His most recent work samples a diverse array of artists and sounds from UK pop singers (Marina & The Diamonds & Eliza Doolittle) to indie rock staples and upstarts (Death Cab for Cutie). The idiosyncrasy of the music is very fitting as Hoodie Allen is not your typical rapper. A self-described, college educated music nerd, Hoodie Allen embraces his individuality and promotes it as the main message in his hype-machine breakout “You Are Not A Robot” (2010). The future is bright for Hoodie Allen. He plans to continue providing the masses with feel-good music for a long time.
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The Real Thing
Hoodie Allen Lyrics
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Ain't in a rush to go to church because I used protection
You complain about the way I cooked your eggs
I'll probably hang up the phone and then, hello?
Disconnected, but check it, that's just a metaphor
I'm talking if you left your man then you'd be better off
The game I spit is sweeter than a bag of kettle corn
My name is Hoodie Allen but I'm here to take your sweater off
You wanna travel around the world, well I'm taking you there
I met a bunch of mean girls like Lacey Chabert
Busy talking shit but they ain't stopping to look in the mirror
If you making it bad, well I'm making it worse
You holding onto all these baggage, stop taking it pers
I'll tell you anything I can to get you down tonight
Tryna take you out the clouds, bring you down to life
I think that she like me, that she like me
And she think that it might be, it might be
The real thing but we moving too fast
The real thing but we moving too fast
I think that she like me, that she like me
And she think that it might be, it might be
True love but we let it all fade
'Cause I just ain't ready baby
Treat me like I'm the man with a couple hundred grand
And a family full of cousins with a couple Uncle Sams
Tryna gamble away my money, that's funny like Douglas Yancey
Wanna paint a perfect picture, they'll probably think that I'm Banksy
But I might die trying to afford it
I'm living in the studio, everything is recorded
My life is like a song and stuck on fucking repeat
And I'm making the same mistakes that you only make in your sleep
That must mean I'm in a dream world
But I'm sleepwalking until I find a dream girl
I got these teen girls screaming like I'm out of a magazine
Next to Harry and Justin, nobody fucking with me girl
Switch it, do I make you mad when I talk about shit that I envision?
Are my dreams too big? Do you think I'll sink or swim with these fishes?
So you could let me down easy
'Cause it's hard to let go when you the only good that I know, you know?
I think that she like me, that she like me
And she think that it might be, it might be
The real thing but we moving too fast
The real thing but we moving too fast
I think that she like me, that she like me
And she think that it might be, it might be
True love but we let it all fade
'Cause I just ain't ready baby
Hi, it's me, wondering where the hell you are.
You said you were gonna call me and I still haven't heard from you.
You know, it's not that hard to just send me a text and say hi.
I understand you're working hard on this album right now,
But you need to make the time for me.
And you need to start re-evaluating your priorities.
Hope you're having a good night
In "The Real Thing," Hoodie Allen talks about his relationship with someone who he thinks may be the one. The song starts with him cooking breakfast for his partner, but they complain about the way he cooked the eggs. Afterwards, he talks about how he thinks his partner would be better off with him than her current man, setting the tone for the rest of the song. He raps about how he'll do whatever it takes to make them a pair and travel the world together. He mentions Lacey Chabert and the "mean girls" who talk behind his back, but he doesn't pay them any attention.
In the next verse, he talks about his own struggles with fame and relationships. He mentions trying to gamble away money and living in the studio to record music. He says he's making the same mistakes he usually makes while dreaming of finding his perfect match. He wonders if his dreams are too big and if he'll make it or sink with the fishes. In the end, he reaches out to his partner, asking why they haven't called and urging them to make time for him.
Overall, the song touches on themes of relationships, fame, and personal struggle. Hoodie Allen speaks candidly about his own experiences and also gives advice to his partner. The chorus repeats the idea that they may have found "the real thing," but they're moving too fast or aren't ready yet.
Line by Line Meaning
Super duper early morning Sunday breakfast
Waking up on Sunday and making breakfast.
Ain't in a rush to go to church because I used protection
Not in a hurry to go to church.
You complain about the way I cooked your eggs
Your partner criticizes your cooking.
I'll probably hang up the phone and then, hello?
You hang up the call and then call back.
Disconnected, but check it, that's just a metaphor
Using a disconnect as a metaphor for a break up.
I'm talking if you left your man then you'd be better off
You would be better off leaving your man.
The game I spit is sweeter than a bag of kettle corn
The content I produce is superior.
My name is Hoodie Allen but I'm here to take your sweater off
Flirting and trying to woo someone.
And I'mma do whatever it takes to make us a pair
Doing anything to be together.
You wanna travel around the world, well I'm taking you there
Taking your partner around the world.
I met a bunch of mean girls like Lacey Chabert
Met mean girls like Lacey Chabert.
Busy talking shit but they ain't stopping to look in the mirror
Talking behind people's backs.
If you making it bad, well I'm making it worse
Making situations worse.
You holding onto all these baggage, stop taking it pers
Letting go of all past issues.
I'll tell you anything I can to get you down tonight
Say anything to make you happy tonight.
Tryna take you out the clouds, bring you down to life
Trying to snap you back to reality.
I think that she like me, that she like me
Thinking that someone is interested in you.
And she think that it might be, it might be
Thinking it might be love.
The real thing but we moving too fast
Moving too quickly in the relationship.
True love but we let it all fade
Letting love fade away because of unpreparedness.
'Cause I just ain't ready baby
Not ready for a serious relationship.
Treat me like I'm the man with a couple hundred grand
Treat me like I'm financially successful.
And a family full of cousins with a couple Uncle Sams
Imagining yourself surrounded by family.
Tryna gamble away my money, that's funny like Douglas Yancey
It's silly to gamble money away.
Wanna paint a perfect picture, they'll probably think that I'm Banksy
Wanting to appear perfect.
But I might die trying to afford it
Struggling financially to attain perfection.
I'm living in the studio, everything is recorded
Spending a lot of time making music.
My life is like a song and stuck on fucking repeat
Feeling stuck in life.
And I'm making the same mistakes that you only make in your sleep
Repeating the same mistakes.
That must mean I'm in a dream world
Feeling like in a dream.
But I'm sleepwalking until I find a dream girl
Life feels like going through the motions until finding the right partner.
I got these teen girls screaming like I'm out of a magazine
Having fans and attention from young girls.
Next to Harry and Justin, nobody fucking with me girl
No one can compare to your level of success.
Switch it, do I make you mad when I talk about shit that I envision?
Asking if talking about aspirations and goals upsets you.
Are my dreams too big? Do you think I'll sink or swim with these fishes?
Asking if your dreams are unrealistic.
So you could let me down easy
Asking for compassion in the event of disappointment.
'Cause it's hard to let go when you the only good that I know, you know?
It's difficult to move on when you're my sole source of happiness.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PARRISH ALAN WARRINGTON, REGINALD JAMES FERGUSON, STEVEN A. MARKOWITZ
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