The Real
Unveiling the Illusion: "The Real" Song Meaning Explained
Lyrics
Aaaaah
The repetition of "Aaaaah" suggests a vocal expression or a sigh, possibly conveying emotions or a sense of longing.
Aaaaah
-Aaaaah, aaaaah
-Aaaaah, aaaaah
-I know the sun's around to wake the dead
Reference to the sun waking the dead may symbolize a new beginning or a revival, setting the tone for change.
You've got, if anything, a bigger head
Suggests someone with a big ego or self-importance, perhaps alluding to a change in perspective or relationships.
Most likely to perform was who I knew
Reflects a shift in focus from someone familiar ("who I knew") to a new person ("it's you") that needs to be understood.
But now, it's you that I have to know
-Silly, who you know has got away
Contrasts someone who got away with someone living in L.A., emphasizing the unpredictability of life's outcomes.
Sweet little who you know lives in L.A.
-Most likely to conceive was who I knew
Shifts from expectations about conceiving with someone known to the realization that understanding the new person is essential.
But now, it's you that I have to know
-Only the real world is so unreal
Suggests a contrast between the surreal nature of the real world and the authenticity found only in genuine experiences.
Only the real is real
-Pocket the business card, be on your way
Advises to move on from superficial connections, symbolized by pocketing business cards and smiling faces, and prioritize meaningful encounters.
Pocket the smiling face and save the day
-Most likely to perform was who I knew
Reiterates the shift in importance from the familiar ("who I knew") to the imperative need to understand the new person.
But now, it's you that I have to know
-Only the real world is so unreal
Repeats the contrast between the surreal nature of the real world and the authenticity found only in genuine experiences, emphasizing the theme.
Only the real is real
-Only the real world is so unreal
-Only the real is real
-Aaaaah
Repetition of "Aaaaah" may signify a continued emotional or contemplative state, possibly expressing the ongoing search for understanding.
Aaaaah
-Aaaaah
-Aaaaah
-Aaaaah, aaaaah
The final repetition of "Aaaaah" may echo the emotional intensity, leaving the interpretation open-ended or emphasizing the emotional journey.
Aaaaah, aaaaah
-Aaaaah, aaaaah
-Aaaaah, aaaaah
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