Lyric discussion by SirenAsunder 

Cover art for How Am I Different? lyrics by Aimee Mann

Knowing Aimee Mann's struggles with management and record labels, I could see this as a breakdown of her wariness of them, dressed up as a cautious love song. Entertainers of all stripes have to watch out for unscrupulous people and businesses who prey on our ambitions. In the end, it's very similar to a smooth-operating Don Juan, wooing a wallflower.

My Interpretation

@SirenAsunder Good idea! the mention of money makes more sense in this interpretation.