Nothing is Real
Mr. Pink Lyrics
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That I'm to open
They say it's not good to let them know
Everything about me
And they say
One day
They would use every little thing against me
But I don't mind
That's just how it is
And I got nothing to hide
I live my life the way I want
I got nothing to hide
Nothing at all
Life is not a fairytale
And they should know that life is real
Life is real
Life is real
Life is real
Life is real
Life is real
Life is real
A friend of mine
Gave me an advice
He said be careful
And think twice
Before you talk about your life
Protect yourself and just keep quiet
Life is real
Life is real
Life is real
Life is real
Life is real
Life is real
A friend of mine
Gave me an advice
He said be careful
And think twice
Before you talk about your life
Protect yourself and just keep quiet
Life is real
Life is real
Life is real
Life is real
Life is real
Life is real
In "Nothing is Real," Mr. Pink addresses the criticism he receives from people who think he is too open and shares too much about himself. He acknowledges their concerns, but maintains that he has nothing to hide and lives his life the way he wants. He understands that some people may try to use his transparency against him one day, yet he remains unfazed by this possibility. Mr. Pink believes in being honest and authentic, refusing to hide his true self from others.
The repetition of the lines "Life is real" emphasizes the singer's belief in the importance of authenticity. He wants people to understand that life is not a fairytale and that they should confront the reality of their experiences. The lyrics also suggest that a friend advised him to be cautious about sharing his personal life, implying that this advice reflects a common societal perspective. However, Mr. Pink seems to reject this advice and continues to live his life openly, embracing the realities and challenges that come with it.
Interestingly, the lyrics of "Nothing is Real" can be interpreted as an affirmation of the concept of radical honesty. This concept encourages individuals to be completely transparent with others, potentially leading to deeper connections and a greater sense of authenticity. By asserting that he has nothing to hide, Mr. Pink challenges the notion that it is necessary to conceal certain aspects of oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Some people say
There are individuals who have expressed opinions
That I'm too open
They believe I disclose too much about myself
They say it's not good to let them know
According to them, it is not beneficial to reveal
Everything about me
Every detail regarding my existence
And they say
Additionally, they indicate
One day
At some point in the future
They would use every little thing against me
They intend to employ any minor aspect to my detriment
But I don't mind
However, I am not bothered
To be there right
To stand firm
That's just how it is
That is simply the reality
And I got nothing to hide
I possess no secrets
I live my life the way I want
I conduct my existence according to my desires
I got nothing to hide
I hold no concealed information
Nothing at all
Absolutely nothing
Life is not a fairytale
Existence is not a fictional tale
And they should know that life is real
It would be beneficial for them to comprehend that reality exists
A friend of mine
An acquaintance of mine
Gave me an advice
Provided me with counsel
He said be careful
He stated the importance of caution
And think twice
And contemplate thoroughly
Before you talk about your life
Before sharing anecdotes about your own experiences
Protect yourself and just keep quiet
Safeguard your well-being by maintaining silence
Life is real
Reality exists
Life is real
Reality is tangible
Life is real
Existence is genuine
Life is real
Reality prevails
Life is real
Existence is authentic
Life is real
Reality is true
Life is real
Existence is factual
A friend of mine
An acquaintance of mine
Gave me an advice
Provided me with counsel
He said be careful
He stated the importance of caution
And think twice
And contemplate thoroughly
Before you talk about your life
Before sharing anecdotes about your own experiences
Protect yourself and just keep quiet
Safeguard your well-being by maintaining silence
Life is real
Reality exists
Life is real
Reality is tangible
Life is real
Existence is genuine
Life is real
Reality prevails
Life is real
Existence is authentic
Life is real
Reality is true
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Reshaan Khan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@unclececil
Shawn Smith deserved more and better than how things went for him, not only because of his talent, but he also seemed to be a genuinely good person.
@greenglasful
Yes
@colinallcreative2750
Soprano’s! My man.❤
@lookyhur
Has to be one of the BEST songs ever written in LIFE. All these years later STILL love it
@timpage1983
This is one of my favorite songs of all time. I'm so glad it's back on youtube.
@TheGrzeg23
timpage1983 and mine
@marcusmartinez4413
Too bad they only have 2 songs on YouTube I can’t find any of there other music 😢
@aaronstorm18
my love for this extremely under the radar rated band is exponential!!! way ahead of their time.....much love boys
@dj_bullets7106
I thank the soundtrack to the movie Strange Days for introducing me to the beautiful music of Shawn Smith. amazing and criminally under the radar..
@colinallcreative2750
Life of a musician was hard. It took more than it does now.❤