Unreal
Oliver Spalding Lyrics


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A delicate spell,
something in the way you say it,
flooding me with pale lately

You're running with violet,
it doesn't have to be related,
I know it was automated
Hide in the dark, whisper
I don't know how you even try',
I'm alone in your hands

Unreal, the whole sky's running away,
I feel low...

lie still, the sunrise a summit again,
until you go

Stubborn as hell,
part of me was obligated,
apology was overstated

An elegant islet
a colony of all the hate, it
followed me in every layer

Tired, couldn't you take me there?
Wired, the suburban way you stare...




the lines that I've fallen away from,
where the rain wasn't meant to fall...

Overall Meaning

In “Unreal,” Oliver Spalding sings about a fragile, sensitive state where he has been deeply affected by someone's words and actions, which have plunged him into a sea of despair. The first verse establishes that there is something captivating about the way that the person has expressed themselves, which deeply moves the singer. It is unclear, however, whether their words have been aligned with their actions, leaving the singer unsure of the authenticity of their intentions. The second verse touches on the concept of hiding, specifically in the dark, which can be seen as a metaphor for keeping secrets. The singer acknowledges his confusion and lack of understanding for the other person’s motives.


Line by Line Meaning

A delicate spell,
The way you talk to me is like a fragile and enchanting magic that I can't resist.


something in the way you say it,
There's a mystery in the way you express yourself that draws me in and captivates me.


flooding me with pale lately
I'm overwhelmed with emotions that are light and drained, making me feel empty and disconnected.


You're running with violet,
You're taking risks and living life on your own terms, regardless of consequences or societal expectations.


it doesn't have to be related,
Your actions don't have to make sense or fit in with anyone else's standards – you just do what feels right to you.


I know it was automated
I'm aware that some of your actions aren't driven by emotion or intention, but rather automated like a machine.


Hide in the dark, whisper
We can only be ourselves when we're alone in the shadows, speaking softly and without fear of judgment.


I don't know how you even try',
I'm amazed by your resilience and ability to keep pushing forward despite the obstacles and challenges you face.


I'm alone in your hands
I feel vulnerable and exposed when I'm with you, but at the same time, I trust you to protect me and guide me.


Unreal, the whole sky's running away,
The world seems surreal and chaotic, like everything is falling apart and nothing makes sense anymore.


I feel low...
I'm depressed and struggling with my mental health, feeling like I have no energy or motivation to keep going.


lie still, the sunrise a summit again,
If I just stop and breathe and be still, I can appreciate the beauty and serenity of the world around me, and find some hope and inspiration in a new day.


until you go
But I can't fully embrace this new perspective and positive outlook until I'm able to let go of the negativity and toxic influences in my life.


Stubborn as hell,
I'm fiercely independent and determined, refusing to back down or compromise my values and beliefs.


part of me was obligated,
But there are times when I feel like I have no choice but to conform or play along, even if it goes against my better judgment.


apology was overstated
I may have said sorry, but in reality, I don't regret anything and I won't change my ways.


An elegant islet
There is a beauty and grace in the isolated places where I can be alone with my thoughts and feelings.


a colony of all the hate,
But there is also a darkness and negativity that clings to me and infects my mind and soul, dragging me down.


followed me in every layer
No matter where I go or what I do, this negativity and hatred seem to follow and haunt me.


Tired, couldn't you take me there?
I'm exhausted and desperate for an escape, a way to disconnect from the world and find some peace and rest.


Wired, the suburban way you stare...
But I'm also hyperaware of everything and everyone around me, including your judgmental and narrow-minded gaze that makes me feel like an outsider and a freak.


the lines that I've fallen away from,
I've strayed from the traditional and expected path in life, carving out my own unique journey that doesn't conform to societal norms or conventions.


where the rain wasn't meant to fall...
But sometimes, my unconventional lifestyle and choices can feel like a curse, as if I'm wandering in a desolate and barren land where nothing can grow or thrive.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: EDWARD JAMIE TULLETT, OLIVER SPALDING

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