I don't wanna be an American thug I don't wanna be like everyone I just want to learn to make my own food I just want to try to have a good attitude I don't wanna be an American thug I just wanna smile and show everyone love I don't want to force people to be like me I don't want a part on the World Police Team ♪ 'Cause I don't wanna be an American thug And I don't want to be apathetic or numb I want to make places better where I'm at I want to smile and be the best person I can And I don't wanna be an American thug I don't wanna be like everyone I want to be unique, I want to be kind But it's never that easy, all the time ♪ I don't wanna be an American thug I don't wanna be like everyone I want to be unique, I want to be kind It's never that easy, all the time