Utopia
G.T.I. Lyrics

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I was only twelve years old when I started having dreams about playing in a band without hypocrisy. but as I'm older now I've come to realize that playing in a band is not utopia so here is my advice. you gotta try real hard to get rid of them. of all these old-fashioned ideas you been having about this music. you gotta try real hard to get out of this, out of this hypocrite scene 'cause there's nothing you van do about it. one day I was old enough to realize my dreams. I could not know that music isn't what it seems. but as I'm older now I've come to realise that playing in a band is not utopia so here is my advice.

Overall Meaning

In G.T.I.'s song Utopia, the lyrics depict the artist's journey in the music industry. The song tells the story of a young artist who dreams of playing in a band without hypocrisy. The lyrics reveal that the artist had these dreams since they were twelve years old, but as time passed, they realized that playing in a band was not as perfect as they had imagined. The artist advises listeners to get rid of old-fashioned ideas about music and the hypocritical scene that exists in the industry.

As the artist grew older, they began to see the reality of the music industry and how it is not a utopia. Despite this realization, the artist encourages listeners to continue pursuing their dreams but to be aware of the harsh realities of the industry. The overall message of the song is to stay true to oneself and to never stop pushing for one's dreams, even in the face of adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

I was only twelve years old when I started having dreams about playing in a band without hypocrisy.
At a young age, I had a dream of being in an authentic band that didn't engage in falsehood or pretense.

but as I'm older now I've come to realize that playing in a band is not utopia so here is my advice.
As I've grown older, I've come to understand that being in a band isn't a perfect or ideal situation, and I have some insight to share.

you gotta try real hard to get rid of them. of all these old-fashioned ideas you been having about this music.
You need to work hard to eliminate your outdated and limiting beliefs about music and the music industry.

you gotta try real hard to get out of this, out of this hypocrite scene 'cause there's nothing you van do about it.
It's essential to make a conscious effort to leave behind the world of insincere and hypocritical music-making, as there is little that can be done to change it.

one day I was old enough to realize my dreams. I could not know that music isn't what it seems.
Eventually, I reached an age where I could pursue my dreams, but I soon discovered that the music industry and being in a band isn't always as glamorous or authentic as it may appear.

but as I'm older now I've come to realise that playing in a band is not utopia so here is my advice.
As I continue to age, I know that being in a band doesn't equate to a perfect or idealistic existence, and I want to share my perspective.

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