MALLRAT (stylized) is composed of Melo Davis on vocals and guitar, and Ana MeiLi Carling on guitar. Based out of Brooklyn and Philadelphia, their raw lyrics combined with intricate, esoteric instrumentals, and explosive choruses, the band (as noted by New Noise Magazine) "posesses a poetic rawness in both sound and aesthetic that feels as urgent and honest as a stinging wound."
For Real
Mallrat Lyrics
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I am if you are, so we could get something to eat
I know a place where there's nothing to see
So we can just talk 'bout what we want to be
Work it out, we can work it out, aye
But time's not a thing
So roll down the windows and we can just sing
Like la la la, not a worry in the world and blah blah blah (blah)
But right now it is when I'm right here with you
We both look a mess but we couldn't care less
'Bout the way that we dress
Late to the party
I hope we offend somebody
And you didn't even wanna die once this week
And when you're around I feel less of a freak
And when you smile for real, you make me smile for real
Don't care if it's night or it's day
Let's get some coffee so we stay awake
And when you smile for real you make me smile for real
And when you smile for real you make me smile for real
And when you smile for real you make me smile for real
And when you smile for real you make me smile for real
Falling easily
How 'bout you take a seat with me
You're worrying me
And you shouldn't say sorry to me
So something has changed since they got in the way
I just shouldn't say what I'm wanting to say
Your makeup's running like you've run in the rain
And it's not the best way to be ending a day
Nothing to say, disregard what we say
Now I'm lost and alone in this big white house on a hill
Some rude boy calls your name
I don't remember why we came
'Cause you didn't even wanna die once this week
And when you're around I feel less of a freak
And when you smile for real you make me smile for real
You're tryna find your heels, your smiling isn't real
Falling asleep, dream sweet in the passenger seat
Falling asleep, dream sweet in the passenger seat
And you didn't even wanna die once this week
And when you're around I feel less of a freak
And when you smile for real you make me smile for real
Don't care if it's night or it's day
Let's get some coffee so we stay awake
And when you smile for real you make me smile for real
And when you smile for real you make me smile for real
And when you smile for real you make me smile for real
And when you smile for real you make me smile for real
The lyrics of Mallrat's song For Real depict the singer and a companion enjoying a simple moment together in a car, cruising around aimlessly and talking about their future aspirations. Mallrat sings about wanting to escape reality and forget their troubles, if only for a little while. She suggests that they chat about what they want to be in life, as if speaking it aloud will make it more real. The chorus describes how this person's smile, when genuine and not forced, brings joy to the singer's life. The sense of carefree abandon is juxtaposed with hints of inner turmoil, with lines such as "You didn't even wanna die once this week" and "Your makeup's running like you've run in the rain." Though they may be struggling with personal issues, the two find comfort and solace in each other's company.
Line by Line Meaning
Falling asleep, dream sweet in the passenger seat
Sleeping calmly and dreaming peacefully while riding in the car
I am if you are, so we could get something to eat
Agreeing to eat together and enjoy each other's company
I know a place where there's nothing to see
Offering to go to a place where they can talk without distractions
So we can just talk 'bout what we want to be
Having an open and honest discussion about their desires and aspirations
Work it out, we can work it out, aye
Encouraging each other to solve any issues they may have together
But time's not a thing
Emphasizing the importance of enjoying the moment without worrying about time
So roll down the windows and we can just sing
Encouraging each other to enjoy the freedom of singing and being carefree
Like la la la, not a worry in the world and blah blah blah (blah)
Singing nonsensical words and enjoying life without worries
It's not really true
Acknowledging that life is not always carefree, despite how it may seem
But right now it is when I'm right here with you
Feeling happy and carefree in the present moment with the person they care for
We both look a mess but we couldn't care less
Not worrying about their appearance and simply enjoying each other's company
'Bout the way that we dress
Not paying attention to how they look while spending time together
Late to the party
Arriving to the event late
I hope we offend somebody
Jokingly expressing a desire to draw attention to themselves by offending someone
And you didn't even wanna die once this week
Expressing relief and happiness to be with someone who didn't have suicidal thoughts that week
And when you're around I feel less of a freak
Feeling less abnormal and more accepted in the presence of the person they care for
And when you smile for real, you make me smile for real
Enjoying the happiness and positivity that the other person brings to their life
Don't care if it's night or it's day
Not caring about the time of day as long as they can spend time together
Let's get some coffee so we stay awake
Suggesting getting coffee to stay awake and talk to each other longer
You're tryna find your heels, your smiling isn't real
Noticing that the other person may be trying too hard to appear happy
Falling easily
Falling easily in love
How 'bout you take a seat with me
Inviting the person to spend more time with them
You're worrying me
Expressing concern for the other person's well-being
And you shouldn't say sorry to me
Wanting the person to know that they don't need to apologize for anything
So something has changed since they got in the way
Feeling like something has changed since other people have interfered with their relationship
I just shouldn't say what I'm wanting to say
Hesitating to express their true feelings to the other person
Your makeup's running like you've run in the rain
Noticing that the other person's makeup is smudged, possibly from crying
And it's not the best way to be ending a day
Feeling like the day is ending on a negative or sad note
Nothing to say, disregard what we say
Having nothing left to talk about and not taking anything they say too seriously
Now I'm lost and alone in this big white house on a hill
Feeling lost and lonely without the other person in a large, empty house
Some rude boy calls your name
Being bothered by someone calling the person they care for in a disrespectful way
I don't remember why we came
Forgetting why they came to their current location
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ben Field, GRACE SHAW, Matthew Khabbaz
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Yenessis Z
Traducción +letra
Quedándome dormido, sueña dulcemente en el asiento del pasajero
Falling asleep, dream sweet in the passenger seat
Yo soy si tu eres, para que podamos conseguir algo de comer
I am if you are, so we could get something to eat
Conozco un lugar donde no hay nada que ver
I know a place where there's nothing to see
Entonces podemos hablar de lo que queremos ser
So we can just talk 'bout what we want to be
Resuélvelo, podemos resolverlo, sí
Work it out, we can work it out, aye
Pero el tiempo no es una cosa
But time's not a thing
Así que baja las ventanas y podemos cantar
So roll down the windows, and we can just sing
Como la la la, no es una preocupación en el mundo y bla, bla, bla (bla)
Like la la la, not a worry in the world and blah blah blah (blah)
No es realmente cierto
It's not really true
Pero ahora mismo es cuando estoy aquí contigo
But right now it is when I'm right here with you
Ambos parecemos un desastre, pero no podría importarnos menos
We both look a mess, but we couldn't care less
Sobre la forma en que nos vestimos
'Bout the way that we dress
Tarde a la fiesta
Late to the party
Espero que ofendamos a alguien
I hope we offend somebody
Y ni siquiera quisiste morir una vez esta semana
And you didn't even wanna die once this week
Y cuando estás cerca, me siento menos raro
And when you're around, I feel less of a freak
Y cuando sonríes de verdad, me haces sonreír de verdad
And when you smile for real, you make me smile for real
No importa si es de noche o de día
Don't care if it's night or it's day
Vamos a tomar un café para permanecer despiertos
Let's get some coffee so we stay awake
Y cuando sonríes de verdad, me haces sonreír de verdad
And when you smile for real, you make me smile for real
Y cuando sonríes de verdad, me haces sonreír de verdad
And when you smile for real, you make me smile for real
Y cuando sonríes de verdad, me haces sonreír de verdad
And when you smile for real, you make me smile for real
Y cuando sonríes de verdad, me haces sonreír de verdad
And when you smile for real, you make me smile for real
Caer con facilidad
Falling easily
¿Qué tal si te sientas conmigo?
How 'bout you take a seat with me?
Preocupándome
Worrying me
Y no deberías pedirme perdón
And you shouldn't say sorry to me
Entonces algo ha cambiado desde que se interpusieron
So something has changed since they got in the way
No debería decir lo que quiero decir
I just shouldn't say what I'm wanting to say
Tu maquillaje corre como si hubieras corrido bajo la lluvia
Your makeup's running like you've run in the rain
Y no es la mejor manera de terminar un día
And it's not the best way to be ending a day
Nada que decir, ignora lo que decimos
Nothing to say, disregard what we say
Ahora estoy perdido y solo en esta gran casa blanca en una colina
Now I'm lost and alone in this big white house on a hill
Un chico grosero llama tu nombre
Some rude boy calls your name
No recuerdo porque vinimos
I don't remember why we came
Porque ni siquiera querías morir una vez esta semana
'Cause you didn't even wanna die once this week
Y cuando estás cerca, me siento menos raro
And when you're around, I feel less of a freak
Y cuando sonríes de verdad, me haces sonreír de verdad
And when you smile for real, you make me smile for real
Estás tratando de encontrar tus tacones, tu sonrisa no es real
You're tryna find your heels, your smiling isn't real
Quedándome dormido, sueña dulcemente en el asiento del pasajero
Falling asleep, dream sweet in the passenger seat
Quedándome dormido, sueña dulcemente en el asiento del pasajero
Falling asleep, dream sweet in the passenger seat
Y ni siquiera quisiste morir una vez esta semana
And you didn't even wanna die once this week
Y cuando estás cerca, me siento menos raro
And when you're around, I feel less of a freak
Y cuando sonríes de verdad, me haces sonreír de verdad
And when you smile for real you make me smile for real
No importa si es de noche o de día
Don't care if it's night or it's day
Vamos a tomar un café para permanecer despiertos
Let's get some coffee so we stay awake
Y cuando sonríes de verdad, me haces sonreír de verdad
And when you smile for real, you make me smile for real
Y cuando sonríes de verdad, me haces sonreír de verdad
And when you smile for real, you make me smile for real
Y cuando sonríes de verdad, me haces sonreír de verdad
And when you smile for real, you make me smile for real
Y cuando sonríes de verdad, me haces sonreír de verdad
And when you smile for real, you make me smile for real
Gihad k.
i have it in my emergency playlist !!
Never fail to give me good vibes <3
Amy Davies
I'm so proud of her! This is going to be huge one day!
Reverse 3D
Amy Davies well it is Google used it
BerniHurtonX
Everytime my boyfriend plays this in the car he says "this how you make me feel" and i melt
Jevroson
lmao sure
Chernille
Does he still?
Girlie Defensor
I love this so much i heard this is Babyteeth!
Andrew Foreman
Same!!
Abishai Kochara
Same!!!
Windsor Copywriting
@Abishai Kochara same - this tune was even better than the film! (imo)