Are You For Real
Joy And The Boy Lyrics
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Freddy, Freddy, Freddy, Fredd-y
Freddy, Freddy, Freddy, Fredd-y
Freddy, Freddy, Freddy, Fredd-y
Fred Krueger's the name
You know my game
Elm Street's the place if you got the time
Fred Krueger the myth, or Freddy Krueger the man
It doesn't matter cause I'm still rappin' bout him understand
So sit back Jack I'm gonna bust a rhyme
Grab ahold of your friends, it's Krueger time!
It's time for Freddy
See I'm a popular guy
If you don't know yet...
You're gonna find out why
With a place at Elm Street late one night
I know ya like a ghost town, I wanted to fight
With a hat like a vagabond,
Standing like a flasher, it's Mr. Big Time
Freddy Krueger, dream crasher!
Tryin' to find a girl to fit his fancy
Not once, not twice, but three times--Nancy!
All the people sleeping, snoozing, and dreaming
While Krueger's on the the corner of Elm Street, scheming
Ha! They better wake up
And listen to this
Because the blades on Freddy Krueger's hands
Don't miss!
(Chorus)
It's one A.M. and Freddy's here
Scream till you (something) he doesn't appear
When you see night comin' stay away from the dark.
Watch out or Freddy will bust your heart
...
Even if our dreams or Dream Warriors fail
And Mr. Big Time, Freddy Krueger prevails,
It was just prime time,
I know you'll never forget,
What he did to the girl with the t.v. set
But you cant stop Freddy cause he's cood as ice
Come right back at, ya to slash and slice
Like a jitsu blade or a blender he'll blitz ya
Fred Krueger's puttin' on ritz!
(Chorus)
Thrillin'!
Young ones, old ones, yo' mommas, too.
And if you don't watch out, I'm gonna thrill you, too!
So my advice to you is to...stay ready...
'Cause you know whos back?
Freddy!
You see my name is Freddy, and I'm here to say
I'll wrap you up and take you away
And if you feel like your tired, and ready for bed
Don't fall asleep, of you'll wake up dead!
(Chorus)
The song "Are You For Real" by Joy And The Boy is an ode to Freddy Krueger, the iconic villain from the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise. The song begins with several repetitions of Freddy's name, establishing his presence and power. The lyrics then proceed to describe Freddy's character and his role in the films. The lyrics highlight how Freddy Krueger is a popular character and how his name is synonymous with fear. Freddy is depicted as a dream crasher scheming in the corners of people's dreams. The following verse is a clear reference to the events of the first film where Freddy killed Nancy's friends, and she was the only one left to fight him. The lyrics warn that one should avoid the darkness at night, which is where Freddy is most powerful.
The lyrics of the next part suggest that even though people may try to defeat Freddy through their dreams or with special abilities, he will always prevail. Freddy is described as cold as ice and highly skilled in his attacks. The song concludes with Freddy's signature line: "I'll wrap you up and take you away, and if you feel like you're tired and ready for bed, don't fall asleep, or you'll wake up dead!" This final line emphasizes the fear that Freddy instills in people, as they are never truly safe from him, even in their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Fred Krueger's the name
Introducing himself as Freddy Krueger
You know my game
Refering to his hunting in people's dreams
Elm Street's the place if you got the time
His preferred hunting spot
Listen to this, you'll bust a rhyme
Promising to impress people
Fred Krueger the myth, or Freddy Krueger the man
Acknowledging his ambiguous identity
It doesn't matter cause I'm still rappin' bout him understand
Regardless of identity, he's the same villainous character
So sit back Jack I'm gonna bust a rhyme
Preparing to entertain
Grab ahold of your friends, it's Krueger time!
Encouraging audience participation
Tryin' to find a girl to fit his fancy
Krueger's searching for a victim
Not once, not twice, but three times--Nancy!
Calling out one of his most famous victims
While Krueger's on the the corner of Elm Street, scheming
Krueger is always plotting his next kill
They better wake up
People need to be aware of Krueger's presence
Because the blades on Freddy Krueger's hands
Krueger is armed and dangerous
Don't miss!
Krueger is a skilled killer
It was just prime time, I know you'll never forget
Recalling one of his infamous killings on television
What he did to the girl with the t.v. set
Referring to that infamous killing
But you cant stop Freddy cause he's cood as ice
Krueger is confident and difficult to defeat
Come right back at, ya to slash and slice
Krueger is always ready to attack
Like a jitsu blade or a blender he'll blitz ya
Krueger's fierce and unstoppable like a blade or blender
Fred Krueger's puttin' on ritz!
Krueger is showing off his style and panache
Young ones, old ones, yo' mommas, too.
Krueger will attack anyone and everyone
And if you don't watch out, I'm gonna thrill you, too!
Krueger is always looking for his next victim
So my advice to you is to...stay ready...
Warns everyone to be aware of Krueger
Freddy!
Reminding everyone of his name
You see my name is Freddy, and I'm here to say
Krueger's signature introduction
I'll wrap you up and take you away
Krueger will capture his victims in their dreams
And if you feel like your tired, and ready for bed
Krueger targets those who are vulnerable in their sleep
Don't fall asleep, of you'll wake up dead!
Krueger's ominous warning to everyone
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GIOVANNI S. FUSCO, CHRIS G. MCCALLION, MICHAEL J. ANDERSON, PATRICK MICHAEL KLEIN, KANIN THOMAS, MATTHEW J. WELLS, ROBERT J. KHALEEL, DONALD LAMONT
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Kieran Rowan
I don't even know why im crying I'm not even Mexican but I feel his passion and the love from the crowd wholesome af fair play to his opponent too great sportsmanship ❤❤❤❤❤
Mitch Wallace
I’m in the same boat. It was just a great showing of sportsmanship.
Solo King
It was just one of those amazing moments in combat history I even shed a tear
Makkdee Scott
I'm a black man and I cried too. Don't tell nobody!😆
Nikki Sixx
It felt like a Rocky Balboa fight lol
Makkdee Scott
@Nikki Sixx Adrienne!!
TimeBucks
felt like a Rocky Balboa movie fight
John Messina
Underrated comment
hawjR
It was... from a close fight the first time around then stopping him the second time around. Rocky 1&2
Felix Ordaz Gudino
Big Facts!!!