Frustrated with the lack of control over her music, Aleesha relocated to the UK in 2001; and began composing her own songs and playing clubs around London. Today, she is based in London, and performs more mature Indie-styled music with a band as "Ivy York".
Australian Singles:
Year Song ARIA Chart Peak Position
1999 "One of Us Has Changed" 58
1999 "Search My Heaven" 20
2000 "Do You Feel Me?" 98
Real World
Aleesha Rome Lyrics
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Where no one knows my face or knows my name
Computer screens and peak hour traffic
Switch me on I'm automatic
Every single day is just the same
Any day now I'm gonna walk right out the door
Any day now I'll tell my boss just what his job is for
Welcome to the world, Welcome to the real world
Meet me outta Cairo at the market near the station
Together we can take a midnight train
We'll fly into the desert sand and leave behind this bedsit land
Dirty dishes in the sink
I ain't got no time to think
Boss is screaming in my ear
Someone get me outta here
Any day now I'm gonna walk right out the door
Any day now I'll tell my boss just what his job is for
Welcome to the
World
Welcome to the real world
Welcome to the world, Welcome to the real world
Buy me a ticket to a foreign destination
Where no one knows my face or knows my name
The lyrics of Aleesha Rome's song "Real World" express the yearning for something beyond the monotonous routine of a mundane life. The singer desires to escape from the unsatisfying reality of her life and live in a foreign place where she is free from the expectations and opinions of others. She craves anonymity and the possibility of starting anew, away from the familiar faces and routines. The singer is consumed by the perpetual grind of modern life, commuting in peak hour traffic, staring at computer screens, and dealing with demanding bosses. She declares with assertiveness that she will soon leave her job and start living the life she desires.
The chorus repeats the welcome to the world and the real world, which points towards the key theme of the song, that modern life is not authentic. The world the singer wants to enter is the "real" world, a world where she can be herself free from the constraints of everyday life. The use of "dirty dishes in the sink" highlights the domestic challenges that come with mundane living. The singer wants to leave it all behind and start afresh. The use of the metaphor of "midnight train" and "desert sand" shows the singer's desire to escape to far-off lands where she is free from the constraints of modern life.
Line by Line Meaning
Please buy me a ticket to a foreign destination
I feel trapped in my current life and I want to escape my routine. I want to be in an unfamiliar place where I can start over and be anonymous.
Where no one knows my face or knows my name
I want to be in a place where I can be free from associations with my past and be able to create a new identity for myself.
Computer screens and peak hour traffic
My daily routine is monotonous and consists of sitting in traffic and working on a computer, which is unfulfilling.
Switch me on I'm automatic
I feel like a robot going through the motions of my daily routine and I want to break free from that.
Every single day is just the same
My life has become too routine and I need a change to feel alive again.
Any day now I'm gonna walk right out the door
I am ready to leave my current life behind and start anew.
Any day now I'll tell my boss just what his job is for
I am ready to stand up for myself and let my boss know that I am not satisfied with my job and need something more fulfilling.
Welcome to the world, Welcome to the real world
I am acknowledging that the real world is not always easy and can be full of disappointments and struggles.
Meet me outta Cairo at the market near the station
I am planning to meet someone and leave my old life behind for a new adventure in Cairo.
Together we can take a midnight train
I have found someone who is willing to take a risk and explore new things with me, and we are going to leave together for a new adventure.
We'll fly into the desert sand and leave behind this bedsit land
We will travel to a new, exciting location and leave behind our old, boring lives.
Dirty dishes in the sink
I am tired of the mundane tasks of daily life and want to escape them.
I ain't got no time to think
I am consumed by my routine and do not have the mental space to think about other possibilities.
Boss is screaming in my ear
My job is stressful and my boss is adding to that stress with their demands.
Someone get me outta here
I am desperate for a change and want someone to help me escape from my current situation.
Contributed by Jackson A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.