Real
Chasing Dreams: Ronnie Atkins' Ode to a Life of Adventure and Authenticity
Lyrics
Real
Expressing the concept of being genuine or authentic.
This good life
Referring to a desirable and enjoyable way of life.
It's splendour
Describing life as magnificent and impressive.
Never a chance did I push aside
Never ignored any opportunities in life.
Nor my sense for adventure
Maintained a sense of adventure throughout life.
Chasing the dream
Pursuing dreams since adolescence.
since I was a teen
Expressing a commitment to one's aspirations.
And my home's been
Feeling a connection to the entire world as home.
the whole world
Played the hand of cards dealt in life.
I played the cards t
Endured challenges and difficulties.
hat was dealt to me
Successfully faced life's challenges.
Made my bones, pushed over
Established oneself and overcome obstacles.
But I'm still lingering on
Reflecting on past experiences while persisting.
And I still fly
Continuing to live with vitality and purpose.
Like an eagle soaring high
Using the metaphor of an eagle to convey freedom.
It's gotta be real
Insisting on authenticity and truth in life.
I don't wanna settle for second best
Avoiding settling for anything less than the best.
I wanna feel
Desiring to experience the fullness of life.
The rush of every breath that I take
Seeking excitement and intensity in every moment.
And I'm real
Reiterating the importance of being genuine.
What you see will always
Emphasizing transparency and authenticity in self-presentation.
be what you get
Stating that appearances accurately represent the person.
Real every little step of the way
Being real at every stage of the journey.
In this life
Summarizing one's experiences throughout life.
I've been there
Expressing familiarity with various life situations.
Been there done that
Having experienced and overcome challenges.
I took my fights and my bouts
Having engaged in battles and struggles.
I was sincere
Maintaining sincerity in actions and choices.
True to myself and I'm humble
Remaining true to oneself and expressing gratitude.
for all I'm allowed
Being humble in acknowledging life's opportunities.
In this life
Living life with a foundation of faith and passion.
Driven by faith never lost the fire
Never losing the inner drive and enthusiasm.
From the first breath
Maintaining a sense of purpose from birth to death.
till the last sigh
Valuing each day as a precious gift.
Everyday is a gift
Appreciating the entirety of life's experiences.
And in the end
Accepting and embracing all aspects of life.
I Wouldn't change a single thing
Expressing contentment with life's journey.
CHORUS
Reiterating the central themes of the song.
I lived out loud the fantasies
Having lived boldly the dreams and desires.
That rocked my world
Acknowledging the enduring passion within.
The flame inside of me still burns
Repeating the chorus to reinforce the message.
CHORUS
Restating the commitment to an authentic life.
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