After spending some time as a child in Antioch, Tennessee with his Dad, Tyler was raised by his Mom in a small Northern California farming community called Yuba City.
He found his love for country music after his cousin took him to see George Strait at the age of 8. From George, to Garth, to Alan Jackson, Tyler immersed himself into the music. Three months before his 14th birthday, his Grandparents surprised him with a guitar for Christmas, and he never stopped playing.
After countless hours working on his craft, and spending years on the road touring across the country with multiple bands, Tyler decided it was time to pursue his career as a solo artist.
Since that day Tyler has performed along side some of the industries top artists. His debut album "Hometown" will be released in 2015.
The Difference
Tyler Rich Lyrics
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I'm over dodging this crush
I'm sick of waiting ten minutes just to text you back
So you don't get to thinkin' that I'm too attached
I'm more than benefit friends
I'm more than just a weekend binge
I want you to be my hottie riding shottie, I don't want nobody's body but your body, babe
All I'm tryna say is
There's a difference between "miss ya" and "I miss your face"
And there's a difference in "what's going on?" and "baby, how was your day?"
Yeah, there's a hell of a difference in saying three words or kinda just meaning two
And there's a difference in "love ya" and "I love you"
And I wanna be the difference, yeah I do
I wanna be the difference between "hey, what's up?' and "what are we gonna do tonight?"
Between "yeah, she's cool, we hang out sometimes" and "that girl right there, she's mine"
Between leading ya on and holdin' your hand
Sittin' it out and "girl, let's dance"
Between playing it safe and taking the chance
Yeah, pumpin' the brakes and hittin' the gas
There's a difference between "miss ya" and "I miss your face"
And there's a difference in "what's going on?" and "baby, how was your day?"
Yeah, there's a hell of a difference in saying three words or kinda just meaning two
And there's a difference in "love ya" and "I love you"
And I wanna be the difference, close the distance
And be that puzzle piece you didn't even know you was missing baby
Oh, I wanna be the difference, yeah I do
There's a difference between "miss ya" and "I miss your face"
And there's a difference in "what's going on?" and "naby, how was your day?"
Yeah, there's a hell of a difference in saying three words or kinda just meaning two
And there's a difference in "love ya" and "I love you"
And I wanna be the difference, oh yeah
I wanna be the difference
I wanna be the difference
The lyrics of Tyler Rich's "The Difference" are about a man who is tired of just being friends with the person he has a crush on. He wants to take the relationship to the next level and be more than just a casual weekend fling. He's done with playing it safe and sending vague messages, and instead, he wants to be clearer about his feelings.
The chorus of the song highlights the difference between saying things just for the sake of saying them and saying things with real meaning behind them. There is a difference between simply missing someone and missing their actual face. There is a difference between asking someone what's going on and asking them how their day really was. And there is a difference between saying "love ya" and actually saying "I love you."
The singer wants to be the difference in this situation. He wants to close the distance and be the missing puzzle piece in the other person's life. He's willing to take a chance and hit the gas, rather than just pumping the brakes.
Overall, the song is about wanting to take a relationship to the next level and be more honest and open about one's feelings. It's about wanting to be the difference in someone's life and not just a casual friend or fling.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm tired of sleeping on us
I'm exhausted from ignoring our potential as a couple and not taking things further.
I'm over dodging this crush
I'm done trying to suppress my romantic feelings for you.
I'm sick of waiting ten minutes just to text you back
So you don't get to thinkin' that I'm too attached
I'm tired of playing mind games and intentionally waiting to text you back so you don't think I am clingy or too invested in this relationship.
I'm more than benefit friends
I'm more than just a weekend binge
I'm not just looking for a casual friends-with-benefits or weekend fling. I want something real and long-lasting with you.
I want you to be my hottie riding shottie, I don't want nobody's body but your body, babe
I want you to be my partner in everything and I'm not interested in anyone else sexually or romantically.
There's a difference between "miss ya" and "I miss your face"
And there's a difference in "what's going on?" and "baby, how was your day?"
Yeah, there's a hell of a difference in saying three words or kinda just meaning two
And there's a difference in "love ya" and "I love you"
There are distinct differences in how we express our feelings for each other, and I want to show you the depth and sincerity of mine.
I wanna be the difference, yeah I do
I want to stand out in your life as someone who truly cares and makes a meaningful impact.
I wanna be the difference between "hey, what's up?' and "what are we gonna do tonight?"
Between "yeah, she's cool, we hang out sometimes" and "that girl right there, she's mine"
Between leading ya on and holdin' your hand
Sittin' it out and "girl, let's dance"
Between playing it safe and taking the chance
Yeah, pumpin' the brakes and hittin' the gas
I want to differentiate myself from all the other guys you talk to by being proactive, decisive, and confident in my pursuit of a real relationship with you.
And I wanna be the difference, close the distance
And be that puzzle piece you didn't even know you was missing baby
Oh, I wanna be the difference, yeah I do
I want to bridge the gap between where we are now and where we could be as a happy, fulfilled couple. I want to complete you and make you feel loved in ways you never even imagined.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benjamin D Burgess, Devin Dawson, Jacob Durrett, Rhett Akins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@scmazuca
Awesome song / lyrics/ video...the dog nod at 2:20 is perfect sign
@GeorgiaPeach365
Even in his videos when he was young he was so handsome. You knew then that he would be an amazing man. . I Love You Tyler ❤
@dfresh8599
The first time I heard this song one person came to mind. There's a difference in how she looks at me and talks to me. I love it. So this is our song lol
@savannahpelley6168
I love how you included your dog in this video my one year old son loves this song and anytime we watch the video he points to your dog says dog and gets so excited!!!!
@officialtylerrich3430
Hello Savannah Thank you so much for the promise and now i can even get more convinced that you are really a true fan of my music and i hope you keep listening and never break your promise .
@junebella6392
Whenever I can’t sleep 🛌 I go fishing 🎣 on You Tube and always seem to hook 🪝 myself the catch of the night ... a Tyler Rich song .. can’t mount it on the wall .. but I got it on repeat ...🥰🎈💃🏽 ... Now Tyler your the difference between me .. having a restless night or drifting off into sweet Dream land .. with some sweet tea Love love loving it .. This girl’s drifting 🥰
@kellyclarkson6790
Thanks for your utmost love and support has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this, but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times.
i do read your heartwarming comments and i truly appreciate all.
It's the season of love for me
& so i decided to put smiles on the faces of my fans by going through old posts on my official page and hitting up random fans,
So i can get to relate with my fans better through discussions of depth and humour, listening to compliments on my career ❣️
@puppiesarethebest4223
That husky is adorable
@melissacoursey7804
Yeah you know I love this song
@TylerRich-forfans2
Hello 👋 Are you one of my great fans out there ?