Lyric discussion by xxpink69punkxx 

Cover art for This Is For Real lyrics by Motion City Soundtrack

..Oh, and since the full song is actually out now, I thought I'd post my best shot at these lyrics....

I've got emotion Dripping out my pores and I Thought I would let you know You are the night light Ripping through my wicked world How you make it sparkle and glow. Before, I lose control, There's just one thing you should know

This is for real, This time I mean it. I'm coming clean, Please don't let go. I said from the start That you could take it or leave it, Prefer that you keep it Don't let go, Don't let go, Don't let go.

I had some nightmares Clawing at my skin and bones I nearly did explode. You smote the demons, (^^Or at least that's what makes the most sense. However, it could still be "smoked". I know, it's strange. But it wouldn't be the first time MCS has written some weird lyrics) Gave me back my feelings Now I am good to go. Before my face hits the floor There's just one thing you should know

This is for real, This time I mean it. I'm coming clean, Please don't let go. I said from the start That you could take it or leave it, I prefer that you keep it Don't let go.

This is the best thing I've ever had for real This is the best thing I've ever had for real

For a physical challenge I'm victoriously...bored/born?? (^^I know, "wtf", right?? This is the ONE line I just don't understand/can't hear well enough...) Intravenous delivery, Electrolytes and more. Every time it's the same routine - Out with the bad, In with the clean. Before I lose all motor skills There's one thing you should know

This is for real, This time I mean it. I'm coming clean, Please don't let go. I said from the start That you could take it or leave it, I prefer that you keep it Don't let go!

This is the best thing that I've ever had for real This is the best thing that I've ever had for real This is the best thing that I've ever had for real This is the best thing that I've ever had for real

=D

..But for the actual MEANING of the song... It's pretty obviously about Justin's drug addictions (again..lol). And having someone who's actually there for him, who wants him to get through it, who's there for him for everything. She SAVES him, and he's so thankful to have her in his life. He's saying that he can and will get through his problems with her by his side. Because SHE'S real, and the way his life is with drugs ISN'T. (That's my take on the whole "this is for real thing". Well, that and he's being honest this time. He's actually giving up his addictions. At least in the song) I think it's much easier to get the meaning once you have the last verse. (Or at least most of it. lol my bad)