That's Real
Embracing Life's Realness: Mary Chapin Carpenter's Authentic Reflections
Lyrics
I'm not made of stone, I'm not made of glass
I acknowledge my vulnerability; I am not unfeeling or fragile.
I've been alone, every one has
I have experienced solitude, a universal aspect of the human condition.
I've learned to forgive what I'm not
I've learned to let go of what I cannot change or control.
I just try to live with what I've got
I strive to accept and make the best of my current circumstances.
Maybe I've got what you need
I might possess what you are seeking or lacking.
If you need something that not only feels right
If you desire something genuine and authentic,
Something that's based on a real life
Something rooted in real-life experiences,
One thing that's worth every page of the deal
Something valuable beyond superficial appearances.
Not some old line or rose-colored dream
Not an overused expression or an overly optimistic fantasy,
Not some other time, you know what I mean
Not in some distant future, conveying a clear message.
When I tell you that this is all that it seems and that's real
When I say this is genuine and truthful, believe that it is real.
How far can I crawl out on this limb
How much risk am I willing to take for this endeavor?
There's so far to fall and here comes the wind
The potential for a significant fall is imminent, but challenges arise.
There's so much to lose, but love doesn't wait
There's much at stake in love, and it demands immediate attention.
So I'll be a fool who found out too late
Even if I end up looking foolish, love doesn't wait for perfect timing.
But I've been a fool for far lesser things
I've taken risks for less important matters in the past.
And I want something that not only feels right
I desire something that is not just emotionally satisfying,
Something that's based on a real life
Something grounded in real-life experiences and authenticity.
One thing that's worth every page of the deal
Something valuable, not just a superficial or idealized notion.
Not some old line or rose-colored dream
Not a cliché or an overly optimistic dream,
Not some other time, you know what I mean
Not in some distant future, conveying a clear message again.
When I tell you that this is all that it seems and that's real
When I say this is genuine and truthful, believe that it is real.
Not some old line or rose-colored dream
Reiteration: Not an overused expression or an overly optimistic fantasy,
Not some other time, you know what I mean
Not in some distant future, conveying a clear message again.
When I tell you that I'm, I'm all that I seem, and that's real
When I say I am what I appear to be, believe that it is real.
And that's real
Emphasizing that it is indeed real.
And that's real
-And that's real
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