For Real
Thulium Lyrics

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Tired to walk against the winds
Tired to fly with broken wings
Tired to swim against the tide
I tried to leave but here I am

Shedding my skin like I never did before, shedding my skin

For real, I've brought you down, but I never drew first blood

For real, I feel alive now!

I have nothing left to lose
And I'm left with no excuse
To get out of my dead skin
To let the flame burn from within

You thought you had me, you thought you knew me
Who could have known that I would be
Shedding my skin like I never did before, shedding my skin

For real, I've brought you down, but I never drew first blood
For real, I feel alive now!

This time it's for real...

For real, I've brought you down, but I never drew first blood
For real, I feel alive now!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Thulium's song For Real explore the theme of letting go of one's past and emerging stronger, shedding one's skin like a snake does, and finally being true to oneself. The singer is tired of fighting against the winds, trying to fly with broken wings, and swimming against the tide. The opening lines suggest a feeling of exhaustion and perhaps defeat in the face of adversity. Despite this, the singer refuses to give up, declaring "I tried to leave but here I am."

The central image of the song is that of shedding one's skin, which suggests a transformation or a rebirth, leaving the past behind and embracing a new identity. The act of shedding one's skin is painful and uncomfortable, but it is necessary for growth and change. The singer is ready to shed their old skin and move on from the person they used to be. The chorus of the song is a declaration of this transformation, with the repeated phrase "For real, I feel alive now!" indicating the sense of liberation that comes with shedding one's skin.

In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that they have "brought you down," but insists that they "never drew first blood." This could be interpreted as a reference to a past conflict or relationship that the singer has finally been able to move beyond. The singer has nothing left to lose and no excuse to hold onto the past. The final lines of the song suggest a sense of empowerment and resilience, as the singer has emerged from their struggles with a newfound strength and purpose.

Line by Line Meaning

Tired to walk against the winds
I am worn out from the constant struggle to move forward despite obstacles standing in my way

Tired to fly with broken wings
I am exhausted from trying to achieve my dreams with limitations that hinder me

Tired to swim against the tide
I am fatigued from struggling to go against the natural flow of life

I tried to leave but here I am
Despite my exhaustion, I find myself unable to leave my current situation and forced to confront my challenges

Shedding my skin like I never did before, shedding my skin
I am undergoing a transformative process like never before and shedding my old self

For real, I've brought you down, but I never drew first blood
I have succeeded in bringing someone down without initiating any harm on them

For real, I feel alive now!
After all my struggles, I finally feel alive and invigorated

I have nothing left to lose
I have no remaining attachment to anything and am able to take risks without fear of loss

And I'm left with no excuse
I am now accountable for my own actions without any excuses or rationalizations

To get out of my dead skin
I need to move away from my old self and embrace change

To let the flame burn from within
I need to ignite the passion and drive within myself to succeed

You thought you had me, you thought you knew me
Others believed they had me figured out and under their control

Who could have known that I would be
However, no one could have predicted my transformation and newfound strength

This time it's for real...
This time, my change is genuine and permanent

For real, I've brought you down, but I never drew first blood
I again reiterate my ability to succeed without intentionally harming others

For real, I feel alive now!
I emphasize again how truly invigorated and alive I currently feel

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02For Real3:06

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Lyrics:

Time to walk against the winds
Time to fly with broken wings
Time to swim against the tide
I tried to leave but here I am

Shedding my skin like I never did before, shedding my skin
For real, I’ve brought you down, but I never drew first blood
For real, I feel alive now!

I have nothing left to lose
And I’m left with no excuse
To get out of my dead skin
To let the flame burn from within

You thought you had me, you thought you knew me
Who could have known that I would be

Shedding my skin like I never did before, shedding my skin
For real, I’ve brought you down, but I never drew first blood
For real, I feel alive now!

This time it’s for real...

For real, I’ve brought you down, but I never drew first blood
For real, I feel alive now!