Real
Chelou Lyrics
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Exist inside my head and keep me up all night
My feelings don't come free
I lie awake and contemplate what could have been
No good comes from looking back
As a matter of fact, you cannot change the past
It's only as bad as you make it
A darker shade of grey that made me act that way
Strange thoughts that come and go
I'll scrutinise your every pass and move
Stop comparing yourself to them
What they are and what you see is only a projection
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In Chelou's song "Real," the lyrics express the internal struggles of the singer. The first verse describes worries that exist only in the singer's head, keeping them up at night. There is a sense of rumination and regret as the singer laments over what could have been. However, the chorus offers a glimmer of hope, reminding the listener that dwelling on the past only makes things worse. The second verse delves deeper into the singer's thoughts, describing them as a "madness" which requires no name but manifests itself as a darker shade of grey. The singer's obsessive tendencies are evident in their scrutiny of others, the constant comparing of oneself to others, and the realization that what we see of others is only a projection.
Overall, the song speaks to the universal struggle of dealing with anxiety, self-doubt, and depression. It encourages the listener to confront their inner demons head-on, acknowledging that they exist and are a part of them. The instrumental portion of the song after the second verse offers a moment of contemplation, as if the singer is taking a moment to reflect on their experiences before the song comes to a close.
Line by Line Meaning
My worries, they ain't real
My worries are not based in reality and are only in my mind.
Exist inside my head and keep me up all night
My worries are persistent and keep me up at night due to their existence in my mind.
My feelings don't come free
My emotions come at a price and can be overwhelming at times.
I lie awake and contemplate what could have been
I spend sleepless nights thinking about things that could have happened differently.
No good comes from looking back
Reflecting on the past does not bring any positive outcomes.
As a matter of fact, you cannot change the past
The past cannot be altered and dwelling on it serves no purpose.
It's only as bad as you make it
One's perception of the past shapes how bad or how good it was.
My madness needs no name
My mental state is hard to describe and cannot be simply labelled.
A darker shade of grey that made me act that way
My thoughts and actions are influenced by a complex and difficult mental state.
Strange thoughts that come and go
Unusual and fleeting thoughts cross my mind.
I'll scrutinise your every pass and move
I closely observe and analyse the actions and behaviour of others.
Stop comparing yourself to them
Comparing oneself to others is unproductive and can be harmful to one's mental health.
What they are and what you see is only a projection
One's perception of others is influenced by their own biases and projections.
Writer(s): Adam R. S. Gray
Contributed by Emma H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@joaopedrosilvarodrigues3770
Lyrics (correct if you sense a mistake)
My worries they aint real
Exist inside my head
And keep me up all night
And my feelings dont go free
I lie awake and contemplate
What could have been
No good comes
from looking back
As a matter of fact
You cannot change the past
Its only as bad as you make it
My madness needs no name
A darker shade of grey
That made me act that way
Strange thoughts that
come and go
I'll scrutinize your
every passing move
Stop comparing yourself to them
What they are
And what you see
Its only a projection
I love all chelou lyrics, kinda speaks a little for something that we all feel deep inside. Great new song!
@Psyrena
Chelou always hits my heart. His music never dissapoints
@Mothylec
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWcjDByvANg black memory hole
@ChelouTV
To everyone who i was live chatting with, the youtube gods cut it short at 10 mins. Big love thanks for coming, until next time !!
@abhiv.f.1628
:)
@bog_skelet0n318
Smh, YouTube gods
@stuart82457
C'est chelou j'aime bien :)
@shinevera5468
I love the art on this video! So rare to find good alternative music right now. But one thing, don't be afraid to show your dark side because there's always a lesson behind it. We cannot appreciate the light if there is no darkness. :)
@ElhamA1
Love ü 🎧
@ChelouTV
Lyrics are now in the video description 🙏🏼 x
@katotornado4312
Thank you I needed this right now. This is pure gold my dude.