Real
Youth Alive Lyrics
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once more scared
misgivings haven't gone
inside this human race
no touch of grace
and still no place to go
I know it's up to me
but I'm walking and fro
always thinking about the ways I chose
welcome back yesterday ... not far away ... I'll keep an eye on you
tell me how could I forget all the angers I once had
should I start again ... to find the same ... that I once left behind
when tell me why should I forget all these dreams that I still have
another time ... another turn, I thought
but now I know that's wrong
this life will still remain the same
if I don't change a thing myself
suddenly so many doors are opening ... for me to try
I know it's up to me ...
The song "Real" by Youth Alive is about the struggles and uncertainties of life. The opening lines of "now that I am back out there, once more scared, misgivings haven't gone" convey a sense of apprehension and unease as the singer faces the world. Despite being part of the "human race," the singer feels a lack of grace and purpose, as reflected in the line "and still no place to go."
The chorus expresses a sense of personal responsibility for one's own life, as the singer acknowledges that "it's up to me to decide if this is real." The verses also touch on the theme of nostalgia and the difficulties of letting go of the past. The line "welcome back yesterday...not far away" suggests a longing for a simpler time, while the question "should I start again...to find the same...that I once left behind" hints at the possibility of repeating past mistakes. However, the singer ultimately resolves to move forward and embrace new opportunities, as "suddenly so many doors are opening...for me to try."
Line by Line Meaning
now that I am back out there
After a period of being withdrawn, I have returned to the world.
once more scared
Despite my return, I am still filled with anxiety.
misgivings haven't gone
My doubts and reservations are still present within me.
inside this human race
In the midst of humanity, with all its complexities and contradictions.
no touch of grace
There is no divine intervention or help guiding me.
and still no place to go
I am still feeling lost and without direction.
I know it's up to me
I am aware that the responsibility for my life and choices lies with me.
to decide if this is real
It is my responsibility to determine if my experiences are authentic.
but I'm walking and fro
I am moving back and forth, uncertain of what direction to take.
always thinking about the ways I chose
I am constantly reflecting on my past decisions and their consequences.
welcome back yesterday ... not far away ... I'll keep an eye on you
I am acknowledging my past and the impact it has had on my present, but also recognizing that it still has the potential to influence me.
tell me how could I forget all the angers I once had
I am questioning whether I can truly let go of past grievances and negative emotions.
should I start again ... to find the same ... that I once left behind
I am considering returning to past experiences, despite the potential for the same outcomes.
when tell me why should I forget all these dreams that I still have
I am questioning why I should abandon my aspirations and desires for the future.
another time ... another turn, I thought
I once believed that another chance or different path would solve my problems.
but now I know that's wrong
I have come to the realization that change must happen within myself, rather than from external influences.
this life will still remain the same
If I do not take action and make changes, my circumstances will not improve.
if I don't change a thing myself
I understand that it is my own actions and choices that must change for progress to occur.
suddenly so many doors are opening ... for me to try
As I begin to make changes and take control of my life, new opportunities present themselves.
Writer(s): Peter Heppner, Markus Reinhardt Copyright: Hanseatic Musikverlag Gmbh & Co. Kg, Wolfsheim Musikverlag Peter Heppner & Marcus
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