Real World
The Obscure Lyrics
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I wonder what it's like to know that I made the rain
I'd store it in boxes with little yellow tags on everyone
And you can come and see them when I'm...done, when I'm done
I wonder what it's like to be a super hero
I wonder where I'd go if I could fly around downtown
From some other planet, I get this funky high on yellow sun
Straight up, what did you hope to learn about here
If I were someone else, would this all fall apart
Strange, where were you, when we started this gig,
I wish the real world, would just stop hassling me
I wonder what it's like to be the head honcho
I wonder what I'd do if they all did just what I said
I'd shout out an order, I think we're out of this man get me some
Boy don't make me wanna change my...tone, my tone
Straight up, what did you hope to learn about here
If I were someone else, would this all fall apart
Strange, where were you, when we started this gig,
I wish the real world, would just stop hassling me
Please don't change, please don't break
Phe only thing that seems to work at all is you
Please don't change, at all from me to you,
And you to me
Straight up, what did you hope to learn about here
If I were someone else, would this all fall apart
Strange, where were you, when we started this gig,
I wish the real world, would just stop hassling me
The Obscure's song "Real World" explores the singer's curiosity about what it would be like to have control and power in their life, as if they were a rainmaker, a superhero, or a head honcho. The lyrics express a desire for others to see and appreciate their accomplishments, as evidenced by lines such as "I'd store it in boxes with little yellow tags on everyone, and you can come and see them when I'm done" and "Boy I bet my friends will all be stunned, they're stunned."
However, these fantasies are contrasted with a sense of frustration and discontentment with the real world. The singer wishes that they could escape from the pressures of everyday life and find a space where they can be themselves without judgment. "I wish the real world would just stop hassling me" is a repeated refrain throughout the song, emphasizing this desire to break free from the constraints of society.
Overall, the lyrics of "Real World" shine a light on the human longing for control, recognition, and freedom. They suggest that while we may dream of being something more than we are, we also struggle to navigate the realities of our lives and find a sense of peace.
Line by Line Meaning
I wonder what it's like to be the rainmaker
I'm curious about the feeling of having control over the weather and causing rain.
I wonder what it's like to know that I made the rain
I'm curious about the feeling of knowing that I have the power to create something as significant as rain.
I'd store it in boxes with little yellow tags on everyone
If I could control the rain, I would categorize and label every instance of rain that I caused.
And you can come and see them when I'm...done, when I'm done
Once I've finished organizing the rain, I'd love for others to see how extensive my control over the weather is.
I wonder what it's like to be a super hero
I'm curious about the experience of having superhuman abilities and being able to help others.
I wonder where I'd go if I could fly around downtown
If I could fly, I'm wondering where I would choose to travel, specifically in the city.
From some other planet, I get this funky high on yellow sun
If I were from another planet and exposed to Earth's sun, I would feel an intoxicating sensation.
Boy I bet my friends will all be...stunned, they're stunned
I think my friends would be amazed if they saw me with superpowers.
Straight up, what did you hope to learn about here
What was your original intention for being here and what did you want to gain from this experience?
If I were someone else, would this all fall apart
If I weren't myself and didn't bring my unique perspective, would everything fall apart?
Strange, where were you, when we started this gig,
I find it odd that you weren't around when we first began this venture.
I wish the real world, would just stop hassling me
I'm tired of dealing with the frustrating and mundane aspects of everyday life.
Please don't change, please don't break
I'm asking that you stay the same and not break, meaning not change for the worse.
The only thing that seems to work at all is you
You are the only thing that seems to work correctly in my life.
Please don't change, at all from me to you, and you to me
I don't want anything to change between us, and I don't want to change anything about myself.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Robert Thomas
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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