Real World '09
Navigating Life's Turbulence: Rob Thomas' Real World '09
Lyrics
Hey yeah, welcome to the real world
Expression of greeting to the real world, suggesting a challenging reality.
Nobody told you it was gonna be hard
A warning that the real world is tough and demanding.
You said
Indicates a response or reaction to the challenging nature of the real world.
Hey yeah I can't believe it,
Expresses disbelief or surprise at the difficulties faced.
I barely started now I'm falling apart,
Feeling of breaking down or struggling shortly after starting something.
And it's hard
Emphasizes the toughness of the situation.
Standing at the crossroads
Describes being at a crucial decision point in life.
But having all the answers, never helped me out no
Acknowledges that having all the answers doesn't guarantee success.
All the better Boom shake, helps me awake
Reference to a positive, energizing event that helps to wake up.
I need some coffee and maybe a shave
Expresses a need for mundane activities like coffee and grooming.
And it's a pretty bad way to start my today
Describes a challenging start to the day.
Turn on the radio and what does he say?
Listening to the radio for guidance or inspiration.
He says, Hey yeah, welcome to the real world
Reiterates the harsh reality of the real world.
Nobody told you it was gonna be hard
Reiterates the warning about the difficulty of the real world.
You said Hey yeah I can't believe it,
Repeats the expression of disbelief or surprise at the challenges faced.
I barely started now I'm falling apart,
Repeats the feeling of breaking down or struggling after starting.
And the stars
Introduces a metaphorical reference to stars, possibly representing hopes or dreams.
They were shining through the window
Describes a positive, serene moment with stars shining through the window.
Yeah, feel a little moon glow
Feeling a sense of calm or beauty, akin to moon glow.
Kinda like a rainbow
Compares the positive experience to a rainbow.
All the better
Repeats the mention of a positive event that helps awaken.
Boom shake, now I'm awake
Repeats the need for an awakening or energizing event.
I think it's over but it's everyday
Expresses the misconception that challenges are over, but they persist daily.
And it's a pretty fine mess I'm starting to make
Describes a complicated and problematic situation.
I couldn't tell you I was never afraid
Admits to not revealing fear previously.
Sayin' hey yeah, welcome to the real world
Reiterates the welcoming of someone to the challenging real world.
Nobody told you it was gonna be hard
Repeats the warning about the difficulty of the real world.
You said Hey yeah I can't believe it,
Repeats the expression of disbelief or surprise at the challenges faced.
I barely started now I'm falling apart
Repeats the feeling of breaking down or struggling after starting.
Hey yeah, welcome to the real world
Repeats the welcoming to the challenging real world.
Nobody told you it was gonna be hard
Repeats the warning about the difficulty of the real world.
You said hey yeah I can't believe it,
Repeats the expression of disbelief or surprise at the challenges faced.
I barely started now I'm falling apart
Repeats the feeling of breaking down or struggling after starting.
Hey yeah, welcome to the real world
Repeats the welcoming of someone to the challenging real world.
Nobody told you it was gonna be hard
Repeats the warning about the difficulty of the real world.
You said hey yeah I can't believe it,
Repeats the expression of disbelief or surprise at the challenges faced.
I barely started now I'm falling apart
Repeats the feeling of breaking down or struggling after starting.
Hey yeah, welcome to the real world
Repeats the welcoming of someone to the challenging real world.
Nobody told you it was gonna be hard
Repeats the warning about the difficulty of the real world.
You said hey yeah I can't believe it,
Repeats the expression of disbelief or surprise at the challenges faced.
I barely started now I'm falling apart
Repeats the feeling of breaking down or struggling after starting.
Ah, welcome to the real world
An exclamation welcoming someone to the real world.
Ah, welcome to the real world
An additional welcome to the real world.
Ah welcome to the real world
Another welcome to the real world, perhaps emphasizing its inevitability.
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