Real Life
Aaron Sprinkle Lyrics

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Save my birthright 'til I'm feeling up again
When I'm out the door and you get control
Then you can take it in
Fine lines, these lights
I'm feeling left for dead
I told you before, you can't help ignore
You wouldn't let me in

But this is real life
But this is real life
When will you realize
That this is real life

When you got something to say about this day, this time
When you got something to pull apart
When you got something to feel except your head, your heart
When you get wise
When you get smart

Save my birthright 'til I'm feeling up again
When I'm out the door and you get control
Then you can take it in
Fine lines, these lights
I'm feeling left for dead
I told you before, you can't help ignore
You wouldn't let me in

But this is real life
But this is real life
When will you realize
I fight and fuss every time you find me out I (that this is real life) pull and push

This is real life as I capsize
This is real life as I capsize

Save my birthright 'til I'm feeling up again
When I'm out the door and you get control
Then you can take it in
Fine lines, these lights
I'm feeling left for dead
I told you before, you can't help ignore
You wouldn't let me in

But this is real life
But this is real life
When will you realize
I fight and fuss every time you find me out I (that this is real life) pull and push

But this is real life
This is real life (that this is real life) as I capsize

When will you realize
This is real life (that this is real life) as I capsize

Overall Meaning

In Aaron Sprinkle's song "Real Life," the lyrics convey a sense of frustration and a longing for authenticity in a relationship. The opening lines "Save my birthright 'til I'm feeling up again" imply that the singer wants to preserve their true self until they feel emotionally ready to confront the challenges ahead. However, the following line "When I'm out the door and you get control, then you can take it in" suggests that the other person often takes charge and dominates the relationship, leaving the singer feeling powerless.

The mention of "fine lines, these lights" and feeling "left for dead" signifies a state of vulnerability and being abandoned emotionally. The line "I told you before, you can't help ignore, you wouldn't let me in" reveals the singer's frustration at being repeatedly dismissed or overlooked by the other person, who seemingly refuses to acknowledge their true feelings and experiences.

The chorus repetitively emphasizes the phrase "But this is real life," signifying a plea for the other person to recognize the significance and authenticity of the singer's emotions. The lines "When will you realize, I fight and fuss every time you find me out, I pull and push" indicate a pattern of conflict and resistance that arises whenever the other person uncovers the singer's true feelings.

Line by Line Meaning

Save my birthright 'til I'm feeling up again
Preserve my inherent right until I regain emotional strength

When I'm out the door and you get control
When I distance myself and you take charge

Then you can take it in
Then you can comprehend the situation

Fine lines, these lights
Delicate boundaries, these distractions

I'm feeling left for dead
I feel neglected and abandoned

I told you before, you can't help ignore
I've previously warned you, but you choose to disregard

You wouldn't let me in
You wouldn't allow me to be part of your life

But this is real life
Yet, this is the authentic reality we face

When will you realize
When will you comprehend and understand

That this is real life
That our experiences are genuine and significant

When you got something to say about this day, this time
When you have opinions about this particular moment

When you got something to pull apart
When you have something to dissect

When you got something to feel except your head, your heart
When you have emotions beyond logic and affection

When you get wise
When you become knowledgeable and perceptive

When you get smart
When you become intelligent and astute

I fight and fuss every time you find me out I (that this is real life) pull and push
I argue and complain when you uncover my true intentions and engage in back-and-forth dynamics

This is real life as I capsize
This is actual existence as I overturn and struggle

This is real life (that this is real life) as I capsize
This is genuine reality as I overturn and struggle

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Aaron Sprinkle

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