Think Different
Nujabes Lyrics

You bust lead? So do I, except mine impregnates the page Giving birth to thoughts that unify
I write lyrics just like you do, except my words give birth to thoughts that bring people together.

You fuck little girls, I make love to women My words uplift, yours are poisonous like venom
You disrespect women, while I show them love and respect through my words. Your words are negative and harmful, while mine are uplifting and positive.

I'm an emcee, you're a rapper I'm as real as they come While half the guys you idolize are just actors
I am an emcee, a true artist who uses my voice to express myself authentically. You are just a rapper trying to imitate your idols who are really just actors playing a role.

You run from commitment, I remain loyal You call women bitches I call them queens because they're royal
You are afraid of commitment, while I am loyal to my loved ones. You disrespect women by calling them derogatory names, while I show them the respect they deserve by calling them queens.

You make rap songs, I make soul music When God speaks through rhythm, will you go to it
You create rap music, while I create soulful music that speaks to people on a deeper level. When the universe speaks to us through music, will you listen and be moved by its message?

Yo I save my cash; yours, you blow through it I say your child's special, you say he's so stupid
I am responsible with my money, while you waste yours. I see the potential in your child and call them special, while you insult their intelligence.

I'm pouring my heart out in everything written You're scared you'll look soft, heart remains hidden
I express my true feelings and emotions through my music, while you are afraid to show vulnerability and keep your emotions hidden.

Yo on touchy subjects nerves I stay hittin' But I ain't better than you, I just think different
I am not afraid to tackle sensitive and important topics in my music, but I am not claiming to be better than you, just different in my approach.

Is the glass half full or half empty? It's based on your perspective quite simply We're the same and we're not, know what I'm saying? Listen So I ain't better than you, I just think different
The way you see the world is based on your perspective, and we may be similar in some ways, but we also have our differences. However, these differences do not make me better than you, just different in the way we think.

My fam run things, while you run your jewelry My people pop lock, you tough guys pop toolies
My family is successful in running things, while you only care about material possessions like your jewelry. The people I associate with show their talent through dance, while you show off your supposed toughness by carrying a gun.

You rock gems, I drop gems You Xerox copying while I originate material to stimulate Positive thought patterns when the chosen start gathering
You wear expensive jewelry, while I drop pearls of wisdom through my music. You copy others, while I create original content to inspire positive thinking and bring people together.

We bar none Yo I got jokes, you are one I'm out doing it while you talk about it I'm constantly in the mix while you walk around it
We are both capable of great things, but I have a sense of humor while you are the joke. I take action and get things done, while you just talk about them. I am always in the thick of things, while you just observe from the sidelines.

You try, I do I'm wise, you're clueless I get the job done, you fail and make excuses I'm a gentleman, your behavior's abusive
You attempt to do things, while I succeed at them. I am wise and knowledgeable, while you lack understanding. I execute tasks flawlessly, while you make excuses for your failures. I treat people with respect and kindness, while you are rude and abusive.

I'm patient, you're jumping the gun, false start You're caught up in dress codes, I'll shop at Wal-Mart Sucker, I'm all heart and you're half-hearted You suckas are vandals, we graf artist
I am patient and take my time, while you rush into things without thinking. You care about appearances like dress codes, while I am content to shop at a discount store like Wal-Mart. I give my all in everything I do, while you are only half-committed. You are destructive vandals, while I am a creative artist who expresses myself through graffiti.

Thought you had the last laugh but we laugh hardest
You thought you were the winner, but actually we are the ones who come out on top and are remembered for our achievements and laughter.

You fall in love with body parts, I connect mentally With my female counterpart before we bond physically Cats I chill with rap about revolution While you rap about drug abuse and distribution
You only care about physical attraction, while I connect with my partner on a deeper level before engaging in physical intimacy. My friends and I talk about meaningful change and revolution, while you glorify drugs and their distribution in your music.

You wanna be like Mike, yo I wanna be me My queen's hard to obtain while yours is easy We both from Maryland but be reppin' D.C. We all front sometimes, that's how emcees be
You want to be like Michael Jordan, while I am proud to be myself. My partner is someone I had to work hard to obtain, while yours are easy to come by. We both come from Maryland, but you represent D.C. We all pretend sometimes as part of our image as emcees.

My word is bond and yours is worthless You're mainstream, I'm beneath the surface I stay working hard while you're hardly workin' All you want is money and your dick sucked, are you certain?
When I make a promise, I always keep it, while you cannot be trusted to keep your word. You are mainstream and lack creativity, while my work is original and goes beyond surface level. I work hard while you are hardly working. All you care about is money and shallow pleasures, have you really thought about your priorities?

I want a better world for our seeds to live in I put faith in myself, not the system Yo we trying to travel so why you making pit stops? You cats is rap and I'm hip-hop
I want to create a better future for the next generation to live in. I have faith in myself and my own abilities, rather than relying on the system. We are trying to progress in life, so why are you content to stay in the same place? You are only interested in commercial rap, while I represent true hip-hop culture.