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Real Thing
Alice In Chains
I messed around as a little boy
I grew up, made the blade my new toy
Friends said boy with what you screwin' around I said
Don't concern yourselves and just
Gimme another blast
Yeah
[CHORUS]
Under the hill, with just a few notches on my belt
Take it away, don't want no more
Even if you say just one more
I won't leave you alone
I grew up, went into rehab
You know the doctors never did me no good
They said son you're gonna be a new man
I said thank you very much and
Can I borrow fifty bucks
[CHORUS]
'Cause I'm goin' down the steps on a white lne
Goin' down the steps on a white line
Goin' down the steps on a white line
Straight to nowhere
[REPEAT]
I messed around as a little boy
I grew up, made the blade my new toy
Friends said boy with what you screwin' around I said
Don't concern yourselves and just
Gimme another blast
Yeah
[CHORUS]
'Cause I'm goin' down the steps on a white line
Goin' down the steps on a white line
Goin' down the steps on a white line
Straight to nowhere
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Translated byAllen Morningstar
About this Song
Real Thing by Alice In Chains is a raw and gritty track that delves into themes of addiction and the search for authenticity. The lyrics reveal a struggle with substance dependence and the longing for something genuine in a world full of superficiality. Poignant moments in the song include the juxtaposition of seduction and destruction, capturing the painful allure of addiction and the desire for the 'real thing' in life. Key themes include the battle against inner demons, the emptiness of escapism, and the quest for true connection and meaning.
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