Different Language
Beefy Lyrics

Since I was 12 years old
Ever since I was a child, I have been interested in topics that others might consider nerdy or geeky.

You think I speak in code
People who don't understand the interests of nerds often can't understand the language we use to talk about it.

You talk in a different language
In response to the previous line, people who don't share our interests seem to speak a different language that we don't understand.

You'll all love it when I'm famous
Despite the way we are currently perceived, our unique interests will eventually make us more popular or respected.

My iGeneration grew up connected
The generation to which I belong grew up with widespread access to technology and the internet.

Rejected for comic books that I collected
We have often been mocked or ridiculed for the things we enjoy, like comic books.

Finally accepted, didn't expected it
Surprisingly, more and more people are starting to accept and appreciate our interests.

Cause we can clean up your system if it got infected
Our technological expertise allows us to clean up or fix computer problems if needed.

As the tech spread wider then the world got small
The widespread use of technology has connected us to people all over the world, making it seem like a smaller place.

Got friends everywhere and I talk to em all
Thanks to technology, I am able to stay in contact with friends all over the world and share our common interests.

There's a reason that they say that I'm the bestestist
I am highly respected among people who share my interests for being knowledgeable and talented in those areas.

Cause I fill em up with references
I often use references to pop culture or technology in order to connect with others who share these interests.

To things that we both share and I don't care
I don't care if the references or interests I share with others are considered nerdy or geeky by mainstream culture.

If there's only two dudes out there
Even if only a few people understand the references I'm making, it's worth it to connect with others who share my interests.

That really know what I'm sayin
Only people who share my interests and knowledge will be able to fully understand what I am saying or referencing.

In their head like a monster and I'm mind flaying
When I make a reference or share an interest, it can have a powerful impact on people, like a monster taking over their thoughts.

Since middle school where we pass those notes
Even as far back as middle school, we have been communicating and sharing our interests with each other in clandestine ways.

Have a whole conversation consists of quotes
Sometimes, our conversations are made up entirely of quotes or references to the books, movies, or other pop culture we love.

Download every megabyte
We are so passionate about our interests that we will consume as much information as we can about them, no matter how obscure.

I'm just trying to represent for the things I like
Ultimately, I want to represent and stand up for the things I love, even if they are considered unconventional or uncool.

You got down to the dirty south sound
You enjoy popular music, like hip-hop, that is considered mainstream and cool.

Got crunk then your hyphy proud
You enjoy the party and dance music that might be popular at the moment.

Didn't mind when Snoop made words
You aren't bothered by slang or colloquialisms in music or speech.

So what makes you think you can't get down with nerds?
If you can accept and enjoy diverse types of music or speech, what makes you unable to accept or understand the interests of nerds?

You know my flows for the radio
My music is geared for a mainstream audience and designed to be popular on the radio.

But I mention D&D so they tell me no
Despite my popular appeal, once I reference something considered nerdy, I am rejected or censored by mainstream media.

Whatever, I don't wanna be a part of this
I don't want to compromise my interests or pretend to be something I'm not just to fit in with mainstream culture.

Marketable? Now I'm an artist?
I don't want to be simply a marketable product or an artist with a certain image that sells well, but rather someone who represents real interests and beliefs.

Till then I'm in your place like Goldilocks
Until I am able to fully represent my interests in the mainstream media, I am in an uncomfortable or unsatisfactory position, like Goldilocks trying to find the perfect bed.

And change the game like I was a Neo-Geo box
When I am finally able to represent my interests and beliefs in mainstream media, I will change the game, or disrupt the status quo, like the cutting-edge Neo-Geo gaming console.

Like Kaylee I'm just here to shine
I am here to represent my interests and beliefs and to shine a light on the unique value they offer, like a beloved and capable character from a popular science fiction show.

But I'm a hotbed of hate like I'm District 9
Despite my harmless and loving interests, I am often met with hate and derision, creating an uncomfortable or oppressive atmosphere, like the aliens in the science fiction movie District 9.

Won't fail like Cuba on a dog sleigh
I won't fail or give up despite the difficulties or obstacles that I face, like a Cuban on a dog sleigh, an improbable and challenging task.

Love rap like Ponyo loves Sosuke
I am passionate and knowledgeable about rap music, much like the beloved character Ponyo is passionate about her human friend Sosuke.

Been hot since you saved it on floppy
I have been passionate and dedicated to my interests for a long time, including the days when we used floppy disks.

Sign me to a label just so higher ups can drop me
I am wary of signing with mainstream labels or working with mainstream media, as they may simply exploit me or abandon me when I no longer fit their agenda.

You grew up with guns? You grew up with slugs?
You may have grown up with difficult or violent circumstances, including guns or violence.

I grew up with dice and I grew up with MUDs
I grew up with the unique pleasures and interests of dice games and MUDs (Multi-User Dungeons, a type of online gaming).

I grew up with heroes on my TV
My childhood was influenced by the heroes and positive role models I saw on television, rather than violence or negativity.

You grew up with music that was popular in 93
You grew up with the popular music of your time, which may have been in 1993.

And the thug game ain't hot no more
The violent or criminal lifestyle is no longer fashionable or popular.

You don't need a gang of guns if you grew up poor
Even if you grew up in difficult circumstances, you don't necessarily need to resort to a life of crime or violence.

Kinda really simple you can do what we did
It's actually quite easy to get involved with our interests and experiences, even if you've never been a part of them before.

Locate all the hate, ctrl+alt+delete it
We can end negativity and hate by simply locating it and deleting it from our lives, like an easily executed computer command.

Am I making it clear? I'mma take it from here
I want to make my intentions and beliefs clear and will take over the narrative to do so.

Ya drown in shallow water while the nerds persevere
While you may struggle to keep up with the ever-changing trends in mainstream culture, nerds are able to persevere and remain true to their interests and passions.

Money hungry, spend a grand at Lids
You may be driven by consumerism and spend a lot of money on fashion or trends, like spending $1000 at a popular hat store (Lids).

Sell drugs, hit a woman, you're not good for kids
Behaving negatively or dangerously makes you a bad role model for children, such as by selling drugs or hitting women.

You're not the future, you're just doing a disservice
People who promote negativity or uncool trends are not leading us toward a better future, but rather doing a disservice to society and culture.

To passionate people who really deserve this
We should instead be focusing on the passionate people who truly deserve attention and recognition for their unique interests and contributions.

New brand of fan and they want what's new
There is a new generation of fans who want something fresh and new, away from the stale and uncool trends of the past.

1-800-Nerdcore, I'll show ya how we do
To experience the new and exciting world of nerdcore or niche interests, just give me a call, and I'll show you how it's done.