So Real
Dirty Harry Lyrics


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It's like someone who is dead who hasn't
Who hasnt even been born
It's like someone who has everything
And yet feels nothing
It's like not knowing where you stand
When your laying down on the floor
It's like being unfaithful to someone you just don't
You just don't have faith in
Would you come round for T if i gave you your Q?
Would you?
Would you?

Wouldn't it be so nice to feel something so real you wouldn't have to live at all
Wouldn't it be so nice to feel something so real you wouldn't have to live at all

It's knowing what's in your hand
But having no arm
It's dealing with dices you know
Someone else should be dealing
It's making a living on
The lives you are stealing
And having control
On the things you are
The things you are are
Feeling
Would you come round for T if I gave you your Q,
Would you?
Would you?

Wouldn't it be so nice to feel something so real you wouldn't have to live at all
Wouldn't it be so nice to feel something so real you wouldn't have to live at all
Wouldn't it be so nice to feel something so real you wouldn't have to live at all
Wouldn't it be so nice to feel something so real you wouldn't have to live at all

Wouldn't it be so nice to feel something so real you wouldn't have to live at all
Wouldn't it be so nice to feel something so real you wouldn't have to live at all




Wouldn't it be so nice to feel something so real you wouldn't have to live at all
Wouldn't it be so nice to feel something so real you wouldn't have to live at all

Overall Meaning

In "So Real," Dirty Harry sings about the paradoxical nature of existence, and how it can feel like one is both alive and dead at the same time. The lyrics describe a feeling of disconnection from oneself and the world, a sense of numbness and emptiness. The lines "It's like someone who is dead who hasn't/Who hasn't even been born" convey the idea that living in such a state is like being neither dead nor alive.


The song continues to explore this theme, with the line "It's like not knowing where you stand/When you're laying down on the floor," suggesting that even when you're at your lowest, there's still a sense of confusion and disorientation. Additionally, the lyrics describe feelings of guilt and remorse, as Dirty Harry sings "It's like being unfaithful to someone you just don't/You just don't have faith in."


Overall, "So Real" is a haunting and introspective song that explores complex emotions and experiences that are difficult to put into words. The title itself is ironic, as the song suggests that feeling something that's truly "real" might be so intense that it's almost unbearable, to the point where you "wouldn't have to live at all."


Line by Line Meaning

It's like someone who is dead who hasn't
Feeling numb or void, as if one is already lifeless even without physically dying.


Who hasn't even been born
Not fully experiencing or living life, as if one is not truly alive.


It's like someone who has everything
Being materially wealthy or successful, but feeling emotionally or spiritually empty.


And yet feels nothing
Experiencing a lack of emotional connection or fulfillment, despite outward success or abundance.


It's like not knowing where you stand
Feeling uncertain or lost, unable to discern one's place or purpose in life.


When your laying down on the floor
Experiencing a state of helplessness or vulnerability, as if one has been knocked down or defeated.


It's like being unfaithful to someone you just don't
Betraying or going against something or someone, not out of malice or ill intent, but simply due to a lack of belief or commitment.


You just don't have faith in
Lacking trust or belief in someone or something, resulting in a feeling of disconnection or detachment.


Would you come round for T if i gave you your Q?
Asking if someone would be willing to help or support, even if it requires them to do something difficult or uncomfortable.


Wouldn't it be so nice to feel something so real you wouldn't have to live at all
Expressing a desire for an authentic and meaningful experience that would make life worth living and bring a sense of fulfillment and purpose.


It's knowing what's in your hand
Having full awareness or understanding of a situation or circumstance.


But having no arm
Being unable to take action or make a difference, despite having knowledge or insight.


It's dealing with dices you know
Having to navigate or work with something unpredictable, despite having some familiarity or understanding of it.


Someone else should be dealing
Feeling as if someone else should be responsible for handling or managing a difficult situation, rather than oneself.


It's making a living on
Earning income or success through actions or choices that may conflict with one's values or morality.


The lives you are stealing
Having a negative impact or influence on others, either intentionally or unintentionally, due to one's actions or choices.


And having control
Holding power or influence over a situation, despite the negative consequences or impact it may have on oneself or others.


On the things you are
Exerting dominance or authority over aspects of life or situations.


The things you are are Feeling
Experiencing emotions or reactions, often in response to outside influences or circumstances.


Wouldn't it be so nice to feel something so real you wouldn't have to live at all
Expressing a desire for an authentic and meaningful experience that would make life worth living and bring a sense of fulfillment and purpose.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Mama-Llama

It's like someone who is dead who hasn't
Who hasnt even been born
It's like someone who has everything
And yet feels nothing
It's like not knowing where you stand
When your laying down on the floor
It's like being unfaithful to someone you just don't
You just don't have faith in
Would you come round for T if i gave you your Q?
Would you?
Would you?

Wouldn't it be so nice to feel something so real you wouldn't have to live at all
Wouldn't it be so nice to feel something so real you wouldn't have to live at all

It's knowing what's in your hand
But having no arm
It's dealing with dices you know
Someone else should be dealing
It's making a living on
The lives you are stealing
And having control
On the things you are
The things you are are
Feeling
Would you come round for T if I gave you your Q,
Would you?
Would you?

Wouldn't it be so nice to feel something so real you wouldn't have to live at all
Wouldn't it be so nice to feel something so real you wouldn't have to live at all
Wouldn't it be so nice to feel something so real you wouldn't have to live at all
Wouldn't it be so nice to feel something so real you wouldn't have to live at all

Wouldn't it be so nice to feel something so real you wouldn't have to live at all
Wouldn't it be so nice to feel something so real you wouldn't have to live at all
Wouldn't it be so nice to feel something so real you wouldn't have to live at all
Wouldn't it be so nice to feel something so real you wouldn't have to live at all



All comments from YouTube:

James Stanger

Sad thing is the album version wasn't the same as this :( this is excellent.

moonsystem666

I agree .This version is way better......

CHRISTOS FRAGIAS

James Stanger So true. I like putting my headphones on, blending the volume with my guitar amplifier, and jam. I saw Harry live in the UK, C. 2003, at the Camden Barfly. She rocked the place that night.

renza88

Loved this song when I was a teenager!  Still enjoy it now :-) Just randomly remembered it when I was thinking of female rock artists.

Junkyard Gypsy

renza88 me too :)

Ian Graham

Same, just now popped into my head 😁

renza88

​@iangraham6730 thanks for reminding me this exists. Haven't listened to it for years

CHRISTOS FRAGIAS

Had the pleasure of seeing Harry live in London around the time this single came out. Rocking performance. In one song, she sampled Salt n Pepa's Push It. Sounded wild. Glad I bought the single too.

bowlofmash

just really really takes me back, this song is awesome

m8j8s

This and the song she did with cradle of filth were amazing

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