While they continue to work on making their YouTube jams, The Gregory Brothers now tour the country speaking at colleges, playing at rock and comedy clubs, and are in the process of making a pilot for Comedy Central.
They have spoken at Google ZeitGeist, MacWorld, GEL, VidCon, Web 2.0 Expo, about how they combine music, technical savvy, and humor to reach millions. Their hit “The Bed Intruder Song” was the first YouTube video to cross over onto the Billboard Hot 100. They’re also proud to have collaborated with T-Pain, Weezer, Joel Madden, Tosh.0, Adidas, NPR, Sony Electronics, Chipotle, The Cleveland Show and The 83rd Annual Academy Awards. They are also the proud winners of three Webby Awards and two Comedy Awards.
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Reality Hits You Hard Bro
The Gregory Brothers Lyrics
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And all of a sudden
I was just minding my own business
Bam!
It hit me hard from the back!
Foom!
The fire was everywhere!
Blowin' up, made a big loud noise like
Boom, boom, boom, boom!
I was like - oh!
The fire was arcing like a rainbow
Shew!
A little spark jumped up and I was like
Whoa!
Totally out of the blue
Reality hits you hard, bro!
(The time and place, you'll never know)
Reality hits you hard, bro
I still feel kinda shaken up
Kinda crazy right now
Guy's still stuck in there.
His car is still hot
They're gonna shut the power off
Get that guy out of there
Hopefully get his insurance card,
So I can get my vehicle fixed.
Bam!
It hit me hard from the back!
Foom!
The fire was everywhere!
Foom, foom!
Blowin' up, made a big loud noise like
Boom, boom, boom, boom!
I was like - oh!
The fire was arcing like a rainbow
Shew!
A little spark jumped up and I was like
Whoa!
Totally out of the blue
Reality hits you hard, bro!
(It could be a Camaro)
Reality hits you hard, bro
Reality hits you hard
Reality hits you hard, bro, bro, bro
The lyrics to "Reality Hits You Hard Bro" is a humorous retelling of a real-life news clip featuring a man who was involved in a car accident. The man was driving down Northern Avenue when he was hit hard from the back, causing his car to explode in flames. The singer describes seeing the fire arc like a rainbow and hearing the explosion loudly, which shook him up. He goes on to say how the other person involved in the accident is still stuck in their car and how the power needs to be shut off to get them out. The lyrics end with a repetition of the phrase "Reality hits you hard, bro," emphasizing the unexpected, unpredictable nature of the situation.
The Gregory Brothers, known for their viral "Auto-Tune the News" videos, turned this news clip into a catchy and upbeat song. The song became a viral hit soon after it was released in 2011, and it has since been used in various memes and remixes. The humor of the song lies in the absurdity of the situation, as well as the straightforward way the singer describes the event. The use of Auto-Tune adds a light-hearted tone to the storytelling, making it seem almost comical despite the serious nature of the accident.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I was just driving down Northern Avenue
I was calmly operating my vehicle on a specific street called Northern Avenue
And all of a sudden
Suddenly, unexpectedly
I was just minding my own business
I was not causing trouble or bothering anyone else
Bam!
Suddenly, with force
It hit me hard from the back!
Another vehicle collided with mine from the rear with significant impact
Foom!
A sudden, loud noise
The fire was everywhere!
There was a fire that quickly spread
Foom, foom!
Repeated loud noises
Blowin' up, made a big loud noise like Boom, boom, boom, boom!
Explosions occurred and made loud, repeating sounds
I was like - oh!
I experienced surprise and disbelief
The fire was arcing like a rainbow
The flames were creating an arc-like shape and colors
Shew!
A sound of surprise
A little spark jumped up and I was like Whoa!
A small flame unexpectedly appeared and caused me shock
Totally out of the blue
Completely unexpected
Reality hits you hard, bro!
Experiencing sudden and harsh consequences of life situations can shock you into reality
(The time and place, you'll never know)
The specific timing and location of this incident will always be a mystery
I still feel kinda shaken up
I am still feeling a bit disturbed and unnerved
Kinda crazy right now
Currently feeling a bit chaotic and disoriented
Guy's still stuck in there.
The other driver involved in the collision is still trapped
His car is still hot
The other driver's vehicle is still warm from the fire
They're gonna shut the power off
Electricity in the area will be shut off to prevent further damage or harm
Get that guy out of there
Emergency responders are working to rescue the other driver from their vehicle
Hopefully get his insurance card,
With any luck, I will be able to obtain the other driver's insurance information
So I can get my vehicle fixed.
So that repairs can be made to my car
It could be a Camaro
The other driver's car could be a specific type called a Camaro
Reality hits you hard, bro
Experiencing the harsh and unexpected consequences of life can be a tough lesson to learn
Reality hits you hard
Life can have sudden and difficult impacts that come as a shock
Reality hits you hard, bro, bro, bro
The lesson that life can be harsh and unexpected is important and worth repeating
Contributed by Colton M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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team JOKER
So, now you add a korean. lol
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난전서리이
wow good legend
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Death By Duck
Man this song is such a banger. 11 years later and I'm still listening to this. Who would've thought a near-death experience would stick to so many people
MichaelW
Oh hey a recent comment! And yessss I agree!
Just like Startingover
Kari Lake looking good!
andersdenkend
Absolutely. Internet classic.