Real Life
Asia Monet Lyrics
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But i'm having so many latley
But i just can't ignore
And it's so annoying
Cause everyone expects me
To have it all together
Can't take the pressure anymore
There's barbwire on my heart
Can't let anyone in, cause they just don't understand
Can a girl be sad sometimes
Can a girl be mad sometimes
On the ground everything is sunshine
Perfection is amazing but its not real life
I just hold back sometimes
Can't let 'em see the tears that cry
Put this beauty in my darkside
Perfection is a mazing but its not real life
Im smizing, take my good lighting
Know inside me im fighting with the movies in my head
Yah, id be lying if i said that i'm fine
And Everything just good times, good times
But thats not always how it is
There's barbwire around my heart
I'm smiling cause i got it
Can't et anyone in cause they just don't understand
Can a girl be sad sometimes
Can a girl be mad sometimes
On the ground everything is sunshine
Perfection is amazing but it's not real life
I just hold back sometimes
Can't let 'em see the tears that cry
Put this beauty in my dark side
Perfection is amazing but it's not real life, ooh
Where can i go wher its safe to open up
Who can it turn to don't know who to trust
Everybody thinks they know but i
Never show them my real life, my real life
Can a girl be sad sometimes
Can a girl be mad sometimes
On the ground everything is sunshine
Perfection is amazing but its not real life
I just hold back sometimes
Cant let 'em see the tears that cry
Put this beauty in my dark side
Perfection is amazing, but its not real life ooh
In the song "Real Life" by Asia Monet, the artist explores her own struggles with her emotions and the pressure to always put on a happy face. Through the lyrics, we can see that she is feeling overwhelmed and unable to ignore her feelings any longer. She states that she has "barbwire on [her] heart," meaning that it's difficult for her to let people in and trust them with her emotions. Despite smiling and showing off her seemingly perfect life on the outside, inside she is struggling and could use someone to talk to.
Throughout the song, there is an emphasis on the contrast between what is seen on the surface versus the reality of life. Monet questions whether it is acceptable for a girl to be sad or mad sometimes, as society has put so much pressure on women to be perfect and maintain a flawless facade. The line "Perfection is amazing but it's not real life" sums up this sentiment beautifully - while we can strive for our best selves, we must also accept that life is messy and emotions are complicated.
Overall, "Real Life" is a powerful song that speaks to a universal struggle. It is difficult to be vulnerable and admit that we don't always have it together, but it's important to remember that we're all human and nobody is perfect. By opening up and sharing our struggles, we invite connection and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
I really hate talking about my feelings
I do not prefer discussing my emotions.
But i'm having so many latley
Although, I have been experiencing many feelings lately.
But i just can't ignore
I cannot disregard my emotions.
And it's so annoying
It is bothersome.
Cause everyone expects me
This is because everyone assumes and hopes that.
To have it all together
I am expected to have a holistic approach to life.
Can't take the pressure anymore
I cannot handle the pressure anymore.
There's barbwire on my heart
I am guarded due to past experiences.
I'm smiling cause i got it
Although I am happy on the outside.
Can't let anyone in, cause they just don't understand
I cannot let others in as they do not comprehend my struggles.
Can a girl be sad sometimes
Can females have negative emotions at times?
Can a girl be mad sometimes
Can females be angry at times?
On the ground everything is sunshine
Appearances can be deceiving.
Perfection is amazing but its not real life
Perfection is fantastic, though not realistic in practicality.
I just hold back sometimes
Sometimes I keep my emotions in check.
Can't let 'em see the tears that cry
I cannot let them witness me crying.
Put this beauty in my darkside
I put my attractive side amid negative emotions.
Im smizing, take my good lighting
I am smiling while making sure the lighting is in my favor.
Know inside me im fighting with the movies in my head
I battle with my thoughts internally.
Yah, id be lying if i said that i'm fine
I would be dishonest if I proclaimed that I am okay.
And Everything just good times, good times
Because everything is excellent at times.
But thats not always how it is
That is not always the case.
Where can i go wher its safe to open up
Where can I turn to share my feelings?
Who can it turn to don't know who to trust
I am unsure who to rely on.
Everybody thinks they know but i
Everyone believes they comprehend me, but I
Never show them my real life, my real life
Never truly display my actual life to them.
Perfection is amazing, but its not real life ooh
Perfection is remarkable, although not realistic.
Writer(s): Lance Tolbert & Lauren Evans
Contributed by Emma V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.