I'm a Realist

The Cribs

About I'm a Realist

"I'm a Realist" is the fourth and final single from the third album by British indie rock band The Cribs, released in February 2008. Men's Needs, Women's Needs, Whatever, released in May 2007, featured three other commercially successful and critically lauded songs in the form of 'Men's Needs', 'Moving Pictures' and 'Our Bovine Public'. Recorded at the Warehouse Studio in Vancouver, British Columbia with Franz Ferdinand vocalist and guitarist Alex Kapranos, the song received mastering treatment at Alchemy, London, United Kingdom.  


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2007
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I'm a realist
I'm a romantic
I'm an indecisive piece of shit
(I'm an indecisive)

I'm a realist
I'm a romantic
I am indecisive and that's about it
(I'm an indecisive)

And you dream that's the same thing
That's the same life you lead
I don't agree and so you drink, don't wanna think
That's 'cause your mind is already made up

I'm a realist
I'm a romantic
I'm an indecisive piece of shit
(I'm an indecisive)

I admit it, I'm up to my old tricks
Did you see her eyes
(Oh no, I tried)
She looked surprised

And you dream that's the same thing
That's the same life you lead
I don't agree and so you drink, don't wanna think
That's 'cause your mind is already made up

And you dream that's the same thing
That's the same life you lead
I don't agree and so you drink, don't wanna think
That's 'cause your mind is already made up, love

I know that it's only a matter of time
Before you know it, I'll be leaving town
See it in my eyes
That no one will do, no one will ever do

I know that it's only a matter of time
Before you know it, I'll be leaving town
Seen it in your eyes
And no one will ever do, no one will ever do for you

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The Cribs

The Cribs are an English three-piece indie rock band originally from Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The band consists of twins Gary and Ryan Jarman and their younger brother Ross Jarman. They were subsequently joined by ex-The Smiths and Modest Mouse guitarist Johnny Marr who was made a formal member of the group in 2008. Marr would remain as part of the band until 2011; his departure was officially announced on 11 April through the band's website. Despite returning to the original trio, the band currently enlists David Jones of Nine Black Alps as a second guitarist for live shows. The band, who first became active on the concert circuit in 2002, were initially tied to other like-minded UK bands of that time, most notably The Libertines, by a British music press … more »

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Written by: GARY JOHN JARMAN, ROSS ANTHONY JARMAN, RYAN JAMES JARMAN

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10 facts about this song

Band Background
"I'm a Realist" is a song by the English band The Cribs, originally from Wakefield, West Yorkshire in England. The band consists of three brothers, Gary, Ryan, and Ross Jarman.
Album Information
The song is a track from their third studio album "Men's Needs, Women's Needs, Whatever," released in 2007.
Chart Performance
"I'm a Realist" was released as the album’s third single and charted at No. 28 in the UK singles chart.
Music Style
The Cribs are known for their energetic and chaotic live shows and their unique blend of punk-rock and pop. "I'm a Realist" showcases this style.
Lyrics
The song is known for its catchy chorus and its raw lyrics that deal with the ups and downs of life. It's about facing reality and accepting things for what they are.
Production
The album "Men's Needs, Women's Needs, Whatever," including the song "I'm a Realist," was produced by Franz Ferdinand’s lead guitarist, Alex Kapranos.
Video
The official music video for "I'm a Realist" features a puppet representation of the band performing. The video was directed by The Soup Collective.
Critical Reception
The album received favorable reviews from critics and "I'm a Realist" was highlighted as one of the standout tracks.
Live Performances
"I'm a Realist" is a staple in live performances by The Cribs and is often a fan favorite.
Recognition
The Cribs and specifically the album “Men's Needs, Women's Needs, Whatever” have been recognized as influential in the indie rock genre. Their raw sound has been cited as an influence by several bands, and "I'm a Realist" is a great example of this.

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