Last Line-Up
* Andy Makin - Vocals
* Adrian Smith - Guitars,backing vocals
* Gary Leidermann - Bass
* Mike Sturgis - Drums
* Former vocalists name was Hans Olav Solli. He comes from Norway, and has been involved in bands such as Sons of Angels, 21 Guns (with Thin Lizzy guitarist Scott Gorham) and many more.
Something Real
Psycho Motel Lyrics
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The strength I once held in my hand
Has now long gone
Do anything for you
You made me leave
Inside my mind you'll find
The way to make you see
The sight and sound of darkness
Turns the light to shade
And so emptied of feeling, I turn my face away
Do anything for you
You made me leave
Inside my mind you'll find
The way to make you see
So unreal it's in the way you feel
You know you can't conceal
You want something real
You try you can't be denied
The way we feel
You want something real
I ran the longest mile for you I can be sure
The strength I once held in my hands
Has now long gone
Do anything for you, you made me leave
Inside my mind you'll find the way to make you see etc.
The lyrics of Psycho Motel's "Something Real" paints a picture of a person who is willing to do anything for someone they love, but the relationship has taken a toll on their emotional and mental health. The first verse talks about the effort and determination they put into the relationship, running the longest mile, but now their strength has faded away. The second verse, "Do anything for you/ You made me leave/ Inside my mind you'll find/ The way to make you see," reveals that the person they love seems to have manipulated them to leave behind everything for them, even if it caused a strain.
The chorus, "So unreal it's in the way you feel/ You know you can't conceal/ You want something real/ You try you can't be denied/ The way we feel/ You want something real," expresses the desire for a genuine relationship, something that is not controlled or fake. The person seems to be conflicted about staying in a relationship that may be toxic or moving on to find a relationship that is authentic and real. The song's instrumental highlights the meaning of the lyrics, with a slow tempo, heavy drums, and melody, which showcases the sadness and emotional weight of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I ran the longest mile for you I can be sure
I gave my all for you, even going the extra mile, and I'm certain of it.
The strength I once held in my hand has now long gone
I used to be strong and confident, but now I feel depleted and powerless.
Do anything for you
I am willing to do whatever it takes to make you happy.
You made me leave
You caused me to go away, even though I didn't want to.
Inside my mind you'll find the way to make you see
I know what it takes to make you understand and appreciate me, but it's inside my thoughts.
The sight and sound of darkness turns the light to shade
Negative experiences can overpower and overshadow positive ones, leading to a darker outlook.
And so emptied of feeling, I turn my face away
After being drained of emotions and energy, I avoid confronting the situation or person responsible.
So unreal it's in the way you feel
The situation or relationship feels fake and insincere because of the other person's emotions or actions.
You know you can't conceal
The other person is unable to hide their true feelings or intentions.
You want something real
Despite the superficial or artificial nature of the current dynamic, the person desires a genuine and authentic relationship.
You try you can't be denied
Despite the obstacles, the person is determined to have their desire for a real relationship fulfilled.
The way we feel
The emotions and connection felt between the two people.
You want something real
The repeated line reinforces the desire for a genuine and authentic connection in contrast to the current situation.
Contributed by Noah C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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