That's Real
Embracing Realness: Darien Fields' Journey of Authenticity in 'That's Real'
Lyrics
I been holding all my heavy words
I've been holding back my deep and meaningful thoughts.
And getting upset when I don't feel heard
Feeling frustrated when my thoughts aren't acknowledged.
And that's real
Expressing authenticity or sincerity.
And that's real
Reiterating the sincerity or authenticity.
And I say I would do anything to make it big
Expressing willingness to achieve success.
But don't spend time on Tik Tok vids
Not wasting time on trivial activities like Tik Tok videos.
And that's real
Emphasizing authenticity again.
And that's real
Reiterating the emphasis on authenticity.
I'm a little insecure when I'm with my friends
Feeling insecure around friends due to income differences.
Cause I don't make as much money as them
Expressing discomfort about financial disparities with friends.
And that's real
Reiterating the authenticity of the insecurity.
And that's real
Stressing the authenticity of the insecurity once more.
But even if I didn't make a salary
Even without a salary, the speaker believes friends would be proud.
All the homies would be proud of me
Emphasizing the pride of friends in the speaker.
And that's real
Reiterating the authenticity of friends' pride.
And that's real
Stressing the authenticity of friends' pride again.
Oh oh
Repeating the chorus and refrain.
Oh oh oh
-Oh
-Yeah
-I don't sing for free
-But I will for you
-Yeah I move a lot
-But I'll be still for you
-And if you wonder how I'm keepin it
-It's real for you
-It ain't easy being anybody
-But I swear to God it's harder
-Being in love with a dream like this
-Being enough for the team I miss
-I'm falling behind on all of these lines
-I'm 29 now with only 9 albums
-That's all I've got to my name
-But I would not change a thing
-I been holding all my heavy words
-And getting upset when I don't feel heard
-And that's real
-And that's real
-And I say I would do anything to make it big
-But don't spend time on Tik Tok vids
-And that's real
-And that's real
-I'm a little insecure when I'm with my friends
-Cause I don't make as much money as them
-(Not yet)
-And that's real
-And that's real
-But even if I didn't make a salary
-All the homies would be proud of me
-And that's real
-And that's real
-Oh oh
-Oh oh oh
-Oh
-I want to be a better son and big brother and artist
Desire to improve as a son, brother, and artist.
Swear that I'm trying my hardest
Commitment to putting in effort.
Sometimes the hardest part is
Recognizing the difficulty of giving oneself grace.
Giving myself grace
Understanding the challenge of self-compassion.
And I can't control the point where I started
Accepting the inability to control the past.
But I can change where I'm going
Belief in the ability to shape the future.
If I'm quiet know I'm just giving myself
Choosing silence as a form of self-reflection.
Space
Reserving personal space for introspection.
I'm a new man
Expressing personal growth and change.
Every single day
Continual self-improvement.
Come and talk to me
Inviting communication and conversation.
My philosophy
Sharing personal philosophy.
Is "be on top of my sh"
Commitment to excellence and diligence.
Like an apostrophe
Comparing diligence to an apostrophe in writing.
Steamed broccoli with the cheddar
Describing enjoyable activities and tight-knit social circles.
Monopoly with the fellas
-And my circle tight
-Ain't got mushroom
-Portobello
Playing with words, using "mushroom" metaphorically.
And my circle tight
Continuing the metaphor of a tight social circle.
And my circle tight
-And my, and my
-And my circle tight
-Ain't got mushroom
-And my circle tight
-Ain't got mushroom, room
-Portobello
-I been hiding all my heavy words
Continuing the theme of holding back thoughts.
And getting upset when I don't feel heard
Feeling upset when thoughts go unnoticed.
And that's real
Reiterating the authenticity of emotions.
And Nicky told me in 11th grade
Recalling encouragement received in 11th grade.
That I was gonna be the man someday
Belief in the potential for future success.
And that's real
Reiterating the sincerity of the belief in future success.
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