The band has released six albums since their formation: "Real Estate" (2009), "Days" (2011), "Atlas" (2014), "In Mind" (2017), "The Main Thing" (2020), and "Daniel" (2024).
Fake Blues
Real Estate Lyrics
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When I used to live alone
Now I sell shit on the phone
'Cause I don't wanna live at home
Uh oh
Well it's not as if I choose
But your worries ain't so different from my own
Though I'm far more accident prone
People ask me for my name
But this number's just the same
If this all is just a game
I have only myself to blame
Uh oh
Well it's not as if I choose
To be settled with these fake blues
But I gotta find a reason to write this song
And I won't be here for long
The song "Fake Blues" by Real Estate explores the theme of feeling lost and disconnected in the modern world. The opening lines "Just last year seems so long, When I used to live alone" suggest a yearning for simpler times and a sense of nostalgia for a past that once felt comfortable. However, the singer's current reality is one of selling "shit on the phone" as a way to escape living at home. The chorus then follows, with the repetition of the phrase "Uh oh" as a way to express a sense of confusion and uncertainty.
When the lyrics say "Well it's not as if I choose, To be saddled with these fake blues", it reveals that the singer does not want to feel this way, but cannot help the way they feel. They acknowledge that their troubles are not so different from others, but their personality makes them more prone to accidents. In the second verse, the singer reflects on their own isolation, using the metaphor of people asking for their name while the number remains the same, conveying the sense of being overlooked and unimportant. The repetition of "Uh oh" in the chorus indicates the growing frustration and resignation felt by the singer.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of displacement and confusion as the singer navigates an ever-changing and uncertain world. Through the lyrics, Real Estate captures the pervasive sense of disconnection felt by many people in modern society.
Line by Line Meaning
Just last year seems so long
Reflecting on how much has changed in one year and how long ago it feels.
When I used to live alone
Recalling a time when the singer lived alone, and contrasting it with his current situation.
Now I sell shit on the phone
Working a job that involves selling things over the phone, which is not ideal.
'Cause I don't wanna live at home
The singer is motivated to work a job he dislikes to avoid living with his family.
Well it's not as if I choose
The singer feels like he is stuck in a situation he didn't choose.
To be saddled with these fake blues
Feeling down, but recognizing that it might not be as bad as others perceive it to be.
But your worries ain't so different from my own
Acknowledging that others may be going through similar struggles.
Though I'm far more accident prone
Jokingly suggesting that his problems are worse than others because he's clumsier.
People ask me for my name
The singer works a job where people ask him for his name, but he provides a fake number instead.
But this number's just the same
The number he provides is fake, but it's always the same.
If this all is just a game
Questioning the validity and meaning of the situation he's in.
I have only myself to blame
Acknowledging that, regardless of how he got here, he is responsible for his current situation.
But I gotta find a reason to write this song
Explaining that despite his current difficulties, he finds inspiration to write a song.
And I won't be here for long
Suggesting that he won't be in this situation for too much longer.
Contributed by Alyssa H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Slime Time
Lyrics:
Just last year seemed so long
When I used to live alone
Now sell shit on the phone
Cause I don't want to live at home
Well it's not as if I choose
To be set with these fake blues
But your worries ain't so different from my own
Though I'm far more accident prone
People ask me for my name
But this number's just the same
If this is all just a game
I have only myself to blame
Well it's not as if I choose
To be set with these fake blues
But I've got to find a reason to write this song
And I won't be here for long
Slime Time
Lyrics:
Just last year seemed so long
When I used to live alone
Now sell shit on the phone
Cause I don't want to live at home
Well it's not as if I choose
To be set with these fake blues
But your worries ain't so different from my own
Though I'm far more accident prone
People ask me for my name
But this number's just the same
If this is all just a game
I have only myself to blame
Well it's not as if I choose
To be set with these fake blues
But I've got to find a reason to write this song
And I won't be here for long
Danny Peters
Are the lyrics not "to be saddled with these fake blues"?
Car Cruz
This band is so great, the guitars sound really good together. Real Estate, a name to remember!
Isabelle Boone
Still one of the most powerful and hauntingly beautiful songs I've ever had the privilege to hear
MaceWinduHugs
you lose
William Seymour Jones
god, what a pretentious comment. i mean i'm not saying it's a bad song, but 'powerful and hauntingly beautiful'. really??
mbx 220
these guys are even better live than on the record, simply amazing.
brigeeey
this song is so good. i love it..
Lo
This band is brilliant....and the album ever more brilliant.
bethmollymoore
beautiful song~ so glad my mate introduced me to this