Real World
Kris Allen Lyrics


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Strumming on my six string
Wondering what this world might bring
Little ol' me
Don't know what to tell them
I hardly know who is my friend

Late at night
I sit up and try to find the answer to it all
I think I'm going crazy
I haven't been me lately

And I'm losing my mind
Only most of the time
And I don't, don't know why

I'm stuck in this mud
With nowhere to run
And I don't know why

I keep thinking this life's not for me
What am I doing
What am I proving to someone, or anybody
Lord, I can't take this anymore
I'm getting restless
I gotta test this, oh this thing they call the real world

Been telling myself that it's alright
Everything will turn out alright
I'll just give it a little time
But that ain't working no more
I don't think it worked before

And I'm losing my mind
Only most of the time
And I don't, don't know why

I'm stuck in this mud
With nowhere to run
And I don't know why

I keep thinking this life's not for me
What am I doing
What am I proving to someone, or anybody
Lord, I can't take this anymore
I'm getting restless
I gotta test this, oh this thing they call the real world
Oh the real world
The real world





I'm getting restless
I gotta test this, oh this thing they call the real world

Overall Meaning

Kris Allen's song "Real World" is about the singer feeling lost and uncertain about his future. He is strumming his guitar, wondering what life has in store for him. He feels like he doesn't know who his true friends are and is struggling to figure things out.


The line, "Late at night, I sit up and try to find the answer to it all," portrays his desperation to find clarity, and he's worried that he might be losing his mind. He feels stuck and unable to run away from his problems. There's a sense of suffocation in his situation, like he's out of options.


In the chorus, Kris talks about feeling like his life isn't meant for him, and he is not proving anything to anyone. He's getting restless and needs to test what the real world has to offer. The song ends with a repeated chorus about how he needs to test what the real world has to offer, implying that he needs to leave his comfort zone.


Overall, "Real World" is a relatable song about feeling lost and unsure about one's future, and the need to break out of one's comfort zone to find fulfillment.


Line by Line Meaning

Strumming on my six string
Playing my guitar.


Wondering what this world might bring
Curious about what the future holds.


Little ol' me
I feel insignificant.


Don't know what to tell them
I don't have the answers.


I hardly know who is my friend
I am unsure of my social circle.


Late at night
During the dark hours of the day.


I sit up and try to find the answer to it all
I am searching for insight and understanding.


I think I'm going crazy
I feel overwhelmed and uncertain.


I haven't been me lately
I don't feel like myself.


And I'm losing my mind
I am struggling mentally.


Only most of the time
It's not a constant state, but it happens frequently.


And I don't, don't know why
I don't understand why I feel this way.


I'm stuck in this mud
I feel trapped and unable to move forward.


With nowhere to run
I am out of options.


I keep thinking this life's not for me
I doubt my purpose or place in the world.


What am I doing
I question my decisions and actions.


What am I proving to someone, or anybody
I am unsure of who I am trying to impress or what impact I am making.


Lord, I can't take this anymore
I am at my breaking point.


I'm getting restless
I am becoming increasingly agitated.


I gotta test this, oh this thing they call the real world
I need to experience the challenges of everyday life.


Been telling myself that it's alright
I have been trying to convince myself that everything is okay.


Everything will turn out alright
I am hopeful and optimistic about the future.


I'll just give it a little time
I need to be patient and allow things to unfold.


But that ain't working no more
My previous coping mechanisms are no longer effective.


I don't think it worked before
I have doubts about my past choices and actions.


Oh the real world
Referring to the unfiltered, challenging world outside of my personal bubble.


I'm getting restless
I am becoming increasingly agitated.


I gotta test this, oh this thing they call the real world
I need to experience the challenges of everyday life.




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Comments from YouTube:

babybelle32

I love this song. I know he's in a different place now, but I would still love to hear this on his new cd. This sounds like it was produced professionally.

falen20

this is a great song!! he is so talented. i can't wait to hear more of his songs, especialy from the post idol things

Hanif Kamis

Heck yeah!! Can't wait for the 1st album to come out! But, no need to rush. Put up great numbers. Make it amazing!

Oppedisiridis

I can't wait for his CD!! Kris Allen rocks! not a huge fan of live like we're dying, but can't wait to see the rest!!! YAY KRIS! Nov. 17th!

cooljob9

love this song

angela varghese

LOVE IT!

Ceci Finney

His CD comes out November 17th!!! =D

cooljob9

this is good

jared mahler

nice song love latonya

Mary Corrigan

i luv this pic of him its my poster lol

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