The Real World

by Thea Kearney (Thea K)

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This song is about a guy who thinks that objective reality is so awful that the only way he can survive is by living in a self-created fantasy world.

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Saw him on the street again today
In self-pity stone, cold and gray
He only lives when he’s on a journey
To a land of myths and a world of plenty
Tried to make his dreams turn real
But every failure chipped away at his pride
And his faith slowly died

He said, I'm terrified of the dead
Only want to hear good things you’ve said
Live on what I imagine in my head

Don't want to live in the real world
Don't want to live in your real world
Don't want to live in the real world
Oh help me live

I only see colors when I dream
Keep lights on at night so I won't scream
I only live in a world of fantasy
But fear of dying in my insanity

You see, I'm terrified of the dead
Only want to hear good things you’ve said
Live on what I imagine in my head

Don't want to live in the real world
Don't want to live in your real world
Don't want to live in the real world
Oh help me live

Each face is another shade of gray
Most live by rules I can't obey
I’ve never had a friend in reality
And love's not what I imagined it could be

Where there is no pain to feel
In my story someone won’t have to die
To keep the romance alive!

Don't want to live in the real world
Don't want to live in your real world
Don't want to live in the real world
Don't want to live in your real world
Don't want to live in the real world
Oh help me live

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released December 31, 2022
Copyright ©Thea Kearney/Sea Dragon 🐉 Records, ASCAP

Produced, Mixed & Mastered by Rahul Borkar
Lyrics & Music: Thea Kearney

Guitar, Bass, Drums: Rahul Borkar
Vocals: Thea Kearney

Cover Design: Thea Kearney

*Special Thank You to Daniela Gioseffi. for contributing the funds to make this recording possible!

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Thea Kearney (Thea K) New Jersey

Thea Kearney (Thea K) - singer, songwriter, guitarist, and visual artist - her songs have been described as urban stories of sociopolitical angst and unrequited love.

Cerebral songs with a post-punk 90's sound and catchy lyrics about timeless and topical themes. Recently, Thea's also been branching out into other genres of music including house/dance music! ... more

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