Real
Of_Mice_&_Men Lyrics
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Can't say I've never been here before
So frustrating, debilitating
This emptiness there must be more
It's taking over me
I don't know what to believe
Forgetting everything
I find an enemy
In every word that you say
I won't let you replace
What makes me, makes me real
Start, stop, start over again
Even though you know that this will end
So frustrating, aggravating
I lost myself when I let you in
But I will find myself again
So don't you say, that you understand
It's taking over me
I don't know what to believe
Forgetting everything
That makes me, makes me real
I find an enemy
In every word that you say
I won't let you replace
What makes me, makes me real
You won't take the best of me
You won't take the best of me
Start, stop, start over again
Even though you know that everything ends
It's taking over me
I don't know what to believe
Forgetting everything
That makes me, makes me real
I find an enemy
In every word that you say
I won't let you replace
What makes me, makes me real
What makes me
Real
The song begins with the singer feeling overwhelmed and defeated, as he falls to the floor and admits to experiencing this kind of emotional struggle before. He describes this feeling as frustrating and debilitating, wishing for more to fill the emptiness he's feeling. The chorus kicks in with the realization that this feeling is taking over him and he's forgetting what makes him real. The singer seems to be struggling with his identity and beliefs at this point, unsure what to believe in. In fact, he's finding an enemy in every word that's being said to him, and is determined not to let anyone or anything replace what makes him who he is; what makes him real.
Line by Line Meaning
Face down, I fall to the floor
I feel defeated and helpless, like I've hit rock bottom
Can't say I've never been here before
I've faced this kind of struggle and despair before
So frustrating, debilitating
It's incredibly frustrating and overwhelming
This emptiness there must be more
I feel empty and know there's more to life than this
It's taking over me
This feeling is consuming me entirely
I don't know what to believe
I'm unsure of what to trust or believe in
Forgetting everything
I'm losing sight of myself and my values
That makes me, makes me real
The things that define who I am and make me authentic
I find an enemy
I see you as an adversary, someone who threatens my sense of self
In every word that you say
I interpret your words as a challenge to who I am
I won't let you replace
I refuse to let you strip away what makes me who I am
What makes me, makes me real
These are the things that make me unique and authentic
Start, stop, start over again
I feel stuck in a cycle of repetition and failure
Even though you know that this will end
Despite knowing that it's pointless, I can't help trying again
I lost myself when I let you in
I compromised my identity by allowing you into my life
But I will find myself again
I'm determined to rediscover who I am and what I stand for
So don't you say, that you understand
I don't believe that you truly grasp what I'm going through
You won't take the best of me
I won't let you rob me of my true self
It's taking over me
This feeling is continuing to consume me
I don't know what to believe
I'm still uncertain of what to trust or rely on
Forgetting everything
I'm in danger of losing sight of who I really am
That makes me, makes me real
But I'm determined to hold onto the authentic parts of myself
I find an enemy
You continue to be a threat to my sense of self
In every word that you say
I hear challenge and attack in every one of your words
I won't let you replace
I'll do whatever it takes to preserve my true self
What makes me, makes me real
Because these things are what make me truly unique and valuable
What makes me
My true, authentic self
Real
Is what I am, and what I refuse to compromise on
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PHIL MANANSALA, VALENTINO ARTEAGA, AUSTIN CARLILE, ALAN ASHBY, AARON PAULEY, DAVID BENDETH
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@Recklessghost1441
RIP Jazmyn, she's at the 2:45 mark and she was such an amazing person who battled cystic fibrosis. Thank you of Mice and Men for having her on your video, it meant so much to her, we just lost her last night
@matthewkelley456
Came to the video to find her, she was beyond happy this happened.
@Recklessghost1441
@Matthew Kelley Aren't you her brother? We never met, but im here for you all my friend
@matthewkelley456
@Reckless_ Ghost Yeah that’s me. Thanks man. I’m incredibly glad she had so many people in her life, and so many people to remember her.
@Nation_of_Imagination
@Matthew KelleyMy condolences to you comrade, it's been a year hope you guys are doing well
@Core_guy
This thread show the hope in humanity that i still have
@spaghett0id
I like this song and I like Austin's clean singing but I hope we get more of those aggressive headbangers like there was on The Flood
@lovetestimonyforjesus8042
I know same here
@hiderpnw
We will. Just look at the tracklist, some of the names sound pretty hardcore like 'Game of War' and 'The Lie'. IDK No matter what though it's gonna be sick!!!
@poppyrackley874
well Austin did tear his brain sac (idk what its called) from head banging too hard but its the sac that holds all his brainjuice and it was leaking into his spinal chord