A Different Me
A Different Me is the third studio album by American R&B singer Keyshia Cole, released on December 16, 2008 in the United States. The album has been certified platinum by the RIAA.
Conception
A Different Me focuses less on heartache and more on maturity of her vocals and lyrics. Cole explained that, "The first two albums were more…painful. It's a different me this time: a young woman who's still growing and finding myself, exploring life through different routes musically and in other areas. I wrote more about other people's situations than my own. I'm moving forward."
On the songwriting process, Cole stated, "When I hear something, I hear it—it doesn't take me three, four, five times to hear a song and say, 'OK, let's write.' If I don't write to it right off the bat, it's not working." All the songs on the album were written or co-written by Cole. Guest appearances include Amina, Nas, Monica and 2Pac. Along with the album, Cole was developing a movie based on her life. A screenwriter has develop the script with Cole in 2009.
Different Me
How many times, did you think you knew the answer
and how many times - did the answer prove you wrong.
But you're doin' fine - as long as you find someone
To put the blame on!
You say it's fate - but I say that it's unwritten
It's never too late - to open up your eyes
When love conquers hate - You wanna be the first in line
You'd better get yourself a ticket in time!
Does it really make a difference,
If what I say is what I do
Or should I better keep the distance
between me and you
If you wanna know the truth
Just take off your shades
cause the closer you get - the more you'll see
a different me - a different me
How many times - have I found myself mistaken
And how many times - have I try to understand
I must have been blind - but now I'm ready to start over
and leave it all behind - but I'll keep it on my mind
Does it really make a difference,
If what I say is what I do
Or should I better keep the distance
between me and you
If you wanna know the truth
Just take off your shades
cause the closer you get - the more you'll see
a different me - a different me
But it's worth it,
being such a fool, 'cause fools
Don't have to be perfect, no, no
Does it really make a difference,
If what I say is what I do
Or should I better keep the distance
between me and you
If you wanna know the truth
Just take off your shades
cause the closer you get - the more you'll see
Does it really make a difference,
If what I say is what I do?
Should I better keep the distance,
Just belong to you!
If you wanna know the truth,
Just take of your shades!
cause the closer you get - the more you'll see
cause the closer you get - the more you'll see