The band launched into the public eye when they rose to top as a feature artist during the 2010 Triple J Unearthed competition. In April 2011 they released their self-titled EP through Neon Gold Records and Fine Time Records which featured singles "Climbing Walls" and "Eskimo Boy".
The band reached number one on Billboard's Uncharted chart for 17 September 2011. As the music video that accompanies the tune reached almost 400,000 YouTube views between August and September. Strange Talk's debut studio album, Cast Away, was released on 8 February 2013 by Fine Time and Sony Music Australia. It charted at number fifty-six on the Australian Albums Chart.
The band have supported international acts The Rapture and Art vs. Science and performed alongside many others at Parklife, Good Vibrations, Playground Weekender, Future Music Festival, and Falls Festival.
Is It Real?
Strange Talk Lyrics
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Leaving silence on my own,
Frozen flame it has no right,
Running nowhere all alone,
What's the paintings on? her wall,
Memories of us they call,
Should I face or should I fall?
One demand in paradise
Waiting restlessly not cold
Little things they? want unfurled
Other things come to an end
Shake my hand and say goodbye
Apologies are to and fro,
I can tell she wants to go
Utterly I want to know,
Is it real or is it real?
How does it make you feel?
How does she make it real?
How does it make you feel?
Is it real?
Is it real?
Is it real?
Pushed away our empty words,
Left them hanging by the door
Sitting aimlessly up high,
Brought me down and went away
Just a building in? my world
What if romance was a fraud?
Took my hand and turned away
One demand in paradise
Waiting restlessly not cold
Little things they? want unfurled
Other things come to an end
Shake my hand and say goodbye
Apologies are to and fro,
I can tell she wants to go
Utterly I want to know,
Is it real or is it real?
How does it make you feel?
How does she make it real?
How does it make you feel?
Is it real?
Is it real?
Is it real?
Everything I say to you,
Everything? I do for you,
Are you here? I cannot see,
Disappearing in the mist
Waiting restlessly not cold
Little things they? want unfurled
Other things come to an end
Shake my hand and say goodbye
Apologies are to and fro,
I can tell she wants to go
Utterly I want to know,
Is it real or is it real?
How does it make you feel?
How does she make it real?
How does it make you feel?
Is it real?
Is it real?
Is it real?
How does it make you feel?
How does she make it real?
How does it make you feel?
Is it real?
Is it real?
Is it real?
In "Is It Real?" by Strange Talk, the lyrics talk about uncertainty and questioning whether the love and relationship is real or not. The phrases "Waiting restlessly not cold" and "Little things they want unfurled" indicate the singer's impatience and desire to know the truth. The line "What if romance was a fraud?" also suggests that the singer is considering the possibility that their love is not true, and they are searching for answers. The repetition of the question "Is it real?" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's desperation for a clear answer.
The lyrics also describe a sense of isolation and loneliness. The line "Leaving silence on my own" suggests that the singer feels alone and abandoned. The phrase "Disappearing in the mist" further emphasizes the feeling of being lost and uncertain. The use of metaphor in "Frozen flame it has no right" adds to the sense of confusion and contradiction in the relationship.
In summary, the lyrics of "Is It Real?" paint a picture of a person who is struggling with the uncertainty of their relationship and their own feelings. The song captures the complex emotions of love that can often be muddled and confusing.
Line by Line Meaning
Shouting windows from the lights,
The bright lights outside are making a lot of noise by rattling my windows.
Leaving silence on my own,
Despite the loud noises from outside, I feel alone in silence.
Frozen flame it has no right,
The passion we once had has died, and we have no right to try and reignite it.
Running nowhere all alone,
I feel like I'm going nowhere in life and I don't have anyone to share it with.
What's the paintings on? her wall,
I'm noticing the paintings on her wall and they remind me of the memories we shared.
Memories of us they call,
The paintings on the wall evoke memories of our time together.
Should I face or should I fall?
I'm unsure if I should confront the reality of our relationship or simply let it fall apart.
One demand in paradise
All I want is a happy and fulfilling life with the person I love.
Waiting restlessly not cold
I'm waiting anxiously for something to change, but my passion for this relationship has not yet died.
Little things they? want unfurled
I want to explore and reveal the small details of our relationship that have the potential to make us happy.
Other things come to an end
Although some aspects of our relationship have ended, I'm still holding on to what we have left.
Shake my hand and say goodbye
I'm prepared to let go of our relationship and move on.
Apologies are to and fro,
We're both apologizing and making mistakes in this relationship.
I can tell she wants to go
I can sense that she's ready to move on.
Utterly I want to know,
I'm desperate to find out if our relationship is real or just a fantasy.
Is it real or is it real?
I'm questioning if our relationship is actually genuine or if it's just a facade.
How does it make you feel?
I'm curious about the emotional impact our relationship has on her.
How does she make it real?
I'm wondering if she's really invested in our relationship or if she's just going through the motions.
Everything I say to you,
I communicate everything to her.
Everything? I do for you,
I do everything that I think will benefit her or our relationship.
Are you here? I cannot see,
I'm questioning if she's really present in our relationship or if she's checked out.
Disappearing in the mist
She's fading away and I can't seem to hold on to her.
Writer(s): Stephen Docker, Lionel Towers, Gerard Sidhu
Contributed by Nolan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.