Her modest success was ultimatley short-lived, but her biggest hit, "Don't Wanna Fall in Love", has found enduring status thanks to the Shep Pettibone remix which is often considered as one of the early '90s best Popular House records. Child is currently working on a new album, having been largely unsuccessful with obscure Japanese projects and movie soundtracks throughout the 1990s.
Jane Child resurfaced in the 2001 with her third album, "Surge." It included two single, "Almost Beautiful" and "Nice Day." While the album did not gain attention from the mainstream, it was touted as a welcome return by her supporters. While it was stated her fourth album was complete, there has yet to be a date set for its release.
Welcome to the Real World
Jane Child Lyrics
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Than fiction, no danger
It's easy to ignore it
Hide your head and don't look for
It's ain't no way to run a universe
Someone's holding the strings of the purse
Got his finger on the trigger
Welcome to, to the real world
Welcome to, to the real world
Welcome to, to the real world
Welcome to, to the real world
Who's winning the human race?
Who's running? Who's setting the pace?
Makes my blood boil in defiance
I fall to my knees and pray for guidance
It's raining, it's pouring
The old man is snoring
Went to bed with a hole in his head
And didn't wake up in the morning
Welcome to, to the real world
Welcome to, to the real world
Welcome to, to the real world
Welcome to, to the real world
Let the world feel, let yourself be
Love each other just like you and me
Something's got to give
Better sooner than later, yeah hey, oh, no
Somewhere, someone, somehow, someday
We will find a way
Somewhere, someone, somehow, someday
Yeah hey, oh, ho, oh, no
Welcome to the real world
Who is winning the human race?
Who's running? Who's setting the pace?
Makes my blood boil in defiance
I fall to my knees and pray for guidance
Welcome to, to the real world
Welcome to, to the real world
Welcome to, to the real world
Welcome to, to the real world
Somewhere, someone, somehow, someday
(Welcome to, to the real world)
Welcome to, to the real world
Welcome to, to the real world
Welcome to, to the real world
Somewhere, someone, somehow, someday
(Welcome to, to the real world)
Welcome to, to the real world
Welcome to, to the real world
Welcome to, to the real world
Somewhere, someone, somehow, someday
(Welcome to, to the real world)
Welcome to, to the real world
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Jane Child's song Welcome to the Real World is a powerful commentary on the current state of society. The song's opening lines suggest that the truth is often stranger than fiction, and that many people choose to ignore this fact. It's easier to turn a blind eye to the atrocities and injustices of the world than it is to confront them. However, the chorus of the song reminds us that the real world is an unavoidable reality that we must all face eventually.
The lyrics go on to express frustration with the way the world is currently being run. The line "someone's holding the strings of the purse" suggests that there are powerful people behind the scenes who are controlling the world's affairs. The question "who's winning the human race?" implies that there is a competition to control the world and that it is not necessarily being won by those who have the best interests of humanity in mind. The lines "makes my blood boil in defiance, I fall to my knees and pray for guidance" indicate that the frustration felt by the singer has reached a boiling point, and they are left feeling helpless.
Overall, Jane Child's Welcome to the Real World is a call to action for listeners to open their eyes to the reality of the world we live in and take action to make it a better place.
Line by Line Meaning
Fact is often much stranger
The truth can be more unbelievable than fiction
Than fiction, no danger
It's a fact that sometimes the truth is more peculiar than imaginary stories
It's easy to ignore it
It's effortless to overlook strange but true events
Hide your head and don't look for
You can choose not to pay attention to such strange occurrences
It's ain't no way to run a universe
There's no proper way to govern the world we live in
Someone's holding the strings of the purse
Someone is in control of everything happening around us
Got his finger on the trigger
They have the power to make essential decisions
Will he pull it, do you figure?
It's uncertain if those in authority will make the right choices
Welcome to, to the real world
Get ready to face the harsh realities of life
Who's winning the human race?
Who is the most successful in society?
Who's running? Who's setting the pace?
Who is directing the course of the community?
Makes my blood boil in defiance
It infuriates me and makes me want to rebel against these power structures
I fall to my knees and pray for guidance
In such situations, it's good to seek divine intervention for direction and clarity
It's raining, it's pouring
It's a statement about life being unpredictable and changing constantly
The old man is snoring
People can get so comfortable with the status quo that they become unaware of larger issues
Went to bed with a hole in his head
He didn't know what was going on, was oblivious to the world around him
And didn't wake up in the morning
He ended up not seeing the reality of the situation
Let the world feel, let yourself be
Let the world impact you; be open to the things around you
Love each other just like you and me
Love is the key to unifying the world and accepting each other regardless of our differences
Something's got to give
A change has to occur, there has to be progress
Better sooner than later, yeah hey, oh, no
It's important to affect change as soon as possible
Somewhere, someone, somehow, someday
There must be hope for a better future
We will find a way
Humanity will be able to overcome the challenges of the real world and find a better path
(Welcome to, to the real world)
A reminder that we need to confront reality
Welcome to
A greeting for those prepared to face the truth
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jane Child
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