This is an album about Rock & Roll in the real world, the life of a weekend rock star, balancing your passions and desires with work and personal commitments. Songs about finding your place in the world, frustration, madness, corruption of innocence, losing your way and momentous changes.
The album took six hours to record in the child care wing of Yarraville Community centre, an eighteenth century school building. Recorded amongst children’s artwork and toys the tracks contain an immediacy and vibrancy fresh from the bands infamous live shows.
The album is currently available for download through Indiestore from the following sites :
indiestore.7digital.com/antescene
www.myspace.com/macacamulatta
www.macacamulatta.com
www.last.fm/music/Macaca+Mulatta/AAA
www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=13433641471
To compliment the online release, artwork and lyrics will be available for download, allowing purchasers to create their own CD’s if they so wish. (www.macacamulatta.com/aaa_artwork.zip)
The album will be available through iTunes, napster, Amazon and many more sites in the near future, as will a physical release complete with a limited edition scrabble piece cover.
A video release of the album is pencilled for release later in the year, so all budding film makers should get in touch if they want to contribute.
All members of the band will be involved in future music projects, with Chris Chinchilla and Estafan Drugos continuing to work together on new material.
Macaca Mulatta R.I.P.
Welcome To The Real World
Macaca Mulatta Lyrics
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Outside I could never tell
Nothing could prepare me
For what I found away from home
So much beauty
So much cruelty
No one said it would be easy
There was never a handshake a party or a card
Saying, welcome to the real world.
You want to lead a quiet life
It wont let you breathe
You want to lead a busy life
It stops you in your tracks
You want to lead your own life
Be prepared to fight
You want to lead a normal life
But just what is that
No one said it would be easy
No one said it would be so hard
There was never a handshake a party or a card
Saying, welcome to the real world.
Welcome to the real world
Welcomes reckless drivers
Welcome to the real world
Best kept global village
Welcome to the real world
Poulation 60bn
Welcome to the real world
Enjoy your stay
The lyrics of "Welcome to the Real World" by Macaca Mulatta highlight the harsh realities that come with growing up and becoming an adult. The line "Parental blankets did me well, Outside I could never tell" suggests that the comforting shelter of one's childhood can make it difficult to navigate the turmoil of the outside world. The following lines "Nothing could prepare me, For what I found away from home, So much beauty, So much cruelty" convey the contrasting experiences one can have when stepping out into the real world. There is beauty to be found, but it is also a cruel and unforgiving place.
The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, as it speaks to the lack of preparation that comes with entering adulthood. The lines "No one said it would be easy, No one said it would be so hard, There was never a handshake a party or a card, Saying, welcome to the real world" convey the sense of isolation that one can feel when facing the difficulties of adult life. The following verses further explore the different challenges that one may face, whether it be the struggle between a quiet or busy life or the difficulty in defining what a "normal" life is.
Overall, "Welcome to the Real World" is a powerful commentary on the realities of growing up and facing the difficulties of adulthood. It shows the stark contrast between the comfort of childhood and the harsh realities of the world beyond it.
Line by Line Meaning
Parental blankets did me well
Growing up under the protective care of one's parents is often good for development.
Outside I could never tell
It is difficult to understand the magnitude of the world beyond one's home environment.
Nothing could prepare me
Even the best upbringing could not have completely prepared me for the challenges of the wider world.
For what I found away from home
Discovering new environments and cultures can be challenging but rewarding.
So much beauty
The world is full of breathtaking beauty.
So much cruelty
The world can also be a cruel and unforgiving place.
No one said it would be easy
The challenges of the real world are not to be underestimated.
No one said it would be so hard
The challenges may exceed expectations.
There was never a handshake a party or a card
There is no formal welcoming committee for new entrants to the real world.
Saying, welcome to the real world.
There is no one to tell you that you have entered the realm of reality.
You want to lead a quiet life
Those who crave peace and quiet may find it difficult to achieve.
It won't let you breathe
The fast-paced, high-stress environment of the real world can feel suffocating.
You want to lead a busy life
Those who thrive on busyness may find themselves slowed down by the real world's challenges.
It stops you in your tracks
Unexpected difficulties can halt progress.
You want to lead your own life
Self-determination requires hard work and dedication in the real world.
Be prepared to fight
Success may be hard-won and require a tough fight.
You want to lead a normal life
The idea of a 'normal' life may be elusive, as everyone's experience is unique.
But just what is that
The definition of a 'normal' life is subjective.
Welcome to the real world
There is no turning back now; this is reality.
Welcomes reckless drivers
The real world is not without its dangers and risks.
Welcome to the real world
The global community is connected in a way never before seen in history.
Best kept global village
Despite the size and complexity of the world, it can still feel like a small, close-knit community.
Welcome to the real world
The world's population is growing at an alarming rate.
Population 60bn
There are currently an estimated 7.9 billion people in the world, with projections putting that number at 9.7 billion by 2050.
Welcome to the real world
Enjoy your stay, despite the challenges and difficulties that may arise.
Contributed by Layla W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.