The Real Estate
Navigating Expectations and Desires in 'The Real Estate'
Lyrics
Dogs eat dogs eat dogs move through
Dogs eating dogs, a cycle of predatory behavior or cutthroat competition.
There's rain inside the house for our moods
Metaphorical "rain inside the house" symbolizes internal emotional struggles.
But I don’t want to live here
Expresses a desire not to stay in the current situation or emotional state.
Even if it's all we've got
Even if the current situation is all there is, the speaker doesn't want to stay.
Mr big got an expectation
Refers to a person with significant influence or power.
He thinks he thinks he’s my education
The influential person sees himself as an educator to the speaker.
He said, "Don't you think
Quoting Mr. Big suggesting a money-making opportunity.
We could make a couple of G's?"
Proposal to make money together, using "G's" to refer to thousands of dollars.
Why don't you go for yourself
Encouragement for the speaker to act independently.
And take what's coming to you?
Encouragement to face consequences and take responsibility.
I didn't want to go inside
Reluctance to participate in a situation or event.
It's a burned out party
Describing a party that has lost its energy and appeal.
It's killing my pride
The negative impact of the party is affecting the speaker's pride.
Just want to live with her again
Expresses a longing to be with a particular person again.
Can we do that? Even if you can’t stand to
Questioning the possibility of living together despite difficulties.
Sleep in the same bed
Even if it's challenging to share a bed due to differences.
Mr big got an expectation
Repetition of Mr. Big's influence and expectations.
He thinks he thinks he’s my education
Reiteration of Mr. Big seeing himself as the speaker's education.
He said, "Don't you think
Quoting Mr. Big again, proposing a money-making opportunity.
We could make a couple of G’s?"
Similar to line 9, suggesting a joint effort to make money.
Why don't you go for yourself
Encouragement for the speaker to act independently, repeating line 10.
And take what's waiting for you?
Encouragement to face consequences and take what's deserved.
Fetched the mail at a quarter 'til one
Describes the speaker fetching mail close to 1 AM, indicating an unusual or troubled routine.
I think the mailman thinks I’m dumb
Suspects that the mailman perceives the speaker as unintelligent.
I think the mailman thinks me dumb
Repetition of the mailman's perceived opinion about the speaker's intelligence.
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