Different People
Chris Lyrics


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Yea yea
All my friends wanna settle down
Honestly finding a good girl is harder now
Tell me how I can help 'em out
When
Most of the people in my life who married aren't together now
It's getting worse every day it seems
But being with the wrong one can devastate your dreams
I waited for marriage, I know, that's old school
She passed the sonny test that's an old move
Just remember we all started out local
It's real when the people who hate you don't even know you
But I've been finding clarity going to church
I feel my insecurities are making it worse
I feel like God knows what he's doing
I'm taking the first step in the right direction not saying reverse
Take a walk in my shoes
Life is beautiful get lost in the views

What if just tonight we were different people
Just like in the movies we used to see
And what if just tonight we could love each other
Making things the way they're supposed to be

If we could just step back, yea
Give it all we got
If we could just step back
We can love like God

So many summers have passed you still require all my attention
You know the way into my heart only one direction
I give you all my affection I know you yearn for
I yearn for it to its what we made for
My life's goal is to make you smile raise the kids to be great in the meanwhile
You encourage the flows I write why I put em out
I read a true friend sticks closer than a brother, but
When I met you you were different from the others
A story of real love still reppin' for my brothers
I know that you feel the same so I say it for the culture
If you have a good girl go and tell her that you love her
No significant other then call up and tell your mother
All the best always rooting for the movie ending
I groove off the vibrations that you be sending
Forever yours although I'm gone forever touring
Why I treasure me waking up to you every morning

What if just tonight we were different people
Just like in the movies we used to see
And what if just tonight we could love each other
Making things the way they're supposed to be

Can we just step back, yea
Give it all we got
If we could just step back
We can love like God
We can love

If you don't know, don't act like you know it
But if we have love then we need to show it
If you don't know, don't act like you know it
But if we have love then we need to show it
If you don't know, don't act like you know it
But if we have love then we need to show it




If you don't know, don't act like you know it
But if we have love then we need to show it

Overall Meaning

In “Different People,” Chris tackles the idea of the difficulties of finding and maintaining love, particularly with the pressures of society and the expectations of others. He mentions how some of his friends want to settle down with a good girl, but finding one is becoming increasingly harder. He warns of the consequences of being with the wrong person, and emphasizes the importance of waiting for the right person, even though it may seem like an old fashioned approach. Chris also speaks on the importance of finding clarity by attending church and taking the first steps in the right direction. He emphasizes the importance of love, both romantic and familial, and encourages listeners to treasure those relationships.


The chorus of the song poses an interesting hypothetical scenario - “what if just tonight we were different people, just like in the movies we used to see, and what if just tonight we could love each other, making things the way they're supposed to be.” This idea speaks to the power of love and the potential for it to change lives, even if only temporarily. The bridge of the song repeats the idea that if we have love, we need to show it, emphasizing the importance of expressing love to those around us.



Line by Line Meaning

All my friends wanna settle down
My friends are looking for a serious relationship


Honestly finding a good girl is harder now
Finding a compatible partner is difficult these days


Tell me how I can help 'em out
I want to support my friends in finding love


Most of the people in my life who married aren't together now
Many of the married couples I know have divorced


It's getting worse every day it seems
The divorce rate seems to be increasing over time


But being with the wrong one can devastate your dreams
Being with the wrong person can shatter your aspirations


I waited for marriage, I know, that's old school
I held off on sex until marriage, which is considered outdated by some


She passed the sonny test that's an old move
My partner earned my trust by passing a traditional test


Just remember we all started out local
We all come from humble beginnings


It's real when the people who hate you don't even know you
It hurts when strangers have animosity towards you for no reason


But I've been finding clarity going to church
I've gained a deeper understanding of life by attending church


I feel my insecurities are making it worse
My personal doubts are hindering my growth


I feel like God knows what he's doing
I trust that a higher power has a plan for me


I'm taking the first step in the right direction not saying reverse
I'm making progress towards my goals and won't turn back


Take a walk in my shoes
Try to understand my perspective


Life is beautiful get lost in the views
Life can be amazing, appreciate it


What if just tonight we were different people
Imagine if we could be free of our past and our problems


Just like in the movies we used to see
Like the romantic films we watched when we were younger


And what if just tonight we could love each other
Imagine if we could share a deep connection


Making things the way they're supposed to be
Creating a world where love and happiness prevail


Can we just step back, yea
Let's take a moment to reflect


Give it all we got
Put in our full effort


We can love like God
We can love unconditionally like a deity


So many summers have passed you still require all my attention
After all this time, my partner still needs me


You know the way into my heart only one direction
My partner knows how to express love that resonates with me


I give you all my affection I know you yearn for
I offer all my love to my partner as I know they crave it


I yearn for it to its what we made for
I also desire love, as it's what our relationship is built on


My life's goal is to make you smile raise the kids to be great in the meanwhile
My primary aspiration is to bring joy to my partner and raise our children well


You encourage the flows I write why I put em out
My partner inspires and motivates me to create


I read a true friend sticks closer than a brother, but
A genuine friend offers an unbreakable bond, but...


When I met you you were different from the others
When I met my partner, they stood out from the rest


A story of real love still reppin' for my brothers
Our relationship is an example of true love, and I'm proud to represent it


I know that you feel the same so I say it for the culture
I believe my partner shares my love, and I express it for others to see


If you have a good girl go and tell her that you love her
If you have a great partner, make sure to express your love for them


No significant other then call up and tell your mother
If you're single, express love to other important people in your life


All the best always rooting for the movie ending
I always hope for a happy ending, like in the movies


I groove off the vibrations that you be sending
I feel inspired and uplifted by my partner's positive energy


Forever yours although I'm gone forever touring
Even though I'm away touring, I belong to my partner forever


Why I treasure me waking up to you every morning
I cherish waking up to my partner each day


Can we just step back
Let's take a moment to reflect


We can love
We can love unconditionally


If you don't know, don't act like you know it
If you're unsure, don't pretend you know the answer


But if we have love then we need to show it
If we have love, we should express it openly and freely




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Daniel Chrisman, Israel Hindman, Fernando Miranda, Marty Santiago, Wit Shahbazian, Joel McNeill, John McNeil

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