The group's sophomore album, titled Drug for the Modern Age, was released on May 19, 2015 via ATO Records
2) Kopecky is also the name of a US progressive rock band.
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Three brothers - Joe, William and Paul - from Racine WI. Joe plays guitar and sings, William plays electric bass, keyboards and sitar, and Paul is a drummer. KOPECKY is an American band with a variety of influences. They have elements from the latest era of KING CRIMSON, some prog metal, some ethnic influences and even some more traditional prog influences. Occasionally the approach is similar to Terry Bozzio's Black Light Syndrome. The result is a powerful sound with a variety of approaches and interesting musicianship.
Real Life
Kopecky Lyrics
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Now is a good time
Looked for the bright lights
Saw them in my eyes
Staying till July
I think it's alright
I've got my own place
Talking like you own the place
(You need to)
Walk a mile at my pace
(Get over it)
Look before I go away
(And I think you'll)
Come again another day
This house is real life
Four walls for big fights
I'll make the mistakes
So that you have someone to blame
Stay up till its bright
And sleep through the daylight
Are you sure that you want this?
Cause I need my own space
Talking like you own the place
(You need to)
Walk a mile at my pace
(Get over it)
Look before I go away
(And I think you'll)
Come again another day
(But you wanted this)
Talking like you own the place
(You need to)
Walk a mile at my pace
(Get over it)
Look before I go away
(Cause I need you)
Come again another day
Tell me that you still love me after all these years
Tell me that you still love being around me
Tell me that you still love me after all these years
Tell me that you still love being around me
Talking like you own the place
(You need to)
Walk a mile at my pace
(Get over it)
Look before I go away
(And I think you'll)
Come again another day
(But you wanted this)
Talking like you own the place
(You need to)
Walk a mile at my pace
(Get over it)
Look before I go away
(Cause I need you)
Come again another day
The song "Real Life" by Kopecky seems to be about a relationship where both parties have their own issues and problems to navigate. The singer seems to be questioning their partner's commitment to the relationship and their willingness to be understanding of the singer's own struggles. The chorus contains the repeated phrase "talking like you own the place, walk a mile at my pace, look before I go away, come again another day" which can be interpreted as a plea for empathy and understanding from the partner. While the house they are in may seem real and solid, it is also a place where they will face challenges and disagreements with each other, as seen in the line "four walls for big fights". Ultimately, the singer wants to know that their partner still loves them and wants to be around them, even as they navigate the difficulties of their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Waited your whole life
You have been waiting for a certain moment for years.
Now is a good time
This moment is perfect for whatever it is you have been waiting for.
Looked for the bright lights
You have been searching for excitement and adventure.
Saw them in my eyes
You have found what you were looking for in me.
Staying till July
You plan on staying for a limited amount of time.
I think it's alright
You are okay with the temporary nature of the situation.
I've got my own place
You have your own space to call your own.
You'll have your own space
I respect your need for personal space.
Talking like you own the place
You are acting like you have control over everything.
(You need to)
It is necessary for you to stop acting that way.
Walk a mile at my pace
You need to understand things from my point of view.
(Get over it)
You need to let go of your desire to control everything.
Look before I go away
You need to take a step back and assess the situation before I leave.
(And I think you'll)
I believe that if you do this, you will see things differently.
Come again another day
We can try this again in the future.
This house is real life
The things that happen in this house are a reflection of real life.
Four walls for big fights
This house is where our biggest disagreements will take place.
I'll make the mistakes
I am willing to take the blame for things that go wrong.
So that you have someone to blame
I am doing this to protect your feelings and your idea of what happened.
Stay up till its bright
We will stay up until morning time.
And sleep through the daylight
We will sleep during the day when the sun is shining.
Are you sure that you want this?
You need to be certain that this is what you truly want.
Cause I need my own space
I need personal space and time to myself.
Tell me that you still love me after all these years
You reassure me that your love has not faded over time.
Tell me that you still love being around me
You still enjoy spending time with me.
(But you wanted this)
You desired this situation, but it may not be what you thought it would be.
(Cause I need you)
I need you to be there for me.
Contributed by Hailey P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.