Getting Real
Jeannie Lurie Lyrics
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Thereā²s something in the air
That I can't explain
Like electricity running through my veins
My wheels are spinning
Like my worldā²s going to change
Right before my eyes
Never felt so alive
This is the time of my life
I'm on my way to be
More and more like me
And now it finally feels
Feels like things are getting real
R-e-eal Re-e-Šµal
R-e-eal Feels like things arŠµ getting real
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R-e-eal Feels like things are getting real
What's going on
Iā²m getting emotional
If only life could have a remote control
ā²Cause I can't stop the way I feel
Here we go
System overdrive
Feels like things are getting real
R-e-eal Re-e-eal
R-e-eal Feels like things are getting real
R-e-eal Re-e-eal
R-e-eal Feels like things are getting real
R-e-eal Re-e-eal
R-e-eal Feels like things are getting real
R-e-eal Re-e-eal
R-e-eal Feels like things are getting real
Get with the program now
Figure it out somehow
Cause thereā²s no right or wrong
Whatever happens next
Gonna reboot, refresh and find where i belong
Feels like things are getting real
R-e-eal Re-e-eal
R-e-eal Feels like things are getting real
R-e-eal Re-e-eal
R-e-eal Feels like things are getting real
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In "Getting Real," Jeannie Lurie sings about the feeling of transition or change in one's life. The lyrics express a sense of electricity and energy, which suggests that she is excited about the changes to come. She describes the feeling as though something is in the air, and she can't explain it. Lurie seems to be on the point of a breakthrough or a realization that helps her find her true self.
The chorus "Feels like things are getting real," is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the idea of growth and progress. Lurie also expresses her feelings of uncertainty, wishing she had a remote control to stop the overwhelming emotions she's experiencing. However, she quickly gets into system overdrive and accepts the changes happening.
The overall theme of the song encourages listeners to embrace change, grow with it, and find where they belong. The song is motivational, and it's a reminder to live in the moment, take chances, and not be afraid of new experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Feels like things are getting real
Sensing a shift in the atmosphere, an impending change or transformation that is about to happen.
There's something in the air
Vibing an energy that can't quite be defined or explained, but is palpable and present.
Like electricity running through my veins
A sensation of excitement and anticipation that courses through the body, electrifying every nerve and pulse.
My wheels are spinning
Experiencing a rush of thoughts, ideas and possibilities, feeling unstoppable in one's creativity.
Like my world's going to change right before my eyes
An expectation that things are going to shift in a significant way, that the world as it is will not be the world as it will be.
Never felt so alive
Experiencing a surge of vitality and liveliness that makes one feel fully engaged in the moment and in their own existence.
Holding on for the ride
Bracing oneself for whatever comes next, ready to face any challenges or opportunities that arise.
This is the time of my life
A recognition that the present moment is a pivotal one, that the choices made now will have a lasting impact on one's future.
I'm on my way to be more and more like me
A realization that self-discovery and self-actualization are ongoing processes, and that every experience helps to shape and define oneself.
And now it finally feels like things are getting real
An acknowledgement that the time for preparation and anticipation is over, and that the moment of action and realization has arrived.
What's going on, I'm getting emotional
Feeling overwhelmed by the intensity of one's own feelings and reactions to what is happening.
If only life could have a remote control
Expressing a desire to be able to pause, rewind, or fast-forward through life's challenges and choices, as if they were scenes in a movie.
'Cause I can't stop the way I feel, here we go, system overdrive
Experiencing an intense surge of emotion and energy that can't be contained or turned off, like a computer's systems running at maximum capacity.
Get with the program now, figure it out somehow
Recognizing the need to take action and make decisions, in order to keep up with the changing circumstances and find a way forward.
Cause there's no right or wrong, whatever happens next, gonna reboot, refresh and find where I belong
Embracing a mindset of flexibility and adaptability, recognizing that there are no clear answers or solutions, and that one must be ready to reinvent oneself and start anew.
Writer(s): Jeannie Lurie, Matthew Tishler
Contributed by David J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.