the real you
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The word Â¡Â°realÂ¡Â± is defined as what really lies inside
You're not the person I once knew,
You're not the you that I'm used to
All this wool is buggin' my eyes and I never realized
Behind that plastic shell, you cannot even tell
I can't come in 'cause you won't let me break through the mask of who you are Listen | Buy

You let down your shield, it's your best defense,

It won't devastate you, it's really hardÂ¡Â
For me to tell you everything that I want to tell to you
But you never knew the real meÂ¡Â
And I'm sure I never knew the real you

I want to see the real you! (Repeat 6x)

Conflicting spheres of interest pose a threat to who we are
And where we want to be, we just can't see
We throw the walls up around ourselves
Our visions are dulled and doubtful
It's our double standards
That'll wrap us up inside ourselves and never let us outÂ¡Â

I want to see the real you! (Repeat 6x)

Motherfucker!
Fucking Bitch!
Hypocrite!
Ahhh!

The Real You!
I want to see the real you! (Repeat 6x)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "The Real You" by Jack Kevorkian and The Suicide Machines reflect on the concept of identity and authenticity. The song discusses how people often put up a facade and try to fit into certain roles or masks in society, making it difficult for others to see their true selves. The word "real" is defined as what really lies inside, which suggests that the true essence of a person is something that cannot be easily perceived from the outside. The singer expresses his frustration with the artificiality of the person he used to know, now hidden behind a plastic shell that shields them from deeper connections. The use of the phrase "wool is buggin' my eyes" implies that the person's facade is clouding the singer's vision and making it hard for him to connect.

The singer appeals to the person to let down their shield and show their true self, arguing that it won't devastate them. However, he acknowledges that it's difficult for him to express himself fully as well, revealing a sense of mutual alienation. The lyrics also touch upon the idea of conflicting spheres of interest that pose a threat to who we are and where we want to be. The walls we put up around ourselves can dull our visions and make us doubtful of our true identities. The song ends with a visceral outburst of profanity, as if the singer is frustrated with the limitations of language in expressing his desire to see the real person.

Line by Line Meaning

The word Â¡Â°realÂ¡Â± is defined as what really lies inside
Real means what truly exists within a person.

You're not the person I once knew,
You have changed from the person I knew before.

You're not the you that I'm used to
The current version of you is not what I am accustomed to.

All this wool is buggin' my eyes and I never realized;
The lies that you tell are clouding my perception and I did not notice it before.

Behind that plastic shell, you cannot even tell
You are hiding behind a fake facade, making it impossible to see the real you.

I can't come in 'cause you won't let me break through the mask of who you are
You are not letting me see beyond the mask you have put up to reveal your true self.

You let down your shield, it's your best defense,
You release your defenses, even though it is what protects you the most.

It won't devastate you, it's really hardÂ¡Â
It will be difficult, but it will not destroy you.

For me to tell you everything that I want to say to you;
It is hard for me to express everything I need to communicate to you.

But you never knew the real meÂ¡Â
You were never given the opportunity to know the genuine me.

And I'm sure I never knew the real you
I am certain that I never got to see the authentic version of yourself.

I want to see the real you! (Repeat 6x)
I desire to witness your genuine self!

Conflicting spheres of interest pose a threat to who we are
When our interests clash, it may endanger our true selves.

And where we want to be, we just can't see
We cannot perceive where we want to be when we are not true to ourselves.

We throw the walls up around ourselves,
We build barriers to keep ourselves hidden from others.

Our visions are dulled and doubtful;
Our aspirations become uncertain and hazy when we are not genuine.

It's our double standards
We have two sets of standards in which we live by.

That'll wrap us up inside ourselves and never let us outÂ¡Â
These conflicting attitudes will enclose us within ourselves and never set us free to be our authentic selves.

Motherfucker!
Exclamation of frustration or anger.

Fucking Bitch!
Derogatory term used to insult a woman.

Hypocrite!
Someone who says one thing but does another or has contradictory beliefs.

Ahhh!
Expression of frustration or anger.

The Real You!
A plea to know someone's genuine self.

I want to see the real you! (Repeat 6x)
Repeating the desire to witness one's authentic self.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANIEL JAY LUKACINSKY, DEREK RICHARD GRANT

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