His sophomore album, “Good Morning” appeals to a wide demographic as songs cover genres ranging from Rock and Alternative to Soul, Hip-Hop and R&B. The acoustic track, “Oh My” adds a completely new dimension, evolving the Hip-Hop sound into new territory. Composers from all over the world including Paris, Holland, Montreal, Toronto and New York blend the sounds creating not just listening enjoyment but a musical experience.
So Far
SonReal Lyrics
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You gon' get to know the new name
Shit was all good a week ago
But now things been gettin' so strange
Cause I'm so far, so far from the one you used to call me
I'm so far, so far from the man I used to try and be
When all these dreams they made up are no more
Used to make up shit
Then I threw that makeup all on the floor
And smeared all over everything
That I thought that you loved me for
I was searching for some help
Then I fell in love with myself, blah
Yeezy shoulda signed him, Carter shoulda signed him
Way I murder shit, you think that Jeffrey Dahmer woulda signed him
Came up in the sticks, had the city on my mind
Dedicate this one to Nas, my version of my book of rhymes
Mama raised a pro prolific kid with a flow though
Black a la K-Ci, JoJo, anytime that I go go
For it like Forrest Gump, I'm forest like 401
And since I'm calling the shots, they call me son of a gun
My saliva and spit can split thread into fibers and bits
So trust me I'm as live as they come
Got a little cold, couple summers, no sun
'Til I found love and fallen to the one I've become
So long to the old me, baby
You gon' get to know the new name
Shit was all good a week ago
But now things been gettin' so strange
Cause I'm so far, so far from the one you used to call me
I'm so far, so far from the man I used to try and be
Extra, extra, read all the fuckboy about it
I've been double, triple dotted way before my ass was scouted
I was singing off key, but this dream was in my rearview
I just took it somewhere, not even fuckin' Siri knew
Pops was mad when I quit everything for this here
Driving home from practice, put the Land Cruiser in fifth gear
Yellin' at the boy like, "What the hell you really doing?"
Now we bullshit on the phone
He say, "I'm glad you showed and proved it"
So far from the old me, Uncle Sam gonna owe me
They all looked so surprised
When I said, "Rest in peace, Dobie"
Got my ear to the ground, I put my heart in the sound
I made a promise that I won't follow others around
'Cause following lead to death and they won't lead me to me
I took my time with this shit
And now time ain't coming for free
I made changes to make change with my A game
So if you ask me now, be prepared, 'cause I may say
So long to the old me, baby
You gon' get to know the new name
Shit was all good a week ago
But now things been gettin' so strange
Cause I'm so far, so far from the one you used to call me
I'm so far, so far from the man I used to try and be
So far from that backpack-wearing
Kid rapping that you're used to
So close to that man named Aaron
That made a name that you can never leave out
And so much for holding back my story
So close to giving you the new me
So far from staying up late nights
Ever since I found my One Long Dream
And so I say
So long to the old me, baby
You gon' get to know the new name
Shit was all good a week ago
But now things been gettin' so strange
Cause I'm so far, so far from the one you used to call me
I'm so far, so far from the man I used to try and be
The lyrics to SonReal's song 'So Far' are an expression of self-discovery and evolution of one's identity. The singer tells the story of how he has undergone a transformative journey and how he is no longer the person he used to be. He tells his audience about how he used to create fake personas for himself but has now embraced his true self. SonReal sings, "Used to make up shit, then I threw that makeup all on the floor, And smeared all over everything, that I thought that you loved me for, I was searching for some help, then I fell in love with myself."
The rapper also talks about the sacrifices he has made to become the person he is today. He tells us how he quit everything for his dream of becoming a musician and how he's come so far from the person he was before. The song's chorus, "So long to the old me, baby, You gon' get to know the new name," reflects the idea that as we grow and make progress in life, the version of ourselves that we once knew is left behind, and we embrace a new version of ourselves.
Overall, the song delivers a message of self-acceptance, evolution, and growth. It encourages the listener to embrace change, accept who they are and who they are becoming, and to keep pushing themselves to reach their full potential.
Line by Line Meaning
So long to the old me, baby
Goodbye to the former version of myself
You gon' get to know the new name
You'll become acquainted with the person I've become
Shit was all good a week ago
Things were better just recently
But now things been gettin' so strange
But now things have taken an unexpected turn
Cause I'm so far, so far from the one you used to call me
Because I've changed so much from the person you used to know me as
I'm so far, so far from the man I used to try and be
I'm so different from who I used to strive to become
When all these dreams they made up are no more
When my previous aspirations are no longer relevant
I'll make up some more
I'll create new goals
Used to make up shit
I used to fabricate stories
Then I threw that makeup all on the floor
Then I left behind those fake stories
And smeared all over everything
And tainted everything with lies
That I thought that you loved me for
That I believed you admired me for
I was searching for some help
I was looking for guidance
Then I fell in love with myself, blah
But then I discovered self-confidence, and it changed everything
Yeezy shoulda signed him, Carter shoulda signed him
Kanye West and Jay-Z should have recognized my talent
Way I murder shit, you think that Jeffrey Dahmer woulda signed him
I'm so skilled at rapping, even a notorious serial killer would have signed me
Came up in the sticks, had the city on my mind
I grew up in a rural town, but always dreamed of making it in the city
Dedicate this one to Nas, my version of my book of rhymes
This song is dedicated to Nas, my personal interpretation of his book of lyrics
Mama raised a pro prolific kid with a flow though
My mother raised a talented rapper with a unique style
Black a la K-Ci, JoJo, anytime that I go go
I'm like the R&B duo K-Ci & JoJo, moving smoothly and effortlessly
For it like Forrest Gump, I'm forest like 401
I'm determined and focused, like the character Forrest Gump, and represent the area code 401
And since I'm calling the shots, they call me son of a gun
As I'm in charge of my career, they refer to me as a talented and formidable individual
My saliva and spit can split thread into fibers and bits
My rap skills are so precise, I can break down even the smallest details with my words
So trust me I'm as live as they come
Believe me, I'm an extremely skilled and energetic performer
Got a little cold, couple summers, no sun
I struggled for a short time, enduring multiple winters and summers without success
Til I found love and fallen to the one I've become
But once I discovered self-love, I transformed into the person I am today
Extra, extra, read all the fuckboy about it
I'm in the spotlight, so read all the stories about me
I've been double, triple dotted way before my ass was scouted
I've been overcoming obstacles and paving my own way for a long time, even before anyone took notice
I was singing off key, but this dream was in my rearview
I may not have had everything figured out in the past, but my dream was always there, motivating me
I just took it somewhere, not even fuckin' Siri knew
I took my dream to unexpected places, even the voice assistant Siri couldn't have predicted
Pops was mad when I quit everything for this here
My father didn't approve when I gave up everything for my music career
Driving home from practice, put the Land Cruiser in fifth gear
I drove my Toyota Land Cruiser, shifting into high gear while reflecting on my decisions
Yellin' at the boy like, "What the hell you really doing?"
He shouted at me, questioning what I was really doing with my life
Now we bullshit on the phone
Now we have friendly conversations over the phone
He say, "I'm glad you showed and proved it"
He admits he's happy I proved him wrong
So far from the old me, Uncle Sam gonna owe me
I've come so far from my past self, that even the government owes me something
They all looked so surprised
Everyone is shocked by my success
When I said, "Rest in peace, Dobie"
When I mentioned the person who passed away
Got my ear to the ground, I put my heart in the sound
I stay connected to the street and put my emotions into my music
I made a promise that I won't follow others around
I vowed to blaze my own trail and not imitate anyone else
'Cause following lead to death and they won't lead me to me
Following others blindly can lead to downfall and won't help me discover my true self
I took my time with this shit
I didn't rush my music career
And now time ain't coming for free
But now time is a precious commodity
I made changes to make change with my A game
I've made significant changes to improve myself and create change with my best effort
So if you ask me now, be prepared, 'cause I may say
So if you ask me how I am now, be ready because the answer may surprise you
So close to that man named Aaron
I'm so close to the man I've become, named Aaron
That made a name that you can never leave out
I've created a legacy that can't be ignored
And so much for holding back my story
I'm no longer hiding my story from the world
So close to giving you the new me
I'm ready to show the world the new version of myself
So far from staying up late nights
I'm no longer struggling late into the night
Ever since I found my One Long Dream
Since I've discovered my lifelong aspiration
And so I say
And that's what I have to say
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@TheRealSonReal
Not slowing down this year!!!!!!!! Tons of new music coming out. Be first to hear it by subscribing and hitting up the socials @TheRealSonReal
@tuckersdadnb
done and done Son, the Maritimes see you :)
@____Michael_____
<3 About to blow up in the U.S.!
@josephsmithyy7916
SonReal you the fucking man, keep it up.
@noter6188
every song you put out is perfect to play loudly as i drove through town.
@walkwithwally
SonReal I just bought 3 of your albums yesterday. Sorry I'm late. What's up? What's up? What's up? Can't wait for some new stuff.
@fuckboisupreme9742
SonReal is the most under rated artist and his music is absolutely amazing 💝👌
@kjarmakhills667
Damn right !!!! #11Club
@paytonpp5549
Dang I've been loving your music man. Keep up the outstanding work dude.
@etiblmca9267
you're welcome