Really in Love
Royal Headache rose out of the bleak underground punk scene of Western Sydn… Read Full Bio ↴Royal Headache rose out of the bleak underground punk scene of Western Sydney, Australia in 2008. In part as a response to the gloomy post-punk bands happening at the time of its founding, the group infused its garage punk core with a hearty dose of '60s-inspired AM radio soul-pop. Going by foreshortened nicknames, the band consisted of Shogun on vocals, Joe on bass, Shortty on drums, and Law on guitar. The quartet quickly made a name for itself on the strength of a self-produced 7" and began playing locally. In 2011 the band released its self-titled debut LP on R.I.P. Society in Australia. The record was produced by Mikey Young, influential godfather of the Aussie punk scene and full-time member of Eddy Current Suppression Ring. This collection of incredibly catchy, punk-tinged power soul was met with a positive response almost across the board from the underground press, and gained the band much wider recognition. Tours of Europe and the United States followed, and in early 2012 the group's first record was re-released by What's Your Rupture? in America. Further success followed for the band as critical plaudits piled up and a tour of Australia with the Black Keys followed. The touring and lifestyle took a toll and in 2013 Shogun left the band. During their time apart Joe played in the band Bed Wetting Bad Boys and Shogun took on guitar duties for the group Low Life. The band reconvened to play some shows, including a tumultuous night at Sydney's Royal Opera House, and began working on its second album. Made up of songs that were begun around the time the first record was released, Royal Headache added some keyboards from friend Gabrielle De Giorgio, and worked to expand their sound. High was released in late August of 2015, again on What's Your Rupture?

Biography by Fred Thomas

Really in Love
Royal Headache Lyrics


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Maybe you think your kind are forever.
Taking two hearts and puttin' them together.
Maybe you think you're a wise guy.

But are you really in love.
Are you really in love.

Maybe you think you're smart.
Maybe she broke your heart.
I know she didn't exactly get played for a fool, boy, hey.

But are you really in love.
Are you really in love.

She is just too much.
And he ain't got enough, oh no.

Are you really in love.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Pass you by.
Make you feel uncool.
And look a fool.
It's you she wants.
You should'a known what to do, hey hey hey.

Really in love




Really in love
Really in love

Overall Meaning

The song "Really in Love" by Royal Headache is a critique of love and relationships that have been forced or rushed. The opening lines address those who believe that certain types of people are meant to be together forever, and that by putting two hearts together, true love will develop spontaneously. The singer questions the wisdom of this belief, asking "But are you really in love?" The chorus is repeated again and again, as if to emphasize that love is not something that can be simply assumed or taken for granted.


The lyrics go on to describe the aftermath of a failed relationship, suggesting that the pain and disappointment of heartbreak are not necessarily evidence that one was truly in love. The lines "Maybe she broke your heart. I know she didn't exactly get played for a fool, boy, hey," imply that the person did not act with sincerity or seriousness when they claimed to be in love. The next lines suggest that being "uncool" or looking like a "fool" is a small price to pay for a chance at real love. The song ends with the repeated chorus, emphasizing that true love is rare and valuable, and not something that should be taken lightly or assumed without question.


Line by Line Meaning

Maybe you think your kind are forever.
Perhaps you believe that you and your partner are meant to be together for eternity.


Taking two hearts and puttin' them together.
The act of bringing two individuals' hearts and forging them into one.


Maybe you think you're a wise guy.
Possibly you believe that you have a great deal of insight into love and relationships.


But are you really in love.
However, are you genuinely feeling the emotion of love?


Are you really in love.
Are you honestly experiencing true love?


Maybe you think you're smart.
Perhaps you assume that you are intelligent when it comes to romance.


Maybe she broke your heart.
It's possible that she has caused you to experience heartbreak.


I know she didn't exactly get played for a fool, boy, hey.
I am aware that she was not deceived or misled, my friend.


But are you really in love.
However, are you truly feeling the sensation of love?


Are you really in love.
Are you sincerely experiencing true love?


She is just too much.
She is simply an incredible and exceptional person.


And he ain't got enough, oh no.
However, he lacks the necessary qualities to be with her.


Are you really in love.
But, are you truly experiencing love?


Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
An expression of excitement, agreement or enthusiasm.


Pass you by.
She has walked past you.


Make you feel uncool.
This has caused you to become insecure or embarrassed.


And look a fool.
And appear foolish or ridiculous.


It's you she wants.
She is interested in you and desires you.


You should'a known what to do, hey hey hey.
You should have been aware of what actions to take, my friend.


Really in love
Truly experiencing love


Really in love
Sincerely experiencing love


Really in love
Genuinely feeling the love




Writer(s): royal headache

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Comments from YouTube:

alibechandhermit

So good. Love this record.

filthysock

This kind of music revives a soul in music which has been gone since the 70's...!

La T-Roc

i really love them

Corey Baumann

SOOOO GOOD!!!

Mat man

Great pub sound.

Christ is back888

good song... however ..this is the riff... from The Jam 1977 classic .. In The City..

fight2uniteorlose

@TheChumski Well, except for Radio Birdman

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So Cribs

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