Different Drum
Embracing Individuality in Love's Rhythm
Lyrics
You and I travel to the beat of a diff'rent drum.
You and I follow our own unique rhythm or path.
Oh, can't you tell by the way I run
My actions and behavior indicate my independence.
Ev'ry time you make eyes at me. Wo oh.
Whenever you express affection, I remain distant.
You cry and you moan and say it will work out.
Despite your emotional pleas, I have reservations.
But honey child I've got my doubts.
I doubt the success of our relationship.
You can't see the forest for the trees.
You are unable to see the bigger picture.
Oh, don't get me wrong. It's not that I'm knockin'.
I'm not criticizing, just stating my perspective.
It's just that I'm not in the market
I'm not currently seeking a committed relationship.
For a girl who wants to love only me.
I'm not interested in a partner exclusively devoted to me.
Yes, and I ain't sayin' you ain't pretty.
Acknowledging your attractiveness.
All I'm sayin's I'm not ready for any person,
I'm not prepared for commitment with anyone or anything.
Place or thing to try and pull the reins in on me.
I resist being controlled or restrained.
So Goodbye, I'll be leavin'.
Farewell, I'm departing.
I see no sense in the cryin' and grievin'.
No point in prolonged sadness and lamentation.
We'll both live a lot longer if you live without me.
We'll both have a better life apart.
Oh, don't get me wrong. It's not that I'm knockin'.
Reiteration of not seeking a committed relationship.
It's just that I'm not in the market
Still not interested in exclusive devotion.
For a girl who wants to love only me.
Repeat of not desiring a partner exclusively devoted to me.
Yes, and I ain't sayin' you ain't pretty.
Reaffirming your attractiveness.
All I'm sayin's I'm not ready for any person,
Emphasizing unpreparedness for commitment.
Place or thing to try and pull the reins in on me.
Resistance against control or restraint.
So Goodbye, I'll be leavin'.
Final goodbye, leaving the relationship.
I see no sense in the cryin' and grievin'.
No logical reason for continued sorrow.
We'll both live a lot longer if you live without me.
We'll both have a longer and better life if you move on without me.
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