Lyrics to Real Life
I have beenA fantasy queen
Closed my eyes to real strife
I rocked my head
The queen is dead
Welcome to the real life
I had schemes
Some dreamy rock dreams
Told myself I'd feel life
I fell so far
A fallen star
Welcome to the real life
I hurt all over
Like I've been in a collision
There's a darkness inside my eyes
I found the power
But I lost the vision
Through the tiny evasions and the little lies
You're cut into bits
When reality hits
It slices like a steel knife
You can no longer hide
What's concealed inside you
Welcome to the real life
We had schemes
Some dreamy rock dreams
We hit the road to feel life
We made a good start
Then it all fell apart
I don't like the real life
You're knocked off your pins
When reality wins
It cuts you like a steel knife
So clasp my hand
And hold it tight
And help me get through the real life
Yes clasp my hand
And hold it tight
And help me get through the real life
Real Life
Album Track
Real Life was written by Andy Mackay with Howard Schuman for the second series of Rock Follies broadcast on UK TV in 1977.
Song Musicians
- Andy Mackay Saxes
- Chris Parren Keyboards
- Peter Van Hooke Percussion
- Tony Stevens Bass
- Robin Williams Violin Solo
- Charlotte Cornwell Vocals
- Julie Covington Vocals
- Rula Lenska Vocals