Of Reality
Not Wonk Lyrics

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choke on smoke from the lum
breaking into my lung.
blind by hundreds of curtains of reality.
too late to walk down the railroad.
too late to talk such a way.
it's time to hold a funeral of reality.

we have talked before and it's forever, but not good.

what you told me is running on my blood.
it's gonna be remained.

we have talked before and it's forever, but not good.
what you told me is running on my blood.

what do you wanna do？
what do you wanna do？
what do you wanna do？

i wanna lie on the ground
i wanna see her on sundays
i want a certain talking
i wanna be what i wanna be
am i talking？ am i talking too much？

done it before but last forever. it's so long.
feel the thing be under the floor.

ooh, what a beautiful world.
it was the biggest promise.
it's gonna be remained.
i wanna make it round not to hurt the whole world.
it was the biggest promise.
it's gonna be remained.

what do you wanna do？
what do you wanna do？
what do you wanna do？

what do you wanna do？
what do you wanna do？
what do you wanna do？

i wanna lie on the ground
i wanna see her on sundays
i want a certain talking
i wanna be what i wanna be
am i talking？ am i talking too much？

i wanna lie on the ground
i wanna see her on sundays
i want a certain talking
i wanna be what i wanna be
of reality. don't bother me till i'm dying.

i wanna lie on the ground
i wanna see her on sundays
i want a certain talking

i wanna be what i wanna be
am I talking？ am I talking talking talking.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Not Wonk's song "Of Reality" explore the idea of being overwhelmed by the complexities of life and longing to escape from it all. The opening lines describe choking on smoke from the "lum," which could represent the smokestack of industry or the fires that fuel it. This smoke is breaking into the singer's lungs, representing how the harsh realities of life are taking their toll on them.

The lyrics then depict the singer as being blinded by "hundreds of curtains of reality," which may represent the various obstacles and challenges life presents. The singer realizes it's too late to try to walk down the railroad or talk their way out of the situation. Instead, they believe it's time to hold a funeral of reality, indicating a need to let go of what is perceived as the harsh, oppressive reality around them.

The repeated lines "what do you wanna do?" suggest that the singer is asking themselves what they really want from life. However, the singer then proceeds to list the things they want, including lying on the ground, seeing someone on Sundays, having certain conversations, and being what they want to be. These desires are juxtaposed with the phrase "am I talking too much?" which could indicate a sense of doubt or guilt about expressing these wishes.

Some possible interpretations of this song are that it could be about feeling suffocated by the pressures of society or by one's own expectations. The repeated asking of "what do you wanna do?" could represent a desire for clarity and direction, perhaps even a need to escape from reality altogether. The desire to "make it round not to hurt the whole world" suggests a sense of responsibility or guilt for one's actions and their impact on others.

Line by Line Meaning

choke on smoke from the lum breaking into my lung.
I am suffocating on the smoke of the world's problems, which is causing physical harm to me.

blind by hundreds of curtains of reality.
I am overwhelmed and blinded by the countless layers of reality that I must navigate.

too late to walk down the railroad.
It is too late to follow a single path and let fate guide me, as I must forge my own way now.

too late to talk such a way.
It is too late to speak in vague generalities or empty platitudes, as I must be honest and direct in my communication.

it's time to hold a funeral of reality.
It is time to let go of the outdated, oppressive realities that no longer serve us and create a new, more hopeful world.

we have talked before and it's forever, but not good. what you told me is running on my blood.
Our past conversations still haunt me, and the damaging things you said still affect me deeply.

what do you wanna do？ what do you wanna do？ what do you wanna do？
What is your vision for the future? What steps are you going to take to make it a reality?

i wanna lie on the ground i wanna see her on sundays i want a certain talking i wanna be what i wanna be am i talking？ am i talking too much？
I want to rest and take a break from the constant stress and turmoil. I want to spend time with someone who makes me happy. I want honest, meaningful conversation. I want the freedom to be my authentic self. But I worry that I talk too much and annoy people.

done it before but last forever. it's so long. feel the thing be under the floor.
I have been through this before, and it feels like it will never end. I feel the weight of unseen burdens dragging me down.

ooh, what a beautiful world. it was the biggest promise. it's gonna be remained. i wanna make it round not to hurt the whole world. it was the biggest promise. it's gonna be remained.
The world has so much potential and beauty, but it also holds the biggest disappointments. I want to make it a better place, but not at the expense of others. Despite all the challenges, I still believe that the promise of a better future will be fulfilled.

of reality. don't bother me till i'm dying.
I need a break from reality and all its problems. Please leave me alone until I reach the end of my life.

am I talking？ am I talking talking talking.
I am questioning whether I am expressing myself clearly or droning on without purpose.

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