Joe Budden - Just To Be Different lyrics

[Hook: Shinedown Sample] I feel like there is no need for conversation I wonder if the things I did were just to be different I would rather reveal myself than my situation I wonder if the things I did were just to be different [Verse 1: Joe Budden] (Going... going... gone) Look, look, look... See, I don't trus' no one (talk to 'em) So stubborn - I could dream a thousand paths, wake-up an' walk a ol' one. (Why?) An' I follow wherever it take me Insteada' wherever the crew go like Traylee. They see distinguished I see a n***a erasin' that fine line between crazy an' genius. Got the j**els out, see 'em on my Colorado sh** (but...) I'd rather put the suit on an' not follow it. (Look) Ay'thing is perception, (I mean...) ay'thing is deception (but...) When n***as f** wit' 'em 'cause I be the exception (Look) I got a warm reception way before any song hit I think too outside of the box ta' be cornered (I'm) Too real ta' be fickle Grounded, but too fly ta' meet a n***a in the middle Too big ta' be belittled. Wise way beyond my years, here's the motto of a manchild: Why try ta' fit in when you a standout? [Hook: Shinedown Sample] I feel like there is no need for conversation I wonder if the things I did were just to be different I would rather reveal myself than my situation I wonder if the things I did were just to be different [Verse 2: Joe Budden] Uh, you in that mood yet? Why not? Look... They said I had ta' make music that would have the kids feinin' Screamin', make nuttin' wit' a meanin' (But..) I ain't know the meanin'. They told me go Hollywood For a split-second thought I prolly' could But pollee on, would I be understood? Tol' me even if you not able ta' cop cable Ay'time you hit the club you better have a table. Tol' me they would take me out my worse Tol' me "image is everything" (So I...) Tol' 'em I'd obey my thirst (whoa!) Tol' me do what'chu gotta or what'chu on Hit the scene, make it rain - I told 'em I'm already in the storm. Ay'thing's in an uproar (whoa) They tol' me front, I said what for? (I mean whoa) Said it again, I said, f** y'all! I won't succumb to all the stereotypes Won't sacrifice me for what the stereo hypes. They tol' me get in where you fit in - This is what's in demand now (So I...) Tol 'em why try ta' fit in when you a stand out? [Hook: Shinedown Sample] I feel like there is no need for conversation I wonder if the things I did were just to be different I would rather reveal myself than my situation I wonder if the things I did were just to be different [Verse 3: Joe Budden] Naw'mean? Yo... I understand some's off 'bout me, but nuttin's forced 'bout me I never gave a f** of what a n***a thought 'bout me. (Oh!) I look down upon what some see as a must Maybe I'm regular an' the World needs to adjust. I mean I'm everyday people, hood, but still formal I'm normally abnormal, takin' life as a lesson. I'll leave the past in the past, Tomorrow's not promised An' Today's just a gift, I guess that's why it's the present. Did I outgrow me or sh** jus' didn't stick The baggier my jeans, the more sh** didn't fit. (But I!) Didn't quit, inspired by hate, even wit' homeless When you a star you already down wit' The Joneses. My thoughts outloud - (I mean...) Sometimes if the leader walks slow enough, he f** aroun' gets lost in the crowd But he ain't gotta speed-up, ay'thing'll plan out (why?) 'Cause they'll spot'chu from far when you a standout. [Hook x2: Shinedown Sample] I feel like there is no need for conversation I wonder if the things I did were just to be different I would rather reveal myself than my situation I wonder if the things I did were just to be different