Real
Division Lyrics


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Now it's all changed
It's gotta change more
I think it's gettin' better
But nobody's really sure

Take your mind back
I don't know when
Back when it always seemed
To be just us and them

Girls who wore pink
Boys that wore blue
Boys that always grew up
Better men than me and you

And so it goes
Go 'round again
But now and then we wonder
Where the real men are

Oh, whoa
Oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh
Oh, whoa
Oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, ah

Even nice boys
Dancin' in pairs
Golden earring, golden tan
Blowing in their hair

Sure they're all straight
Straight as they lie
All the gays are macho
Can't you see the leather shine

You don't wanna act dumb
Don't wanna offend
So don't call me a fagot now
Unless you are a friend

[?] and tall
And handsome and strong
You can wear the uniform
And I can play a role

And so it goes
Go 'round again
But now and then we wonder
Where the real men are

Oh, whoa
Oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh




Oh, whoa
Oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, ah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Division's song "Real" explore the changing stereotypes surrounding masculinity and gender roles. The first verse expresses a sense of uncertainty regarding the new changes and whether or not they are truly improving the issues at hand. The second verse touches on the strict gender norms of the past, where girls were expected to wear pink and boys were expected to wear blue, and how these expectations influenced the ideal of a "real man". The chorus repeats the phrase, "where the real men are", indicating a lack of understanding or recognition of what masculinity truly means in this changing society.


The third verse addresses the issue of sexuality and how traditional masculinity has affected the perception of homosexuality. The lyrics describe the traditional "nice boys" who are straight and exhibit traditional masculine traits, while suggesting that the gay community has been pushed to the fringes of society and forced to conform to hypermasculine stereotypes. The bridge of the song suggests that masculinity is a performance, and one that can be played by anyone regardless of their physical traits.


Overall, "Real" is an insightful exploration of the changing attitudes surrounding traditional masculinity and gender roles. The lyrics express a sense of confusion and uncertainty regarding the new social norms, while also touching on the harmful effects of strict gender roles and their impact on the LGBTQ+ community.


Line by Line Meaning

Now it's all changed
Things are different now


It's gotta change more
More change is necessary


I think it's gettin' better
Improvement might be happening


But nobody's really sure
It's hard to know for certain


Take your mind back
Remember a time in the past


I don't know when
The exact time is unclear


Back when it always seemed
In the past, there was a sense that


To be just us and them
There were distinct groups


Girls who wore pink
Females who dressed in pink


Boys that wore blue
Males who dressed in blue


Boys that always grew up
Males who matured


Better men than me and you
Individuals who became superior men


And so it goes
Things continue


Go 'round again
Repeat once more


But now and then we wonder
Occasionally, we ask ourselves


Where the real men are
Where to find authentic men


Even nice boys
Males who are considerate


Dancin' in pairs
Dancing with a partner


Golden earring, golden tan
Glamorous jewelry and tanned skin


Blowing in their hair
Hair appears to move in the wind


Sure they're all straight
All of them are heterosexual


Straight as they lie
Though dishonest, they claim to be straight


All the gays are macho
Homosexual individuals act macho


Can't you see the leather shine
Notice the shiny leather


You don't wanna act dumb
You don't want to appear foolish


Don't wanna offend
Avoid causing offense


So don't call me a fagot now
Don't use a homophobic slur towards me


Unless you are a friend
Unless you are someone I trust


[?] and tall
Someone who is unknown and tall


And handsome and strong
Attractive and physically capable


You can wear the uniform
Dress in a particular way


And I can play a role
I can act like someone I'm not


Oh, whoa
Expression of emotion


Oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh
Expression of emotion


Oh, whoa
Expression of emotion


Oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, ah
Expression of emotion




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOE JACKSON

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hawkteflon

The enemies never yelled out "They got Alex!" Completely unbelievable.

noah gardela

Now in 2017 it's every enemy that yells it

Tanner Zade

Lolz McQuackFace now in 2018, game developers have accepted the meme and made a challenge out of it in 2017.

CANNRAN WOLF

2022 its every enemy

Game Addiction

This was a great skit, one of their best yet.

Caleb Sawyer

The part at the 1:00 mark got me laughing!

nicholas martin

if this was real Kowalski would of killed Sarg for that beanie

The Warp Zone

+nicholas martin They weren't in the Dark Zone

nicholas martin

The Warp Zone ah i see well played

thebrapman

+The Warp Zone I'd like to see a continuation of this of the pair going to the dark zone though.

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