Real Life
Alice Peacock Lyrics
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He was rockinâ¬" them parachute pants, leather high tops on
Couple years later they went and got hitched by a
Justice of the peace
Settled down in a Minnesota town and the rest is history
Baby this is real life, yeah theyâ¬"re doinâ¬" just fine
Real life, real life alright
Left home when she was 17, got her first tattoo
Never was the homecoming queen, never was that cool
Now sheâ¬"s serving up drinks and getting new ink
On the east side of L.A.
Not the choice her mama would make and she likes it that way
Baby this is real life, yeah sheâ¬"s doinâ¬" just fine
Real life, real life alright
Ainâ¬"t always fun, it ainâ¬"t always pretty
Down in the country, up in the city
Everybodyâ¬"s different but one thingâ¬"s true
We all gottaâ¬" do what we gottaâ¬" do
So me and my gypsy heart gonna
Pack up and hit the road
Got a song in this ol guitar and a string of shows
When that highway calls baby Iâ¬"ll come runninâ¬"
With my gas tank full and my six string strumming
Got a few friends thatâ¬"ll keep on coming
This is all I know
Baby this is real life, yeah Iâ¬"m doinâ¬" just fine
Real life, real life alright
In Alice Peacock's song "Real Life," she tells the stories of three different people who have taken unconventional paths in their lives. The first verse tells the story of a couple who met at a high school dance and eventually settled down in a small town in Minnesota. The second verse is about a woman who left home at 17 and moved to Los Angeles, where she got her first tattoo and started working as a bartender. The third verse is about Peacock herself, a musician with a "gypsy heart" who travels the country playing shows with nothing but her guitar and a few friends.
Despite their different backgrounds and lifestyles, all three of these people are living "real life," according to Peacock. She acknowledges that life isn't always easy or glamorous, but it's the only life we have and we have to make the most of it. The chorus repeats the phrase "real life, real life alright," emphasizing that there's beauty in the struggles and imperfections of our lives.
This song is a celebration of individuality and the courage to follow your own path, even if it's not the one society expects of you. Peacock's lyrics are empowering and inspiring, reminding listeners that it's never too late to chase your dreams or embrace your true identity.
Line by Line Meaning
Met her at the high school dance down at the Aragon
They first met at a dance when they were in high school, held at the Aragon venue.
He was rockin' them parachute pants, leather high tops on
He was dressed trendy in high tops along with parachute pants.
Couple years later they went and got hitched by a Justice of the peace
Years later, the two got married in a courthouse ceremony presided by a Justice of the peace.
Settled down in a Minnesota town and the rest is history
They decided to live in a small Minnesota town and went on to make history as a couple.
Left home when she was 17, got her first tattoo
She left home at the age of 17 and got her first tattoo.
Never was the homecoming queen, never was that cool
She never got elected as the homecoming queen and was not popular in school.
Now she's serving up drinks and getting new ink on the east side of L.A.
Currently, she works as a bartender and gets new tattoos at a salon located on the east side of Los Angeles.
Not the choice her mama would make and she likes it that way
Her mother would not have picked this path for her, but she has no doubts about it being the right one for herself.
Ain't always fun, it ain't always pretty
Life is not always enjoyable or aesthetically pleasing.
Down in the country, up in the city
Whether one is in the countryside or in the city, this remains true.
Everybody's different but one thing's true
Although everyone is unique, there is one fact that applies to us all.
We all gotta' do what we gotta' do
We all must do what is necessary for our individual situations.
So me and my gypsy heart gonna Pack up and hit the road
I have a restless spirit and am planning to leave by taking to the road.
Got a song in this ol' guitar and a string of shows
My guitar is my singing instrument and I have a bunch of upcoming shows lined up.
When that highway calls baby I'll come runnin'
When the call of the road comes, I will be quick to respond and leave on the journey.
With my gas tank full and my six string strumming
I'll make sure my gas tank is full, while my six-string guitar is always strumming.
Got a few friends that'll keep on coming
I have a few devoted friends who will always support and be there for me.
This is all I know
Music and the road, it's all I've ever known.
Baby this is real life, yeah they're doin' just fine. Real life, real life alright
This is real life, and the couple is doing well, that is, real life, everything is okay.
Baby this is real life, yeah she's doin' just fine. Real life, real life alright
This is real life, and she is doing well, that is, real life, everything is okay.
Baby this is real life, yeah I'm doin' just fine. Real life, real life alright
This is real life, and I'm doing well, that is, real life, everything is okay.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: OTTO TILMANN, GIUSEPPE FLASH COPPOLA, EVEROLD DWYER
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