By this point, the band had relocated to America -- with Mileski replaced by new drummer Mark Goodwin -- and soon landed a deal with Virgin Records. Sick Puppies' sophomore LP, Dressed Up as Life, arrived in April of 2007. The exposure brought to them by the Free Hugs video helped the single "All the Same" reach number eight on Billboard's Modern Rock chart. Their second U.S. single, "My World," also reached number 20 on the Modern Rock chart and was followed by three more singles in 2008. Working with American production team Rock Mafia, Sick Puppies' delivered their third album, Tri-Polar, in 2009, which rose to number 31 on the U.S. Billboard 200. Less than a year later, they released the EP Live & Unplugged, which contained acoustic versions of songs from the album. A second companion EP, this one called Polar Opposite and also containing acoustic versions of songs from Tri-Polar, appeared in 2011. Produced again by Rock Mafia, their fourth album, Connect, fared even better, reaching number 17 on the Top 200 in the summer of 2013. In spite of their rising success, Connect would prove to be their last album with founding member Moore, who left the band in late 2014. Within days of this announcement, Anzai was approached by Texas-born singer and guitarist Bryan Scott, whose audition tape quickly landed him the job as Moore's replacement. The new lineup began writing and recording material for their fourth album, teasing with a new single, "Stick to Your Guns," in early 2016.
- compiled by Timothy Monger & David Jeffries, Rovi (from MTV artists 2016)
Welcome To The Real World
Sick Puppies Lyrics
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No one gives a fuck about how you feel
Everything has a price or a consequence
No one has the time or the tolerance
To listen to you
When your crying boohoo
I don't know what to do
My rent is overdue
Pay it!
And if you don't have the cash
Then your out on your ass.
'Cause everyone has trouble achieving
Everyone has time disbelieving
May not be what you heard
Welcome to the real world!
Now I must admit I'm new to it myself
But I can understand how everyone else
Has their own way to feel and their own way to deal
With the same shit I do
But it just coming over and over and over again
Yeah that's right till the day your world ends
I'm sure you'll wake up one day thinking that's funny
Having no luck and no friends and no money
But I know your on your way
And I know you'll be okay
So there's no need to be afraid
The lyrics to Sick Puppies' song Welcome to the Real World describe the harsh realities of life that everyone must face. The singer acknowledges that the world is a brutal place, where people die and pain is real. The song suggests that nobody cares about your feelings because everything has a price or a consequence. The singer implies that people are too busy and intolerant to listen to anyone cry, and in this world, you must pay your bills, or you'll be out on your ass.
However, the singer admits that they are new to this reality themselves. They acknowledge that everyone has their unique way of dealing with the world's problems. The song implies that life is hard, and everyone will face trouble and disbelief. But, the lyrics ultimately offer support and encouragement, stating that it's alright to feel afraid as long as you keep going, and you'll be okay. The song suggests that the hardships we face will shape us and help us grow stronger.
Overall, the message of the lyrics is that life is challenging, but it's important to keep fighting and take care of ourselves to make sure we're okay.
Line by Line Meaning
Where people die and pain is real
The real world can be a harsh place where death and suffering are common
No one gives a fuck about how you feel
Most people are too busy or self-centered to care about your problems
Everything has a price or a consequence
There are always trade-offs or repercussions for the actions you take
No one has the time or the tolerance
Other people may not have the capacity or inclination to help you out
To listen to you
To pay attention to your needs or concerns
When your crying boohoo
If you're feeling emotional or upset about something
I don't know what to do
The singer is unsure how to handle their own problems or those of others
My rent is overdue
The singer is struggling to afford basic necessities
Pay it!
The singer is reminding themselves (or others) of their obligation to meet their financial responsibilities
Pay it!
The singer repeats the phrase as a motivation to take action
And if you don't have the cash
If you can't afford to pay your bills
Then your out on your ass.
The consequences of not being able to afford basic necessities can be severe, such as eviction or homelessness
'Cause everyone has trouble achieving
Many people face difficulties or obstacles in accomplishing their goals
Everyone has time disbelieving
It can be hard for people to believe in themselves or their dreams
May not be what you heard
The reality of life may not live up to your expectations or what others have told you
Welcome to the real world!
The phrase is a sarcastic or cynical acknowledgement of the harshness of reality
Now I must admit I'm new to it myself
The singer acknowledges their own inexperience or lack of understanding of the real world
But I can understand how everyone else
The singer empathizes with others who are also facing challenges or uncertainty
Has their own way to feel and their own way to deal
Everyone copes with their problems in different ways that work for them
With the same shit I do
The singer is saying that everyone has the same basic problems to deal with - struggles to pay bills, finding meaningful relationships and employment, etc.
But it just coming over and over and over again
Problems can feel repetitive and never-ending
Yeah that's right till the day your world ends
The difficulties of life can continue until the day you die
I'm sure you'll wake up one day thinking that's funny
In the face of constant difficulty, some people may develop a sense of humor or perspective about their problems
Having no luck and no friends and no money
The most challenging aspects of life can be feeling alone, unsupported and unfulfilled
But I know your on your way
The singer has faith in the listener's ability to overcome their struggles
And I know you'll be okay
The singer offers reassurance that things will get better
So there's no need to be afraid
The singer is urging the listener to not give up or be discouraged by their challenges
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: Chris Mileski, Emma Anzai, Shimon Moore
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