Calico
Alien_Ant_Farm Lyrics
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Just make it real
That's not a reason to fire me
That ain't no real reason
It's funny things cheapen when we disagree
If things got any worse then cheap would turn free
That ain't too real
Just make it real
Feel all the seasons flood through you and me
And see what trouble she's in
But that's not a reason to fire me
That ain't no real reason
Calico cats and calico dreams
That ain't too real
Just make it real
Collisions hurt and abrasions bleed
It's hard to deal when all you do is feel
Campfires swell into monstrous things
That summer heat that's winter deep
And all your wild winds
They couldn't stop me from flying
Calico cats and calico dreams
That ain't too real
Just make it real
Collisions hurt and abrasions bleed
It's hard to deal when all you do is feel
Just make it real
The lyrics to Alien Ant Farm's song Calico delve into the idea of making things real and struggling to deal with emotions. The opening lines, "So make it real, just make it real," set the tone for the rest of the song - a plea for authenticity and honesty in relationships. The lines "It's funny things cheapen when we disagree / If things got any worse then cheap would turn free" highlight how disagreements and conflicts can erode trust and make us question the reality of what we have.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Calico cats and calico dreams / That ain't too real, just make it real" which seems to suggest that the things we envision and long for may not always be grounded in reality. The song also discusses the physical and emotional pain that comes with dealing with difficult situations - "Collisions hurt and abrasions bleed / It's hard to deal when all you do is feel." The lines "And all your wild winds / They couldn't stop me from flying" show the strength of the singer in the face of adversity, refusing to be held down by external factors.
Overall, Alien Ant Farm's Calico portrays a struggle for authenticity and emotional resilience in the midst of difficult circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
So make it real
Let's be authentic and sincere
Just make it real
Emphasizing the importance of being genuine
That's not a reason to fire me
Dismissing unjustified criticism
That ain't no real reason
Insisting on valid justification
It's funny things cheapen when we disagree
How disagreements can taint and reduce the value of things
If things got any worse then cheap would turn free
How things can ultimately become worthless and lacking in value
Calico cats and calico dreams
Unrealistic and fanciful ideas and concepts
That ain't too real
Lacking authenticity and truth
Feel all the seasons flood through you and me
Experiencing the intense range and flux of emotions with someone else
And see what trouble she's in
Observing the distress and difficulties someone else is facing
Collisions hurt and abrasions bleed
The pain and consequences of physical violence and harm
It's hard to deal when all you do is feel
How intense emotions can be overwhelming and challenging to manage
Campfires swell into monstrous things
The way small things can escalate and become dangerous
That summer heat that's winter deep
How intense emotions can burn passionately, even if they are long-lasting
And all your wild winds
The powerful aspects of one's character and personality
They couldn't stop me from flying
Overcoming the obstacles and challenges of life
Just make it real
Re-emphasizing the importance of authenticity and genuineness
Lyrics © Reservoir One Music, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: MICHAEL COSGROVE, MITCHELL DRYDEN, TERENCE CORSO, TYE ZAMORA
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So make it real
Just make it real
That's not a reason to fire me
That ain't no real reason
It's funny things cheapen when we disagree
If things got any worse then cheap would turn free
[Chorus:]
Calico cats and calico dreams
That ain't too real
Just make it real
Feel all the seasons flood through you and me
And see what trouble she's in
But that's not a reason to fire me
That ain't no real reason
[Chorus 2:]
Calico cats and calico dreams
That ain't too real
Just make it real
Collisions hurt and abrasions bleed
It's hard to deal when all you do is feel
Campfires swell into monsterous things
That summer heat that's winter deep
[Bridge:]
And all your wild winds
They couldn't stop me from flying
[Chorus 2]
Just make it real
Joshua S.
I'm listening to the ANThology album on a weekly basis, and I bought it in 2001. Almost every song on the record is killer. Courage, Stranded, Wish, Calico and Flesh & Bone are my favorite tracks. Calico has some sick lyrics, too! Very imaginative.
Jeffrey Murlo Sprerier
Same here bro 2001 middle school bad ass
Mark S
20 years later and is still one of my go to albums.
georgewagner2
i just saw these guys with about 29 other people in Sparks about an hour ago. the show was poorly promoted and nobody showed up. And they still rocked the house!! One of the best shows I've ever seen, hands down.
Dave Payton
This, "Flesh and Bone", and "Attitude", all by AAF always give me chills by how amazing, deep, and impressive they are. My god...
Swiggityswooty
Man, this is one of the few rock CDs I had back in middle school (I was really big on hip-hop, etc.) and once I listened through the whole album, I was absolutely hooked. Being picked up at the bus stop at 6 in the morning until going home at 2:30 in the afternoon, I listened to this song every chance I got. Middle school nostalgia for the fucking win.
Wildx0
This song became one of the songs I grew up to in high school. Still one of my favorite songs from them, right next to "These Days."
Hope Wakefield
I remember this album when i was younger, it still rocks!!!!!!!
Graham Morris
The first time I heard this song was 2007, I was homeless and had just moved in the day before with my ex-in laws. It was a terrible time in my life. I have since gotten a job, met a beautiful woman and have a house with her and our Daughters who are a Month apart. This song is a reminder of how low life can get...And i listen to it regularly because it reminds me of a place I never wanna go back to. (I had heard Smooth Criminal and Movies but I had never heard the album in full)
Juanita anonymous
My all time favorite. this song told me to follow my dreams. 3 kids, 1 divorce, and 4 near death experiences later (yes 4... illness involved) I'm finally making my dreams come true 24 years after discovering AAF... "soooo! so make it real! just make it real!"