The Real World
Embracing the Unknown: The Meaning Behind Jesus Jones' "The Real World
Lyrics
I don't mind if I never ever meet you
I am indifferent to the possibility of never meeting you.
I love you just the way you seem
I love you as you are, without any desire for change.
And I don't mind all the things they say about you
I am not bothered by the negative things others say about you.
Jealous words won't spoil this dream
Envious or malicious words won't ruin the positive vision I have.
(The real world, it comes to get you)
(The real world, it comes to get you) - The challenges of reality are inevitable.
I believe in the unknown
I have faith in the unknown or unpredictable.
So I'm sure you won't disappoint me
I believe you won't disappoint me, based on my positive expectations.
These home truths fall on deaf ears
Truths about one's home or reality are ignored or dismissed.
So I know you won't disappoint me
Confident that you won't let me down despite the harsh realities.
SMile, smile, smile, while the glory days are here
Encouragement to enjoy the present good times with a positive outlook.
Where's the hurry, worry all next year
Questioning the need to rush or worry about the future.
And don't mind me 'cause I'm really only looking
Assurance that the speaker is merely observing, not judging.
It may seem strange, but that's all I want to do
Expressing a desire to focus on observing, finding it fulfilling.
I believe in the unknown...
Reiteration of belief in the unpredictable or unknown.
The real world it comes to get you
(The real world, it comes to get you) - Reiteration of the inevitability of facing reality.
There is no way it will forget you
Asserting that the real world won't forget or ignore you.
I don't mind if I never ever meet you
Repeating the indifference to the possibility of never meeting.
I love you just the way you seem
Reiterating love for the person as they are.
I believe in the unknown...
Final affirmation of belief in the unpredictable or unknown.
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