Think Different
Nujabes Feat. Substantial Lyrics

You bust lead? So do I, except mine impregnates the page
I write meaningful lyrics that conceive and give birth to powerful ideas.

Giving birth to thoughts that unify
I write lyrics that bring people together.

You fuck little girls, I make love to women
You write vulgar lyrics while I write lyrics that empower and uplift women.

My words uplift, yours are poisonous like venom
My lyrics inspire and motivate while yours are destructive and harmful.

I'm an emcee, you're a rapper
You're just a performer while I am an artist with a message to convey.

I'm as real as they come
I am true to myself and my art, without any pretense.

While half the guys you idolize are just actors
You admire fake people who pretend to be something they're not.

You run from commitment, I remain loyal
You avoid responsibility while I stay true and committed to my craft.

You call women bitches
You disrespect and degrade women.

I call them queens because they're royal
I respect and admire women and see them as powerful and majestic.

You make rap songs, I make soul music
You create superficial music while I create music that touches people's souls.

When God speaks through rhythm, will you go to it
I believe that music can be a spiritual experience that connects us to a higher power.

Yo I save my cash; yours, you blow through it
I am responsible with my money while you are reckless and irresponsible.

I say your child's special, you say he's so stupid
I see the potential in every child while you belittle and devalue them.

I'm pouring my heart out in everything written
I put my heart and soul into my music and lyrics.

You're scared you'll look soft, heart remains hidden
You pretend to be tough and hide your true feelings.

Yo on touchy subjects nerves I stay hittin'
I address controversial topics with honesty and integrity.

But I ain't better than you, I just think different
I don't claim to be superior to you, I just have a different perspective.

Is the glass half full or half empty?
How you see things depends on your perspective.

It's based on your perspective quite simply
The way you perceive things dictates your outlook.

We're the same and we're not, know what I'm saying? Listen
We have similarities and differences, and it's important to acknowledge them.

My fam run things, while you run your jewelry
My family is successful and influential, while you focus on superficial material possessions.

My people pop lock, you tough guys pop toolies
The people I associate with express themselves through dance, while you resort to violence.

You rock gems, I drop gems
You wear jewelry for show, while I share wisdom and insight.

You Xerox copying while I originate material to stimulate
You imitate others, while I create original work that challenges and inspires.

Positive thought patterns when the chosen start gathering
When likeminded people come together, they can foster positivity and growth.

We bar none
We are unmatched and unbeatable.

Yo I got jokes, you are one
I have a sense of humor, while you are a joke.

I'm out doing it while you talk about it
I take action and make things happen, while you just talk about it.

I'm constantly in the mix while you walk around it
I am involved in the scene and making things happen, while you just observe from the sidelines.

You try, I do
You make an effort, while I take action.

I'm wise, you're clueless
I have wisdom and understanding, while you lack knowledge and insight.

I get the job done, you fail and make excuses
I am successful and effective, while you make excuses for your failures.

I'm a gentleman, your behavior's abusive
I am respectful and dignified, while you are rude and aggressive.

I'm patient, you're jumping the gun, false start
I am patient and take my time, while you rush into things recklessly.

You're caught up in dress codes, I'll shop at Wal-Mart
You focus on superficial appearances, while I am practical and value affordability.

Sucker, I'm all heart and you're half-hearted
I am passionate and committed, while you lack enthusiasm and dedication.

You suckas are vandals, we graf artist
You are destructive and disrespectful, while we are creative and expressive.

Thought you had the last laugh but we laugh hardest
You thought you had won, but we had the final victory.

You fall in love with body parts, I connect mentally
You focus on physical attraction, while I value emotional and mental connection.

With my female counterpart before we bond physically
I establish a strong emotional connection with my partner before becoming physically intimate.

Cats I chill with rap about revolution
The people I associate with are focused on social change and progress.

While you rap about drug abuse and distribution
You write lyrics that promote harmful and illegal behavior.

You wanna be like Mike, yo I wanna be me
You aspire to be like someone else, while I embrace my individuality and uniqueness.

My queen's hard to obtain while yours is easy
I value and respect my partner, while you treat women as objects and possessions.

We both from Maryland but be reppin' D.C.
We are from the same area but represent different things.

We all front sometimes, that's how emcees be
We all put up facades and pretend at times, especially in the music industry.

My word is bond and yours is worthless
I keep my promises and commitments, while you are unreliable and untrustworthy.

You're mainstream, I'm beneath the surface
You appeal to popular trends, while I create underground and alternative music.

I stay working hard while you're hardly workin'
I am dedicated and focused on my craft, while you are lazy and lack ambition.

All you want is money and your dick sucked, are you certain?
You are motivated by greed and sexual desires, without considering the consequences or impact on others.

I want a better world for our seeds to live in
I am committed to making the world a better place for future generations.

I put faith in myself, not the system
I believe in my own abilities and potential, rather than relying on external systems or structures.

Yo, we trying to travel so why you making pit stops?
We are focused on progress and growth, while you are stuck in the same place.

You cats is rap and I'm hip-hop
You create generic and commercial music, while I create authentic and meaningful hip-hop music.