Born a life, 9 to 5
Gonna work ’till you die
Gonna hurt
Gonna learn to take it like a man
Find a girl, make a wife
Dig a fence, paint it white
What if I had another plan?
But what if I was made for the stage
What if I was made for the lights
What if I was chosen to write the stories
Wasn’t built to work the line
Oh, what if I was different
(Whoa, whoa, whoa)
Would I wanna be different?
(Whoa, whoa, whoa)
Man, it’s cold, crack a dawn
Hear that old rooster crow
Coffees on and ain’t it never gonna change
Another night, samefight
Same girl, same guy
What if I wanna break the mundane
What if I was made for the stage
What if I was made for the lights
What if I was chosen to write the stories
Wasn’t built to work the line
Oh, what if I was different
(Whoa, whoa, whoa)
Would I wanna be different?
(Whoa, whoa, whoa)
Feels like I’m stuck in this rut
Tryin’ to spin my way out, I can’t figure it out
Don’t know how
How I’m supposed to tell mama and daddy
Without them mad at me but I’m breaking down
I’m breaking down
But what if I was made for the stage
What if I was made for the lights
What if I was chosen to write the stories
Wasn’t built to work the line
Oh, what if I was different
(Whoa, whoa, whoa)
Would I wanna be different?
(Whoa, whoa, whoa)
I wanna be different (Whoa, whoa, whoa)
I wanna be different (Whoa, whoa, whoa)
Breaking Free from the Expected Path
“Different Man” by Kane Brown delves into the inner conflict of living up to societal expectations versus following one’s unique dreams. The song paints a vivid picture of a traditional life: working a 9-to-5 job, settling down, and repeating the same routines. Yet, beneath this surface, the narrator questions whether he was truly meant for this path. The lyrics echo a yearning for something more—perhaps a life on stage, in the spotlight, or creating stories. Through reflective questions and an emotive chorus, Brown expresses the universal struggle of wanting to break free from the mundane and pursue authenticity, even if it means facing uncertainty and challenging family traditions.
Song Credits
Artist: Kane Brown
Songwriters: Not specified
Release Year: Not specified
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