaf, and I could tell you stories that my dad told me that would make your eyes bulge out of your head. He didn't even look human by the end. I've had a lonely and trauma filled life and I used to sing this song everyday wishing he was here or I was there mostly. Wherever the hell there is.

[@akominarazaki]

This is the first time listening to this song in years...I handled it just fine when I was younger, but then 2 years ago my brother died (so in my head, I change the part where she says "I long to be like you [sis]") so I would avoid this song like the plague. But apparently just felt like facing it and crying tonight.

[@cagla1606]

First Bonnie, now Robbie, RIP to both of you, hope you finally found each other ❤️

[@lov3pinkgirl]

Wow she was only six at the time but how much Bonnie's death affected her is heartbreaking 💔 I hope Amy has grieved for her she should let Bonnie's soul rest in peace!!👼👼

[@Danger_lovee21]

R.I.P Dad

[@samgarcia3676]

Always keep your preatty face up babee your pops is geaven looking down and his preatty lil girl and is watching you and taking care of you i love you

[@straykidssunshine6352]

This song makes me cry... I miss you..

[@kaylahasse7569]

Poor girl 3 year old girl with an unknown sickness and has died from it even though Amy Lee was 6 she still has nightmares that's real sad R.I.P Bonnie

[@luahsc]

This poem is perfect! Just like this song...

[@TheAcidTongues]

R.i.p Dad, Aunt Amanda, and Billy (step dad)

[@sidney3819]

That feeling when you think you'll grow out of listening to Evanescence after middle school and here you are in your 20s listening to the same songs.

[@kaitlynthompson7847]

I've never actually had a loved one die that was close to me like your sister, but I can't imagine what it's like to loose your sister. That someone you had so much to teach to about the world. You're living the world for her. She has no clue what this world is like. It's terrible though. I know someday you guys will be together again. I hope you get to see her beautiful smile.

[@MissMaddy881]

I bet she was as beautiful as Amy.

[@chloe6969]

Look up her sister's song: Suffocation by Bonnie Lee/Amy Lee's sister.

[@PassionforUnity]

Taylor Hackney you mean Lori Lee Bonnie died when she was 3.

[@eryngibbons723]

:( so sad. Amazing and the pain in her voice....

[@CassidySpurrell]

My friends hate this song so much and I have no idea why. It's lovely. It's perfect in every way.

[@lunacrescentmoon2142]

Cassidy Spurrell WTF ??????? This song rocks they are just jealous

[@wrenproductions5435]

Probably cried so much and they don't want to cry again ;--;

[@Maria_Magdalene]

I always cry at this song it's beautiful and mournful

[@animegamer-mb8bl]

Rowan Phan yes

[@kelseycarrillo9462]

Rowan Phan Why?

[@animegamer-mb8bl]

Kelsey Carrillo because it reminds me of my dead grandma

[@kelseycarrillo9462]

anime1214 gamer Awww...im so srry for Ur Loss May she rest in peace She was probably Too Old Thats Why she Died

[@animegamer-mb8bl]

Kelsey Carrillo no she was only 50 and she dies of cancer

[@josephtreeby5150]

This song has never gave me so many goosebumps before. It's so hard for what Amy has gone through, It's nice that she wrote a song about her sister and what Amy's gone through. Will always have a soft spot for this song 💓

[@theprettyrecklesshalestorm4259]

I've listened to this song over and over again so many times and knew what it was about. Only today did I listen to it that much more and felt ever emotion in this song. It is a truly heartbreaking song. R.I.P Bonnie Lee.

[@izzyreali9738]

Holy hell I hadn't heard this one before, but I got chills, and then tears. So. Many. Tears.

[@bryanopa2295]

I miss you.❤

[@izzyreali9738]

@@bryanopa2295 Sorry, do I know you?

[@AshPyromaniac]

R.I.P My best friend/sister who committed suicide at the age of 17 as I was 8. I will always love you, I'll never forget you. Save me a seat next to you in death.

[@cynders74]

This song makes me feel better for some reason

[@nyx436]

This is one of my favorite songs. I lost a very close friend of mine, she was like a sister to me. I lost her from abuse at the hands of her parents and when I first listened to this song my biological sister had shown me this and I was just crying hardcore because this song just fit perfectly with how I feel. I wish I could lay underground with her, I hate living when she had to die. It's upsetting and Amy Lee's songs are so relatable that you just wanna meet Amy Lee and hug her and tell her your sorry for whay she's been through. It's hard losing someone and Amy Lee just explains exactly losing someone can affect you and how hard it is to go on living when really you just wanna lie 6 feet under with your deceased loved one. Props to Amy for singing and making such beautiful songs.

[@jericanorton4539]

i miss my dad who died when i was little. :( thank you evanesence for writing songs so beautiful! and thanks for making videos like this :D

[@CairoOlympian]

Brings me to tears every time.

[@FMC2k23]

my grandpa n grandma died. my grandpa was I. the navy, until he got really sick. my grandma died from heart problems. R.I.P my grandma n grandpa

[@vicol.doinaraluca6687]

My soul died after this song...I don't lose anyone (maybe just my grandma' 3 years ago but she hated me o.O actualy all my relatives don't like me but also I don't like them...my family it's ok o.O) but this lyrics makes my soul to cry... I'm so sorry for Amy Lee... :(

[@alucardking2058]

B R that's what o tought with my on family.

[@toniuzunova7130]

I love this song 😍

[@Irma_records]

This made me tear up...

[@nakramproductions3858]

Irma Productions For Woozworld -1 tear delay

[@wrenproductions5435]

sEoLa PrOdUcTiOnS SAMEEEE

[@hannahwarriner6528]

Best Gothic Metal Ever

[@skkiittlleezz]

i get chills when she sings "theres room inside for two"

[@princessnightfury7612]

that back story just shot me in the heart

[@laurenfagan4964]

R.I.P to Amy's little sister

[@juliannep3205]

and to my lil sis

[@Peanut_Buster90]

this song makes me think if two words: Robert's Rebellion.

[@kyliegutierrez6257]

R.I.P to my grandma this song is for you i really miss you i love you ❤ rest in peace 😔😔😔

[@robertocebollero2468]

OMG I love this song

[@michaelhuskey6602]

I find bits and pieces of wonder of some unknown existence within an existence when I hear this.

[@ShinyC2]

I love this song

[@ronson197730]

A brother in arms took his own life this week and it is crushing me. My heart is broken. . .

[@xmiscellaneous]

RIP to my grandpa This song breaks my heart everytime i hear it.

[@LufTheDoctor]

That little 'sis' at 3:23 kills me every time... Such a beautiful song

[@Roora555]

So sad.. I cant stop listening to this

[@chuckhughes7194]

thank you for making this

[@letterborneVods]

Depression feels so good with Evanescence ☠️

[@erinjohnson6481]

this song makes me feel safe😍😌

[@sereneblack199]

I love this song, it's so heartfelt, to me her voice is so hypnotic, and a great video

[@cutebubble832]

shivers my soul...........that pain

[@Afrieal]

It's nice to see the lyrics with the song.. thanks for making it... I lost the cover for my copy of Open Door during a move (the cd was in my player thank the gods)

[@IntodarknessStartrek]

Evanescence- Like You lyrics .., A Very Beautiful Song Thank You

[@chuckhughes7194]

this song is amazing LOVE AMY SO MUCH

[@jamesmusisca8442]

this song is so sad and lonely but powerful

[@skkiittlleezz]

i love amy lee

[@wacky_writersworld9968]

I didn't like this song first but OH MY GOD! It's so haunting beautiful!

[@angelacosta9345]

R.I.P The Relationship With My Mom N My Soul...

[@soniam9895]

When she says ”sis” I can't stop my tears...

[@thewestwind_]

This reminds me of Anton Yelchin and how he died in June at age 27. This was our first Christmas without him and I miss him, even if he didn't know me.

[@Gabreya]

Sad yet beautiful song.

[@t.m.channel4488]

R.I.P 2 my dead uncle Ronald an R.I.P 2 my dead brother aron who is 19 now goin on 20 I'll miss u bro even know I didn't meet my uncle Ronald or my dead brother aron an R.I.P my great grandfather an my great grandmother I'll miss u guys so much even know I didn't meet all y'all but u guys will always be in my heart an soul no matter what I'll miss u guys so very much I just wanna hug all y'all so very much oh my goodness I miss u guys so much I just wanna see y'all faces so much I miss u so much aron an I miss u so much uncle Ronald an I miss u guys so much my great grandfather an my Great grandmother I dedicate this song 2 my 4 dead family members so much my dead brother aron my dead uncle Ronald an my 2 dead great grandparents my dead great grandfather an my dead great grandmother thanks Amy Lee 4 making this song so much it touched my heart an soul bcuz I dedicated this song 2 all my dead family members thank u so much keep up the good work Amy Lee u Rock xoxo

[@EvMusic94]

Amo a Evanescence desde principio hasta el fin, y puedo asegurar que esta canción es una de las mejores por mucho en su repertorio musical.