On “Just Like You,” Joyner conveys a clear image that he doesn’t want to grow up like his role models. Instead, he’d rather take a leap in the other direction to become a better one.

Throughout the song, and… Read More [Chorus]

I don't wanna be nothin' like you

I don't wanna be just like you

I don't wanna be anything like you

I don't wanna be just like you

[Verse 1]

Look, I don't wanna be no fuck nigga

I don't wanna sell drugs, nigga

I don't ever wanna fuck mad hoes

And then claim I can't find love with 'em

I don't wanna be no super thug

I don't ever wanna get tripped up

I don't wanna get drunk and high

And spend all my time in the strip club

Look, I don't wanna ever go to jail and shit

Serve time and get bail and shit

Be a bum and start stealing shit

Fuck around and die and go to hell and shit

Yo, I don't wanna be jobless

And I don't wanna be heartless

Run around, tryna start shit

Pickin' fights, thinkin' I'm hot shit

Yeah, I don't wanna become vengeful

And I ain't into what you're into

Pray to God I don't run into

Someone just like you, my one issue

Hope one day, that shit does hit you

'Cause you so goddamn judgemental

And I don't wanna... look...

[Chorus]

I don't wanna be nothin' like you

I don't wanna be anything like you

I don't wanna be just like you

I don't wanna be anything like you

I don't wanna be caught just like you

I don't wanna be just like you

I don't wanna be just like you

I don't wanna be nothin' like you

[Verse 2]

Uh, I don't wanna be hopeless

A pretty girl with no focus

A single mom with like four kids

Never had much, never owned shit

And no school and no diplomas

Dropped out and don't know shit

Steady sticking my nose in on your business

Spreading rumors, uh

I don't wanna be chasing guys

Half ratchet, half sanctified

Giving all your friends lame advice

Always going out, can't stay inside, yeah

I don't wanna become trite

Content with my fucked up life

Little attitude, actin' uptight

Never had a clue, but I love fights

No, I don't wanna smoke cancer sticks

Going out every chance I get

I love the truth but can't handle it

Tryna cover bruises with bandages

But I hope one day, that shit does hit you

Cause you so damn judgemental

And I don't want...

[Chorus]

I don't wanna be nothin' like you

I don't wanna be anything like you

I don't wanna be just like you

I don't wanna be anything like you

I don't wanna be caught just like you

I don't wanna be just like you

I don't wanna be just like you

I don't wanna be nothin' like you

[Verse 3]

I need someone to look up to

A role model I can run to

When I feel lost and I'm confused

And I'm out of touch with my young roots

I need confidence so that I can get

And I love you and your common sense

'Cause lately, I've been tryna live this thug life

And I'm not convinced

Look, I love how you handle your own

Glad you are the king to your own castle

You handle life when it's thrown at you

Never curl up, never faux fragile

I need you to be here, regardless

Teach me how to be there for my kids

Show me how to be fearless often

I need real guidance, I ain't scared of options

Because of you, I've got a clearer conscience

Because of you, I'm not scared of monsters

Because of you, I'm not afraid of failure

When life was blurry, you made it clearer

And God forbid, if you died now

I know that I'd be well taken care of

I know you'll be there waiting for me

[Outro]

I just wanna be just like you

I wanna be anything like you

I wanna be just like you

[Skit: Girl and Joyner Lucas]

Yo, what's up, this is Joyner, I'm unable to take your call right now, leave me a brief message and I'll get back to you, peace

It's really Valentine's Day and I'm sitting here thinking I'm about to get a gift from this man but this man can't even buy me a good dress because it's fucking Tuesday. So why should I expect a gift on Valentine's Day? And I'm here chewing on some fucking bubblegum waiting on some hard dick that's probably in the next bitch right now. So you know what? I'ma go find me my own chocolate