Different Drum
Harmony Beyond Conformity: Embracing a Unique Rhythm
Lyrics
You and I travel to the beat of a different drum
You and I have different ways of approaching life.
Oh, can't you tell by the way I run
My actions and behavior reveal my independence and uniqueness.
Every time you make eyes at me, oh
Whenever you express romantic interest in me,
You cry and moan and say "It will work out"
You become emotional, expressing hope that our relationship will succeed.
But honey child, I've got my doubts
However, I have reservations and uncertainties about it.
You can't see the forest for the trees
You are unable to see the bigger picture due to being too focused on details.
Don't get me wrong, it's not that I'm knockin'
It's not that I disapprove,
It's just that I am not in the market
I am simply not interested in participating or engaging in a relationship.
For a boy who wants to love only me
I'm not looking for a partner exclusively devoted to me.
Yes, and I ain't sayin' you ain't pretty
While acknowledging your physical attractiveness,
All I'm saying's I'm not ready for any person, place or thing
I'm not prepared for commitment to any person, place, or thing.
To try and pull the reins in on me
I resist attempts to control or limit me.
So goodbye, I'll be leavin'
So, I'm saying goodbye and leaving.
I see no sense in this cryin' and grievin'
I don't see the point in crying and grieving over this.
We'll both live a lot longer if you live without me
We'll both have better lives if you move on without me.
So don't get me wrong, it's not that I'm knockin'
Reiteration that it's not about disapproval,
It's just that I am not in the market
It's just that I'm not seeking exclusivity in love.
For a boy who wants to love only me
Reiteration that I'm not looking for a devoted partner.
Yes, and I ain't sayin' you ain't pretty
Reaffirming your physical attractiveness,
All I'm saying's I'm not ready for any person, place or thing
I'm not ready for commitment to anything.
To try and pull the reins in on me
I resist attempts to control or limit me (repeated).
So goodbye, I'll be leavin'
Reiteration of saying goodbye and leaving.
I see no sense in this cryin' and grievin'
Reiterating the pointlessness of crying and grieving.
We'll both live a lot longer if you live without me
Emphasizing that both of us will live better lives if you move on without me.
If you live without me, if you live without me, if you live without me
If you choose to live without me, repeated for emphasis.
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