Real
Plumb Lyrics
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Beautiful a sight to see
Tonight
A little dress to draw the press
And I'll be leaving
All the rest behind
If this is what you wanted
The whole world is watching you take the stage
What will you say
Aren't I lovely
And do you want me cause
I am hungry for something that will make me real
Can you see me and
Do you love me cause
I am desperately searching for something
Real
I close my eyes imagine time
Will not forget
My sacrifice
I numb the ache and decorate
My emptiness
Stand naked in the light
Well be pleased world
If this is what you wanted
This young girl is everything that you made
What will she say
The world goes home
The lights go down
My lipstick fades
Away
The lyrics to Plumb's song "Real" speak to the pressure to conform to societal standards of beauty and popularity. At the age of twenty-three, the singer feels she has found her moment in the spotlight, donning a little dress and drawing attention from the press. She wonders what she will say, and what people will think of her. All she wants is to be seen and loved, to feel like she is truly real. She imagines her sacrifice, numbs her ache, and stands naked in the light, hoping to be pleasing to the world. But as the lights go down and her lipstick fades, she is left wondering if it was all worth it.
The lyrics of "Real" highlight the immense pressure many people, particularly women, feel to conform to societal beauty standards and seek validation from others. The singer is trying to project an image of perfection, hoping to be loved and accepted, but ultimately questioning whether this is truly what she wants or needs. The song encourages listeners to question the messages they receive from society and to seek validation and acceptance from within themselves, rather than from external sources.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at me I'm twenty three
I want to be noticed by everyone, age does not matter as long as I am beautiful
Beautiful a sight to see
I am confident about my appearance and I will show it off for all to see
A little dress to draw the press
I am wearing a provocative outfit to get media attention and to stand out from the crowd
And I'll be leaving
I am moving on from my past and starting a new chapter in my life
All the rest behind
I have left behind everything else that doesn't matter, all I care about is being noticed
Well be pleased girl
I am hoping to please everyone who watches me and gain their acceptance
If this is what you wanted
I am trying to give the audience what they expect and hope to impress them
The whole world is watching you take the stage
Everyone is staring at me and expecting me to deliver a great performance
What will you say
I am wondering whether what I say will make a difference or not
Aren't I lovely
I am asking for validation of my appearance and my worth
And do you want me cause
I am trying to find someone who desires my presence and values me as a person
I am hungry for something that will make me real
I need something that will make me feel more alive and fulfilled, something to give me purpose
Can you see me and
I am asking if anyone is really paying attention to me, acknowledging my existence
Do you love me cause
I am searching for someone who will love me unconditionally and for who I am, not just my appearance
I am desperately searching for something
I am longing for something more in life, something that will make me truly happy
Real
I want to feel real, like I am not just a product for others to consume but a real person with worth and value
I close my eyes imagine time
I am daydreaming about a better future where I am happy and fulfilled
Will not forget
I want to hold on to this feeling, this moment of attention and validation
My sacrifice
I have given up a lot to get to where I am now, and I hope it will all be worth it in the end
I numb the ache and decorate
I am avoiding my emotional pain by focusing on external appearance and superficial things
My emptiness
I feel a sense of emptiness inside, like something important is missing from my life
Stand naked in the light
I am baring myself in front of the world, both physically and emotionally, hoping for acceptance and love
The world goes home
After the performance, everyone will return to their normal lives and I will be left alone again
The lights go down
The spotlight that was on me is now gone, and everything is back to normal
My lipstick fades
The image I portrayed during the performance is now gone, leaving only my true self behind
Away
I am left alone again, wondering when the next chance to be noticed will come
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christa Nichole Wells, Tiffany Arbuckle Lee
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Lyrics
"Real"
Look at me I'm twenty three
Beautiful a sight to see
Tonight
A little dress to draw the press
And I'll be leaving
All the rest behind
Well be pleased girl
If this is what you wanted
The whole world is watching you take the stage
What will you say
Aren't I lovely
And do you want me cause
I am hungry for something that will make me real
Can you see me and
Do you love me cause
I am desperately searching for something
Real
I close my eyes imagine time
Will not forget
My sacrifice
I numb the ache and decorate
My emptiness
Stand naked in the light
Well be pleased world
If this is what you wanted
This young girl is everything that you made
What will she say
Aren't I lovely
And do you want me cause
I am hungry for something that will make me real
Can you see me and
Do you love me cause
I am desperately searching for something
Real
The world goes home
The lights go down
My lipstick fades
Away
And do you want me cause
I am hungry for something that will make me real
Can you see me and
Do you love me cause
I am desperately searching for something
Real
[repeats]
@francisocampo6455
This song was a radio blast in 2003. Always hearing this on campus radio 97.1. Shout out to all the homies here in the Philippines. 🇵🇭
@winterchill3013
I think it had its radio blast in Jamie 102.3
@ethanmartin9648
April 2 ,2023
This song will always be my favorite ❤🎧
@razelpatdu6355
Reminds me of 2003 ....
@marylcampbell2409
Good old days❤😊
@skeamrivera192
Until now I don’t know why they reformat
@kristinparena
When I was only 13 yrs old, this is my fave song. Now, I'm 32, this is still my fave. Trip down memory lane..
@Sejuani89
OMG same! We're even the same age!
@JoloSon
SAME!! I was 13!!! hahahaaha. Magkalaban ito tsaka yung Breathe ni Michelle Branch! <3
@dpyxl
liar!