Real Life
banzai florist Lyrics
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The fire so goddamn hot
Got birds in my cage
To love on when I need pot
How you been
How am I
Oh I've been doing fine
Did I turn out just like my dad
And the thing about real life
It isn't really real at all
I love the feeling that I get
When I can barely feel
When your skin is crawling on
Don't think that anyone will care
I want to spend the time I have with you
(With you)
Am I invited to the party
I can bring a bottle of sympathy to wash it all down
Am I a member of society?
I don't really want to be, but I can play along
Am I invited to the party?
I can bring a bottle of sympathy to wash it all down
Am I a member of society?
I don't really want to be, but I can play along
How you been
How am I
Oh I've been doing fine
If your fine implies that I've been doing bad
Did I turn out just like my dad
Did I turn out just like my dad
The lyrics of Banzai Florist's song "Real Life" depict the struggle of burning bridges and its consequences. The singer is in a state of chaos and disillusionment as they attempt to cope with their problems by turning to drugs and seeking validation from others. The first two lines paint a vivid picture of the intensity of the singer's emotions, as they are so consumed by their feelings that it feels like a fire burning down bridges. The reference to having "birds in my cage" could be interpreted as the singer having love interests or friends to turn to when they need comfort, possibly hinting at the idea of using people for their own benefit.
The chorus is a reflection on the harsh reality of life, how everything is not as it seems, and how the singer seeks comfort in the feeling of numbness. The line "When your skin is crawling on" suggests that the singer is experiencing intense anxiety or paranoia. However, they believe that no one around them will care enough to help them through this difficult time.
The latter half of the song portrays a sense of longing for companionship and a place in society. Asking whether they are "invited to the party" could be interpreted as the singer's desire to be included and accepted, while the line "Am I a member of society? I don't really want to be" hints at the singer's internal conflict between fitting in and their own personal beliefs.
Overall, "Real Life" presents a bleak picture of the society we live in, and the mental struggles that come with living in this world.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm burning bridges
I'm severing connections with people and things in my life
The fire so goddamn hot
The emotional intensity of this decision is really high
Got birds in my cage
I have things in my life that provide comfort and distraction from my problems
To love on when I need pot
To turn to and rely on when I need to escape reality through substance use
How you been
Asking about the other person's well-being
How am I
Responding and asking how the person perceives my current state
Oh I've been doing fine
Putting up a front and pretending everything is okay
If your fine implies that I've been doing bad
Clarifying that the other person's expectations of what 'fine' means may not align with my true situation
Did I turn out just like my dad
Reflecting on whether I've inherited the same negative traits or patterns as my father
And the thing about real life
Commenting on the nature of reality and its complexities
It isn't really real at all
Suggesting that what we perceive as 'real life' is subjective and not a fixed truth
I love the feeling that I get
Expressing the pleasure derived from a certain experience
When I can barely feel
Describing a preference for detachment or numbness as a coping mechanism
When your skin is crawling on
Alluding to the physical sensation of discomfort or uneasiness
Don't think that anyone will care
Feeling unimportant or neglected by others
I want to spend the time I have with you
Expressing a desire to connect and bond with someone
(With you)
Clarifying who specifically I want to spend time with
Am I invited to the party
Inquiring about whether I'm included in a social event or group
I can bring a bottle of sympathy to wash it all down
Offering to contribute emotional support or comfort to others in the group
Am I a member of society?
Questioning one's place and role in society
I don't really want to be, but I can play along
Acknowledging reluctance to conform to societal norms, but recognizing the necessity to do so
Did I turn out just like my dad
Repeating the introspective question from earlier, implying ongoing personal reflection
Writer(s): Harrison W Glaeser
Contributed by Maria D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
jack 'o lantern
i live near this guy, he's really nice. he was my piano teacher for a bit, great guy, very nice, outgoing. always been a huge fan of his fashion and go-to vibe.
Mr Nobody
of who?
banzai florist
or the one taht uplouded the video
jack 'o lantern
@Mr Nobody banzai florist
Not Olive
oh wow! thatโs so cool, i love banzai florist!
jack 'o lantern
@Not Olive me2 the music is great
iโminvisible
I LOVE BANZAI
Reese Animates
I cant begin to describe the way this song makes me feel. It's like you wrapped up everything I felt, every key experience of my life, and gave it to me in an art form, for me to listen to in the most beautiful way.
Paddos64
The small amount of us that are here have the best taste in music
Yumiko Lam
Its real interesting, its like 3 types of music in a whole song
Gina McLough
Such a great song, the vibe is amazing ๐