Different Drum
Dancing to a Different Beat: Embracing Independence in Love
Lyrics
You and I travel to the beat of a different drum
You and I have different approaches to life.
Oh, can't you tell by the way I run
My actions reveal my independent and unique perspective.
Every time you make eyes at me? Whoa
When you express romantic interest in me, I sense a mismatch.
You cry and moan and say it will work out
You express optimism, but I have reservations about our compatibility.
But honey child I've got my doubts
I doubt the feasibility of our relationship despite your emotional plea.
You can't see the forest for the trees
You are unable to see the bigger picture due to your emotional involvement.
So, don't get me wrong, it's not that I knock it
Don't misunderstand me; I don't criticize your perspective.
It's just that I am not in the market
I'm simply not looking for a commitment right now.
For a boy who wants to love only me
I'm not interested in a relationship with someone who wants exclusive love.
Yes, and I ain't sayin' you ain't pretty
I acknowledge your attractiveness, but it doesn't change my stance.
All I'm saying's I'm not ready for any person
I'm not prepared for any form of control or restriction from anyone.
Place or thing to try and pull the reins in on me, so
I resist being confined by any person, place, or thing.
Goodbye, I'll be leavin'
I'm saying goodbye and leaving the relationship.
I see no sense in this cryin' and grievin'
I see no point in continuing the emotional distress.
We'll both live a lot longer if you live without me
We will both have better lives if we go our separate ways.
So, don't get me wrong, it's not that I knock it
Reiterating that it's not about disapproving but about my current mindset.
It's just that I am not in the market
I'm not open to a committed relationship at the moment.
For a boy who wants to love only me
Repeating the lack of interest in exclusive love.
Yes, and I ain't sayin' you ain't pretty
Acknowledging your beauty, but it doesn't change my decision.
All I'm saying's I'm not ready for any person
I'm not ready for any form of control or restriction from anyone.
Place or thing to try and pull the reins in on me, so
Reiterating the resistance to being confined by others.
Goodbye, I'll be leavin'
Finalizing the decision to leave the relationship.
I see no sense in this cryin' and grievin'
Emphasizing the lack of sense in continuing the emotional distress.
We'll both live a lot longer if you live without me
We both will have longer and happier lives if we part ways.
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