Real
How-Low-Hello Lyrics
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Not until summer ends!
How can I pay the toll
If you won't let me live?
Don't lose your head
Tell me why it feels strange
To be real again
I keep my eyes on the clock then
A favorite old song
So loud for tired ears
To mock a blackbird
His broken wings don't work 'round here
You might burn the uniform
Don't make of a cloth the man you are
If I show you my torned out heart
You'd see me like a lazy bum
And learning to fake
A smile for somebody else
How big the mistakes
That brought you to this
One life choice
When it feels so strange
To be real again
I keep my eyes on the clock then
Not my mind in your pocket
If you don't mind close the door then
The voices I heard all sound the same
The lyrics of How-Low-Hello/Yusa Nishimori (CV. Maaya Uchida)'s song 'Real' explore the themes of authenticity, vulnerability and the struggle to find one's true self. The first two lines, "You said -I won't drive you home / Not until summer ends!" suggest a delay in intimacy, a decision based on convenience and the lack of emotional connection. The next line, "How can I pay the toll / If you won't let me live?" can be understood as a plea to be given the chance to experience real connection and the consequences of living authentically.
The chorus, "Don't lose your head / Tell me why it feels strange / To be real again," acknowledges the fear and discomfort associated with shedding social pretenses and exposing one's true self. The singer juxtaposes the image of the clock with that of the mind in a pocket, to describe the struggle against external expectations and societal norms.
The lines, "If I show you my torned out heart / You'd see me like a lazy bum / And learning to fake / A smile for somebody else," suggests the fear of being misunderstood or judged harshly for exposing one's vulnerabilities. The final lines, "If you don't mind close the door then / The voices I heard all sound the same" reveals a desire for solitude and introspection, a retreat from the outside world where conformity and expectations reign.
Line by Line Meaning
You said -I won't drive you home
You made it clear that you won't give me a ride home
Not until summer ends!
You want me to find some other way to get home until the summer ends
How can I pay the toll
I can't afford to pay the cost to get where I want to go
If you won't let me live?
How can I move on with my life if you won't allow me to?
Don't lose your head
Stay calm and keep a level head
Tell me why it feels strange
Explain to me why this situation feels so unusual
To be real again
To experience life in a genuine way once more
I keep my eyes on the clock then
I'm focused on the time passing
Not my mind in your pocket
I'm not obsessing over you or what you're doing
A favorite old song
A melody I've grown fond of over time
So loud for tired ears
The volume is overwhelming to ears that are worn out
To mock a blackbird
To mimic the sound of a bird that is not present
His broken wings don't work 'round here
Even if the bird were here, it wouldn't be able to fly due to its damaged wings
You might burn the uniform
You could destroy the appearance of something without damaging its substance
Don't make of a cloth the man you are
Don't let the things you wear or own define who you are as a person
If I show you my torned out heart
If I reveal to you my emotional pain and distress
You'd see me like a lazy bum
You would unfairly judge me and label me as someone who is unmotivated
And learning to fake
Trying to become adept at pretending or fabricating things
A smile for somebody else
Forcing oneself to appear happy or content for someone else's benefit
How big the mistakes
The errors made were quite significant
That brought you to this
Those poor decisions are the reason for your current situation
One life choice
A single decision that impacts the trajectory of one's entire life
When it feels so strange
When everything seems out of the ordinary
To be real again
To reconnect with reality and truth
I keep my eyes on the clock then
I remain fixated on the time that is passing
Not my mind in your pocket
I'm not allowing myself to become overly consumed by thoughts of you
If you don't mind close the door then
If it's all the same to you, shut the door on your way out
The voices I heard all sound the same
I'm becoming fatigued by hearing the same views expressed by different people
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: How Great Were the Robins
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Alexandrum
ME ENCANTA EL INSTRUMENTAL DE ESTE TEMAZZO, el album, una JOYA
Rene Castro
cómo es que al creador de le ocurren cosas taaaaan buenas
れいゆう
すごい友利の有宇への気持ちを表してるような歌詞で好き
Monkei
Try checking out the modification of key sounds label vol2 remix of this song. They’re both real good.
千葉 一輝
あまり知られない隠れ神曲
なかやん
殺伐になってるので割と有名ですよ
ポジハマ
神曲やろ、なぜみんな聞かない!!
ポジハマ
最高すぎませんか
Yoongiboongicatman
Man i love how low hello and ZHIEND but i like ZHIEND more
Shifa Ammara Bilqist
sorry to say.. but im agree with u.. zhiend is the best