Something Real
Chase Holfelder Lyrics
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so I took it and I threw it away-ay-ay
And I regret it every single day;
Ohohoh, no, oh, oh,
I've always wanted what I couldn't have
until you gave it all to me-ee-ee,
but now it's back to how it used to be;
even though Carolina is so far away;
Don't believe em,
don't believe what they say;
You and I both know that's insane;
do you want me still?
Cause I'm feeling like I'm starved for something real;
So, I won't believe em,
won't believe what they say;
You and I both know it's insane
that I want you still.
But I'm feeling like I'm starved for something real;
I, I, I, didn't want it when I had it,
so I took it and I threw it away-ay-ay
And now believe me when I say
You're making it so hard to leave this place,
even though Carolina is so far away;
Don't believe em,
don't believe what they say;
You and I both know that's insane;
do you want me still?
Cause I'm feeling like I'm starved for something real;
So, I won't believe em,
won't believe what they say;
You and I both know it's insane
that I want you still.
But I'm feeling like I'm starved for something real;
Yea, I'm starved for something real;
How does it feel to make me feel?
You ruin my already impaired ability to prepare;
Please don't consider this a flaw, 'cause baby, I'm starved;
Don't believe em,
don't believe what they say;
You and I both know that's insane;
do you want me still?
Cause I'm feeling like I'm starved for something real;
So, I won't believe em,
won't believe what they say;
You and I both know it's insane
that I want you still.
But I'm feeling like I'm starved for something real;
Don't leave this place,
even if Carolina is so far away;
The lyrics of Something Real by Chase Holfelder reflect the regret of the singer over not valuing something significant when they had it before they threw it away. The singer acknowledges that they always wanted what they couldn't have until someone gave it to them. However, even though they received it, things are now back to what they used to be, and the singer longs for something genuine. Carolina represents a place that is far away from them, and they must leave it, but the person they cherish makes it hard for them to do so.
The singer pleads with the other person not to believe what others say about their relationship because both of them know it is insane. To the singer, what they feel is real, and they feel like they are starved for something genuine. There's an implication that the other person has made them feel this way, and the singer emphasizes how they are prepared to fight for what they desire.
In summary, the song explores the regrets of not valuing something when it was available and pleading to get it back, and the struggle of not leaving someone even when they must. It explores the longing for something genuine and acknowledges the power other people can have over our emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
I, I, I, didn't want it when I had it, so I took it and I threw it away-ay-ay
I didn't appreciate what I had and discarded it impulsively, now I regret it
And I regret it every single day; Ohohoh, no, oh, oh,
This decision still fills me with regret, despite trying to move on
I've always wanted what I couldn't have until you gave it all to me-ee-ee, but now it's back to how it used to be;
I had a pattern of desiring what was unattainable until you provided it, but now things have returned to their previous state
You're making it so hard to leave this place, even though Carolina is so far away;
Your presence is making it difficult to leave this location and move on, even though my destination is far away
Don't believe em, don't believe what they say; You and I both know that's insane; do you want me still? Cause I'm feeling like I'm starved for something real;
Ignore anyone who suggests we shouldn't be together, our connection is strong and fulfilling, and I crave that authenticity
So, I won't believe em, won't believe what they say; You and I both know it's insane that I want you still. But I'm feeling like I'm starved for something real;
I refuse to listen to doubt, and while others may question my desire for you, I know it's genuine and stems from a longing for true connection
Yea, I'm starved for something real; How does it feel to make me feel? You ruin my already impaired ability to prepare; Please don't consider this a flaw, 'cause baby, I'm starved;
I desperately crave an authentic experience with you, and my longing is affecting my ability to function normally. Please understand that this is not a weakness, but rather a result of my intense feelings
Don't leave this place, even if Carolina is so far away;
I don't want to part ways with you, even if it means being far away from home
Contributed by Emily G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Monica Oldenkamp
Love this song, thanks for uploading
starlyn
awesome song!!!!!!!!! so glad I found it :)
Aura Brakema
Woww woww this song is just perfect! havent heard such a great song in aages !<3
Kshport
this was me and my brother jonathan's song (and still is) up until he got deplyed into afghanistan. I miss him so much . love you jonathan! stay safe :) love- your lil sis
BigEvil Evil
2021
great song
meaningful lyrics
Tiffany
still beautiful
Matt Fowler
i heard it on a surprise homecoming video and shazam and soundhound both didn't work so i was looking around frantically for this. thank God i finally found it.
DRS930
I love the song .. Make me think of my girl i lost .. and doing everything never helped .. last sunday it was over .. I miss her but il ove the song .. want to learn it play on my guitar!
Faye
thumbs up if you were watching soldiers coming home
Ashley Maldonado
You didn't want it when you had it, so you took it and you threw it away and you regret it every single day; oh no, you've always wanted what you couldn't have to John:) haha!!