The Real Life
Awakening to Life: 3 Doors Down's Journey of Self-Discovery
Lyrics
I wanted to find somewhere to hide
I sought a place to escape and conceal myself.
And I opened up and let those fears inside
I opened up and allowed my fears to enter.
And I wanted to be anyone else
I desired to be someone else.
Only to find that there was no one there but me
Realized that I was alone, with no one else around.
But I woke up to the real life
I faced the harsh reality.
And I realized it's not worth running from anymore
Understood that running away is not worthwhile.
When there was nowhere left to hide I found out
Discovered that there was no place left to hide.
That nothing's real here but I won't stop now
Acknowledged that nothing is genuine in this situation, but I won't give up.
Until I find a better part of me
Committing to finding a better version of myself.
I let those hard days get me down
Allowed difficult days to affect my mood.
And all the things I hate got in my way
Obstacles and things I dislike obstructed my path.
I could've screamed without a sound
Could have expressed my frustration but chose silence.
I found myself silenced by those things they say
Found myself muted by the negative things others say.
But I woke up to the real life
Awoke to the harsh reality once again.
And I realized it's not worth running from anymore
Realized that avoiding challenges is futile.
When there was nowhere left to hide I found out
No hiding place remained, discovering the lack of authenticity.
That nothing's real here but I won't stop now
Despite the unreal aspects, the determination to persist remains.
Until I find a better part of me
Determined to discover a better aspect of myself.
Thats out there somewhere
Belief that a better life is somewhere out there.
And it cant be that far away
Expressing the proximity of the better life.
Thats where I'll find myself
It is where I will discover my true self.
And I'll find my way out
Confident that I will find my way out of difficulties.
That's where I'll find out
The place where I will gain understanding.
But I woke up to the real life
Awakening to the reality of life once more.
And I realized it's not worth running from anymore
Understanding that avoiding challenges is futile.
When there was nowhere left to hide I found out
Realizing the absence of hiding places and the lack of authenticity.
That nothing's real here but I won't stop now
Persisting despite the unreal aspects of the situation.
Until I find a better part of me
Committing to the ongoing search for a better version of myself.
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