The Real You
Man Overboard Lyrics


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This faded picture shows that time has passed by far to fast.
I should have known.
Turn off the radio, roll down the windows. Drive me home slow.

Where were all the things you stand behind
when you needed someone to stand behind?
I feel like I’m done here
I feel like I’m done here

You never failed to glow I never failed to show
you say the word and I’ll move faster.
I knew from the get-go you were in it to win it,
but now I lay here a loser and no ones winning.
And you were never too late, too slow to start,
to take advantage of a boy with a broken heart
who kept trying hard...

Where were all the things you stand behind
when you needed someone to stand behind?

In reverie I see the real you.
Come home tonight and we can make something out of my life.
In reverie I see the real you.
Come home tonight. Maybe I’ll find you some...

Where were all the things you stand behind




when you needed someone to stand behind?
(When you need someone, you need some work...)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Man Overboard's song The Real You describe the feeling of betrayal and disappointment that comes when someone you thought you could rely on turns out to be unreliable. The opening line, "This faded picture shows that time has passed by far too fast," sets a nostalgic tone, indicating that the singer is reflecting on the past and the memories that have since faded away. The lyrics then move on to describe a feeling of being let down by someone who failed to stand behind you when you needed support.


The chorus, "Where were all the things you stand behind when you needed someone to stand behind?" is a powerful and relatable line that speaks to the experience of feeling abandoned by someone who should have been there for you. The singer then reveals that they have come to the realization that they are "done here" and are ready to move on from the situation. The lyrics end on a hopeful note, as the singer imagines a future in which they can make something out of their life and sees the "real you" in their reverie.


Overall, The Real You is a song that reflects on the pain of disappointment and the importance of relying on yourself when others fail to support you. The lyrics are poignant and emotionally resonant, making it a powerful addition to Man Overboard's discography.


Line by Line Meaning

This faded picture shows that time has passed by far too fast.
Looking back at this old picture, I realize just how quickly time has gone by.


I should have known.
Hindsight has made it clear that I should have seen what was coming.


Turn off the radio, roll down the windows. Drive me home slow.
Let's enjoy the drive home by turning off distractions, feeling the breeze, and taking our time.


Where were all the things you stand behind when you needed someone to stand behind?
It's strange how you always stood up for certain things, but when it came to me, you didn't have my back.


I feel like I’m done here. I feel like I’m done here.
It seems like it's time for me to move on from this situation.


You never failed to glow I never failed to show you say the word and I’ll move faster.
You always shone bright and I was always there to support you. If you need me, just say the word and I'll be there in a flash.


I knew from the get-go you were in it to win it, but now I lay here a loser and no ones winning.
I always knew you were determined to succeed, but now I'm the one who's lost and it seems like no one is winning in this situation.


And you were never too late, too slow to start, to take advantage of a boy with a broken heart who kept trying hard...
You were always there at the right time, ready to take advantage of my vulnerable heart and my persistent efforts to make things work.


In reverie I see the real you. Come home tonight and we can make something out of my life. In reverie I see the real you. Come home tonight. Maybe I’ll find you some...
As I drift off into daydreams, I can see the true you. Come back to me tonight and maybe we can make something meaningful out of my life. In my fantasies, I see you as you truly are. Come back to me tonight and maybe I'll find something I've been missing.


Where were all the things you stand behind when you needed someone to stand behind?
Once again, I find myself wondering why you couldn't stand behind me when I needed you most.




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-Black Tabs-

Nostalgia

Fabian Toxxic

LOVED IT! :)

ghostikrus

крутая песенка!!!

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