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John Mellencamp The Real Life Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 10/10 [1 vote]Album: The Lonesome Jubilee / Original Release Date: 2005-01-01Genre: RockSong Duration: 3 min 57 sec
The Real Life
John Mellencamp
John Mellencamp
JOHN MELLENCAMP
- The Real Life LyricsSuzanne divorced her husband
She got the kyes to the car and the home
But her friends were really his friends
No one stops by to see her much any more
So one night she goes back down to the old haunts
That once upon a time were her own
She didn't know nobody out there no more
And the whole experience just made her feel so old
She says
CHORUS
I want to live the real life
I want to live my life close to the bone
Just because I'm middle-aged that don't mean
I want to sit around my house and watch TV
I want the real life
I want to live the real life
Jackson Jackson was a good kid
He had four years of college and a Bachelor's degree
Started workin' when he was 21
Got fed up and quit
When he was 43
He said, "My whole life
I've done what I'm supposed to do
Now I'd like to maybe do something for myself
And just as soon as I figure out what that is
You can bet your life I'm gonna give it hell."
He says
CHORUS
I guess it don't matter how old you are
Or how old one lives to be
I guess it boils down to what we did with our lives
And how e deal with our own destinies
But something happens
When you reach a certain age
Particularly to those ones that are young at heart
It's a lonely proposition when you realize
That there's less days in front of the horse
Than riding in the back of this cart
I say
CHORUS
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She got the kyes to the car and the home
But her friends were really his friends
No one stops by to see her much any more
So one night she goes back down to the old haunts
That once upon a time were her own
She didn't know nobody out there no more
And the whole experience just made her feel so old
She says
CHORUS
I want to live the real life
I want to live my life close to the bone
Just because I'm middle-aged that don't mean
I want to sit around my house and watch TV
I want the real life
I want to live the real life
Jackson Jackson was a good kid
He had four years of college and a Bachelor's degree
Started workin' when he was 21
Got fed up and quit
When he was 43
I've done what I'm supposed to do
Now I'd like to maybe do something for myself
And just as soon as I figure out what that is
You can bet your life I'm gonna give it hell."
He says
CHORUS
I guess it don't matter how old you are
Or how old one lives to be
I guess it boils down to what we did with our lives
And how e deal with our own destinies
But something happens
When you reach a certain age
Particularly to those ones that are young at heart
It's a lonely proposition when you realize
That there's less days in front of the horse
Than riding in the back of this cart
I say
CHORUS
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Facts about The Real Life
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The Real Life is written and performed by John Mellencamp.
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It is first released on January 01, 2005 as part of John Mellencamp's album "The Lonesome Jubilee" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song 'The Real Life' by John Mellencamp is a representation of the people's struggles who are not comfortable with society's rules and the ones who are looking for an honest and satisfying life. The song tells the stories of Suzanne and Jackson and places their inner struggle of wanting to be free of the imposed norms, to reveal their real self, and to live a life that is true and significant even when they have to deal with aging and societal pressures. The real life lyrics mainly focus on introspection, empowerment, motivation, and loneliness along with hope. While on the other hand, the song brings up the issue of search for authenticity, midlife contemplation, isolation, and aging as the primary concerns. The lyrics are elaborating on the themes of life choices and personal fulfillment but without the use of any inappropriate language, violence, or adult content. Therefore, the content is appropriate for everyone.
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The Real Life falls under the genre Rock.
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The Real Life song length is 3 minutes and 57 seconds.
Who wrote The Real Life lyrics?
The Real Life is written and performed by John Mellencamp.
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When was The Real Life released?
It is first released on January 01, 2005 as part of John Mellencamp's album "The Lonesome Jubilee" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind The Real Life lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song 'The Real Life' by John Mellencamp is a representation of the people's struggles who are not comfortable with society's rules and the ones who are looking for an honest and satisfying life. The song tells the stories of Suzanne and Jackson and places their inner struggle of wanting to be free of the imposed norms, to reveal their real self, and to live a life that is true and significant even when they have to deal with aging and societal pressures. The real life lyrics mainly focus on introspection, empowerment, motivation, and loneliness along with hope. While on the other hand, the song brings up the issue of search for authenticity, midlife contemplation, isolation, and aging as the primary concerns. The lyrics are elaborating on the themes of life choices and personal fulfillment but without the use of any inappropriate language, violence, or adult content. Therefore, the content is appropriate for everyone.
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Which genre is The Real Life?
The Real Life falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song The Real Life?
The Real Life song length is 3 minutes and 57 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): John Mellencamp
Record Label(s): 2005 John Mellencamp under exclusive license to the Island Def Jam Music Group
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