Reality
Electronic (Rock) Lyrics
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To give me your explanation
I'm not waiting by the telephone
With a feeling of frustration
I always thought that if you understood
You'd clean up this mess and you'd do me some good
I don't need you anymore
Can't you see there's nothing in your head
And your body's on vacation
I keep hearing what I never said
You got me in your conversation
Now it's too late and you get what you see
I don't like this hatred, it just isn't me
The lyrics of "Reality" by Electronic (Rock) are about moving on from a toxic relationship. The song is directed towards someone who keeps trying to contact the singer, but they are not interested in their explanation or apology. The singer is frustrated because they used to believe that if the other person understood what they did wrong, they would change and things would get better, but now they realize that this is not the case. The singer has come to the conclusion that they don't need the other person in their life anymore, and they are not the kind of person that the other one is looking for. The other person is not being genuine, and they are not listening to what the singer is saying, so the singer has decided to move on from the relationship.
The mood of the song is melancholic and introspective, and the lyrics are evocative of a relationship that has reached its breaking point. The singer is trying to assert their independence and stand up for themselves, but they are also expressing regret and sadness for what has been lost. The lyrics are poignant and honest, and they capture the complexity of human emotions in a relationship that has gone sour. Electronic (Rock) use their signature blend of rock and electronic music to create a powerful and emotional sound that adds depth and intensity to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
You keep calling but I'm not at home'
I am purposely avoiding your calls because I do not want to hear your explanation.
To give me your explanation
You want to explain something to me, but I do not wish to hear it.
I'm not waiting by the telephone
I am not eagerly anticipating your phone call.
With a feeling of frustration
I am annoyed with your attempts to contact me.
I always thought that if you understood
I believed that if you comprehended my situation, you would make things better for me.
You'd clean up this mess and you'd do me some good
I thought you would fix the problems in my life and help me.
I don't need you anymore
I do not require your help or presence in my life.
I'm not the man you're looking for
I am not the person you believe me to be.
Can't you see there's nothing in your head
I believe you lack intelligence or understanding.
And your body's on vacation
You seem to be physically present, but mentally absent.
I keep hearing what I never said
You are repeating things that I did not express or convey.
You got me in your conversation
You are involving me in a conversation that I do not wish to be a part of.
Now it's too late and you get what you see
You have missed your chance, and now you must accept the situation as it is.
I don't like this hatred, it just isn't me
I do not want to feel or express feelings of hatred. It goes against my personality.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BERNARD (GB 2) SUMNER, JOHNNY MARR
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@andrewmeece2064
This whole album is so awesome I especially love the end of this song when the beautiful piano comes in. This is music that has so much emotion
@jameshickman8336
Still don't understand why this one wasn't released as a single. My fave.
@FeelGoodInspiration
I used to like it back then. But it sucks... too cheesy. Feel Every Beat is worse though. ... I can’t believe Marr said he learned from Bernard 😂
@scott_d_owens
It's bucking frilliant!
@theblindfoldep
@Feel Good Inspiration Feel Every Beat is the second best track on the album (After Get the Message) but the edited/remixed single version was very poor. Should have been left alone. Tighten-Up would have been a great 2nd single (or 3rd depending on which country you bought the album in).
@katakisLives
@Blindfold as far as I'm concerned this whole album is all killer no filler. I think Soviet doesn't get enough love
@astrolabe1976
@Feel Good Inspiration um WRONG
@chinarut
this is the best track on the album - still sounds amazing to this day!
@Calvinism1517
Despite this being 23 years old, it is still quite a trend-setting sound
@stevendouglas3860
One of the best electronic / guitar combi albums ever . Ahead of time (remember it was 1991. )