Real Again
Rediscovering Authenticity: Unveiling the Depths of 'Real Again'
Lyrics
You said -I won't drive you home
You mentioned that you wouldn't drive me home.
Not until summer ends!
This refusal lasts until the end of summer.
How can I pay the toll
How can I bear the cost (pay the toll) of this if you won't allow me to live my life?
If you won't let me live?
Expressing the struggle of living when someone restricts your freedom.
Don't lose your head
A warning or advice not to lose composure or control in a difficult situation.
Tell me why it feels strange
Questioning the unusual feeling of returning to reality.
To be real again
Reflecting on the peculiar sensation of being genuine or authentic again.
I keep my eyes on the clock then
Focusing on the passage of time, perhaps waiting for something.
Not my mind in your pocket
Not letting someone else control or influence one's thoughts.
A favorite old song
Referring to a cherished old song that is played loudly to overcome fatigue.
So loud for tired ears
Describing the intensity of the music to the point of mocking a blackbird.
To mock a blackbird
Metaphorically portraying a blackbird with broken wings, possibly symbolizing vulnerability or inability.
His broken wings don't work 'round here
Suggesting that certain actions or choices do not work or have consequences.
You might burn the uniform
Cautioning against jeopardizing one's identity or integrity.
Don't make of a cloth the man you are
Advising not to define oneself solely by external appearances or possessions.
If I show you my torned out heart
If the speaker reveals their vulnerable emotions, they fear being perceived negatively.
You'd see me like a lazy bum
Concerns about being judged or labeled as lazy based on personal struggles.
And learning to fake
Learning the skill of pretending to be happy for the sake of others.
A smile for somebody else
Emphasizing the pressure to present a facade of happiness for others.
How big the mistakes
Reflecting on the magnitude of past errors that led to the current situation.
That brought you to this
Contemplating the pivotal life choices that brought the speaker to their current state.
One life choice
Highlighting the impact of a single life-altering decision.
When it feels so strange
Reiterating the strange feeling associated with returning to authenticity or reality.
To be real again
Continuing the reflection on the peculiar sensation of being genuine.
I keep my eyes on the clock then
Reiterating the focus on the passage of time and the waiting aspect.
Not my mind in your pocket
Emphasizing the importance of maintaining personal thoughts and not succumbing to external influence.
If you don't mind close the door then
If you don't mind, close the door, possibly indicating a desire for privacy or solitude.
The voices I heard all sound the same
Hearing similar voices, suggesting a sense of monotony or sameness in the speaker's surroundings.
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