I Don't Smoke
DJ Dee Kline Lyrics
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Heaven knows
Heaven knows I tried
To be like you
To be a part of the tribe
I'd rather leave it all behind
But that's alright
I'm not your average type
Can't you see? I'm the exception to the rule
I know what I want and I know I'm gonna get it
That's is why I'm the exception to the rule
Don't push me too far, the way I am is just because
I don't wanna be like you
I don't wanna be like you
The walls can be shaking
The earth could be quaking
But I still don't wanna be like you
I'm hog-tied n' dirty
I'm tough and mean
Keep your Wall Street slickers
And the American dream
You've done me over and over
You've tried to tie me down
Why don't you step out of the shadows?
Dare to roll the dice
Let it roll and don't you push me around
Don't you see? I'm the exception to the rule
I know what I want and I know I'm gonna get it
That's is why I'm the exception to the rule
Don't push me too far the way I am is just because
I don't wanna be like you
I don't wanna be like you, never ever
The walls can be shaking
The earth could be quaking
But I still don't wanna be like you
The ordinary way of life ain't for me
I know what I want and I wanna be free
Never know, where I'm going or what I'm gonna do
Why can't you see? The only thing I know is that
I don't wanna be like you
I don't wanna be like you, I know
If the oceans turn to desert
Hell can turn to ice
But I still don't wanna be like you
I don't wanna be like you
I don't wanna be like you, no way
The walls can be shaking
The earth could be quaking
But I still don't wanna be like you!
The lyrics of DJ Dee Kline's song "I Don't Smoke 09" emphasize the singer's determination to be his own person despite societal pressures to conform. The repeated phrase "I don't wanna be like you" reveals the singer's dissatisfaction with the ordinary way of life and his desire to break free from the constraints of social norms. The opening lines, "Heaven knows I tried to be like you, to be a part of the tribe" suggest that he has attempted to conform in the past to fit in with his peers, but has now come to the realization that he is not satisfied with suppressing his individuality.
Further, the lyrics also address the societal and cultural pressure to conform to the American dream and the expectations that come with it - represented in the lines "Keep your Wall Street slickers and the American dream". The repeated lines "Don't push me too far, the way I am is just because" and "I'm the exception to the rule" signify the singer's refusal to change himself or his beliefs to conform to these societal norms, and his willingness to stand up for what he wants and believes in.
In essence, the song is an anthem for those who want to be themselves and refuse to adhere to mainstream norms. The repeated refrain of "I don't wanna be like you" and the assertive lyrics empower listeners, urging them to embrace their individuality and never let societal pressure limit their potential.
Line by Line Meaning
Alright, oh yeah, alright
The singer is expressing a chill, relaxed attitude.
Heaven knows
The singer acknowledges the unknown forces at work in the world.
Heaven knows I tried
The singer has made an effort to conform to societal norms.
To be like you
The artist has attempted to fit in with the general population.
To be a part of the tribe
The artist desires to belong to a community.
I'd rather leave it all behind
Despite trying, the singer no longer wants to conform.
But that's alright
The singer is at peace with their decision not to conform.
I'm not your average type
The artist does not fit within societal norms.
No Mr. Clean, hey, I wanna be me
The artist does not want to pretend to be something they're not.
Can't you see? I'm the exception to the rule
The artist is aware of their deviation from the norm.
I know what I want and I know I'm gonna get it
The singer is driven and confident in their choices.
Don't push me too far, the way I am is just because
The artist warns against being pushed towards conformity.
I don't wanna be like you
The singer rejects societal norms and expectations.
The walls can be shaking / The earth could be quaking / But I still don't wanna be like you
The singer reinforces their resolve to remain true to themselves, even in the face of chaos.
I'm hog-tied n' dirty / I'm tough and mean
The singer describes themselves as rough around the edges.
Keep your Wall Street slickers / And the American dream
The artist rejects the traditional idea of success and prosperity.
You've done me over and over / You've tried to tie me down
The artist has been oppressed and pressured to conform in the past.
Why don't you step out of the shadows? / Dare to roll the dice
The singer challenges others to break free of societal norms and take risks.
Don't you see? I'm the exception to the rule
The singer reiterates their difference from the norm.
Don't push me too far the way I am is just because
The artist warns against being pushed towards conformity again.
The ordinary way of life ain't for me
The artist rejects traditional ways of living and doing things.
I know what I want and I wanna be free
The artist prioritizes their personal desires and freedom.
Never know, where I'm going or what I'm gonna do
The singer is uncertain of their future but is okay with that.
Why can't you see? The only thing I know is that / I don't wanna be like you
The artist questions why others can't understand their desire to be different.
If the oceans turn to desert / Hell can turn to ice / But I still don't wanna be like you
The singer reinforces their refusal to conform, no matter what happens in the world.
No way / The walls can be shaking / The earth could be quaking / But I still don't wanna be like you!
The singer reiterates their defiance against conformity.
Contributed by Josiah J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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In the eyes of society I need to be in jail
For the choice of herbs I inhale.
This ain't no wholesale operation
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I pose a threat to the nation
And down the station the police hold no patience
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Pass the hydrator please
Yeah I'm floating on thin air.
Going to Amsterdam in the New Year - top gear there
Cause I take pride in my hobby
Home made bongs using my engineering degree
Dear Leaders, please legalise weed for these reasons.
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